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Hi all , I've been asked to repair some grassed areas where a lorry has driven over grass leaving tyre marks  , I'm thinking best bet is to tamp down the tyre marks , topdresss with topsoil and overseed

anyone have any other suggestions ? 
hope everyon

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14 Replies · Reply by Duncan Neville Dec 16, 2023
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19 inch roller mower

We bought a Hayter Harrier 48 variable speed BBC spring 23. Chosen because of weight and maneuverability and variable speed for some medium size intricacately shaped lawns, it's absolutely useless to collect in anything other than bone dry conditions

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26 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Dec 9, 2023
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Bargain secateurs

Been using several pairs of Bulldog anvil secateurs bought from Toolstation £15 .75 Inc vat for the last week.  What a bargain Japanese steel, ergonomic and light seem to be staying sharp despite abuse, we all think they are as good as Felco if not b

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13 Replies · Reply by Billybop Dec 7, 2023
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Backpack blower

Hi guys! 

I'm in need of a new backpack blower, previously we've made do with a bottom of the range McCullough backpack blower which was bought on a small budget when I first started up. It's now gone way past the time to upgrade it but I'll be the fi

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7 Replies · Reply by PGM Dec 2, 2023
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Ear protection

Hi All,

 

I'm currently using ear defenders but ilwas wondering if others are using ear plugs instead and if so any particular brand. The defenders are nice in the winter as they keep the wind off my ears. 

But in wamer weather infind them a little stuf

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9 Replies · Reply by Will Roberts Nov 28, 2023
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Winter van tyres

As we have to travel in often hazardous conditions to salt and clear snow we have for many years fitted winter tyres, these serving two purposes of allowing us to travel and giving us a fighting chance of avoiding collisions with the majority of othe

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8 Replies · Reply by Torin Nov 20, 2023
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Gaining commercial clients

Hi, all of my work is for residential customers (other than the occasional job where a commercial client will come to me for a one off job).

I'm looking to gain more commercial customers such as supermarket carparks, pub gardens, office block grounds

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7 Replies · Reply by Max L Nov 18, 2023
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Truck netting

We use tippers for grounds maintenance.  Yesterday one of our drivers got 'pulled' for not having the load (ie his tools and machinery) covered, as it could come loose in an accident.  It looks like I've got to get nets for the trucks, but prices see

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15 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Nov 14, 2023
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