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Preparing for Snow Fall this Winter

I wonder how much snow we will have in the UK this Winter? It is wise to be prepared for clearance of snow at the work place and in public places where there is a duty of care to provide safe access and avoid slips and falls.

The Turf Teq Snow Pl

Started by Paul Errington in Groundscare

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Sell surplus landscaping equipment online

Have you got surplus equipment kicking about that you'd sooner get rid of?

LJN now has its own dedicated section for selling unwanted machinery and equipment.

See here: kit.landscapejuicenetwork.com

Started by Phil Voice in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

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Tank mixes/spray combinations for ground elder

Morning all,I'm in the process of creating a new herbaceous border for a customer and need to eradicate a substantial area of ground elder which is along one edge of the border to be.My question is: Does anyone have a preferred chemical combination f

Started by Tom Beevor in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Pesticides

15 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Apr 30, 2018

For Sale: Landscape, Design and Maintenance business based in North London

Posted on behalf of LJN member.

Based in North London, working in east, north, west and central London, mainly.

Financials:

Last financial year: £299K
Net profit last financial year: £14.7K
Current year to date: £139K
Net profit current year to da

Started by Landscape Juice in Design, Business, and Groundscare

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Breaking into Commercial Grounds Maintenance

Afternoon All

We're currently considering expanding our operations into the commercial grounds maintenance sector. We've specialise primarily in private residential maintenance contracts over the past decade and I appreciate operating commercial cont

Started by JOHN BROOKS in Business, Groundscare, and Marketing

4 Replies · Reply by JOHN BROOKS Nov 21, 2016

Hayter LT324 steering unit

Hi, I have a Hayter LT324 that needs a replacement steering unit......I was wondering if anyone would know of a second hand one for sale or anywhere that breaks the machines?

Thanks in advance.

Started by Kevin Yeomans in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Oct 11, 2016

Best mower for slopey sites & tips

Any advice for hilly slopey sites and the best mower of choice thanks, my concerns are the oil and the wear and tear on the mower, should all this be factored in to the price.

Started by chris in Groundscare

6 Replies · Reply by John F Oct 9, 2016

Lifting turf strip to plant hedge

I am going to quote for planting a Golden Leylandii hedge, about 10m long, using 80-100cm plants. It will involve lifting a strip of relatively newly laid turf along the line of a fence (it's on a new housing estate). Does anyone have any idea how lo

Started by Austin Campbell in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Oct 5, 2016

Split fig tree

Evening all,

A maintenance customer of mine contacted me in a bit of a panic this weekend, saying that their treasured standard fig has split down its trunk. I have seen much larger ones that have not done this, so cannot really think of a reason for

Started by Tom Beevor in Groundscare, Pesticides, and Jobs

4 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor Oct 2, 2016

Robotic Mowers - Are you Burying your Head in the Grass?

Search reveals one thread on the subject of Robotic Mowers, two years ago, posted by Phil and with one comment.

Hate to say it but I am impressed with the finish they leave on appropriate lawns, as they take off so little grass so often. I reckon that

Started by John Baker in Groundscare

11 Replies · Reply by Robbie Sep 26, 2016

Attachment on front of mower ???

Just been watching the Arsenal v Chelsea game, then as usual the mower fleet comes out seem to have some attachment on the front of the mowers looked like a mini digger. I'm thinking some sort of debris collector, any clues anyone. ????Looked a very

Started by chris in Groundscare

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Tow scarifiers and hollow tine aerators

Does anyone have any advice on current worthwhile tow hollow tine aerators and scarifiers.

Not the massive tractor attached big boys but the mid sized mower/ gator tow versions.

Im aware they arent as good as either petrol powered pedestrian or the la

Started by dan in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by Adam Pilgrim Sep 26, 2016

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De-weeding block paving with a strimmer

Anyone come across these before?

Started by Phil Voice in Groundscare

12 Replies · Reply by Cheltenham Garden Maintenance Sep 25, 2016

After the theft - what extra deterrents have you added...

Hi all,

Well i've just had 3.6K worth of Stihl equipment and lawnmower replaced after a theft. What additional things have you done after such....

I've taken all photos of ALL equipment, serial numbers, name plates, etc etc.

Used a police permanent ul

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Groundscare

22 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Sep 24, 2016

Small chainsaw

Was looking at buying a small chainsaw just for small stuff border clearances nothing to big.Was thinking of going cordless any views.

Started by chris in Groundscare

59 Replies · Reply by Billybop Nov 12, 2016

chafer bug

had a call last night saying that crows and badgers have ripped up my lawn can you do something I have not been to see him yet but I think it will be chafer grub in the lawn what is still available to treat for chafer grub and what sort of price as I

Started by David Benson in Groundscare

4 Replies · Reply by David Benson Sep 19, 2016

Mowing in the wet anyone?

I found this little beauty today. Amazing workmanship :)

How to mow in the rain.....

Started by Graham Wright in Groundscare, Turfcare, and Rogue Traders

14 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Sep 19, 2016

Cheapest public liability ??

Just been quoted 25% more on my public liability with no claims, is about where it is at the moment. ??2 million liability quoted £212Any cheaper ???

Started by chris in Groundscare

11 Replies · Reply by John F Sep 13, 2016

pricing a contract

Afternoon all,

I have been carrying out contract work for a large student landlord for 10yrs and we pretty much use the same spec on most sites. This week I have recieved a spec for a newly refurbished site (400+ students) that belongs to another comp

Started by matt day in Groundscare

6 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Sep 9, 2016

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Hollow Tine

Please can anyone help, I've been asked to quote to Hollow Tine a Bowling Green 40 by 40 YardsHow should I price this?Also how long should it take?I would also have to hire the machineThanks in advance

Started by Bryn Dunkerley in Groundscare and Turfcare

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Sep 8, 2016

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