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New roller mower

Hi i am looking to buy a new roller mower for this year what woukd you recommend for a great stripe and great wet collection thanks

Started by Dougie

18 Replies · Reply by PGM 10 minutes ago

Moss brush advice

Hello looking to buy a petrol Moss brush looking at CUBB, Westermann and Powerbrush 1010

Has anyone got any of these?

Huge price difference on replacement brushes cubb £80, Westermann £200, powerbrush 1010 £400

Any advice welcome

Started by Sam Bainbridge in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by Alan McCrossin 3 hours ago

10+ Years experience struggling to find work (Flexible)

Hello,

Set up business last year and was going really well through word of mouth and now all of a sudden I've landed with very little leads (I know it's the time of year etc that is also contributing to this). If any of you would like to hand down som

Started by Matthew Cartwright in Jobs

21 Replies · Reply by Matthew Cartwright 5 hours ago

Propane torch to burn moss

For those of you who use a propane torch to burn moss, what do you use to shield the heat from affecting nearby vegetation / other objects? We work in a historical, public gardens and due to the proximity of beds/borders to the paths, burning is our

Started by Nicholas Breakspeare

6 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall 11 hours ago

Jet washer recommendations

Hello my Karcher is leaking water out the front again and I'm reluctant to replace the plastic bit again which I did last year.

can anyone recommend a good robust power washer please? I don't do many jobs at all mostly around this time of year. So not

Started by Caroline Benge

4 Replies · Reply by Jon Madden yesterday

Green waste in North West London

Apologies that this post is only relevant to a small number of people, but I think it is an important issue to raise and this seems like one of the best places to raise it. To those that use the West London Waste Authority, and in particular the sit

Started by Ian Stanton in Waste

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knee pads

Can anyone recommend knee pads that are not bulky and don't keep sliding down your legs? Not worried about the "cushioning" effect........... more that the missus complains about the state of the knees on my jeans and she has trouble getting them c

Started by Graham Taylor

1 Reply · Reply by Kevin Bradnick on Friday

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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 looke

Started by John F in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Jan 20

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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 parch

Started by Adam Woods in Turfcare

13 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Jan 18

Best mower for wet weather

My Etesia Pro51 after 12 years, has I think decided to retire.

I would like another but they are so expensive and I'm not sure I can justify the cost.

What other mowers are recommended? I've looked at Stihl RM756YC and Weibang Virtue 53 ASD BBC LV,,

Started by Sean @ Eclipse

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Seasonal work

Hi would a garden maintenance business in north London/herts be interested in hiring myself for the upcoming Season April to September! I have 40 years of experience in the industry used to run a small garden maintenance business in north London one

Started by MJC Garden Services

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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?

Started by Tim Bucknall in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jan 16

Gardening Business running costs

Hi Folks
I was wondering if anybody knows what there actual operating costs are per hour or per garden visit.Over the last few days I've been working mine out for next season taking into account hikes in insurances etc service costs the lot 🤦🏼I'd be i

Started by Ricky Watkins

32 Replies · Reply by John F Jan 8

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 inves

Started by Raymond the Terrible in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

23 Replies · Reply by Intelligent Landscapes Jan 8

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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 & H

Started by Jonathan Davidson

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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

Started by Henry Voice

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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

Started by Will Roberts

4 Replies · Reply by Will Roberts Jan 2

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 t

Started by Sam Bainbridge

12 Replies · Reply by Billybop Dec 28, 2025

Stihl blowers failing

I've had a definite increase in machinery failing, and lately I've had a rash of BG86 blowers failing due to carburettor wear- something I've never come across before. Has anyone else had issues like this? What hand-held blowers would people recomm

Started by Tim Bucknall in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Dec 26, 2025

Winter and spring ideas for work

Any suggestions for work through winter and spring got my maintenance contracts to keep me going but thinking of other stuff to do

Started by Mitchel ingham in Business

42 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Dec 15, 2025

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