Peat Spreader

The place for discussions about mowers, stripers, edgers, weeders, etc.
Post Reply
beedix
Posts: 298
Joined: February 19th, 2015, 12:21 pm
Location: Dallas, TX
Grass Type: Front - Bermuda, Back - Palisades Zoysia
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Peat Spreader

Post by beedix » February 15th, 2016, 4:05 pm

I'm adding one of these mulch spreaders to the arsenal for the upcoming season.
Image

Anybody have something similar? I'm a little nervous that (a) it will be a pain to get one of the bails of compressed peat moss into the roller and (b) that I'll need to find a better source of organic matter. Anybody have experience and any advice?

Last year, I bought the 3.8cuft bags of Premier brand peat that the big box stores sell. Was planning to use similar unless it's not fine enough for the spreader.
Image
Last edited by beedix on February 15th, 2016, 4:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.

mnmsrt8
Posts: 412
Joined: April 28th, 2015, 3:16 pm
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Grass Type: Mostly NoMix
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Peat Spreader

Post by mnmsrt8 » February 15th, 2016, 4:09 pm

mah peat spreader:

Image

beedix
Posts: 298
Joined: February 19th, 2015, 12:21 pm
Location: Dallas, TX
Grass Type: Front - Bermuda, Back - Palisades Zoysia
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Peat Spreader

Post by beedix » February 15th, 2016, 6:22 pm

That's what I used last year except mine came with blisters. Mostly from the upside-down rake to spread the peat down.

Respect for your tool of choice though.

Spammage
Posts: 638
Joined: July 8th, 2014, 4:20 pm
Location: DFW, TX
Grass Type: Zoysia/Bermuda
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Peat Spreader

Post by Spammage » February 16th, 2016, 7:58 pm

I'm looking forward to seeing what you think about that type spreader beedix, as I too have been thinking about adding one of them. I just wish there was more positive feedback about spreading compost with them, because you can buy a cubic yard of compost for about what 3 bails of peat moss costs.

beedix
Posts: 298
Joined: February 19th, 2015, 12:21 pm
Location: Dallas, TX
Grass Type: Front - Bermuda, Back - Palisades Zoysia
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Peat Spreader

Post by beedix » February 16th, 2016, 10:11 pm

Yep our city sells compost...not sure what the quality is or how fine it is. I'll be sure to report back with my experience. Hope it works well!


Sent from my iOS device using the Yard Help App


User avatar
bernstem
Posts: 4232
Joined: April 15th, 2011, 2:59 pm
Location: St. Louis, MO
Grass Type: Front: Solar Eclipse/Award/Bewitched/Moonlight SLT/Prosperity Back: Solar Eclipse Monostand + Bewitched (shade)
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Peat Spreader

Post by bernstem » February 22nd, 2016, 6:38 pm

I have a peat spreader like that. It works very well and is much easier than spreading by hand. It doesn't work well for most compost as the holes are too small.

gwlbe
Posts: 265
Joined: August 3rd, 2012, 9:19 am
Location: Central Maine
Grass Type: Northern Mutt
Lawn Size: Not Specified
Level: Not Specified

Re: Peat Spreader

Post by gwlbe » September 1st, 2017, 2:43 pm

I just got one. Arrived today 133.00 no shipping.

https://www.houzz.com/photos/54117040/l ... -spreaders

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests