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Yorkstone feature

We are currently clearing a site in Farnborough in preparation for re planting and have a large Yorkstone bolder and some cobbles to clear - before we chuck them in a skip would any juicers like them?

Started by John Culpin in Landscaping

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Survey for Artificial Lawn Owners

Hi Everyone, I'm currently undertaking a research project at Northumbria University to research artificial lawns in the UK.

As part of this, I've developed a survey for UK artificial lawn owners to assess their motivations for installing the lawn, ho

Started by Artificial Lawn Research in Landscaping and Social Media

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Advice on removing very large spreading bamboo.

I have 3 large bamboo plants to remove.

They are about 15 foot high and about 6 metres in circumference, obviously well rooted into the ground and pop up runners around 10 feet from their epicentre.

The obvious answer would have been to use a digg

Started by Rob in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Plants

16 Replies · Reply by MF Hodgson Aug 26

Self Employed Price work

Good morning, I'm looking for some advise/help.

I run a family fencing and landscaping business with my dad. He runs the landscaping side and myself the fencing.

Up until about 2 years ago all of our employees were PAYE. But after 1 fencing supervisor

Started by Josh Venn in Business, Landscaping, and Careers

8 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Aug 10

Top dressing with silver sand?

I've always found top dressing difficult to apply in the pursuit of a level lawn.

It is as they say an up-hill task

I've recently made a grass terrace , semi circular , about 4-5m in diameter, (with brick retaining wall .

In my haste I may not have

Started by A. Latta in Landscaping and Turfcare

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Capillary Matting for flood control

Hi All,

I'm doing some landscaping where I will be laying weed control membrane with a slate covering.

My client has had some issues with surface water flooding so we are considering laying capilary matting under the membrane in an attempt to slow the

Started by DerbyLad in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Jun 6

What's The Worst Branded Tool You Have Purchased

As the title says what is the worst peice of branded machinery or tool you have purchased, i had the misfortune to invest in a Toro 22280 commercial lawnmower which has to be the biggest load of junk out there, as i only have about a year left so hav

Started by The Wall in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jul 4

Fence spike in clay

Hi all,

I'm erecting a close board timber fence in clay soil. Due to the clay and poor drainage I'm thinking of using fence spikes. Would clay be suitable? Would it provide enough stability for a 1.8 mt high fence? I'm considering using 15cm wide boar

Started by DerbyLad in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Wayne Buckland May 11

Project completion forms

Hi Everyone

Does anybody use project completion forms for customer's to sign at completion to say they are satisfied with the outcome to avoid payment issues when sending the final invoice

Thanks in Advance

Neil

Started by Neil brown in Landscaping and Documents

2 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers May 3

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Discussion on Best Landscape Business Management Software

Hi everyone,

I'm Marc, one of the founders of CQ Business Management Software. Some of you might remember us from our earlier days as Custom Quoter. Since then, we've undergone significant changes, not just in name but in the breadth and depth of our

Started by marc mazure in Business, Groundscare, and Health and Safety

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Re-turfing on flooded top soil

Morning all.

To start, i am a DIYer and by no means an expert gardener.

I have cleared my garden following the completion of my house extension - stripped up the old patchy lawn, rotovated sub soil and imported 10 tonne of topsoil which i spread over t

Started by Peter McGowan in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Apr 12

Pricing for School grounds maintenance

Hi all,

Just looking for some advice and guidance really.

I run my own living wall install and maintenance company, however I have been approached by a school to quote for the grounds maintenance.

We can do the project, but I am unsure how to price and

Started by Ben Hattersley in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

15 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Apr 18

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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.

Started by Paul Errington in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Billybop Dec 29, 2023

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 :-)

Started by CbyC in Groundscare and Landscaping

31 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Jul 15

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

Started by Gary MCKINSTRY in Groundscare and Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew . Perkins Aug 20, 2023

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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.

Started by John F in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Aug 12, 2023

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

Started by Ruth Storey in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Aug 5, 2023

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

Started by Kevin Yeomans in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by John F Jul 18, 2023

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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

Started by Michael Caddy in Landscaping

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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

Started by Graham Garden in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Graham Garden Jun 24, 2023

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