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Lawn problem

Hi

I had a call last week about a lawn problem. 

This was it

House is a new build 3-4 years old. Lawn has been fine until last Autumn. And now looks like below. 

I believe it is chafer grubs/ leather jackets. 

What can be done now? Scarification, aeration

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Compost survey

Has anyone else noticed the poor quality of bagged , branded compost ? This seems to be a result of the removal of peat .

We are in the process of a large planting job requiring compost , much of it contains a lot of wood fibre and even small lumps of

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Coming to a large garden near you!!

Yesterday I went to a client to see this - there are two of them, and have been sold to keep their 2 acres of lawn comprising of 3 massive lawns, with hills,scattered trees and shrubs, together with a traditional square lawn near.  the house. TO cut

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John Deere Z530 Vs Z545 - HELP?

Over the last few months, I have been asking various questions about Zero Turn mowers. I have had some great responses which have helped me significantly in my decision. My choice was the John Deere Z530M with the addition of the Mulch Control Kit. T

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New to my business

1. Thought I'd share my latest peice of kit which i have been thouroghly impressed with.the etesia buffalo 124.and a pro 46 companion.

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PA1/6 Applying Bacteria based Moss killers for Lawns

Hello,

Wondering if a PA1/6 license is required to apply an organic lawn fertiliser which contains bacteria that break down moss. I've had mixed responses when checking with others. 

Thanks

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SOLD : Narrow Access Tracked TB100 Chipper – Low Hours (with tracked barrow conversion option), plus Custom Tipping Trailer Set-up.

**Posted with admin (Henry’s) permission - Thank you, Henry.**

NOTE : TRAILER NOW SOLD!

CHIPPER : SOLD!

  

Chipper : PERUZZO TB 100

• LOW HOURS : 40.1 hours from new. Fully serviced.
• 10 cm chipping diameter, 2 hardened reversible chipping blades.
• Infeed c

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Ego hedgecutter recall in Australia

Some Ego hedgecutters have been recalled in Australia due to starting unexpectedly. 

https://7news.com.au/news/ego-power-cordless-brushless-hedge-trimmer-which-can-activate-unexpectedly-recalled--c-14028740.amp

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Horticultural Gypsum suppliers

Cheapest suppliers (North West area) for horticultural Gypsum? Any recommendations? Thanks. 

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Audis auto rake

I have an ageing Sisis autorake Mk 3 with Mac  engine that needs replacing. Can anyone advise where to source and possible alternative  engine that would be compatible .  
Thanks

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Stihl GTA extension

I know that some of us have the brilliant GTA pruner but has anyone got the new extension shaft & what do you think of it ?

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Rear tine rotovator

Looking for a rear tine rotovator at the budget end of price.

Half considering the Husqvarna TR 348, I know the earlier models with the mono handle had issues with the handle breaking , now come with  a dual handle, at around £1200 seems cheap and won

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Finding work

Hi 

has anyone had any experience of using Find a local gardener?

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Camon C8 tines and drive very slow

Hello all i have just upgraded my rotavator to a Camon C8 (used) and the tines are going extremely slow even at full revs , same with drive and reverse. The company i bought it from showed me a video of it working perfectly before they shipped it out

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Battery strimmer/blower/kombi?

Hi all Im looking for some recommendations please. Looking to buy a strimmer and a blower, I'm really liking the idea of going battery powered. I run a very small grass cutting buisness and I don't know weather just to go and get a kombi system? Any

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Petrol strimmer gave up

I have the stihl fs131 that has gave up today and i am looking for a new model do use have a recommendation on a decent strimmer 

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Gardening Business running costs

• Hi Folks
• I was wondering if anybody knows what there actual operating costs are per hour or per garden visit.Over the last few days I've been working mine out for next season taking into account hikes in insurances etc service costs the lot 🤦🏼I'd be i

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Watering

We look after numerous housing developments and with new ones imminent we are once again being asked about watering, it's something we've always managed to avoid but it's becoming increasingly likely we can't for much longer, does anyone here offer a

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Online plant suppliers

We have a very large high end planting job commencing soon, so are in the process of sourcing herbaceous, shrubs,roses and evergreens.

Part of the scheme requires semi mature Taxus Baccata cones and balls, we will use our usual local suppliers for eve

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Charging for chipping

I'm looking to buy a small chipper and not really sure how to monetise it. How much should I be charging customers for its use. I currently charge £10 per builders bag for disposal and am looking to save time and effort by chipping instead 

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