Use the Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader to apply Scotts lawn care products Comes pre-calibrated and fully assembled with a fold-down handle for easy storage Scotts exclusive EdgeGuard Technology keeps lawn product off landscaping, driveways, and sidewalks Features redesigned hopper and agitator for smoother product funneling and consistent coverage Holds up to 5,000 sq. ft. of Scotts lawn product, including grass seed, fertilizer, salt and ice melt - ideal for treating smaller areas Use the Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader to apply fertilizer, grass seed, salt and ice melt. This lawn spreader comes pre-calibrated and ready-to-use, and holds up to 5,000 sq. ft. of Scotts product. When EdgeGuard? is engaged, it will block off the right-side of the spreader pattern to prevent product from spreading onto non-lawn areas. Using the Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader is simple. To begin, turn rate control dial to the correct setting listed on the back of each Scotts product, pour the product in the hopper, then start spreading. The lawn spreader's design enhancements feature a curved hopper and dual-bladed agitator for smooth product funneling and consistent coverage. Not to mention, it is compact and features a fold-down handle for easy storage. Spreaders provide uniform coverage of granular products; without one, you may end up with uneven coverage of fertilizer or control products that can result in uneven feeding, weed, disease, or insect control. Scotts spreaders can also be used to distribute salt on walkways and driveways. When and Where to Use: Where to Use: Ideal for treating smaller areas of lawns, sidewalks, and driveways. . When to Apply:Use all year long to feed, weed, and seed your lawns and melt ice and snow on your driveways and sidewalks. . How Often to Apply: This spreader can be used all-year long.