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Work for estate agents / tenancy work

Hello.I was approached today by a local owner to an estate agents and asked if I would be willing to work for them and clean/tidy the gardens at end of tenancy. And look after the gardens. Just want to know if any body out there has experience with d

Started by Nathan millward in Business, Groundscare, and Accreditation

20 Replies · Reply by fraz Oct 21, 2016

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Now that's GREEN energy! Robotic lawnmower uses the grass it cuts as fuel .... So reports the Daily Mail :)

That's it guys. May as well pack up the mower fleet and go find another job if we can believe the Daily Mail....Anyway reminds of something out of Futurama ;)"Now that's GREEN energy! Robotic lawnmower uses the grass it cuts as fuel....

U.S. student

Started by Gary RK in Groundscare

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A24 lane closures while grass cutting protects wildflower

Not quite sure what to make of this......

"A24 lane closures while grass cutting protects wildflower.: The grass cutting works have on this occasion been designed to protect butterflies, bees and wildflowers, and will also deal with litter picking at

Started by Gary RK in Groundscare

3 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie May 18, 2016

Pricing up spraying and border work on industrial site

I'm sure someone prob has come across this and have some guidance for me, been asked to quote on a company on a industrial site it's huge, 3/4 units the size of a football pitch, lots of hard areas to spray, small bit of grass where they can sit outs

Started by chris in Groundscare

2 Replies · Reply by chris May 17, 2016

Unsafe staircase

Hi not sure how to add a photo of this question from my iPad, ??? So I will try and explain we maintain a block of flats close to the sea, it has 2 levels quite a drop to the lower level where we strim and leave clippings brash etc, we access these v

Started by chris in Groundscare

1 Reply · Reply by Richard Gadsby May 15, 2016

Praise for a retailer/supplier

I just want to give some credit where it's due due to a retailer. I have no connection with them apart form being a very satisfied customer.

Niwaki.com supplies pruning, gardening and woodworking hand tools (as well as a few other things) sourced from

Started by Austin Campbell in Groundscare

5 Replies · Reply by Austin Campbell May 12, 2016

Looking for a tree supplier - ornamental Cherry

Hello. I've been asked to supply and plant a small ornamental Cherry tree in the middle of a small graveled area at the front of someone's house. They want a weeping, pink-flowering tree which won't grow too big and they have asked if I can find a fa

Started by Austin Campbell in Groundscare

6 Replies · Reply by Austin Campbell May 12, 2016

Blowtorching weeds

Does anyone use blowtorches for killing off weeds? I have a number of clients who prefer not to use chemicals in their gardens but whose paths, drives etc. need weeding regularly. Is a blowtorch a viable option and, if so, do you have any recommendat

Started by Geoff Bysouth in Groundscare

4 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby May 10, 2016

decking painting suggestions

What's the best decking paint to use for starters oil based? Solvent based?Best way to apply? Tried decking brush on a pole taking ages someone suggestion a Earlex spray system? Also tried a soft yard brush didn't work.Any help would be great

Started by Mitchel ingham in Groundscare

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Summer protection

With the warm weather coming ???Just wondered on best hats sun cream etc, I've seen hats impregnated with mosquito repellent ??? Surely can't work??Any help appreciated as I'm terrible for not wearing hats and sun glassesSuppliers appreciated thanksS

Started by chris in Groundscare

32 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis May 14, 2016

Small grass shears

I have a client that has decided it would be really nice if they had small boulders / stones to edge their lawn, but, you can't strim between them. I purchased a pair of one handed lawn shears like the picture below, they are a perfect size but just

Started by Mark Hunter in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by Mark Hunter May 14, 2016

How much to charge for 1 acre lawn cut

Hi been asked to quote cutting 1 acre lawn in Midlands UK. Any ideas what is a reasonable price to give?

Started by Matt Musgrove in Groundscare

52 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 28, 2017

Commercial contracts

Hi guys.All of my work at the moment is domestic gardens. And I'm thinking about taken the step into the commercial world. Any advice? The commercial side is a whole different world to me. What is the best way to get commercial contracts? Got friends

Started by Nathan millward in Business, Groundscare, and Marketing

7 Replies · Reply by Nathan millward May 1, 2016

Strimming on verges the law

Hi just taken on some commercial cutting next to a road and pavement, the factories have car parks near to where we will be cutting and strimmng possibly, just wondered what the law is Ie hi vis ?? Etc I know there is hedge cutting in progress signs

Started by chris in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Apr 30, 2016

Turfing pricing help?

Been asked to price up a turfing job for a back and front garden not really too sure how to price.The back garden is about 56m2 and the front about 20m2.Not really too sure about what costs to factor in. Any help is grateful!

Started by Jamie in Groundscare and Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Apr 28, 2016

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GroundsCare Products for landscape maintenance machinery

GroundsCare Products in the UK, supplying walk behind tractor driven landscape maintenance machinery, ZipLevel survey instrument and RotoCleanse pressure washer.

Started by Paul Errington in Groundscare

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Spraying for weeds

I'm currently employed by a landscaping company that is getting us to spray for weeds, but none of us have our pa1 and pa6 certificates which I know you need to do this legally.Can I just refuse not to do it? We have a few big food chain contracts th

Started by Matt in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Pesticides

18 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Apr 27, 2016

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Postmen doing mowing, whatever next?

The state-owned Posti company is offering a weekly grass cutting service, with customers able to choose either 30 minutes or 60 minutes of lawn-mowing time

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-36104129

Started by Geoffrey King in Groundscare

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The Turf Teq Power Rake supplied by GroundsCare Products

Quickly create a smooth, stone-free surface for re-seeding or turfing lawns.
Re-level playing areas and surfaces that have become damaged, compacted or uneven during use.
Loosen and rotovate to a depth of 30mm.
Grade and level soil.
Rake stones into win

Started by Paul Errington in Groundscare

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Quote request required in Sonning (Reading Berkshire)

Before you all get too excited this isn't George Clooney!

Received a phone call from a rather nice lady who told me I was the 7th gardening company she has phoned and I was the only one who answered the phone. Well I'm not happy that I was 7th choic

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Groundscare

2 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Apr 21, 2016

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