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Bought a couple brush cutters from them before the summer on the recommendation of another member and they've been faultless.
The websites not great, but I phoned and dealt with them…"
Bought a couple brush cutters from them before the summer on the recommendation of another member and they've been faultless.
The websites not great, but I phoned and dealt with them…"
"We would nearly always cut the council verge outside the properties we maintain. It usually adds a couple of minutes to the time and helps to enhance the landscape.
Technically you probably shouldn't but I can't see it being enforced and I don't…"
Technically you probably shouldn't but I can't see it being enforced and I don't…"
"Prior to FreeAgent I also only used Excel spreadsheets with various formula. I then made an error with a VAT return, which created a stressful time with HMRC to resolve. We are a growing business, using a spreadsheet as before would now be a…"
"I cut the verges & maintain shrubs & trees in a residentil close, which is council owned. Strangely enough all the other roads around the area including the only access to this close are private.The council don't seem to have a problem with it being…"
" Wolf Lead rake & I have recently started using a snow shovel. Seem to pick up an awflul lot of leaves pinching them together. Ally handle on the shovel makes it light & less arm fatigue
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The software is free to NatWest buisness account holders and is something I've toyed with for a while.
i currently use spread sheets with lots of formulas which work ok but just wondered if there is simeothing better with…"
The software is free to NatWest buisness account holders and is something I've toyed with for a while.
i currently use spread sheets with lots of formulas which work ok but just wondered if there is simeothing better with…"
Probably sounds daft but i have to travel with a full load and my wheel barrow nearly fills up my small van . The roof bars are too far apart to accept the length of my wheelbarrow so i am thinking about first securing a ladder on the top and then…
do you carry a wheel barrow on top of your vehicle ?
Probably sounds daft but i have to travel with a full load and my wheel barrow nearly fills up my small van . The roof bars are too far apart to accept the length of my wheelbarrow so i am thinking about first securing a ladder on the top and then securing the wheel barrow to the ladder .I have never seen a wheel barrow upside down on top of a vehicle i suspect air current might force it up in the air and it will blow off but i might be overthinking . any guidance much aprreciated .
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Cutting council verge for residential client
I have a client who's asked me to cut an area of grass next to her property that belongs to the council. She's been asking for years for them to cut it regularly, but as it stands it's probably done 1-3 times a year. She's asked me to cut it, and has said she will send an invoice to the council for my time. Can't say I'm really on board with that idea. What are the rules on cutting grass on council land? Would it be acceptable to cut it if she were to foot the bill herself? Or would you just…
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Morning AllI have just taken on a new client, who is a property developoer, with two large sites. Both are overgrown fields and I am considering a heavy duty brush cutter to deal with the areas where the flail won't reach. Mostly brambles. Any recommendations? I have been looking at Stihl and Husky but there are very few reviews.Jonathan
Read more…Mighty mac chipper
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Read more…New Ego Tools 2021
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Read more…Decent leaf grabs
Has anyone successfully bought any decent long-handles leaf grabs suitable for us professionals? I've had no luck so far! Bought another pair today, called "Grab-o-saurus". They got a good review on the original LandsacpeJuice website and they were only £12.99, compared to the £24.99 at the time of that review. But... they're useless! They've no gripping power at all, barely pick up a 'pile' of leaves, and quite uncomfortable. I used them for 10 mins then chucked them in the back of the Landy,…
Read more…Kazz / Danarm Pro roller mower .
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