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re-turf job- which way?

I have been asked to re-furf for a client. His current lawn is bare in a few places and is quite undulating.

I have turfed other properties previously from new, but which way do I go with this.

Should I kill the existing turf off with a glyphosate

Started by mark jenkinson in Groundscare

12 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Oct 14, 2015

Getting fed up with Petrol fumes in the van sometimes from equipment when it gets hot, or petrol cans I use the Sthil clear plastic ones is there a storage box for the 5ltr Petrol thought that might help ??? Need it to fit 2 5ltr cans thanks or any o

Started by chris in Groundscare

17 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Oct 10, 2015

Cutting through mains power cable to house.. Who's liable? Any advice very welcome

When I start a landscape project in a front garden I always check where the mains are running and if necessary use a detector.I was doing a simple planting job last week that involved planting a privet hedge in an existing bed up the side of a house.

Started by william frost in Groundscare, Health and Safety, and Landscaping

17 Replies · Reply by william frost Sep 9, 2015

Mowers down steps

Have 2 properties where we have to get mowers down 20 steps quite narrow, I'm looking for ideas when you are on your own tiger them down and up.Tganks

Started by chris in Groundscare

19 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie Sep 8, 2015

sherpa 100 recommendation?

Does anyone have one or use one? Can you get as much done vs micro digger e.g. Kubota u10-3? I am thinking of the ability to lift and shift especially when accessing smaller gardens/narrow entrances. Our work cover all usual paving, drives, fencing,

Started by Robert Smit in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Robert Smit Sep 7, 2015

Knotweed Report?

Hi All, I have treated some Japanese Knotweed on behalf of a block management company. One of the tenants now wants to sell so I have been asked to produce a report. I sent back an e-mail detailing what I have done and plan to do and they have come b

Started by Jonny in Groundscare

15 Replies · Reply by Jo Mullett Sep 9, 2015

Lesco commercial plus Rotary/Drop Spreader

Hi just wondered if anyone out there is using a Lesco Rotary /Drop spreader, it is a nifty bit of kit being able to do broadcast and drop with the same spreader.But just wondered if there was any info on spreader settings using Headland products ????

Started by chris in Groundscare

1 Reply · Reply by Daisy Lacey Sep 1, 2015

Cobra Mowers

Having been at the football yesterday at the mighty AFCB I noticed the groundsmen, at the end of the game are now using Cobra Mowers, looking them up today they look fair bits of kit. ?? Any viewsI noticed they are drive shaft driven which I like, be

Started by chris in Groundscare

9 Replies · Reply by chris Aug 30, 2015

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The work of the gardeners of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission care for cemeteries and memorials at 23,000 locations, in 154 countries.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission owes its existence to the vision and determination of one man - Sir Fabian Ware. Neither a soldier

Started by Phil Voice in Groundscare

1 Reply · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 28, 2015

Gardening TV & Radio shows

Can you guess, the men in the house are hogging the TV (sports, news, sports, news....) so I am on here.

Anyway, question, Which is your favorite and least favorite "GARDENING" TV Show?

BBC gardening is good, but mostly long winded.

I really enjoy liste

Started by Daniela McGhie in Design, Groundscare, and Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 23, 2015

Does anyone on here work in sportsturf?

hi folks

I'm looking for advice from anyone who works in sports turf, more particularly in bowling green maintenance?

i'm a time served greenkeeper but i was brought up on a football pitch but looking to broaden my horizons here!

TIA !!

Started by Gavin Gray in Groundscare

24 Replies · Reply by Gavin Gray Aug 28, 2015

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Jobber question

Hi all, I am currently in the process of moving over to jobber and have a question. What do those of you that use it do for your recurring contacts when you have a week off\shut for Christmas etc. Obviously Having spoken to jobber they recommend goin

Started by Si @ GS in Business and Groundscare

1 Reply · Reply by Robbie Aug 13, 2015

Hardcore Rabbits eating bulbs

I need to pant dozens of various bulbs. But the customer who lives in the countryside has a rabbit and hare problem. And these critters are hardcore, will dig out the bulbs and eat them.

What can I plant to distract the critters from targeting the bul

Started by Daniela McGhie in Groundscare, Pesticides, and Plants

2 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Aug 10, 2015

getting paid

Hi I'm interested in how you all get on getting payments for grass cuts I'm struggling to find a way to get payed I offer on line payment cheque or cash and even paypal .Iv got 80% of my customers who are not home when I cut the grass .A bill is left

Started by Craig Spence And Hedges in Groundscare

47 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Aug 16, 2015

Road signs for hedge cutting

I'm looking into getting some signs for putting up when working along the roadside primarily for when I'm cutting hedges. I've found a couple of suppliers. Does anyone else use them? Does anyone have a link to the regulations of using them? Is there

Started by Tom Beevor in Groundscare

4 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor Aug 5, 2015

Sudden oak death on viburnums

Morning all,I wonder if anyone here has any ideas on how to prevent further spread of sudden oak death in a garden? One of my large gardens has had 2 very large viburnums die in recent years and 2 newer ones are looking very unhappy. I'm fairly sure

Started by Tom Beevor in Groundscare, Pesticides, and Plants

2 Replies · Reply by john jones Jul 30, 2015

Ride on Mower Advice

Morning guys,

Im looking to buy a new or nearly new ride on which collects and Im wondering what you guys are running? Im currently using two Toro Turfmasters to cover a 3 acre site every two weeks although they do the work in around four hours the fi

Started by matt evans in Groundscare

17 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Aug 1, 2015

reseeding

Hi i have been asked to reseed a customers lawn that has been damaged by building works. It is a mixture of grass bare patches and weeds. I am guessing i need to weedkill it first, create a fine tilth then reseed? Any tips would be great please.

Started by adrian in Groundscare

2 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jul 28, 2015

Waterproofs - getting them dry

My men and I wear Flexothane waterproofs. I've found they are best value for jacket and trousers that actually keep the water out all day and they last - I'll get at least a year out of mine as long as I don't snag them.Problem we do have though is g

Started by B F in Groundscare

6 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Jul 29, 2015

Decent Hedge Cutting Ladders Help!

Hello,

This is my first post, so hello to everyone and I look forward to getting to know you all :)

I am after some advice, past/present experience on a decent set of hedge cutting ladders, I have done some research and although a lot of people recomm

Started by Daniel Major in Groundscare and Landscaping

13 Replies · Reply by Daniel Major Jul 26, 2015

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