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Trade shows

Morning all, just on the look out for a trade show to have a mooch around this year. I know there is the obvious saltex and futurescape, but wondering if there is anything a bit more low key that might be more relevant to my business - husband and w

Started by Glen Stillman in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Jun 6, 2018

Mealybugs

Can anyone suggest how to kill of mealbugs they are all over a mature Mimosa?

Started by Jessica Bateman in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control May 23, 2018

Sub contracting work for ground control

Hi Guys

hope your all well and extremely busy?

has anybody had any experience with working with ground control regarding sub contract work? Hearing mixed opinions really.

Many thanks

Nathan

Started by Nathan millward in Business, Groundscare, and Info

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what is the leaderboard

i have just seen at the bottom of the forum page is somthing that says the leaderboard what is all this about ?

Started by David Benson in Info

3 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle May 17, 2018

Hedge causing wall problems - any solutions?

Morning All,

After some advice please. Went to see a new maintenance customer last week who asked for advice on a problem he has with his front wall. It appears a hedge was planted in a double row with the front row too close to the wall. It seems

Started by Chris & Heather McAlpine in Landscaping and Info

8 Replies · Reply by Chris & Heather McAlpine Apr 6, 2018

Fuel cans - Best type??

I am currently using the metal red 10l fuel cans that have the detachable spout (photo below). Ive not had much luck with them as they end up leaking at the point the spout attaches to the can.

Does anyone know a permanent fix for this??

Alternatively

Started by PAUL in Machinery and Info

15 Replies · Reply by Del Hooper Mar 28, 2018

running a course on gardening

hi,

does anyone have any experience or. advice they can give me on running small garden courses. i only want to run small courses over the autumn/winter/spring season on things like planting in shady areas, planting for winter interest, dividing pe

Started by Sunday carrigan in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Ian Kenyon Mar 3, 2018

Tricky customer

Hi all,

I’m new on here. Read through some of the threads and have to say I’m very impressed by the advice and knowledge which is being shared.

So, perhaps some of you might be able help me put my mind at ease.

I have a small company based in Leamington

Started by Andy Sheridan in Info

28 Replies · Reply by Ian Kenyon Feb 26, 2018

Block wall price

After reading a subject on here about block wall pricing, I just wondered what an avg price is.

I charge from 40 to 60 per m2 and most people snap my hand off. The current wall I have priced up is 17.5 meters long and 1.5 meters high, I have priced it

Started by Paving & Landscaping in Info

1 Reply · Reply by Ben Jakes Jan 23, 2018

Public footpath maintenance contracting

Hi, has anyone here had experience maintaining footpaths?I've a background in commercial de veg (as a subby) and can build bridges, stiles, fencing. I'm used to paperwork and wild goose chases to find access.I'm wondering what the rates are like, how

Started by Ben Pritchard in Business, Groundscare, and Info

12 Replies · Reply by Tom Richardson Jan 20, 2018

Starting out

Hello everyone.So I'm a long time free member on here and recently a pro member. I have decided it's time to get back to being outdoors. Currently I have my own ltd servicing, repairing steam turbines in the power industry. I have sort of fell into t

Started by Dan Young in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Ben Pritchard Jan 14, 2018

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Edit profile problems and super slow site

Trying to edit my profile. Managed to upload my logo but when i edit the profile and hit the update button it makes all the boxes go red and nothing actually updates.

Anyone know the reason for this.

Site is running real slow for me. Each page i click

Started by Ed Fox in Info

11 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Jan 15, 2018

Supplier

Happy New Year!

To all at LJN - Happy New Year from all the team at Northern Arb Supplies!

We hope you have a very happy, prosperous and healthy 2018!

Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Info

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[French] Law pushes [domestic] chainsaw users to get training

Anyone planning to chop down trees or even cut up logs with a chainsaw could need a licence and possible special training after new regulations were introduced for forestry and other workers.

At the beginning of this year a man died from neck wounds

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety, Machinery, and Tree Surgery

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jan 2, 2018

Insurance companies for Japanese knotweed

Hi guysJust wandering if anyone on here has any ideas or experiences with specialty insurance for Japanese knotweee. Looking at the 10 year guaranteed work.Any help is appreciatedThanksNathan

Started by Nathan millward in Business, Groundscare, and Pesticides

1 Reply · Reply by Russell Cobley Dec 21, 2017

Cancellation of works

I was asked by a building firm to do 250 running meters of stonewalling ASAP for them. I moved some stuff around and fitted them in, I was informed today that after the first property was done I was not needed back until March. The owner of the build

Started by Paving & Landscaping in Info

4 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Dec 19, 2017

Self employed or limited company

Hello All

How many on here are self employed or have gone as a limited company

Which is better.

Started by Jim Murray in Info

3 Replies · Reply by Scott H Dec 16, 2017

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Dealing with moss on artificial turf?

Is there a product or way of dealing with moss on artificial turf? A client of mine has asked me to deal with the problem but would like some advice as I don’t want to ruin the turf by spraying a product unsuitable for the job? I am PA1/PA6 qualified

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

9 Replies · Reply by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm Dec 12, 2017

Winter work

Hi guys.Hope your all doing ok?Just wandering what everyone’s plans are through winter? Anybody have any different ideas on how to keep the money coming in. When your running a business the bills still go out dispite if we are earning or not. What do

Started by Nathan millward in Business, Groundscare, and Weather

30 Replies · Reply by joe sheppard Dec 19, 2017

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