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What did you think of GroundsFest?

Speaking as an exhibitor, I thought it was OK. First day was busy; second day a bit disappointing but still some good quality enquiries. we shall exhibit again next year.

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Tools the professionals use

Hiya everyone,

What heavy duty kit do the professionals use??

Specifically:  Secateurs

 

Plan on adding more to the thread later - but for now, just need secateur recommendations ;-)   )

 

Thanks in advance for any advice :-) 

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Honda pro v kazz pro

Just wondering if thete are any difference between the honda 536hrx pro and the kaz pro? I think on the kazz it has the two deeds gear box whereas the hinda has hydrostatic.  But other than that is there any difference?  I bought a dormak pro a few y

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Recycled rubber lawn edging

Has anyone used recycled rubber lawn edging , Is it strimmer resistant . ? 

My recommendation is everedge but the customer prefers the the look of the recycled rubber edging  as long as it's durable , 

Any comments will be useful Thanks.

 

 

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Wood disposal

Would be grateful of advice regarding how people dispose of old wood?  We have a large build up of old fence panels/pallets/2x4 wood lengths etc.  We usually get a 40 yard roll on roll off skip every so often to dispose of but prices are through the

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Travel cost

Hi All

Just looking at a new tender for maintenance on multiple sites.... I've been asked for a cost per mile for traveling.....something I've not looked at, we generally put travelling in on the price....now obviously I can just divide what I usually

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Lawncare business opportunities

First time putting something on line - and a number of threads here ,I am interested in merging with other lawn care companies in Hertfordshire and exploring potential opportunities - this is an expanding sector which is rapidly evolving - would also

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another lawn question

Hi guys. another lawn question. sitution, small front lawn on a new build site about 3 years old. In full sun. Lawn is destroyed by leatherjackets over past few years. Customer wants to reseed. Do you think a treatment of nematodes wod be needed? Any

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Selling plants

Morning all, can anyone point me in the direction of any laws or regulations around selling plant. Mainly these would be plants I've grown 

 

cheers 

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Rough cut mower

I have a Parish Council contract that is a mixture of road side verges cut to one meter inside and more formal/semi-formal areas within the village itself. 

I use my 36inch Ferris Hydrocut for the work alongside the carriageway however the machine is

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Arris Rails

Hi all, I live & work in the South East. Down here we use Arris rails on Closeboard fencing, usually with morticed posts. I am working this weekend up in Sheffield, putting up a new closeboard fence for my daughter. Now I know you lot up North do not

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Recommendations for rotary laser level and wet cut table saw

Hi Guys,

Looking for recommendations for rotary laser level and wet cut table saw. As after best part of 10yrs I have had enough using line/ bubble and renting a table saw.

I have a few big porceline jobs coming up and figured instead of renting a tabl

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Best roller mower?

Hi guys, I’ve been deliberating for a nearly a month on what best roller mower to purchase. My local dealers are Weibang, Stihl and Lawnflite.Things to consider are that I operate in the west of Scotland where it’s often wet ( to say the least)As a s

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Stihl fs361 reviews please

Hi all, 

 

Anybody own or have experience of using the Stihl fs361? My fs91 has packed up after a few years good service and I'm considering moving away from the 4 mix engines and also after a strimmer with as low vibrations as possible to try and save

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Discussion on what makes a good business management software for you?

Hi All,

Having spoken with a few of you on the forum already & added some new features we are always looking for new ways to help. We know people are using a lot of different software's and want to understand, what do they not do that you need & what

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Turfing prep joining existing lawn

Hi, I’m new to the site, I have just finished day 1 of prepping for a 210sqm turfing job. The client had the rear half of his garden sectioned off for sheep who subsequently ate all of the lawn, left a pile of poo and died.The garden level was destro

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Shelf Life

I quoted to hand paint a substantial area of closeboard fencing panels in the garden of a new build property 3 years ago using the potential customers newly purchased supply of fence paint , Not a well known brand , probably water based . 

They just g

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Indian sandstone patio cleaner

I've been  asked by one of my customers to quote on cleaning their patio.

The patio is Indian sandstone covered with black spot and I just so wondered if anyone has used a cleaner with much success as I know the black spot is hard to remove and almost

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Learning plants names etc

Anyone have suggestions to learn plants I.e YouTube?

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