The Scotts Whirl Hand-Powered Spreader is pretty easy to use overall. It's meant for spreading stuff like seeds, fertilizer, and even salt or ice melt—especially for those who have smaller yards.
According to what the manufacturer says, it covers up to about 1,500 square feet, which is great for those compact lawns. But from what we've seen, some folks have used it on bigger areas, even up to 2,000 square feet or more, as long as they're okay with refilling it a couple of times.
One person even mentioned using it on a 1/4 acre lawn (that's roughly 10,890 square feet) by refilling it multiple times. So, it can definitely be flexible if you're willing to put in a bit more effort.
Just keep in mind that if you're covering a bigger space, you might find the frequent refills a little annoying, which could slow you down a bit compared to using a spreader that holds more.
If your lawn is quite a bit bigger than 1,500 square feet, you might want to check out larger spreaders to make things easier on yourself.
But for smaller lawns, this one is lightweight and has an ergonomic design that people really like. It makes spreading stuff around a lot more straightforward, and it tends to do a good job with even coverage.
So, if this fits what you're doing, the Scotts Whirl could be a good, easy option. But if you're dealing with a bigger area, consider one with a larger capacity to save yourself some hassle.
