Forum

About the Landscape Juice Network

Founded in 2008. The Landscape Juice Network (LJN) is the largest and fastest growing professional landscaping and horticultural association in the United Kingdom.

LJN's professional business forum is unrivalled and open to anyone within within the UK landscape industry

LJN's Business Objectives Group (BOG) is for any Pro serious about building their business.

For the researching visitor there's a wealth of landscaping ideas, garden design ideas, lawn advice tips and advice about garden maintenance.

Machinery (1638)

PRO

scarifiers

I am looking to replace my Bannerman B-LT scarifier,which is 14 years old. It has been extremely reliable and done hundreds of hours of work, but blade life is an issue. As most of the lawns I maintain are a bit uneven you have to set the blades deep

Started by J Norman in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Sep 8, 2016

Hedging Platforms

I'm looking for a hedging platform with adjustable height legs - is there such a beast?

I need to top a row of hawthorne tress - started off as a hedge. 'Hedge' is about 15ft tall and 5ft wants to come off that, the issue is that the space in front of

Started by Scott H in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Scott H Sep 9, 2016

Brushcutter

Hi all, i have a job of clearing some foliage, it's tree siblings and shrubs at anything up to 2 inches. I decided to buy a brushcutter blade for my stihl fs400 strimmer but not sure what one to get. There seems to be a circle saw with loads of teeth

Started by GARETH in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Ben Pritchard Nov 4, 2017

PRO

Looking after equipment while on the road...

We sat behind a Gardener today who was using their car and a IW trailer to transport his Honda mower, Cow-horn strimmer and a few other items inside the trailer.

All reasonably secure / strapped down within the trailer, but what caught our eyes was t

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by John Baker Sep 4, 2016

PRO

Etesia 46 pro, what's the hole for, and do the French really walk that slowly ?

I'm going to ask this question because I myself have no clue, what is the hole for on the front of the deck on a 46 pro for ???? Also I'm just getting round to fitting the speed up kit that I purchased off Derek @ www.mowerspareparts.co.uk , " thank

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

41 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Sep 9, 2016

PRO

Scarifier and Aerator - smaller models?

I'm in a Renault Kangoo, and as such have very limited space. I'm looking to buy a petrol scarifer and a petrol aerator, that I could fit in the van, even if a tight fit, so I was wondering about consumer petrol models? Or are there any professional

Started by Ben Mallow in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Oct 11, 2016

Still blower recommendation

Hi all,

I would be grateful for some advice for Stihl blowers. I am thinking on getting the Stihl BR500 or BR600 Magnum mostly for post grass mowing tidy up and leaf blowing autumn (would be domestic gardens mostly too). Seems most Stihl blowers are o

Started by Russell Cobley in Groundscare and Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Aug 28, 2016

Lightweight Strimmer recommendations

Hello,

Im just getting into gardening and landscape work...

I was using a fairly powerful petrol Makita Strimmer, but having experienced rather disconcerting effects of vibration on my nerves and reading about Hand and Arm Vibration Syndrome, I decide

Started by Matthew Moore in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by dan Aug 28, 2016

Recommendations for pro level grass strimmer?

Hi all,

I would be grateful for some feedback on pro level strimmers, mostly for mowing/edging tidy type of work rather than heavy clearing. The Husqvarna 525LK looks good but is this overkill for the type of work mentioned? The Stihl FS56 may be a go

Started by Russell Cobley in Groundscare, Machinery, and Turfcare

16 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Aug 28, 2016

PRO

Would anyone like to own up to this?: A lawnmower has been blamed for wrongly triggering sensors that predict when the Northern Lights will be visible in the UK.

Just for a bit of fun and the potential start of a slightly abstract "which mower thread"!If it was you please can you let me know which mower you were using?Lawnmower prompts Northern Lights alerthttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37168678

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Machinery

0 Replies

PRO

Aspen fuel replacement, is it really that good?

I'm switching over to Battery machines for next season but until then I'm thinking of switching to Aspen for all my 2-stroke machines, my question is will I see a change straight away with regards to fumes etc from my machines? Getting really sick an

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke Aug 18, 2021

Who has fully replaced their petrol tools with cordless??

Morning all,

With all the discussion on here recently of cordless tools I went out and bought an HSA86, HLA85?, Super fast charger and AL300 battery when the Kombi long reach attachment gave up a few weeks back.

So far I have been extremely impressed w

Started by joe sheppard in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Billybop Aug 27, 2016

Maintenance business plus lawn care

Hi all,I've gone for design & build jobs to mainly maintenance & restoration now. I'm thinking there's a good business in lawn care now. From basic fertiliser up to scarifier & aeration etc. Thing is it requires a bit of investment. Scarifier is €180

Started by darragh connolly in Business, Groundscare, and Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by darragh connolly Aug 21, 2016

PRO

Lawn aerator and scarifier

Can anyone recommend me a manual not petrol tool of each of the above.

I want to be able to aerate and scarify some of my regular customers small lawns as part of our regular maintenance.

I don't have the space or budget for large, powered machines a

Started by Green Girl Garden Care in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Ben Aug 27, 2016

Toro Turfmaster For Sale On Ebay

Evening all,

for anyone interested, please find below link for my Turfmaster for sale on Ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/272344871975?

Ask any questions!

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Groundscare, and Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Aug 21, 2016

Mower oil changing

I tend to put off oil changes as it tends to be a messy old business............. Maybe others already do this and I just haven't moved with the times but picked up an oil suction tool on Ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Oil-Suction-Hand-Syringe

Started by Graham Taylor in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by James Brett Aug 14, 2016

Mower Modifications

I can't compete with Harry's Roller but here's an idea for all mowers. The solder was wearing out on my Izy & necessitating a new cable. This simple mod with bits from B&Q, means that I can use Bike Brake Cables at £2 each.

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

0 Replies

Cordless/battery powered strummer

Hi, anyone recommend a good mid range cordless strimmer please? I need one that will do gentle work from grass paths, to tougher work such as a bit of bramble, nettles, woody stuff such as burdock and dock. I don't want something so powerful I need

Started by julia brigdale in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie Aug 22, 2016

PRO

WANTED Etesia Pro 46

Hi everyone, I'm after another Etesia Pro 46 , single or variable speed, 2013 or newer if possible, Honda engine preferred but not essential, I know it's a long shot but thought I'd ask, please reply to this post or feel free to send me a private mes

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Aug 12, 2016

Stihl FS 310 Died, Low Compression, Any Ideas?

I was working away this afternoon when my FS 310 suddenly cut out, thinking I'd caught the switch I gave it a pull and it started again but only ran for a few seconds.

I notice there seems to be very little resistance when pull starting it and having

Started by Simon in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Aug 15, 2016

of 82

Hot Discussions

What is average cost for mowing a garden?

Started by James in Turfcare

PRO

How much does it cost to lay turf per square metre?

Started by Phil Voice in Turfcare

Leading contributors

Featured Discussions

PRO

The right cutting attachment for the job - Stihl

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

LJN PRO

Spring Matters - Wild Birds

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Social Media

PRO

Business van funding - The options

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

PRO

Landscape Gardening Business Management Software

Started by marc mazure in Design, Accountancy, and Health and Safety

PRO

World Mental Health Day

Started by Fleur Voice in Health and Safety

Pleached trees - London garden - rules

Started by Sally Perigo in Design

LJN PRO

Directory of landscape/gardening/maintenance based software apps

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Business

Employing staff, employed or self employed which is best ?

Started by Rodney Scott in Business

Trade green waste centres

<script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-WQ68WVXQ8K"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-WQ68WVXQ8K'); </script>

LJN Sponsor

Advertising

Blogs

PRO Supplier

KAR UK Welcomes Oliver Paton as Area Sales & Accounts Manager

Posted by Fusion Media on February 13, 2026 at 11:03am in Industry news

KAR UK has announced the appointment of Oliver Paton as Area Sales & Accounts Manager for Southern England and South Wales, further strengthening its regional support and customer-facing expertise.

Oliver joins the team with over eight…

PRO Supplier

MM Seed: New and Improved for 2026

Posted by Fusion Media on February 11, 2026 at 2:52pm in Industry news

MM Seed enters 2026 with a refined and strengthened range, building on its reputation for quality, performance and reliability across golf, winter sports, cricket and tennis.

With carefully selected…

PRO Supplier

ICL & Syngenta Launch Ultimate Offers for 2026 with Greenmaster Liquid Advance

Posted by Fusion Media on February 3, 2026 at 9:08am in Industry news

ICL and Syngenta have launched their Ultimate Offers for 2026, delivering cost-effective turf management packages that combine Primo Maxx II, Syngenta’s established plant growth regulator, with practical turf nutrition options from…

PRO Supplier

Etesia UK Strengthens Team with Three Key Appointments

Posted by Fusion Media on January 28, 2026 at 2:13pm in Industry news

Etesia UK has announced three new appointments as the company continues to invest in its people, dealer network and customer support.

Steven Massey has joined as Business Development Manager, Jim Maynard has taken on the role of Technical…

Featured business articles

About LJN

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Landscape Juice Network.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

MM Seed enters 2026 with a refined and strengthened range, building on its reputation for quality, performance and reliability across golf, winter sports, cricket and tennis.

ICL and Syngenta have launched their Ultimate Offers for 2026, delivering cost-effective turf management packages that combine Primo Maxx II, Syngenta’s established plant growth regulator, with practical turf nutrition options from…

Note: this page contains paid content.

More on LJN

Featured business articles

About LJN