A gravity-feed spreader for particulate matter may include a rotor. The spreader may be operable for gravity-feed operation with the longitudinal axis of the rotor in a horizontal position. A generally cylindrical rotor housing with a pair of closed, axial ends may be coaxial with the rotor. Entrance and exit apertures for the particulate matter may be formed in the surface of the rotor housing between the closed, axial ends. A rotor driver may be coupled to the rotor shaft for rotating the rotor. An intake housing may include a passageway therethrough for the particulate matter. A gate may be provided for selectively opening and closing the particulate matter passageway in the intake housing. An agitator may be coupled to the rotor shaft for facilitating movement of particulate matter through the passageway in the intake housing.

A broadcast spreader and methods of using the same. One method includes dispersing particulate material using a broadcast spreader having a hopper and an impeller by placing the spreader in a first configuration where a first set of through openings proximate a bottom portion of the hopper permit the particulate material to pass therethrough and fall onto the impeller to thereby be distributed in a first spread pattern, and shifting the spreader into a second configuration where a second set of through openings proximate the bottom portion of the hopper permit the particulate material to pass therethrough and fall onto the impeller to thereby be distributed in a second spread pattern. The first set of through openings includes a different number of through openings than the second set of through openings, and the first spread pattern is different than the second spread pattern.

A broadcast spreader and methods of using the same. One method includes dispersing particulate material using a broadcast spreader having a hopper and an impeller by placing the spreader in a first configuration where a first set of through openings proximate a bottom portion of the hopper permit the particulate material to pass therethrough and fall onto the impeller to thereby be distributed in a first spread pattern, and shifting the spreader into a second configuration where a second set of through openings proximate the bottom portion of the hopper permit the particulate material to pass therethrough and fall onto the impeller to thereby be distributed in a second spread pattern. The first set of through openings includes a different number of through openings than the second set of through openings, and the first spread pattern is different than the second spread pattern.

A gardening apparatus includes a feeder cup, a connector, and a central axis. The feeder cup includes a first pouring section, a second pouring section, a third pouring section, and a fourth pouring section. The feeder cup and the connector are concentrically aligned along the central axis. The feeder cup and the connector are adjacently connected to each other as the feeder cup provide storage area for water or fertilizer. The first pouring section, the second pouring section, the third pouring section, and the fourth pouring section are radially integrated into the feeder cup to channel through the stored water or fertilizer. The connector functions as a fastening body to secure the feeder cup to existing watering wands or a handle so that the hard-to-reach botanical can be reached.

A gardening apparatus includes a feeder cup, a connector, and a central axis. The feeder cup includes a first pouring section, a second pouring section, a third pouring section, and a fourth pouring section. The feeder cup and the connector are concentrically aligned along the central axis. The feeder cup and the connector are adjacently connected to each other as the feeder cup provide storage area for water or fertilizer. The first pouring section, the second pouring section, the third pouring section, and the fourth pouring section are radially integrated into the feeder cup to channel through the stored water or fertilizer. The connector functions as a fastening body to secure the feeder cup to existing watering wands or a handle so that the hard-to-reach botanical can be reached.

A dispenser assembly for a mower that selectively dispenses liquid or particulates onto the ground is provided. The dispenser has a hopper with an inner receptacle, an attachment to the mower, and a particulate outlet at the bottom of the receptacle. The dispenser also has a tank that removably nests within the receptacle and a particulate distributor in communication with the outlet. The particulate distributor has an agitator within the receptacle near the outlet, the agitator directing particulates toward the outlet, and a spreader that distributes the particulates from the outlet onto the ground surface. The dispenser also has a fluid distributor carried by the mower that has a fluid passage releasably connected to the fluid outlet of the tank and a fluid manifold connected to the fluid passage. Fluid is pumped through the fluid passage to a fluid manifold, which distributes the fluid onto the ground.

A bottle for storing grass seeds, soil, and/or fertilizer used for filling a golf divot is provided. The bottle includes a bottom section having a base and a perimetrical sidewall extending therefrom to an open end to define an interior. A pair of bosses extend outwardly from the sidewall at the open end. The top section has a perimetrical edge and a top surface with a spout extending therefrom for discharging the contents of the bottle. A pair of latches that extend from the perimetrical edge and pivot downwardly to engage the bosses to secure the top section to the bottom section. The bottle can also be part of an assembly that includes the bottle and a holder.

A combination tool apparatus selectively stows and deploys a plurality of variously configured implements for spreading materials. A housing defines a coupling end portion and includes first and second plate members extending longitudinally from the coupling end portion to define a stowage compartment therebetween. A blade set includes a plurality of blade members respectively defining spreading portions of various configuration. Each of the blade members is angularly displaceable between stowed and deployed positions with respect to the housing. When stowed, each blade member is disposed substantially within the stowage compartment of the housing. When deployed, each blade member has at least a portion extending outward from the stowage compartment. A coupling member disposed at the coupling end portion of the housing is pivotally coupled to the blade members for angular displacement thereabout between the stowed and deployed positions. The blade members are biased to remain in the stowed position.

A spread control assembly is provided that includes a spread control mechanism and a shut-off adjustment plate attached to a particulate dispersing apparatus. The shut-off adjustment plate includes multiple exit openings that facilitate the dispersing of particulate material. The spread control mechanism pivotally attaches to the shut-off adjustment plate and includes multiple paddles configured to cover at least one of the exit openings in the shut-off adjustment plate when the spread control mechanism is in an activated position.

A spread control assembly is provided that includes a spread control mechanism and a shut-off adjustment plate attached to a particulate dispersing apparatus. The shut-off adjustment plate includes multiple exit openings that facilitate the dispersing of particulate material. The spread control mechanism pivotally attaches to the shut-off adjustment plate and includes multiple paddles configured to cover at least one of the exit openings in the shut-off adjustment plate when the spread control mechanism is in an activated position.