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Guarantee

Hi allLooking for a bit of advice really ..I've been asked to supply a written guarantee for an Indian stone patio we've laid. I have no problem with guaranteeing the work it's just the wording I'm bothered about. Can anyone recommend a template that

Started by Spring Green Garden Services in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Spring Green Garden Services Nov 28, 2016

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Cleaning fencing before painting

Hi All,

i have around 30 fence panels to paint/stain, around half of them are covered in grime/green.

i have power washed panels before painting, but with 30, is there a product i can spray on and then paint? or would they need hand scrubbing (not ide

Started by Daniel Lampard in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Sean Graham Nov 29, 2016

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Fence trouble

I have a client that has a garden on a slope, and at the top of the slope is the rear fence. I've been asked to take up turf and make some borders. Upon taking up the turf, I've seen there is a big drop into the garden behind. About half a foot drop.

Started by Ben Mallow in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Nov 29, 2016

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Turf Teq Power Trencher - cuts through soil and rock with ease

Turf Teq trencher supplied by GroundsCare Products in the UK.

Trenches with ease 7" deep by 2.5" wide.

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Started by Paul Errington in Landscaping

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Landscape Specialist Scheme launched by London Stone

London Stone has revamped its Trade Club and launched Landscape Specialist Scheme.

The Landscape Specialist Scheme includes access to free training, on-site and at London Stone's depot and access to enhanced trade discounts.

Everyone already a memb

Started by Landscape Juice in Landscaping

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Help with fencing

Evening All

I have a client that wants me to put up a double height (2 x 6 foot panels on top of each other) . Their house is next to a pub in a town centre - so the fence is for noise and nasty view protection as much as anything else - it is in a

Started by Adam Woods in Landscaping

24 Replies · Reply by Torin Nov 19, 2016

should I start up my own business?

Hi all, I work in the farming industry at the moment but my roots have always been with garden work and tree work. Worked for a long time in the garden world then went onto the forestry commission, I'm self employed now and wondering if it's the righ

Started by Adam Lott in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by David Benson Nov 13, 2016

Survey for start-up business

Hi guys, I recently enrolled into college and I'm currently doing an assignment where the scenario is I have to develop a business idea, plan and proposal for a marketing business.

For all of those who are currently running their own gardening busine

Started by Andrew Hill in Design, Accountancy, and Business

50 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 12, 2016

Machinery, Vehicles and Tools For Sale

After nine years of toiling the soil I have hung up my boots and switched off the mower.

I have a good selection of Stihl & Kubota garden machinery and variety of tools and other bits and bobs for sale.

Also Toyota Hilux 1997 (the classic) and Ford Tra

Started by Rebecca Woolley in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Colin Key Nov 17, 2016

Mares tail

We have been asked by a customer to treat there back garden which is infested with mares tail. There are no shrubs, grass or plants as the area is either paved or in gravel. They have asked that I relay the patio at the same time. The worst of the

Started by B F in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by David Daniels Nov 5, 2016

Stiga Titan 740D out front diesel ride on mower £14,400.00

Used Stiga Titan out from ride on mower with the RM 135 cm cutter deck. Fully hydraulic machine with 4wd, articulated steering, and Diesel engine. Full commercial spec model from Stiga.

One from our demo fleet, registered 12 months ago and under 250

Started by Landscape Juice in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

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Tender for new build planting -

Hi Guys

Does anyone have any experience of planting for new builds, they need approx 800+ plants and 10 trees planting, planting plan already sketched up from architect.Usual plants. We have been asked to tender and have worked in a domestic market fo

Started by Ian Ward in Landscaping

10 Replies · Reply by Jane Harries Nov 7, 2016

Contemporary rear garden with installed seat and fire pit

Started by Mike Bradley in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Billybop Oct 28, 2016

What spray nozzles do you use for spot spraying?

We use yellow solid/full cone nozzles. That said, you can't find them for love nor money it seems. Why? They are perfect for spot spraying, particularly if using a spray shield in borders. My Cooper Pegler dealer says most people use fan jets- to me

Started by Ben Jakes in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes Oct 30, 2016

Getting ready for winter.

Hi, I'm hopeless at gardening and know I need to clean up the back yard to get the garden ready for winter.

I would like to research planting and growing in Autumn (Not too much mind!) and wondered if anyone has any good resources they could point me

Started by David VR in Landscaping

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Driveway

Afternoon all.I'm currently doing a project for a customer of mine. I'm putting in a new largish driveway as the customer runs a fitness business from her home gym. She has a fair bit of traffic coming and going and I'm thinking about the wear and te

Started by Rob Askham in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Thermo Oct 28, 2016

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Hire of something like an AVANT machine in North London

Hi I have a large job coming up where I have to plant a lot of large trees and shrubs and also prep and lay a large lawn area. It looks like the AVANT machine would be ideal for the job but I can't find anyone to hire one off in this area. Can anyon

Started by Jamie Fuller in Landscaping

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Little Giant Cage ladder

Anyone know where I can buy a little giant cage ladder here in the U.K., as it looks pretty ideal?

Started by Chris in Landscaping, Suppliers, and Info

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Extra help

Hi I am at the stage where I need an extra pair of hands every now and then. But I can't employ them every day. what can I do?

Started by Richard Humphreys in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Steven Mills Oct 25, 2016

Grass through weed control?

edited - please delete thread.

Started by B F in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by B F Oct 26, 2016

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