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War of the weedkiller

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War of the weedkiller: why environmentalists are concerned about moves to ban Roundup :- Many say herbicide is an essential tool in preserving biodiversity but others say it’s a ‘delusion’ to think weed control is only

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

1 Reply · Reply by David Benson 4 hours ago

Pandemic Discounts

We’ve all had to innovate over 2020 but who else has introduced discounts to a selected few - NHS, Pensioners, Emergency Services etc?

Been giving 14% discounts from day one and although I’m down an extra few hundred quid I totally believe this was th

Started by Mark Wilkinson

6 Replies · Reply by David Benson 4 hours ago

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EA prosecute Man with Van with Waste but no Waste License

Well, well, well.....with green waste '[edit] and other waste'....

https://twitter.com/EnvAgencySE/status/1330892030529187843?s=20

Started by Gary RK in Waste

4 Replies · Reply by Edward baker 5 hours ago

GTM Elephants trunk 2

Hi,

just purchased one of the aforementioned harnesses for my hedge cutters. Been struggling for a while with a bad back tennis elbow and achey shoulders so thought I'd try one. Anyone else use one?

Think it's going to take a little getting used to!

Started by Justin bellward

20 Replies · Reply by Ben Gilg 6 hours ago

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Do you wear safety boots?

When I started out the answer was "no". After one of two incidents the answer is "definitely".

Yesterday clearing leaves by a tennis court the blower luckily revealed this under a pile of leaves - it was pure luck that the blower cleared the leaves be

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare and Health and Safety

4 Replies · Reply by Graeme Robinson 6 hours ago

Sketchup tutorials

Evening all, I know there are loads out there so trying to save myself a bit of time - are there any recommended tutorials for using sketchup for garden design please.

Thanks, Glen.

Started by Glen Stillman in Design

3 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman 6 hours ago

Xmas cards

Evening all , I've been set up for couple years now.

Does anyone send cards to there customers?

Not sure if its too much at my stage or a nice gesture?

Steve

S b s gardening

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

25 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith 10 hours ago

Advice on using a spreader when fertilization

Hi All
I like a bit of advice on using a spreader when fertilization, please! I had an old drop spreader that I got on with OK! This was falling apart so I when for a new rotary spreader!

I worked out the amount of fertilizer required (say 5KG) for my

Started by Brian's Garden Maintenance in Turfcare

22 Replies · Reply by Brian's Garden Maintenance 10 hours ago

Relaxing throughout winter.

Hi all , I'm a part time postman and set up my own Gardening business 2 years ago.

Recently demand has increased and I'm struggling to keep up with my gardening so really now need to decide whats best.

Its obvious a massive step leaving royal mail to

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

10 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith 19 hours ago

Stihl on eBay

I know one or two forum members buy and sell Stihl gear on eBay. Billybop is a great exponent of this and makes it work for him.

But whenever I have look on eBay, I only find three kinds of sellers.

Firstly, the seller who has quite a few new Stihl ite

Started by Vic 575

8 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith yesterday

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Grass treatment and fertilising expansion

Hello.
2021 I plan to offer more specialist lawn care.
As such I would really like to know what is out there in the way of drop fertiliser spreaders, Id probably like something that could take a full bag of fertiliser or near to it.
Also currently fo

Started by James ODonnell in Turfcare

7 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith on Saturday

tripod ladder

hi everyone looking at getting a tripod ladder my start up next season what size would be better to start of with and what make and what size would be better to do all round jobs.

Started by Alan denton in Machinery

28 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods on Saturday

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