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Just after some input from you guysGoing to be doing a lawn scarification and overseed/top dress…
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Just after some input from you guysGoing to be doing a lawn scarification and overseed/top dress but because of the naff weather we have had it has taken me ages to get the weedkiller down on the lawn. I have to wait 4 weeks before seeding and that now leaves me at June the 1st for doing it. Do you think that this is getting a bit to close to the summer and seeds drying out in the heat or do you think it will be fine. I know it probably depends on the weather at the time but welcome your…
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Fence spike in clay
Hi all,I'm erecting a close board timber fence in clay soil. Due to the clay and poor drainage I'm thinking of using fence spikes. Would clay be suitable? Would it provide enough stability for a 1.8 mt high fence? I'm considering using 15cm wide boards with a slight gap to allow for expansion and wind to pass through as opposed to feather edge boards, any one else done this? Thanks in advance
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Nature Loving Customers !!!
Had a brief chat with a once a year customer , where I just cut his knee length grass down . I happened to mention the abundance of wildlife in his garden , and that last year I saw some slow worms basking in the sun.He looked at me and replied " Oh how do I get rid of them ? "I explained that were of benefit not sure if he took it in.
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Project completion forms
Hi Everyone Does anybody use project completion forms for customer's to sign at completion to say they are satisfied with the outcome to avoid payment issues when sending the final invoice Thanks in Advance Neil
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Clients contracts for wet Grass cutting
Hi allJust, interested as we had so much wet weather. What do you do when the grass is so wet for your clients? I know you can cut wet grass, but I am finding sometimes clients turn around and say to wet on a dry day!Do you have it in contract with your clients for this so you can cut it or do you leave it, please?I look forward to your thoughts.
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Etesia Hydro 80 failing to start
Hi all,Long time lurker new but new member.I bought a second hand Hydro 80 which I've been using for 2 seasons now. It's been laid up over winter and now fails to start.Model is Hydro 80 MHHP - V twin honda engine.I've got handbrake on, pedals level, blade off and sitting on the seat and when I click the key round to start, all that happens is the relay on the right in front of the battery clicks once and that's it.I've checked the handbrake, seat and pedal switches for continuity and all check…
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Rose spray
Evening what products are people using for black spot on roses, I'm about to run out of my current product which isn't available any more. many thanks
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Stihl BG86c problems
Hi all, hope this is in the correct thread.So i've had some BG86c blower problems recently. Long story short, i've replaced the carb with a genuine Stihl carb as my previous one wasn't priming, everything was fine once replaced but on full throttle after around 15-20 seconds the blower would cut out. It would start again straight away, but again full throttle cut out. After googling it said it's probably over heating or the fuel filter is clogged, (didn't think it was the filter to be honest)…
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