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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

Started by Tom Smith in Landscaping and Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor May 7, 2023

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

Started by Matthew Fairclough in Landscaping, Machinery, and Turfcare

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Apr 15, 2023

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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

Started by marc mazure in Landscaping

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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

Started by Tom chapman in Design, Groundscare, and Landscaping

13 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Mar 12, 2023

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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

Started by John F in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by John F Feb 22, 2023

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

Started by Dylan in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Paving Materials and Advice

8 Replies · Reply by Dylan Mar 6, 2023

Learning plants names etc

Anyone have suggestions to learn plants I.e YouTube?

Started by Terry Ennis in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Pesticides

20 Replies · Reply by Tim James Jan 21, 2023

Cost Of Living Increase

What are everyone's thoughts about pricing for next year? Will landscaping wages rise and therefore impact on what customers are charged? Is that going to result in loss of business? What's your stragegy going to be?

Started by My Garden Design in Landscaping

11 Replies · Reply by My Garden Design Jan 3, 2023

What's Your Secret To Running A Thriving Business?

Last week I posted a new blog to the My Garden Design website. As you probably know, my core business is landscaping, Rather than try to compete on price, I offer my clients a high standard of workmanship and the promise that they'll be over the moo

Started by My Garden Design in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by My Garden Design Nov 9, 2022

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Equipment you would like to rent, but can't find

What items of equipment have you tried to rent but either had difficulty finding them or maybe not managed to find them at all?

Here are a few examples:

Power Rake (for soil preparation)

Power Scythe

Powered Hayrake

Powered Soil Sieve

Fence Post Driver

Started by Paul Errington in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by David Benson Oct 5, 2022

Inflation

Just a heads up on the other threads about rising costs etc.

I have just been given notice that some stock bricks will be increasing by a MASSIVE 28.5% on October 1st. This is from a smaller builders merchants chain in the South East but after giving

Started by Neil Darby in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network Sep 26, 2022

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Building a narrow Rill and connected waterfall... advice

So, as some of you may recall, I've retired, and am now concentrating on bringing an wild allotment back into shape, and making our new garden beautiful. Having learnt from seeing so many old people trying to look after gardens and houses that are wa

Started by Adam Woods in Landscaping and Water gardens

9 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Jul 28, 2022

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Help with Etesia pro 46 PHTS3. Poor mulching performance

Long time no see!

I have a Pro 46 newer model with the honda 170cc engine. Excellent machine at bagging or rear discharge but the mulch is worse than just rear discharging. The mower leaves a small trail in the middle and you can hear what it lumps o

Started by Seth Burgess in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Jul 25, 2022

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Bird seed sprouting all over lawn

A customer had a new lawn laid Two years ago and its looked perfect up until now .

Bird seed has gerninated and woven itself into the lawn producing thick swards of grass .

Customer pulled me up asking why i had left the grass long and patchy in place

Started by John F in Landscaping

10 Replies · Reply by John F May 13, 2022

Non flowering wisteria

Are there any serious wisteria experts on here? I need to pick your brains.

I have a wisteria that I have been maintaining for a few years now, but the damned thing is refusing to flower. It seems to be a variety that comes into leaf early, it is alm

Started by Glen Stillman in Landscaping, Plants, and Info

13 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Apr 27, 2022

Mower fuel charge !!!

Hello All,

I am new to LJ and have been a Sole Trader since August offering a general garden service and bigger site clearing/one off jobbs etc.

So far its going well and I am building up a good client base and some commercial clients.

As its erly days

Started by William Green in Accountancy, Business, and Groundscare

18 Replies · Reply by Tim Haywood Jul 3, 2022

Should I be pruning my new green giant arborvitae?

I planted 6 ft tall arborvitae last August, more like 5 feet since they just had thin bare top stems that ended up dying. There are new green stems that just started shooting up a few weeks ago sprouting from where the old stems died.

They seem lik

Started by Rachel Beth in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Mike Anderson Jul 3, 2022

How To Get Rid of a Tree Stump

Removing a tree stump can be a bit of a task. So the team here at Stump eraser have made this handy guide for those of you looking to tackle the job yourself...

If you want to remove a stump yourself the best thing you can do yourself is to try and re

Started by Stump Eraser in Landscaping

12 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 29, 2022

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