To apply fertilizer/sand/seed evenly, you’ll need a lawn spreader. For a small lawn, a handheld spreader would do the job. For medium to large lawns, you’ll need a broadcast or drop spreaders.

If you’ve been hanging out with us here at BHG for a bit—or tune into shows hosted by pros like Ina Garten or Julia Child—you’ve probably heard advice about how time is of the essence when ...