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Makita XGT 40v range vs Husqvarna professional cordless range?
HelloI'm currently using a hyundai 5 in 1 petrol multi tool for my business, which although decent when working, there is a big emphasis on the "when". Ive decided to convert to all battery power and my first purchase will be a cordless professional grade hedge trimmer. I've been looking at the Husqvarna 520iht4 as I've heard rave reviews and it has a high cutting speed (4000 spm) but is still equipped to cut reasonably thick stems. However, I've just discovered ghe Makita XGT range, which also…
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Sucker/blower
Looking for one only to pick up box cuttings, petrol machine. Any thoughts on make/model pros and cons, not interested in the blower function it"s purely to pick box up on acouple of jobs. Thanks.
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Sourcing and ordering plants for a client?
Hi there, I'm a newby to gardening as a job (just started end of April), but things are going well so far. I've got 3 clients each of whome are asking me to buy in plants to plant up areas of their gardens I've cleared. I've breezily said yeah fine, of course I can. But now thinking about it, I'm not sure how to go about it. The easy bit is coming up with a list of plants, but I'm not sure how to tackle the money side of things. I've got a contact at a local garden centre (the local…
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Can I legally cut a Council Hedge?
A potential customer has just contacted me regarding cutting a Laurel Hedge at the bottom of his garden. During the conversation, he informed me that the hedge was actaully growing on the other side of his fence and was in fact owned by the Council who cut the hedge once every 3 years. I'm happy to cut the hedge that is growing on his side. However, can I cut the top of the hedge as it is not gowing into his garden and technically belongs to the Council?
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Waterproof trousers
Think this has been asked before looking for waterproof overtrousers with min rating of 15000 HH. Must have three quarter length leg zips with popper closure over the zips, not velcro. There are a few out there but once you start reading the reviews not on the retailers site! Trousers costing towards £120 are anything but waterproof. Be grateful for recommendations for ones that will stand 8hours torrential rain and don't leak. Thanks
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DAX Industries RC900 Remote Control Mower
This mower is an absolute beast. Finished a huge job that would have taken 4-5hrs of Strimming in just over 1hr with the remote control slope mower. Not only did it take grass that hadn't been cut in 2 years, it took the slopes in its stride and even demolished the new trees that were growing!! Mower was also used this week to cut grass in a garden for a customer who'd just bought the house, it's been empty for 2 years, completed about 1 acre in just under 45 minutes. If you want to add a new…
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Chelsea
I do have a large dose of cynicism regarding the show gardens with exhibitors stretching the boundaries of practicality,appreciate it's a showcase for design and new ideas which I don't take issue with.However we have Monty Don's "dog friendly" garden with numerous plants that are poisonous/ harmful to dogs with the " I have these plants in my own garden without issues" as a justification for inclusion which is not the remit and undoubtedly influence others to include these in their own "dog…
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Stihl HLA 86
Opinions from users please, is the 3000spm an issue? Won't be using it on conifer. How unwieldy/heavy fully extended? What battery are you using and run time? We need the 3mt reach that is why interested in the 86, or any other suggestions. Thanks.
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