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Stihl lawn edger

has anyone had any experience with these? i have quite a few customers who like there grass edges done and frankly its a pain in the ass. considering one of these but wanted people opinions?

Dan

Started by Daniel Lampard in Landscaping

16 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters May 20, 2014

Safety fence for top of retaining wall

Howdy folks,

I've recently taken over grounds maintenance for a small block of flats, and the management secretary has asked me to quote for the installation of a safety fence for the top of a retaining wall on the boundary.

The block is built on the s

Started by Russ Francis in Landscaping

12 Replies · Reply by Gary RK May 26, 2014

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8ft Concrete gravel boards

Hi people, my google-fu has failed me.
I'm trying to source 8ft long, 6" high concrete gravel boards from within the M25 - the job is in orpington, so I'm trying to avoid high delivery charges.

Many thanks.

Started by Nathan - Plews Garden Design in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Kieran Ray May 13, 2014

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Terms and Conditions

Hi Guys,

Wonder if anyone can help, i took my gardening business over from my father just over a year ago. he only used to do commercial contracts, (praise guaranteed monthly work!). however I'm now also doing domestic work, I'm trying to come up with

Started by Daniel Lampard in Landscaping

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1st cut of the year

do you charge more if its a regular for initial cut after winter (could be 6 months) ?
or new client?

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk May 10, 2014

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Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Landscaping

14 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess May 10, 2014

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Going the "extra" mile

Hi guys,Just interested to see the way people approach this, as I've had it countless times.You turn out to a job for example you have quoted £45 to cut a piece of grass and side hedge. When you star the job the customer "ohh can you also do those he

Started by Daniel Lampard in Landscaping

27 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Jul 12, 2014

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Map UK builders merchants and landscape centres (heavyside)

Map of UK builders merchants and landscaping centres selling hard landscaping materials.

Please add:

Company name
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Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice May 8, 2014

Treated Round Posts - Peeled v Machine Rounded

After 20 years of using treated timber in various applications, I am beginning to notice that I am replacing machine rounded posts whilst the admittedly rougher looking peeled and treated post are more often still sound. Anybody want to support or ru

Started by John Baker in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by James Brett Sep 7, 2015

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Six essential tips to add value to your property before selling

BRING THE OUTSIDE IN

'A sunken garden with a fire-pit for adults plus a treehouse for children will attract buyers. Bi-fold doors leading onto the garden give the feeling of an extra reception room,' says Adam Hesse, of Aston Mead.

If you want someth

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

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Van sign writing and theft

First post!

im in a bit of a pickle, i started up just over a year ago and business is steadily increasing.

i have a mwb hr mercedes sprinter, I'm really in 2 minds whether to get it sign written or not! it has security locks fitted and all my equipmen

Started by Daniel Lampard in Landscaping

27 Replies · Reply by Daniel Lampard May 1, 2014

Mortared Boundary Wall Advice

Im new here so I apologise if this is in the wrong place.

I have been asked by two of my customers to take out a 30ft old hawthorn hedge and replace it with a mortared wall with a fence on top. The total height of the wall and fence needs to around 7f

Started by Robert Cottrell in Landscaping

11 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk May 11, 2014

Gabion metal cages

Hi Guy's

I hope your all well and enjoying this years season.

I have a landscaping project at home and am thinking about using Gabion cages to retain a large soil bank in my garden.

My garden is split level and has a hight difference of say circa 14-16

Started by J S CountryTools in Landscaping

11 Replies · Reply by J S CountryTools May 19, 2014

fencing

Wondering what the best setup is for using concrete recessed posts with featherboarding fence, what size cant rails or spacing between posts as i keep loosing out on price as i price with a 3.6m cant rail with two concrete posts as such but is that o

Started by bob whatley in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Ed Fairman Apr 12, 2014

Post holes

Hi, anyone care to recommend make of spade for digging post holes?

Started by simon west in Landscaping

22 Replies · Reply by Matt Apr 19, 2014

Sleeper suppliers

Hi all,

Does anyone have any recommendations for sleeper suppliers in the South East? I am pricing a job and will probably need over 50.

Cheers

Ben

Started by Ben Cox in Landscaping

23 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Mar 28, 2014

Multi-Use Games Area design for primary school

Afternoon All,

Has anyone designed a MUGA? (Multi-Use Games Area) The site is a primary school with limited space, it will be installed in the playground. It needs to accommodate football, rugby, netball and basketball.

I am struggling to get useful in

Started by Claire Pollard in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Jason Conway Apr 8, 2014

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Treated fence posts

Ive been looking into alternatives for the usual 4x4 treated timber posts we use for fencing. I think there are some issues with the posts failing at ground level since they took the good old arsenic out. I was looking into perhaps using cedar or oth

Started by Jeff Bradley in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Simon Smith Mar 24, 2014

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Understanding the cost of landscaping

What does landscaping cost?

If you are planning to have your garden landscaped in the near future you will need to do your homework on the potential costs involved.

If you are looking for an industry standard charge-out rate or a set cost per metre o

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

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Small landscaping/ paving job in Watford

Hi, is anyone interested in quoting for a small job in Oxhey area of Watford? Customer wants to remove existing poorly positioned raised bed and improve patio area. Please let me know if I can pass on your details to my contact, as this outside the s

Started by in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Kieran Ray Mar 12, 2014

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