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Terravent

Hi all.

I purchase a terravent machine (robin dagger type?) a year or so ago and have yet to use it!. I was wondering if any one had any experience in using one and what results i could expect?

It was my aim to market this and the domestic market and p

Started by Richard Love in Groundscare

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Zero Turn Mowers Are They Any Good Advice Please

Zero Turn Mowers? Any Good? Advice Please.. Hi. This is my first posting on this forum...... I have been looking at getting a zero turn mower.. currently looking at mid range options in the Bobcat and Hustler range.. The two that seem to catch my eye

Started by Jamie in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by matt evans Jan 5, 2017

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ZipLevel high precision Altimeter/level Service Centre now open in Tadley, Hampshire, UK.

ZipLevel altimeter level - high precision digital output.

Loved by Garden Designers and Landscapers.

There is now a ZipLevel Service Centre at the GroundsCare Products offices in Tadley, Hampshire UK.

Enquiries to Paul.Errington@groundscare-products.co.

Started by Paul Errington in Groundscare

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Moving a honeylocust tree

A potential client has a honeylocust tree that she'd like moving to a sunnier spot.It's around 12ft high and probably about 5 inches thick at the base so,not massive but much bigger than any tree I've attempted to move before.I'd like to get some a

Started by Steven Mills in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by David Benson Dec 11, 2016

Another new pressure washer

Evening all,Following my previous failed search for a decent petrol pressure washer, I've decided to up my budget and came across this machine :

www.jetmac.co.uk/products/loncin-g420-4000-psi-petrol-pressure-washer-14-horse-power-engine-30-meter-reel

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Groundscare, and Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes Dec 12, 2016

weed burners?

hi guys!

does anyone use weed burners instead of chemical sprays in carparks or patios ect......?

what are the benefits ( if any )

thanks

Started by Sam butcher in Groundscare

3 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Dec 6, 2016

Japanese knotweed

Hi guysCan somebody help me or point me in the right direction to a Japanese knotweed management plan?Just wanted to know all the proper paperwork really that goes alongside the treatment of knotweed.ThanksNathan

Started by Nathan millward in Groundscare, Pesticides, and Accreditation

3 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Dec 7, 2016

Losing maintenance contracts.....

Hello there,

I have worked for a small property factor for the last 13 years. We both started small and both have grown over these years. I was loyal and turned down loads of gardening jobs, from private to commercial.

As the factor got bigger, he kept

Started by Colin Lamond in Groundscare

11 Replies · Reply by Colin Lamond Dec 1, 2016

Lawn treatments

Hi guys.Can anyone give me any advice please on pricing for lawn treatments? Something like 4 treatments a year for every season . Do you price per square/meter? Or is it more of a guessing game when you see the lawn.ThanksNathan

Started by Nathan millward in Groundscare, Pesticides, and Turfcare

17 Replies · Reply by Daisy Lacey Nov 28, 2016

Isle of Wight Query

Evening all,

My in-laws live in Shanklin, and are getting to the stage where the maintenance of their modestly sized garden is becoming too much for them. If I were closer I would offer my services, but I ain't.

Their initial reaction is to have all th

Started by Sean Busby in Groundscare

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Speedyroute.com - alternatives?

Just putting together a massive tender for a multiple site visit, multiple county tender. Thought I'd see if I could find a good route calculator than allowed me to schedule number of visits etc and work out the most efficient routes. Speedyroute see

Started by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc in Groundscare

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Sports pitch work

I am currently looking for part time/ casual work maintaining sports pitches.If anyone needs an extra pair of hands then please let me know.

I am self employed and based in south Yorkshire

Thankyou

Started by david woodhouse in Groundscare

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Etesia 100

Anybody know about etesia 100 ? Mine for some reason will not turn over been working perfectlyAnd all of a sudden want turn over ? Battery ok ectAny help much appreciated.ThanksMarc.

Started by Marc Miles in Groundscare and Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Nov 18, 2016

should I start up my own business?

Hi all, I work in the farming industry at the moment but my roots have always been with garden work and tree work. Worked for a long time in the garden world then went onto the forestry commission, I'm self employed now and wondering if it's the righ

Started by Adam Lott in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by David Benson Nov 13, 2016

Petrol Lawn Edger Recommendations

Hi AllCan anyone recommend a good petrol lawn edger? I was looking at the stihl combi tools,FCB-KM or FCS-KM lawn edgers attachments. Can anybody provide feedback on these attachments or any other petrol edging machines?The edging machine would need

Started by Jordan Graham in Groundscare and Machinery

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Weibang pro bbc

I've had this mower for exactly 1 year just had its first service. I have being using mowers of all types for the last 27 years and without doubt this mower is the best one I've had. It's great in the dry and wet never drops a drop. Any other users g

Started by ken stewart in Groundscare

10 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker Nov 9, 2016

Stiga Titan 740D out front diesel ride on mower £14,400.00

Used Stiga Titan out from ride on mower with the RM 135 cm cutter deck. Fully hydraulic machine with 4wd, articulated steering, and Diesel engine. Full commercial spec model from Stiga.

One from our demo fleet, registered 12 months ago and under 250

Started by Landscape Juice in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

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Used mower for starting lawn mowing business

Hi,

I have decided to start my own lawn mowing business, part time to begin with, then full time (hopefully) when business picks up.

I am looking for a used machine to get started and was wondering if you have any suggestions for what to look out for?

Started by Steven Fleming in Groundscare, Machinery, and Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by Steven Fleming Oct 22, 2016

Hedge trimmings

Anybody have any neat ideas to make clearing up easier after hedge cutting?

Started by jonathan slapp in Groundscare

20 Replies · Reply by jonathan slapp Oct 25, 2016

New Mower!

Hi guys, looking at a new mower before the start of next years season. Been looking at numerous makes (Toro, Weibang, Honda etc). Wanting something that has a tidy mulching option, able to cut well at low level, and good collection capability even in

Started by Aaron Coombs in Groundscare and Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by Andrew Bowen Oct 23, 2016

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