What have you used for putting down top dressing?

[DAR57]

Just wondered what creative ways you have used to put down top dressing? I am looking into starting top dressing but with going into winter don't want to spend the big bucks on a top dresser. Will a 3 point cyclone spreader work?

[DAR57]

Anyone have any sugestions to offer?

[Barefoot James]

Use a back pack blower (powerful one) and blow it out - cheap, dirty yet effective. check organic side big thread on this subject.

[jeffinsgf]

Don't any of you guys ever think "used"?

5 on eBay right now. Here's the best deal:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Terra-Topper-Bufallo-Turbine-TopDresser-Tractor-Tow_W0QQitemZ170253929246QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

[jeffinsgf]

And, no, take it from the voice of experience, a cyclone spreader won't work. The material bridges over the outlet and the agitator isn't sufficient to get it moving.

[DAR57]

Thank you for your replies!! I was afraid of a cyclone spreader not working. Also thanks for the suggestion of the Organic thread.

[Armadillolawncare]

Boy I must be crazy but we use a wheel barrel, shovel and rake. Just dump a pile of top dressing and rake it out.