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Battery hedgcutter advice

Hi all,

I have recently retired properly from my self employed gardening business, although I still do a few bits! I’m now faced with upkeeping my own property of 1.5 acres, plenty of everything, grass, hedges, overgrown bits etc etc.

Previous work ha

Started by robert pryor

14 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger 8 hours ago

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Everything Labour’s net zero advisers want you to give up

Started by David Benson in Groundscare

9 Replies · Reply by Billybop on Sunday

High lift non gen blades

Anyone know where we can source Oregon high lift blades to fit Hayter 56 pro 22inch and Stiga 950 vr 48cm. Thanks.

Started by Peter sellers

2 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers on Sunday

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Lawn issues

Im after some advice regarding a lawn issue.

A customer had spoken to me regarding their front lawn that really struggled to put on any growth at all even during spring time.

I suggested that because the house is a new build, although built a number

Started by James

15 Replies · Reply by Intelligent Landscapes on Saturday

Start up business machines?

Hi guys,

first post and hoping for some advice.

I have recently been made redundant and am looking to start a mowing business offering

mowing, strimming, brush cutting, hedge trimming and green waste disposal (have a farm so easy to dispose of) resident

Started by Gary Etherington

19 Replies · Reply by Sam Bainbridge on Saturday

Honda 537 HRX

Hi i am interested in getting a new mower i am looking at the Honda 537 HRX HY and the honda 476 hrx hy does anyone have both of these machines whats the difference just the size soeed and collect the same? Thanks in advance

Started by Dougie

31 Replies · Reply by Dougie on Wednesday

Honda or Masport?

Looking for lightish roller mower, not battery!

Anyone using Honda 476 QY 19 inch or Masport rotorla 22 inch ? Both similar weight, looking at the Masport don't like the handle bracing bar which runs between the 2 vertical handles and looks like it wi

Started by Peter sellers

3 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Mar 18

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Diseased tree.

Started by Andrew Betteridge in Plants

4 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Mar 13

Hole saw set

Anyone recommend a hole saw set, want a set in a case to stop walkies. Needs to cut steel and stainless , can't justify Starrett cost. Need a selection of sizes with arbours.

Only occasional use numerous choices on net but difficult to know if any goo

Started by Peter sellers

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New Startup Advice Please?!

Hi there,

I'm a 46yo woman and have done a desk job all my working life, but did do a degree in Landscape and Garden Design back in the day (basically a hort degree with a design element tacked on) and I am a bit of a gardening anorak!

Unfortunate

Started by Sarah

16 Replies · Reply by Ted Waldron Mar 9

HAVS

We're just looking at proper HAVS ratings for our machines, and some of the results are frightening. One of our Honda mowers comes up with a result of less than 2 hours use a day, then no other machinery: and there's nothing that lets you do a day's

Started by Tim Bucknall in Health and Safety

10 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke Mar 8

Mower choice.

After a few years of excellent service the gearbox on my weibang virtue 53ssd (shaft drive) has failed.

I could have it replaced. But I'm minded to get a new machine instead.

I'm looking at possibly a Stihl this time as a lightweight alternative. Plus

Started by Gary R

1 Reply · Reply by Peter sellers Mar 7

Sthil km Rc94

Hi all I need some help

ive brought a new carburettor when I installed it

I went to go to tune it but my 4mm hex don't fit any more!

I'm unsure if it's still a hex, but smaller I was given a part no 5910 890 2311 but what's the plastic discs for if an

Started by Luke Stockbridge

3 Replies · Reply by Ian Harvey Feb 26

Lawnmower service

I am just about to do my annual service on my lawnmower and i am wondering if you put on genuine blades or aftermarket ones did you notice any difference?

Started by Dougie

6 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Feb 25

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Fence Panels ( Easiest to reduce in Length )

Which are the best fence panels to use if you need to cut them to size ? trying to avoid using back rail as its a party fence although i have suggested trellis on one side but they are set on panels .

Many Thanks

Started by John F in Landscaping

10 Replies · Reply by Orsolya Magyari Feb 24

Looking for Retaining Wall Ideas for an Article

I'm writing an article about retaining wall ideas and looking for projects to feature. If you have a retaining wall project you'd be happy for me to share, I'd love to include it and credit you however you prefer. Let me know if you're interested!

Started by Orsolya Magyari in Landscaping

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Which mulching mower to choose

Hi guys, I'm looking at getting a pedestrian mulch mower but I'm a bit unsure which one to choose. Any recommendations would be really appreciated.

Started by john newton

2 Replies · Reply by Gary Bashford Feb 12

Lawn cut prices 2025

Good evening all

I operate as a sole trader and throughout the cutting season I use an alternate week on/week off diary to provide fortnightly lawn cuts so that I can utilise the off week for one of jobs and small landscaping projects.

i have been sel

Started by Richard Harding

7 Replies · Reply by Mark Wilkinson Feb 11

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waste carriers licence

Good day all,

The waste carriers licence.

I have just upgraded my registration from local authority to Gov.uk. To be honest my local authority could well have been out of date.

As someone who only transports his own waste its free, so well worth doing.

Started by Nigel McDonald in Waste

1 Reply · Reply by Mark Wilkinson Feb 11

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Best 30" / 80cm ride on mower

Our Etesia Hydro 80 is coming up toits 10th birthday and I will likely need a replacement as it's getting a bit long in the tooth so I'm starting to look for a replacement!

Collection is a must, would consider a battery ride on and also another Etesis

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Machinery

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