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Toro striping kit

Does anyone use one of these on a Honda HRN 563?

I've just started my little business so went for a 4 wheel mower but if the kit is a good addition it would be nice to offer striping.

whar are your thoughts?

Started by Gary Etherington

1 Reply · Reply by Peter sellers Apr 7

Stihl kombi carry bag

Can anyone tell me the capacity? Are they capable of storing the km engine and say line trimmer, brush cutter and blower?

Started by Gary Etherington

3 Replies · Reply by Gary Etherington Apr 6

I have been using these for years but recently I have noticed the latch failing to hold when pulling. I think one example got a stone lodged inside. There seems to be no way to remove obstructions. Has anyone been able to repair these or do I put

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by John F Apr 6

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Japanese acer tree pruning

I have been asked to prune this Japanese acer. It's magnificent but is spreading over a large area of the front garden and in summer seems all consuming to the client. I did lightly prune it in summer, but they are asking for a much more drastic pru

Started by Angela Sharp in Tree Surgery

28 Replies · Reply by Enrique A Nancollas Apr 5

Ebay opinions

As per a previous post RE rear tine rotovators. Been scouring Ebay for a few weeks, we have noticed that there are numerous advertisers registered as " Private Sellers" who are obviously traders judging from their " sellers other items" and feedback

Started by Peter sellers

8 Replies · Reply by Billybop Apr 5

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

18 Replies · Reply by Enrique A Nancollas Apr 4

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Box blight?

So, I am restoring a garden, it is stuffed with Buxus - all are fine, healthy and looking good, even 2m away from this hedge are some that look wonderful, really verdant and 1st class. However there is about 10m of parterre hedging clipped to about 3

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare

18 Replies · Reply by Enrique A Nancollas Apr 4

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Lawn problem

I had a call last week about a lawn problem.

This was it

House is a new build 3-4 years old. Lawn has been fine until last Autumn. And now looks like below.

I believe it is chafer grubs/ leather jackets.

What can be done now? Scarification, aeration

Started by James

16 Replies · Reply by Enrique A Nancollas Apr 4

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Coming to a large garden near you!!

Yesterday I went to a client to see this - there are two of them, and have been sold to keep their 2 acres of lawn comprising of 3 massive lawns, with hills,scattered trees and shrubs, together with a traditional square lawn near. the house. TO cut

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare and Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Clive Apr 2

John Deere Z530 Vs Z545 - HELP?

Over the last few months, I have been asking various questions about Zero Turn mowers. I have had some great responses which have helped me significantly in my decision. My choice was the John Deere Z530M with the addition of the Mulch Control Kit. T

Started by James King

8 Replies · Reply by James King Apr 1

New to my business

Thought I'd share my latest peice of kit which i have been thouroghly impressed with.the etesia buffalo 124.and a pro 46 companion.

Started by Gary MCKINSTRY in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Landscape Juice Mar 29

PA1/6 Applying Bacteria based Moss killers for Lawns

Hello,

Wondering if a PA1/6 license is required to apply an organic lawn fertiliser which contains bacteria that break down moss. I've had mixed responses when checking with others.

Thanks

Started by Ag

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Mar 26

SOLD : Narrow Access Tracked TB100 Chipper – Low Hours (with tracked barrow conversion option), plus Custom Tipping Trailer Set-up.

**Posted with admin (Henry’s) permission - Thank you, Henry.**

NOTE : TRAILER NOW SOLD!

CHIPPER : SOLD!

Chipper : PERUZZO TB 100

LOW HOURS : 40.1 hours from new. Fully serviced.
10 cm chipping diameter, 2 hardened reversible chipping blades.
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Started by Liam Healy in Machinery

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Ego hedgecutter recall in Australia

Some Ego hedgecutters have been recalled in Australia due to starting unexpectedly.

https://7news.com.au/news/ego-power-cordless-brushless-hedge-trimmer-which-can-activate-unexpectedly-recalled--c-14028740.amp

Started by Andrew Betteridge

1 Reply · Reply by Billybop Mar 25

Horticultural Gypsum suppliers

Cheapest suppliers (North West area) for horticultural Gypsum? Any recommendations? Thanks.

Started by Gary R

2 Replies · Reply by Gary R Mar 25

Audis auto rake

I have an ageing Sisis autorake Mk 3 with Mac engine that needs replacing. Can anyone advise where to source and possible alternative engine that would be compatible .
Thanks

Started by Ken Eastwood

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Stihl GTA extension

I know that some of us have the brilliant GTA pruner but has anyone got the new extension shaft & what do you think of it ?

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Sean Busby Mar 23

Rear tine rotovator

Looking for a rear tine rotovator at the budget end of price.

Half considering the Husqvarna TR 348, I know the earlier models with the mono handle had issues with the handle breaking , now come with a dual handle, at around £1200 seems cheap and won

Started by Peter sellers

4 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Mar 23

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Finding work

has anyone had any experience of using Find a local gardener?

Started by Robin Berry in Jobs

7 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Mar 23

Camon C8 tines and drive very slow

Hello all i have just upgraded my rotavator to a Camon C8 (used) and the tines are going extremely slow even at full revs , same with drive and reverse. The company i bought it from showed me a video of it working perfectly before they shipped it out

Started by Marc Percival in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Marc Percival Mar 21

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