[PHXCobra]

I have only ever done granule type fertilization and only to keep things alive. In my 2018 journal you guys have been telling me to use some stuff to kill my winter rye and it's a liquid. Have wanted a pump sprayer for a while but don't even know where to start. I only have ~2000 sq/ft so I don't need a self propelled or backpack sprayer (although it might be nice for weeds in my rock front yard) just a plain old hand pumper should work.

Is there one that anyone would recommend? I assume I'm going to want something that sprays at a consistent rate so I know how much I am actually putting down and something that doesn't break the bank would be nice. Figured that I didn't want the $7 from Walmart.

 

[Mightyquinn]

I have only ever done granule type fertilization and only to keep things alive. In my 2018 journal you guys have been telling me to use some stuff to kill my winter rye and it's a liquid. Have wanted a pump sprayer for a while but don't even know where to start. I only have ~2000 sq/ft so I don't need a self propelled or backpack sprayer (although it might be nice for weeds in my rock front yard) just a plain old hand pumper should work.

Is there one that anyone would recommend? I assume I'm going to want something that sprays at a consistent rate so I know how much I am actually putting down and something that doesn't break the bank would be nice. Figured that I didn't want the $7 from Walmart.

I use this SOLO 456 2 Gallon Sprayer for all my small jobs around the lawn. Not sure if that's in your price range or not.

Pete at GCI Turf is selling these Battery Powered Sprayers. They are suppose to be pretty good.

 

[Ware]

For a hand pump sprayer that you plan on making blanket applications with, I would recommend choosing one that you can get a compatible CF valve for. Keep in mind that some sprayer manufacturers use odd thread pitches - so the safest bet would probably be buying something like a Chapin sprayer along with one their CF valves so you know it will fit.

I wouldn't rule out a 4-gallon backpack if you plan to make frequent blanket apps of things like PGR. I use mine for just about everything - even if I'm only mixing up a gallon or two of something. I got the Chapin 63985 20V backpack last year, and it would be hard for me to go back to anything with a hand pump now.