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We have an open position for an experienced commercial maintenance landscape gardener, ideally with good handyman skills, to join our company due to contiuned expansion. Based in west Surrey, we work across the South/South East predominately for commercial clients. The candidate will have/be: Experience in commercial grounds / estates maintenance with practical handyman skills PresentableExperienced landscaper
Lawnswood Landscapes are currently looking for an experienced hard landscaper to work on a variety of projects Based in Southwick over the past 9 years we have established an excellent reputation for our work and now looking to expand due to our increased work load. The ideal candidate will need to have at least 4Casual help with soft landscaping
Seeking some temporary help at a 4.5 acre garden in Oxforshire. A friendly team, we need help with preparing the garden for an upcoming event. All aspects of soft landscaping and garden care, some hard landscaping useful too.gardener / domestic garden maintenance
Due to continued expansion and demand for our services we are looking for a new team member to join our small successful garden maintenance business. The applicants should be enthusiastic, fit, hard-working and able to hit the ground running with a willingness to learn. a full clean uk driving license is essential (minor points accepted)Maintenance gardener
We are looking for a full time maintenance gardener to join our busy team. We deal solely with private, top end gardens in the Richmond area of South West London. Applicant must have a working knowledge of common garden plants and experience with the usual maintenance tools. A driving licence is preferred. Applicant must beLandscaper
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can experience the great outdoors and have a meaningful impact on UK conservation? What better way to mitigate climate change and benefit wildlife than planting trees and helping to create biodiverse habitats. As the UK’s most experienced ecological consultancy and contractor, Ecosulis is currently looking toHard Landscaping Specialist
Hard and soft landscaping specialist immediate start for the right person, must have construction skills in all areas ie block, stone, brick etc. good rates of pay, initially self employed. This is a great opportunity for the right person, as nearing 70 years of age I need to step back a little. So if youLandscaper
Skilled landscaper required for immediate start with family run business installing high end landscaping projects in Gloucestershire.Gardener required Saffron Walden
Great opportunity to work in a large developing garden as Assistant to the head Gardener, in a large country estate featured on our website. Also working at various other locations. Must be enthusiastic, hard working, motivated and a good team player. RHS qualified preferred. An ability to manage others and a Drivers licence.Business Objectives Group (BOG)
Employee-Ownership. Anyone else looked at it?
Just got my renewal for the BOG, so thought I'd better start a thread to get my money's worth. I work for a reasonable-sized garden maintenance company in the home counties. I suppose you could say I 'run' the business, but my background is not a…
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Wage rates.
I had a lad start in June on 85 a day. Put him up to 90 in Oct. Now he's asking for 95 as he says he is finding things tight. Wants the extra to cover his train fare to and from workHes 23 and a great labourer with some brickwork skills.I pay him on…
Read more…What Apps/software for managing your team and workflow.
We are a growing grounds care business with a team of five so far, we expect to recruit further next year. Controlling the workload, time spent on a task and feedback etc is problematic and we think the solution must lie with electronic…
Read more…Annualised hours
My busy periods come in peaks and troughs, to enable me to take on an employee I will need them to be doing more hours during busy periods and less in quieter months... How many of you guys use annualised hours contracts for employment?Do you let…
Read more…Views On Min Charges For General, Specialist and Mechanical Moss Removal Services
Evening all,I was wanting to gain the opinions of folks on the use of minimum charges for services. I currently have purchased a moss machine which was is pretty expensive to run in terms of brush replacements, £150 a brush to confirm. As this is a…
Read more…EU Non-UK workers application for Settlement in the UK
Heading up the Jacksons Fencing Approved Installer programme, we use over 120 independant landscaping and fencing companies who employ many EU workers. The below article and link maybe of use to some of you. In case your teams employ non-UK EU…
Read more…Employee Annual Increases / Bonus Schemes
Morning all,Coming into the time of year where I start to consider what needs work in good time for next year. Our most important assets need a little future planning for me - the team. Mine has still been a business in it's relative infantcy until…
Read more…rain rain go away
So every week for around the last 4 we've lost at least one day a week, and had several trips to the van to shelter on the days we have tried to work.What's your rule around when rain stops play? , Ours is, if you cant count the rain drops hitting…
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"Vic 575,
Brilliant advice and feedback I really appreciate I will certainly look into the stiga model you mention I think the out front mower would have many benefits especially over mid deck machines. That's real tidy work I can see why you seem to…"
Brilliant advice and feedback I really appreciate I will certainly look into the stiga model you mention I think the out front mower would have many benefits especially over mid deck machines. That's real tidy work I can see why you seem to…"
"Seth Burgess thanks for the reply
I had initially looked at the stiga bit over here not many guys have them so great feedback for the brand. Also from what I have seen everyone collects so great to hear it can be possible to mulch fortnightly "
I had initially looked at the stiga bit over here not many guys have them so great feedback for the brand. Also from what I have seen everyone collects so great to hear it can be possible to mulch fortnightly "
"Seth makes a good point. Get a Stiga with a three bladed deck. Having had a two bladed type as well, I can say that the three bladed ones are far superior.
I have a Stiga 740 PWX with the 100 3 bladed deck. The narrower deck is ideal for the church…"
I have a Stiga 740 PWX with the 100 3 bladed deck. The narrower deck is ideal for the church…"
"The thing is that as we all know every job is different. On each job the grass is not only different types but grows at varying rates. It is never one size fits all. I have a couple of small domestic lawns that I use the Stiga on. Even in late sprin…"
"I also use a Stiga like Vic. I have the Pro 125 deck and cut at number 2 (which is around 40mm I think) all year long and never have any issues. Occasional double cut. Cut over on a higher cut when there is a lot of leaf fall. Still much much faster…"
"Hi Vic 575
Really appreciate the reply I have spoken with a few dealer which have put me off the mulching mowers for cutting domestically fortnightly as they say it will leave visible grass especially in high growth periods but the finish in your…"
Really appreciate the reply I have spoken with a few dealer which have put me off the mulching mowers for cutting domestically fortnightly as they say it will leave visible grass especially in high growth periods but the finish in your…"
"I have been using Stiga mulching mowers for over eleven years now [12 seasons]. They are very good. There is one caveat. On the smaller domestic lawns where there needs to be no sign of any clippings it is sometimes necessary in high growth periods…"
Hi Guys,I have been cutting domestically now for about 6 years I'm based in northern ireland but been thinking of buying another ride on mower.I was wondering what the thoughts are on zero turn mulching mowers and whether there is more established…
"I was given a DJI drone for Xmas last year........ took me a while to master the controls.... had to get the ladder out a few times to rescue it from trees. Once the intial novelty wore off, it 's been sitting on a shelf in a spare beroom for the l…"
Once Warwick School had decided to invest in a new synthetic pitch, Grounds Manager Duncan Toon felt that the SISIS Osca 3 tractor-mounted oscillating brush was the only machine that could maintain the new surface effectively and truly justify the m…
"Thank you for all the replies so far, your wisdom is much appreciated, I hate having to replace vans as never know what to go for, thank you "
"I have a Euro V engine so first generation of DPF. It's fine no issues. When it regens it blows smoke out a lot cleaning itself out (only happens when the exhaust gets hot enough and needs to be cleaned) So the occasional long drive will be fine.
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"I can't comment on the despatch Harry but my four year old Citreon Nemo provides a really nice drive , smooth , precise steering , but this year has developed engine management faults , power drain which so far is impossible to trace meaning its re…"
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Advice on mulching mowers
Hi Guys,I have been cutting domestically now for about 6 years I'm based in northern ireland but been thinking of buying another ride on mower.I was wondering what the thoughts are on zero turn mulching mowers and whether there is more established grass cutting firms that use mulching mowers to cut domestic gardens on a fortnightly basis? Whether this is possible? I tend to think it may not be as growth rate might be too great for this type of mower.Also been looking around at kubota high tip…
Read more…New Van for garden maintenance.
Hi everyone, looking at replacing van over the next couple of months, a new shape Ford transit or a new shape Citroen Dispatch seem to be catching my eye. Does anyone own one of these? Any particular models I should check out? Negatives or positives about either of the vans? Many thanks Harry
Read more…tripod ladder
I'm looking to buy a tripod but wondered how much more useful 3 adjustable legs are over one ? I work in relarively hilly w dorset. Many thanks
Read more…New Builds and garden drainage problems
Hi all,I’m after some advice if possible.I’ve recently been doing some landscape work on a few new builds, but I’m facing the same problems. The ground is so wet and sludgy, it’s a nighmare to work in and not only that, I’m concerned wether the ground will hold up over time. ALL my clients have complained to the original contractors but they haven’t done much/anything about it. Has as anyone come across this issue before?How did you resolve it?What is the main cause of this?I know over the…
Read more…Hayter or Honda?! Or neither......!
Now then! Hope all are well and surviving the rain!Just looking for suggestions/general comments etc etc on roller mowers. I bought a Honda mower a few months back, it doesn't have a roller but was bought for slightly smaller and more awkward jobs, I'm keeping it but need a mower which will lay down nice stripes etc. To be honest I'm quite disappointed with the Honda, I bought it thinking I should get a Honda because it's a Honda...! But there's various things I just think are a bit naff on…
Read more…Moss, Algae killer advice...
Hi all, does anyone have experience of the following products. Algon, MMC Pro, Wet & Forget? A customer would like a block paved carpark spraying on a regular basis to prevent moss and algae growth. I'm trying to establish which is the better performer, value for money, coverage etc. etc.Any advice would be appreciated.
Read more…3D garden design software search...
Hi All,I've been using Realtime Landscaping Pro 2018 software for a few months now, and am discovering its limitations. In some ways it is really good, and great value for money. It falls down a bit with creating varying ground levels, but it is also possible that I have not mastered that part yet. But the biggest issue for me is the lack of appropriate 3D models of plants. I find myself customising their 3D models, which is ok to a point, but there are not enough basic model options. Like no…
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Once Warwick School had decided to invest in a new synthetic pitch, Grounds Manager Duncan Toon felt that the SISIS Osca 3 tractor-mounted oscillating brush was the only machine that could maintain the new surface effectively and truly justify…
Pellenc has announced the release of their latest battery – the ULiB 750
Extra thin, compact and lightweight, the Pellenc ULiB 750 battery revises all ergonomic standards with an unequalled power to weight ratio.
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Etesia chose SALTEX to officially launch the new Hydro 80 MKHP5 ride-on mower ahead of its official 2020 release.
The Hydro 80 MKHP5 can cut and collect in all conditions with the added benefit of a differential lock. The new model joins…
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