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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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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

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