Fertilizer Spreaders & Grass Seed Spreaders (73 items found)

When spreading grass seeds, soil conditioners and fungicides, a lawn fertilizer spreader is a must-have. Browse Ace Hardware’s fertilizer and grass seed spreader collection to find the right option for your lawn needs.

What is a Lawn Fertilizer Spreader?

Seed and fertilizer spreaders are designed to evenly disperse lawn care materials over large areas like grass seed, pesticides and fertilizers. When spreading fertilizers, seeds or pesticides by hand, it’s common to apply them unevenly, leaving some areas sparse and others over-concentrated.

The irregular application of certain garden care materials could harm your lawn. Lawn seed spreaders make it easier to evenly spread and control how much lawn care product you disperse to help promote a thriving lawn.

Different Seed and Fertilizer Spreader Models 

Most fertilizer and seed spreaders have a large bin that holds the lawn care product and a mechanism that disperses that product. As you move the spreader across your yard, you can apply the grass seed or fertilizer at your desired application rate. The most common types of seed and fertilizer spreaders include handheld spreaders, tow spreaders and push spreaders.

Handheld Spreaders

The most lightweight spreader option, a handheld fertilizer or seed spreader is also the easiest type to use. Simply load your lawn care material into the bin and turn the crank handle to spread it evenly.

While handheld spreaders for seeds and fertilizer offer ease of use and portability, they don't hold as much material or spread quite as far as other types. For that reason, they’re most useful for precision projects.

Pull-Behind Tow Spreader

A tow-behind, or pull-behind, lawn seed spreader attachment hooks up to an ATV or tractor. Their spacious bin capacities and greater spread distances make tow spreaders great heavy-duty options for very large areas.

Push Spreader

Ideal for covering large areas quickly, seed and fertilizer push spreaders have a dispenser powered by their rotating wheels, which casts the lawn care product evenly with ease.

Can You Use a Fertilizer Spreader for Ice Melt?

While some models are specifically designated to spread ice melt products, many fertilizer spreaders double up as ice melt spreaders, too. Allowing you to disperse ice melt over a large area very easily, an ice melt spreader ensures your driveway or sidewalk is ready to handle the winter chill.

Broadcast Spreaders vs. Drop Spreaders

Another thing to consider with your fertilizer and seed spreader is how the equipment spreads the lawncare products. The size of your lawn and the type of lawn care product you apply will determine the best seed spreader for your needs.

Broadcast Spreaders

Also known as rotary spreaders, broadcast spreaders are a great option for applying seed, fertilizer and even weed killers across larger areas. Most broadcast spreaders are designed to spray a couple of feet, making lawn maintenance easy. Higher-end broadcast spreaders often include the ability to adjust the distance and direction of the spread to better cater to the size of your lawn.

Drop Spreaders

Drop spreaders typically have larger holding bins than broadcast spreaders. These grass seed spreaders are good for precision applications of fertilizer or seed and are an ideal option for spot-fixing specific lawn problem areas. Drop spreaders can be pushed directly over areas without the worry of spreading material all over the rest of the lawn.

Shop Fertilizer and Seed Spreaders Near You at Ace

Shop seed and fertilizer spreaders near you at Ace Hardware. Browse spreaders from brands like Chapin and Scotts, then curate a perfectly manicured lawn by learning how to use lawn spreaders and sprayers from knowledgeable associates at Ace Hardware.