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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

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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Line Marking

Hi, We have just won our first schools contract for maintaining their grounds and pitches, to do the initial line marking and over-marking. Do some contractors scorch/burn the grass prior to marking, if so how is this done, with what equipment please

Started by alan wilton in Groundscare

6 Replies · Reply by alan wilton Sep 7, 2016

Football Pitch Maintenance

Hi All,

We have been approached today to maintain some Sunday league football pitches. We haven't done much of it before and it seems they are just after someone to keep the grass short and maintain it through the winter while the season is running.

Started by Ashley Norman in Groundscare

12 Replies · Reply by Graham Parker Oct 3, 2016

Van with 2.7t towing capacity

Morning all,As my truck ages and I begin to consider replacements, I've decided that to make my life easier, a van that can stay loaded is a better bet, but I would like to be able to keep my 2.7t ifor cage. I need a van capable of towing this, but m

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Groundscare, and Vehicles

17 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor Aug 29, 2016

Still blower recommendation

Hi all,

I would be grateful for some advice for Stihl blowers. I am thinking on getting the Stihl BR500 or BR600 Magnum mostly for post grass mowing tidy up and leaf blowing autumn (would be domestic gardens mostly too). Seems most Stihl blowers are o

Started by Russell Cobley in Groundscare and Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Aug 28, 2016

Recommendations for pro level grass strimmer?

Hi all,

I would be grateful for some feedback on pro level strimmers, mostly for mowing/edging tidy type of work rather than heavy clearing. The Husqvarna 525LK looks good but is this overkill for the type of work mentioned? The Stihl FS56 may be a go

Started by Russell Cobley in Groundscare, Machinery, and Turfcare

16 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Aug 28, 2016

Commercial work/contracts

Hi guys.How do you go about getting commercial contracts that you have to tender for? Just been looking in the Internet and can't really find much. Looking for contracts that might come up soon. Is there any specific websites? Or do you contact local

Started by Nathan millward in Business, Groundscare, and Info

1 Reply · Reply by Landscape Juice Aug 26, 2016

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Mulching mower - soil improvement

Have a client that has three acres of struggling grass on top of a very poor cheap top soil

Various grass treatment franchises have tried to resolve but results have been expensive and unsatisfactory

Rather than pumping more chemicals into the grass

Started by dan in Groundscare and Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by dan Aug 24, 2016

Reliable cheap roller mower? Petrol Hedge trimmer? Commercial contracts?

Hello everyone I'm looking to start my own lawn care garden maintenance buisness, Im putting plans in and hope to buy equipment and hopefully start it proper next year in the season. I'm looking to cut grass but also interested in commercial contract

Started by Richard in Groundscare and Landscaping

18 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes Aug 24, 2016

Van racking and layout !

Hi guy's I've done a search on here and seen a few photo's of how folk lay out the back of their van's but quite a few photo's have now been removed so having just bought a Ford Transit MWB High top I'm looking for ideas on how to lay it out to carry

Started by Graham Matthews in Groundscare

36 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Feb 13, 2019

Fly tipping!

Now this just makes me furious!This afternoon it became apparent that someone had dumped about 1/4 tonne of green waste on my families garden centre hedge row. This is in the sticks of rural norfolk where everyone knows everyone so hopefully we will

Started by Tom Beevor in Groundscare, Waste, and Jobs

3 Replies · Reply by Andy Aug 20, 2016

Maintenance business plus lawn care

Hi all,I've gone for design & build jobs to mainly maintenance & restoration now. I'm thinking there's a good business in lawn care now. From basic fertiliser up to scarifier & aeration etc. Thing is it requires a bit of investment. Scarifier is €180

Started by darragh connolly in Business, Groundscare, and Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by darragh connolly Aug 21, 2016

Help pricing job

I know I need to Go Premium and will do ASAP, (September) but could someone PM me about how on earth to price this job. Already do the ladies garden but other than knowing it's a big job. I have photos which should help

Started by Cheltenham Garden Maintenance in Groundscare

14 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Aug 21, 2016

Toro Turfmaster For Sale On Ebay

Evening all,

for anyone interested, please find below link for my Turfmaster for sale on Ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/272344871975?

Ask any questions!

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Groundscare, and Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Aug 21, 2016

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