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Deleting comments

Can we really just delete comments we don't like on threads?Myself and a couple of other replied to a thread yesterday and now our comments are gone!!??

Started by Richard Gadsby in Info

18 Replies · Reply by Philip Blair Jan 16, 2016

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The politics of reporting...

A bit of light hearted comedy; came across this piece of the script from the BBC's "Yes, Prime Minister". Still so funny, yet so true:

Hacker: Don't tell me about the press. I know exactly who reads the papers. The Daily Mirror is read by people who

Started by Gary RK in Info

3 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Dec 6, 2015

Wolf tools any good?

for a relative newbie doing domestic gardens, are wolf tools up to much?

Started by Chris in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by Chris Nov 30, 2015

Evening all.This year I bought my 6th android phone but have found it a complete nightmare, constantly doing things it's not asked to do and frankly am a little fed up with the whole android system.I'm considering swapping over to iOS next (I've been

Started by Tom Beevor in Accountancy, Business, and Consumer

8 Replies · Reply by dan Dec 16, 2015

Lancaster Help

Hello Landscape Network,Your always a help....and I need some more please. I've been thinking of re locating for a while from the South East just down to cost of living per wages to the how crammed its getting.....so...been researching and visiting p

Started by Ben in Info

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Beginners?

I'm a 47yr old gardener who's been trying to build up a gardening round part time in the face of impending redundancy at my full time job. Its now looking like the redundancy is imminent, and I've enjoyed working outside all year and hope to make som

Started by Chris in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

32 Replies · Reply by Chris Nov 28, 2015

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What to do with LJN groups?

Can you please give me your feedback on what you think we should do with groups?

In a perfect world, groups are a great way of keeping respective interests separate from the main forum but...and it's a big but...unless there's a driver such as an ind

Started by Phil Voice in Info

4 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Nov 18, 2015

Different Causes of Wood Decay

Wood cannot last forever but there are ways to prevent early decay. Here are different causes of wood decay to help you identify what's happening to your wood furniture or products around you.

Started by James Hunter in Info

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Our thoughts and hearts are with those of Paris and France this morning.

Our thoughts and hearts are with those of Paris and France this morning, so many innocent lives lost, such sad news that people will try to destroy our way of life thru fear and murder. We do not fear you terrorism....

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Stephen @ SJS Nov 14, 2015

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Van sign writing in London/Surrey area?

Hi everyone, looking to get the van sign written this winter/spring16, would anyone have any recomendations for van design and sign writing companies in the London /Surrey area, I don't mind travelling a little way for a good quality service, so does

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

6 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Nov 19, 2015

PA1 -PA6 course in bristol

For years now ive been avoiding the use of weed killer but maybe its time I do the course so dose anyone know where I can do it in Bristol or nearby ? thanks

Started by Michael Ashley in Info

5 Replies · Reply by Andrew C Nov 14, 2015

Floodlights

Hi,

Not one for getting up early to catch the morning light I wondered if it would be possible to work by artificial light. I found there were a number of portable floodlights on Amazon but didn't like the idea of having to remember to charge them ev

Started by Jeff Mennell in Info

12 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Nov 12, 2015

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Bringing my gardening company into the 21st century.

Good evening everyone, I am a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to anything online or up to date. I struggle with sending even a simple email and adding an attachment to it, but have decided this winter is the time to concentrate on bringing my gardeni

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

10 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Nov 14, 2015

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Viking MB655VR commercial warranty ?

Does anyone know what the warranty time period is for commercial use on this mower? I have looked everywhere and details are hard to track down.Cheers everyone Harry.

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

46 Replies · Reply by GORDON Apr 17, 2016

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Adding a photo to a discussion while using a mobile device?

When writing a discussion I'd love to add a pic, but do not know how to using a mobile device? I have tried copy and paste but it won't work, and can't see a link on my IPhone screen to post that way, is it possible to do this? And how do I do it lol

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

3 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Nov 2, 2015

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PA1-PA6 course in ascot/Surrey area?

In the past I have always tried to do things organically where possible within my gardening and have not used Chemicals, however just recently I have thought that maybe it is time to take the plunge and open my mind "slightly"to the proper and profes

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

10 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Nov 1, 2015

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Our job is the best job in the world...

Do you take time to appreciate what it is us gardeners do within our gardens? If not, then you really should, could not ask for a better job, what we do is a blessing, we truly help to nurture nature... Love it....

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

5 Replies · Reply by fraz Oct 31, 2015

Long reach pruners

I need some long reach pruners to finish off a job for one of my regulars. I have done most of the job but due to height of the trees and layout of the garden I cant get to the last few branches from my combi ladders. I don't normally do tree work un

Started by Andy Spence in Info

11 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Dec 27, 2015

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Jail sentence for Surrey rogue trader

Jail sentence for Surrey rogue trader

A landscape gardener who ripped off elderly and vulnerable residents by overcharging for shoddy work has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.He was jailed at Guildford Crown Court on Tuesday 20 October and wil

Started by Gary RK in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Oct 23, 2015

Your favourite whacker/compactor plates?

Hello All,

We are forever receiving feedback from our trade clients on their compaction plates and it seems everyone has their own preference even when carrying out the same job.

Therefore we would like to put it out there for you guys to tell us whi

Started by Joe GRASSify in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Thermo Oct 20, 2015

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