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Perfect waterproof gardening jacket

I have a large collection of jackets but I have never found the perfect one until now.  I have a lot of gear made by Keela in Scotland & it's all good quality.  I have always fancied the Keela Army jackets but they have been too expensive to justify

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Heated Jackets

Does anyone else use heated jackets eg Bosch, Makita, etc. And how are we managing to organise work with this early onset of winter

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Wellington boots

Happy new year.

Recommendations on wellies please, got to be comfortable for 8-9 hour days.

Thanks.

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Best gloves for snowball fights?

Any recommendations? 

 

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Thermal clothing

Any recommendations for thermal clothing and socks, thermal socks that slide off your feet whilst walking around in wellies would be nice lol. Or even brands to avoid 

Thanks

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Keep warmer and more organised when softcleaning

We love to be able to give a little extra here at ProGreen.

Which is why with every order of Ranger 5L we will include a FREE gift package of a high quality ICL beanie hat and a useful ICL Application Record Book & Pen.

Ranger 5L Hard Surface Moss & Al

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Foot wear

Hi what foot wear does everyone wear for garden maintenance, don't like steel toe cap.

I've been using for a couple of years karrimor walking boots from sports direct which I get 3-4 months out of, hoping to find something longer lasting.  I work 6 da

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Decent Sun Hat Which Takes Earmuffs

 

Just wondering what sun hats you use? Saw these in sale in New Zealand - the Kogan.

Is there an equivalent in the UK that you use?

I've been using a Tilley Wanderer hat which means I put ear defenders over

the top but its not a snug fit.

What is your pr

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Best industry T / Polo shirt

Everyone must be in summer work clothes mode by now,  and saw this t-shirt ( I think from Allen Mowers? ) - love it !

Anyone got or seen other great examples ?

Lastly, what are people wearing during the hot weather - t shirts, polo shirts, shorts, li

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Summer Boots - Hot Feet

I hate it when my feet get hot & sweaty.  Having tried lots of boots, over the years, I find most are just too warm in the summer.  Has anyone found a way to keep feet cooler ?

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decent winter gloves

can anyone post a link to decent waterproof gloves. 

i used to just buy:

latex coated rubber builders gloves orange or green ebay there fine until its wet or dew on grass and they just get soaking .. green hands etc and rough skin.

 

there must be a dece

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Work trousers

Has anyone tried a pair of these?

https://www.genus.gs/collections/men/products/all-weather-gardening-trousers

Just wondering if they are worth the £125.00 price. They have a 20% discount sale which ends today. The code is October20 if anyone else is i

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Boots .........again :)

So I used to use DeWalt Challenger & they were good for a few years. Then the quality dropped.  I tried a pir of Amazon cheapies & to be fair they lasted 5 months - not bad for £30.

So what's the latest recommendations ?  I don't need toecaps & It see

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Preferred Footwear.. oh and Ear Defs.

Hi All,

Please go easy as this is my first post...

I'm wondering what you all wear on your feet...

After a few years of wearing Karrimor shoes/boots (Mount Low/Mount High) waterproof and breathable, the last pair only lasted for about 5 weeks before the

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Monty Don's man bag.

It's early Sunday morning and the clocks altered overnight, so I made an early start at some office work. I went to get a cup of tea and my wife is watching Monty Don travelling around Europe visiting gardens on catch up TV.

I sat watching for a few m

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Garden maintenance

Looking for your thoughts on diversifying garden metal work into garden maintenance business. Also please check out my original post regarding mitox and husqvarna kit and my background information. Honestly any info is greatly appreciated. 

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