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15 April 2019

Picking The Right Compost Spreader

By Mark Carter


Using natural fertilizer is a great way to enrich the soil of produce fields and lawns alike. In order to save money and do the job right, you need to choose the best compost spreader for the job. Part of this is knowing what size you need and the types of material you will be using on the soil.

There are several sizes. If you have a large field where tractors are typically in use, you can choose an industrial spreader that is designed for this purpose. The smaller versions are for pulling behind riding lawn mowers or spreading manually. The device size does make a difference in doing an effective job, so choose wisely.

For the larger fields, the side composter works very well when pulled behind a tractor. These throw a great deal of manure and product in a large wide spray. This will reduce the amount of time and trips for the smaller fields. Because these throw a great deal of product they are not best for specific or targeted spreading because they're not going to be as accurate on the layer that is left behind.

Spreaders with the vertical bar maximize the amount of spray. Instead of throwing a large amount, the material is broken up and sprayed in a thinner layer that is more uniform than the side sprayers. These are great for providing a nice nutrient value to the soil.

Horizontal bars are used to control the spray area. When using the box with horizontal bars hitched up behind the trailer the material can be controlled by keeping it within the track of the wheels. This allows a more accurate spread of the manure where the accuracy is needed. This helps by lengthening the distance on an application when working a field with long rows.

The spinner beaters allow you to work with multiple materials at once. Since compost comes from different sources, the density can be a problem. With each application, you have to adjust the equipment for the density. These allow you to mix multiple sources together and the beaters mix it for you so you can do one trip and not compact the soil with extra applications.

Lawns require smaller equipment and in some cases manual processing. There are several devices that are similar to the industrial equipment but sized to be pulled behind a riding lawnmower. Another option exists in doing a manual application by using a roller. The roller has all-metal construction with front loading and a mesh barrel. This mesh barrel breaks up the material as you push the roller and it lays the fertilizer directly onto the soil.

There is always a proper tool for each size and type of job. When you want to improve your lawn or fertilize your fields, choosing the best equipment will make the job easier and more cost effective. Using natural fertilizer is best for the environment but can be a problem because of the different density and wetness. Finding the the best equipment is designed to save you time and money.




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