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Offer to Local Authorities of the TurfTeq Edger

The look of parks can be drastically improved by edging the beds and borders. As a result of budget cuts it has been all-but abandoned. No doubt, it is seen as a time-consuming, labour-intensive job but can actually be very quick provided you have

Started by Paul Errington in Groundscare

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Landscape Jobs Mid Essex

Hello there,I have a small business compiled of a handful of hard working and dedicated staff members.I am looking for more landscape/garden maintenence work as it has gone quiet over the winter we specialise in decks and patios but can offer one off

Started by Thomas Walder in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Turfcare

4 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jan 18, 2017

Sand for reseeding

Hi all I'm quoting for a job to reseed a lawn that's been damaged by builders doing an extention. The existing lawn 100m2 is patchy and the customer is insistent that existing lawn be rotivated and sand be applied before top soil and seed? Is it wort

Started by Ric in Groundscare

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Tips on seeking out Grounds Maintenance / Commercial work...

Hello All

Im Guy and I have been working for a landscaping company for 4 years now mainly doing domestic garden maintenance....

However , in the past few months my boss has decided he wants to branch out into commercial work, and has decided to put m

Started by Guy Giles in Groundscare

2 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker Jan 14, 2017

Lawn drainage

Hi, Looking for opinions regarding lawn drainage.

We have quoted for a complete garden makeover including drainage for the lawn (320m2)

Client complains that grass is uneven, wet with poor drainage and very mossy hence the drainage. Now to keep in budg

Started by Richard Love in Groundscare

12 Replies · Reply by John F Jan 11, 2017

Housing association seeking a sustainably minded contractor in Manchester

From a friend:

"Anyone know of a decent grounds maintenance contractor in the Manchester area?

I work for People First Housing Association and we’re looking for a grounds maintenance contractor with a strong background in sustainability. Does anybody k

Started by Justin Hemming in Business and Groundscare

1 Reply · Reply by Paul Baillie Jan 6, 2017

RIP Viking MB 650 VR.........looking ahead ....

My Viking proved to be too uneconomical to repair and service today so looking for a replacement. I was a fan of its grass collection capabilities so looked at a straight forward replacement from my dealers, now the MB 650 VM model but was disappoint

Started by Ray Littlewood in Groundscare and Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Daniel Lampard Jan 7, 2017

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

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