Winter Services

With the winter season fast approaching, I'm wondering whether this is the year I invest properly in providing and advertising winter services (gritting, snow clearing). My main questions would be: Is the pay worth the initial investment in the kit and extra wear on the vehicle(s)? Is it worth signing up with one of the nationwide grounds maintenance companies that sub out winter services, and if so, who are the best contacts (South Yorkshire/ North Derbyshire area)? What's a good pricing…

Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?

I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment?  The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand would mean also changing these as well. Some people dont even rater the stihl  line as professional machines. What would be the difference between that and a professional machine if not? Thanks.

Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?

I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment?  The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand would mean also changing these as well.Some people dont even rater the stihl  line as professional machines. What would be the difference between that and a professional machine if not?Thanks.

Etesia hydro 80/ BAHIA Mulch plug fitting

I've recently bought a second hand Etesia hydro 80, I've got a mulching plug for it but have no idea how it's fits or if it's even the correct part that's been sent. Hoping someone on here can help out

Advertising garden maintenance services

Hey folks,I'm planning a marketing push for my garden maintenance business with the aim of getting more regular work in large gardens for high end clients. Our diary is full but we are expanding.I'd love to know what has worked and not worked for other people. Flyers? Google ads? Google reviews? Instagram ads? Local newsletters/magazines?Word of mouth has kept me busy for years but now going for a more structured positive approach.I am based in a city (Bristol) but we will travel for the right…

Honda HF2417 - Advice

Looking for some advice Brought a Honda HF2417 from a local mower dealer about 12 months ago, brand new and has been serviced recently I went in with absolutely no knowledge or idea on any machinery or sit ons. Went in with the ask of giving me something that can cut a 2 acre paddock. It's no way a groomed or manicured garden, it's rough land which can grow very quickly with the right conditions. But to also also mow a driveway, about 2-4 meters of grass either side of the road, shared between…

Strimmer question

Good morning all. I've always used strimmers that spin anti clockwise, just been looking at purchasing a ego strimmer for whizzing around lawn edges and I've seen that they spin clockwise. Have any of you used both and found that it was easy to get used to or really struggled with it? After 20 odd years I don't want to shell out for a machine that I struggle to use! Regards, Martin.

Price of Aspen October 2026.