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Rugid spreaders, although not common across the country, remain one of the most reliable lawn spreaders that money can buy. Perhaps their scarcity can be attributed to the high demand, which the manufacturers aren\u2019t capitalizing on yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re lucky enough to purchase one of these, you\u2019ll need to know specific spreader settings for certain substances to get the right application procedure. Using the right spreader settings is key to having a flawless turf, one every gardener (pro or amateur) always craves for.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rugid Spreader Settings<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are some standard settings for a Rugid Broadcast Spreader with different products. Aside from picking from these settings right away, you can also check your manual of the spreader or container\/bag of the applied.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Brand<\/b><\/td>\nBroadcast Setting<\/b><\/td>\nPounds Per 1000 sq. ft.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lebanon 13-25-12 Country Club Fertilizer<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lebanon Dandelion Killer & Weed Control<\/span><\/td>\n5.5<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ringer 9-4-4 Lawn Restorer<\/span><\/td>\n7<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bandini Fall & Winter 21-6-12<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lawn Weed Control Timec<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greenlawn Fall Weed & Feed 24-5-14<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n3.2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10-6-4 Weed & Feed<\/span><\/td>\n4.5<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26-3-3 Turf Food<\/span><\/td>\n4.5<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greenlawn 29-2-4 Team<\/span><\/td>\n3\/4<\/span><\/td>\n3\/4.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greenview Two Way & Feed\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3.5<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greenview Green Pro Insect Control & Food\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n3.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scotts Super Turf Builder 30-3-3<\/span><\/td>\n4.5<\/span><\/td>\n3.2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scotts Turf Builder 29-3-4<\/span><\/td>\n4.5<\/span><\/td>\n3.1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scotts Starter Fertilizer<\/span><\/td>\n4.5<\/span><\/td>\n3.6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scotts Halts Crabgrass Preventer<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n3.3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scotts Fall Winterizer 24-3-12<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n3.0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scotts Moss Control 0-0-16<\/span><\/td>\n3.5<\/span><\/td>\n3.6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scotts Weed & Food Plus Fertilizer 27-4-4<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n3.0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

While it\u2019s wise to have a standard spreader settings chart, it\u2019s also important to know that settings aren\u2019t exact for all spreaders. Certain factors like expansion from old age and design can affect your spreader, thus affecting your result.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ideally, you don\u2019t want to go all out with any standard settings; you want to have a testing ground to ensure you get the composition right before going full scale with your spread. We suggest you use no more than a quarter of your entire lawn for testing. In cases where a quarter of your lawn is less than 1000 sq. ft., measure the space and divide it down to get your required quantity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Testing and experimenting over time will give you the required experience to go ahead with the entire area. At any rate, if you don\u2019t feel like going through the testing process, using standard spreader settings like the one above will not lead to wastage or too many imperfections.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-By-Step Guide for Overseeding a Lawn\/Turf\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Overseeding is a great way to remove bear patch imperfections on your lawn. Yes, we know that applying fertilizers and turf food is also efficient, but overseeding is the fastest, according to most top dressers.<\/span><\/p>\n

This article contains a quick step-by-step guide to overseeding a lawn or turf. As part of general field maintenance, you want to check if your lawn needs overseeding at least after every winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Get your Necessary Tools and Materials Ready<\/b><\/h3>\n

Of course, this is a no-brainer, but we\u2019re including it among the steps to make sure you have everything in place, or at least know the required tools for overseeding if you haven\u2019t done it before.<\/span><\/p>\n

The basic equipment needed for overseeding are;<\/span><\/p>\n