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Progreen launches ‘FACTS Golf and Sports Turf course’ as part of its Amenity Training Programme

Progreen – national suppliers of agrochemicals, fertilisers, seeds, application equipment and training have recently confirmed they are expanding their fertiliser training program further to include the FACTS Certification (Turf) Course for Golf and

Started by Landscape Juice in Groundscare

1 Reply · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Nov 20, 2017

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Stihl Hsa 86 battery hedge trimmer issues

Advice please on getting Stihl to honour warranty work on my hedge trimmer. The machine has been in and out of shop 3 or 4 times since purchase. The first few being within warranty and for the same issues reoccurring. It had a new motor on the last v

Started by Green Girl Garden Care in Groundscare and Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Green Girl Garden Care Sep 28, 2017

The funniest video I've seen for ages

https://www.facebook.com/tom.davies.988/videos/1806273826069050/

Hope this is allowed, it is work related!

Started by Pembroke Gardening Services in Groundscare

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Aug 9, 2017

Job pricing.

Afternoon chaps an chapessesThis question is prompted by something that popped up on my Facebook feed I'm in a gardening group on there and a member is complaining about a hedge cutting price they were quoted. They have a 6ft tall 9ft long L shaped h

Started by Chris Roberts in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Chris Roberts Jul 23, 2017

Hayter 41 pro ?

Hi has anybody got one of these mowers yet ? thinking of buying one but looking to see if they have improved the wet grass collecting ability !! I see a Honda engine is a step in the right direction !! look's a handy machine !

Started by Graham Matthews in Groundscare

16 Replies · Reply by PAUL Jul 30, 2017

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Can you advise?

I am involved in the management of a recreation ground and have been asked to white line the football pitch. All the equipment and paint will be provided it's purely the physical marking out. My question, as a bloke who has never played footie, is ho

Started by Andy in Groundscare

4 Replies · Reply by Andy Jul 23, 2017

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Spreading Compost Dressing

Hi all ive got some large lawns with difficult access that need compost top dressing clients want them done late on so may be wet currently 12 ton per lawn. Im hoping to hire some equipment to do the job wondered if anyone can recommend any pedestria

Started by Michael Green in Groundscare

12 Replies · Reply by Michael Green Feb 14, 2018

Mulch mower

Morning allBeen considering investing in a mulching mower are they worth it what are the pros an cons.Thanks all.

Started by Chris Roberts in Groundscare and Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Jul 21, 2017

good large ride on tractor with high lift collector

at present i run a JD x748 with a high lift collector. good machine. is there anything that will do a better job. like to be able to stripe lawn, unable to with the JD without towing a roller. interested in what others run and think of there machines

Started by chris sparkes in Groundscare

9 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jul 16, 2017

Seeking 10 people to learn together with Piet Oudolf, Dr Noel Kingsbury and others

Hello everyone,

It's been several years since I've been on here. And MyGardenSchool has now grown quite a lot. We're trialling an initiative where we'd like to find 10 people who would be happy to learn together in one class - and really feel like

Started by Elspeth Briscoe in Design, Accountancy, and Business

97 Replies · Reply by Nicola Berry Nov 25, 2017

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Combi system stihl probably

Hi all I know in the past I've been on here saying I don't like the combi systems but.....I've got a job lined up for after grass cutting season which will be hundreds of metres of edging of grass!As in cutting the grass back to its proper place on p

Started by Richard Gadsby in Groundscare

20 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Jul 5, 2017

400m Running track - ARhhhhhh - Line printing

Help - Just picked up my first Junior school, and nothing like a bit of notice, They want a 400m track done by next wednesday. Yes i know i haven't done this before, Cross this bridge when i come to it.

Now nice people who can help me out or push me

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Groundscare

14 Replies · Reply by Andrew Michael Palmer Jul 6, 2017

Ride on mower

Hi,Just wondering how good a rode on mower is to use in wet weather?I've been offered a job using the clients ride on, but not 100% sure if it should be used on a wet surface or in rain? I'm in Scotland so this is a big issue during the summer!Cheers

Started by Steven Fleming in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Ben Jun 28, 2017

Etesia hydro 100 fuel consumption

Hi all, Any idea on the fuel consumption of an Etesia hydro 100 in cutting mode i.e full revs ?

Started by John Rudge in Groundscare

1 Reply · Reply by Derek Tucker Jun 17, 2017

Lincolnshire Show 2017 - Make sure you pop by for a chat & light refreshment!

Started by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm in Groundscare

0 Replies · Reply by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm Jun 15, 2017

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Gardening and landscaping trades massively undervalued in UK, survey finds

British garden design and landscaping have a formidable reputation across the world, as witnessed by a global audience of 372 million for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. Their work remains poorly understood by the wider public in the UK, however, ac

Started by Phil Voice in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Bo Cook Jun 15, 2017

Field Margins

Hi all

Have been asked to clear a field margin populated with hawthorn and blackthorn saplings (max 3 ft). I'm after a quick long term solution rather than just topping them off. Also, it's 11 acres, so i'm not digging them out! Would glysophate do it

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Groundscare

7 Replies · Reply by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo Jun 6, 2017

Stihl FS 91R Trimmer

Hi all, Just replaced my trusty Shindaiwa trimmer with a Fs 91 . The Fs 91 seems to run on less revs than the Shindy and not really as smooth> Will it pick up after the running in period or should I return it to be checked over ?

Started by John Rudge in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jun 4, 2017

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Weibang mulcher

Does anyone own or has anyone used one of these weibang dedicated mulchers?

Any thoughts on a mulcher - I'm between this and the husqvarna at the moment but need to make a decision as I really need one now as the new machine itch has arrived again:)

Started by Richard Gadsby in Groundscare, Machinery, and Info

38 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Nov 23, 2017

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Favourite seasonal maintenance task you look forward to

Trimming box hedges is one of mine. Had a sore back and arm at the end of the day as they have loads of it but it's very satisfying when finished.

Started by Green Girl Garden Care in Groundscare

22 Replies · Reply by MF Hodgson May 29, 2017

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ICL appoints Aimee Davey as Marketing Communications Manager for UK & Ireland

Posted by Fusion Media on December 3, 2025 at 5:09pm in Industry news

Aimee Davey joins ICL at a key point as the business moves into a busy period of campaign and product activity across its Turf and Landscape portfolio, taking on the role of Marketing Communications Manager for the UK and Ireland.

Aimee…