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Lawn advice
I'm not a lawn expert, but am trying to advise an elderly neighbour...can you help, or point me in the right direction?The circle of grass was, until 2024 looked after by a lawn expert, he retired and someone else has taken it on. It got fairly parched (stressed??) this last summer but as you can see looks awful...it's always looked absolutely perfect, not now.I've primed the lady to ask if the current"expert" has tested for chafer grubs, fungal infection, or if he treated it without telling…
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Olive Tree Winter protection
Do olive trees standing in pots here in U.K actually require protection in Winter .? Last Winter I put fleece protection over some healthy looking grafted Olive trees about four years old when purchased , come spring removed the fleece and they looked pretty sad and only one recovered which has done really well , The others were replaced and looking healthy currently in a sheltered position but still exposed to the elements .A local restaurant leaves it's olive trees out all Winter and they are…
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Sharpening hedgetrimmers
I know that the proper way is to dismantle the blades and sharpen them on a bench jig every time, but that ain't happening! What is people's preferred method for a touch-up between services? File, dremel, angle grinder?
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Cofra Safety Boots
I wondered if anyone wore any of the Cofra safety boots? Am looking to replace my nearly 3yr old pair of HAIX GTX Airpower boots and have been looking at the Cofra Frosti - are they warmer for winter...Mainly look at those that are Goretex Thanks & HNY
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Here’s to a great year! 🥂
Dear Juicers, Now that Christmas has been and gone and the new year is properly underway, we wanted to take a moment to wish you all a Happy New Year and to say thank you. From myself, my mum and my sister, we’re grateful to everyone who’s been part of the Landscape Juice Network over the past year. It’s been another busy and demanding one for many in our industry. The support, conversations and shared experience within the network continue to make this commjnity thrive as Phil intended. We…
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Greenhouse heater.
Hi there,im just looking for suggestions for a cheap and cheerful electric greenhouse heater. An elderly customer has asked me to buy one for his 6x8 greenhouse and as I've never bought one before I'd like your thoughts. It can't be a parafin heater because he's unable to keep an eye on it. Cheers, Will
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Best power tools for serious hedge restoration?
Hello,This year I've taken on a couple of heavy duty privet hedge restoration jobs and have been frustrated with the inefficiency of the tools I have to do the job and am looking to invest in some good kit. My budget was very limited when first investing in power tools, so I have an absolutely atrocious Hyundai 50cc multi-tool with hedge trimmer attachment (It only has a 25mm teeth opening - I could write an entire book on how frustrating this tool is!) and a pole saw attachment. The privet…
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Niwaki secateurs
Keep contemplating buying a pair of hiryu secateurs from niwaki wondered if anyone has any and if so what their thoughts are?I've got SR1, tobiso topiary clippers and okatsune shears so I know they are all good but I wondered if the hiryu are worth the spend.
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