The Grass People’s Spreaders and Sprayers Guide for Your Garden in 2025

When it comes to choosing the best lawn spreader or sprayer for your garden, it can be tricky to know which one best suits you and your garden’s needs. The right lawn spreader or sprayer can transform your lawn care routine, making it easy to achieve a lush, healthy lawn year-round! That’s why, in this guide, we’ve broken down all the best lawn spreaders and sprayers to help you discover the perfect fit for your garden in 2025.

What to Consider when Choosing a Lawn Spreader or Sprayer

Garden size

Matching the right size of tool to your garden size is essential for optimal efficiency – you won’t want to be constantly having to refill your spreader if the capacity is lot smaller than what your garden needs.

Usage

The product type you want to use on your garden will determine whether you need a spreader, sprayer or both. If you prefer using granular fertiliser, are looking to spread seed or de-ice frosty paths with grit salt, a spreader will be the best choice for you. If you prefer working with liquid fertilisers, want to apply weedkiller or pesticides or want to make watering plants and hard-to-reach areas easy and efficient, a sprayer will be most suited to your needs.

Storage

Consider your storage space. If you’re working with limited room, a compact or foldable option is a great choice. Need durability? Look for a rust-resistant design for outdoor storage.

Comfort

Think about what features will best suit your needs to make using the equipment as comfortable (and enjoyable!) as possible. Are specific features like shoulder straps or adjustable settings important to you? Choose what will make your gardening routine easier.

The Grass People Spreader Guide

For Small Gardens and Pathways: Cresco CR1 Handheld Spreader

We would recommend the Cresco CR1 Handheld Spreader for anyone that is looking for a simple, compact, versatile spreader. Its handheld design makes it ideal for working on smaller lawns or tighter spaces as well as being great for us in winter on icy pathways. It’s portable and convenient to use, meaning there is no fuss when it comes to setting up – simply fill up the hopper with grit, fertiliser or seed and off you go!

Best for:

Small garden owners, gardeners looking for convenience, those with limited equipment storage space

Used with:

Granular fertiliser, grit, seed

Why it's ideal:

• Convenience – The 2kg hopper allows you to scoop product directly out of the bag and into the spreader, meaning no mess and no fuss.
• Comfort – With a built-in armrest and lightweight design, this spreader is perfect for those who don’t want any heavy lifting and shifting, allowing you to spread comfortably and efficiently.
• Versatility – This spreader comes with 5 adjustable aperture settings, allowing you easy control of the spreading speed to suit what you’re applying.

For Complex Terrain or Uneven Gardens: Cresco CR5 Shoulder Mounted Spreader

For medium to large sized gardens with difficult to reach areas, awkward corners or uneven land, the Cresco CR5 Shoulder Mounted Spreader is the perfect spreader for the job. It’s durable, easy-to-use and stores neatly away on a shelf or hook.

Best for:

Homeowners with larger or complex gardens, those looking for efficiency and ability to easily store away

Used with:

Granular fertiliser, grit, seed

Why it's ideal:

• Mobility – The lightweight, shoulder-mounted design means the spreader easily slings over your shoulder, allowing you to move freely around trees, corners or complex terrain.
• Efficiency – The Cresco CR5 covers up to a 6 metre wide spread width and has a bag capacity of 12 litres, meaning you can cover ground with ease and minimal effort.
• Reliability – With a spring-loaded shut off, enhanced gearbox and shaker agitator, you can ensure the product flow is being distributed evenly and steady.

For Heavy Duty Use in Large Lawns: Cresco 10SW Spreader

For the ultimate high-capacity, year-round spreader, look no further than the Cresco 10SW Spreader. Designed for heavy use and large areas of land, this robust spreader can handle a variety of tasks throughout the year. Even with its large hopper, this spreader can be compact for storage as its back stand and cushioned handles fold away.

Best for:

Large lawns or areas of land, gardeners needing a durable year-round piece of equipment, professional level quality

Used with:

Granular fertiliser, grit, seed

Why it's ideal:

• High-Capacity – With a capacity for 36kg of grit salt, 30kg of fertiliser or 30 litres of seed, this spreader is perfect for efficiently covering large areas or long pathways with no constant refilling needed!
• Durability – Its rust-resistant steel frame and sturdy wheels handle tough terrain with ease.
• Complete Control –Two specialised winter and summer sliders allows you to have precision when spreading fertiliser, seed or salt. It also has an adjustable spread width and border control to ensure the product goes exactly where you need it to.

The Grass People Sprayer Guide

For Versatility in Medium-Sized Gardens: Matabi Berry 7 Sprayer

The Matabi Berry 7 Sprayer is the perfect user-friendly companion for applying liquid treatments with precision in medium sized gardens, vegetable patches or for garden plants and shrubs.

Best for:

Mid-sized gardens, precision application, versatile usage

Used with:

Liquid fertiliser, water, weedkiller, pesticide

Why it's ideal:

• Adaptable – With an adjustable cone nozzle and a fibreglass lance, this sprayer is versatile for a variety of garden tasks, whether its applying fertiliser evenly, reaching under shrubs or watering hard to reach areas.
• Economical – The translucent 5 litre tank helps you monitor liquid levels and its bottom drainage means you won’t waste any product.
• Easy To Maintain – Every part of this sprayer is easily accessible and requires no tools to service, so you can keep it the sprayer in tip-top shape for use year after year.

For Professional-Level Use in Large Gardens: Matabi Agro 16 Knapsack Sprayer

The Matabi Agro 16 Knapsack Sprayer is designed for efficiently covering large areas. Its professional-grade features ensure reliability for frequent and heavy use with a 16 litre capacity tank to allow you to keep spraying with minimal stopping for refills.

Best for:

Large gardens or areas of land, landscaped areas, professional gardeners, those managing a variety of plants or crops

Used with:

Liquid fertiliser, water, weedkiller, pesticide

Why it's ideal:

• Ergonomic – Designed for comfort, even when in use for a prolonged period of time, this sprayer features padded, adjustable shoulder straps and a lightweight construction.
• Professional Features – A built-in agitator ensures the treatment is effectively mixed and a pressure regulator maintains a reliable, even spray of treatment.
• Specialised - The Matabi Agro 16 features an Adapter & Nozzle Set for use on plants and trees around the garden and greenhouse.