The look of parks can be drastically improved by edging the beds and borders. As a result of budget cuts it has been all-but abandoned. No doubt, it is seen as a time-consuming, labour-intensive job but can actually be very quick provided you have the right machine.
Over the last few years, I have heard more than one facilities management company say that it’s actually still in their brief, but the budget doesn’t allow time for it, so everyone turns a blind eye. Consequently, the edges look scruffy and in many cases the soil has completely filled the gullies so that there really isn’t an edge at all. In such situations a small, lightweight edging machine isn’t the best tool for the job. They are good at maintaining established edges/gullies, but you need a much heavier machine in order to cut a new edge.
In order to start getting edging back on the agenda, GroundsCare Products are prepared to offer the loan of a TurfTeq Edger that can quickly re-establish edges and gullies. It will be made available, for a limited time, to Local Authorities with responsibility for maintaining at least one public park. The offer is made subject to certain conditions, the main ones of which are:
· Maximum period of loan is two full working days. Addition time must be paid for at our standard rental rates.
· We will deliver the machine free of charge to an address within 50 miles of RG26 3PY. Additional mileage at £1/mile for the round trip. Alternatively, users could collect from us.
· Each hirer will be expected to make a nominal £25 contribution to blade wear for the loan period. Subsequently, our normal blade wear charges will apply, or users can purchase blades.
· User needs to insure the machine against loss and damage for the duration of the loan (and subsequent hire if appropriate).
· Machine will be delivered with a full tank of fuel and needs to be returned with a full tank.
· The offer is available during the period January thru April 2017.
Interested parties should contact GroundsCare Products on Tel: 0118 981 1313 or email
turfteq@groundscare-products.co.uk
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