'Easy to assemble' lawn seed spreader 'works very well'

As spring blossoms and summer approaches, having a well-looked-after garden is essential for many people as they plan to relax in their outdoor spaces more often. While artificial grass is hailed by many as an easy solution to lawn care, there's nothing quite like a lush, green lawn - but caring for it can be time-consuming.

When it comes to grass care, Miracle-Gro has been a trusted and respected brand for over 65 years as it developed products that have been said to transform home gardening, making it an easier and more accessible process. From plant food to compost, lawn fertiliser to seed, the brand usually has something for everyone. According to Miracle-Gro each product is rooted in science and can help grow plants up to twice as big.

It also makes handy tools for lawn maintenance, such as the which is now £57.75 on Amazon (all prices correct at time of writing) - promising to make looking after grass a breeze.

The spreader is said to be suitable for medium to large lawns with a 45cm spreading width. It covers one meter per second when walking at the recommended walking speed and has even drop application meaning that every part of a buyer's lawn will get covered and can grow evenly. It also features variable settings to apply lawn food or grass seed, and for best results it should be used with the Miracle-Gro granular lawn treatments or grass seed products, according to the brand.

To use the spreader, simply adjust the setting according to the product being used. It comes with an on and off grip handle to ensure that stopping and starting is accurate whenever customers get to the end of a strip. Customers are advised to use the spreader when the weather is fair and not windy - a perfect choice for spring and summer.

Additionally, to maintain the piece of equipment and have it in good condition for as long as possible, customers should pour any leftover product back into the original packaging after each use and wash the spreader thoroughly over the lawn to remove all product that may be sticking to it. They should then allow the spreader to dry before storing it away.

There are plenty of similar products on the market, too. Shoppers could opt for the for £20 from Argos which also has an adjustable flow rate, is ideal for putting down lawn feed or planting a large area with wildflowers or grass seed, and only weighs 1.5kg. An additional option could be a simple for £9.94 from B&Q which can cover 100m2, has a three-litre volume and only weighs 400g.

However, customers have given the Miracle-Gro Lawn Seed Drop Spreader a 4.5 out of 5-star rating from a total of 573 reviews on Amazon, as one said: "Easy to assemble, works very well. Seems to be robust so should last a good few years."

Another buyer said: "Arrived a day early. Actually the day after ordering. Super service. Spreader was easy to assemble. This one is better than my last one in that you can stop and start as you wish. This one hopefully, if I manage to keep it dry, will last me many years as there doesn't appear to be anything else that will wear out."

"Great machine, hasn't changed in 32 years! Still the best," another customer wrote. Some, however, weren't as pleased with one writing: "Works ok but should be half the price."

Another said: "I am about to buy a replacement. The wheel connection to the rotary spreader corrodes and then ceases if not completely washed out of weed and feed when the job is completed and stored for next year."

However, for a durable product from a well-respected brand, the sounds like a great choice for gardens this spring and summer.