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Tree Surgery (87)

Filling annoying bulk bags

Hi Guys,I am new to this forum but I was looking for some feedback on a brand new tool that helps users fill bulk bags.I struggled for years getting frustrated with the sides of the bag collapsing so I very recently invented the 'Bulk Bag Buddy' whic

Started by Grant Bramble in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Waste

24 Replies · Reply by matt evans Mar 27, 2017

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Discount off of Henchman garden ladders

Henchman are offering LJN members a 15% discount off of their garden ladders.

Quote LSJHEN17217 at checkout.

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Started by Phil Voice in Groundscare and Tree Surgery

0 Replies · Reply by Jonathan Davidson Sep 27, 2018

Renovating a diseased plum tree

Can anyone advise me on the best way to renovate a large mature diseased plum tree please? I need to take away all the diseased wood for sure, but I think that about covers the tree as it has been neglected for a long time.

How much pruning can a plum

Started by Sammy Willis in Tree Surgery

4 Replies · Reply by Sammy Willis Feb 7, 2017

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The tree felling debacle by Sheffield Council

If you read Newspapers, industry press and/or follow social media last year you might have been aware of the seemingly outrageous, underhand actions or Sheffield Council in removing huge numbers of predominantly healthy trees under the guise of "safe

Started by Gary RK in Tree Surgery

6 Replies · Reply by Alistair Simpson Jan 22, 2017

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Increased Rotatech Chainsaw Bars Range

We are proud to announce the Rotatech range of bars just got bigger!
If you couldn't find your bar before, it is time to check again!

Go to: http://bit.ly/Rotatechbars

If you have any comments, questions or feedback about the Rotatech Range, feel free t

Started by Nicola Jackson in Tree Surgery

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Dec 9, 2016

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Win £100 Voucher Chainsaw Video Competition

We love to see people using Rotatech Chainsaw Chains.

If you film it & send it us, you might win £100!

Moe info here: http://bit.ly/RotatechCompfb #RotatechComp

Started by Nicola Jackson in Tree Surgery

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NEW! HAAS Velox Foot Ascender

Hi all,

There is a new addition to the HAAS system. It is the HAAS Velox Foot Ascender. It is an advanced bit of kit, that increased the system length by 18 inches.

We (Northern Arb Supplies) only started selling it on Friday. I would love to hear peo

Started by Nicola Jackson in Tree Surgery

9 Replies · Reply by Nicola Jackson Oct 26, 2016

Tree removal

Hi good folks of this forum. Have this tree to take down to stump level, will be ground out later on.

So wondering how much you'd charge, I have a figure in mind as will take away brash to local green waste tip which will be a 15 mile round trip and

Started by Ben Gilg in Tree Surgery

11 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes Oct 22, 2016

Tree identification

I pass this tree every morning on the way to school with my kids, and I have tried looking it up, but keep drawing a blank. Does anyone know what it is?

We have one at the allotments too, but no one there knows its name either.

Started by Graham Wright in Tree Surgery and Info

7 Replies · Reply by dan Oct 5, 2016

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Video Chainsaw Race

Hi all,

I wanted to share this video a customer made...enjoy!

Started by Nicola Jackson in Tree Surgery

3 Replies · Reply by Nicola Jackson Oct 4, 2016

Split fig tree

Evening all,

A maintenance customer of mine contacted me in a bit of a panic this weekend, saying that their treasured standard fig has split down its trunk. I have seen much larger ones that have not done this, so cannot really think of a reason for

Started by Tom Beevor in Groundscare, Pesticides, and Jobs

4 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor Oct 2, 2016

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Chainsaw vs Nails

Has any of you tried Rotatech Chainsaw Chains?

Started by Nicola Jackson in Tree Surgery

18 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Sep 29, 2016

Planting in RPA

We have recently been asked to create a planting scheme for a contractor who is seeking planning permission for a new development.

The site has 3 trees which are TPO and consequently they all have large RPAs.

The RPAs fall into some of the areas wher

Started by Greg Bedson in Design, Landscaping, and Plants

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Aug 19, 2016

Arborist courses in west Wiltshire

Hi all, can anyone advise of a training facility that does arborist courses in west Wiltshire? Lackham College offer courses, but I'm really after a course that offers four or five modules in one course (if that makes sense) and culminates in a quali

Started by Ross Culligan in Tree Surgery

2 Replies · Reply by Ross Culligan Aug 3, 2016

Renovating a Beech Hedge

I've been asked to cut back a beech hedge overhanging a path (letter from the council). It'll be cut back to bare wood on one side. I've done this in winter to beech and it slowly fills out again but never summer. What should I should warn client reg

Started by Gareth in Tree Surgery

2 Replies · Reply by Gavin Stevens Jul 3, 2016

Need a referral for a tree surgeon in South London

Can someone recommend a tree surgeon? Qualified and insured is crucial. I have a customer with a huge Acacia Tree in Bromley area. It either needs reducing or complete removal. Site is easy to access. Kinda urgent.

Started by Daniela McGhie in Tree Surgery

3 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie Jun 10, 2016

Peach tree

Client has a mature peach tree that has never been pruned.

Can someone please advise best way and best time to prune it.

Thank you in advance :-)

Started by Angela Mellor in Tree Surgery

0 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor Apr 14, 2016

corkscrew willow (Salix matsudana) propagation

Hi everyone,

I'm removing a 20 foot corkscrew/curly willow (Salix matsudana) for a customer next week, it's a bit of a mess but alive.

I wanted to to save some of it and try to set off some new trees for replanting elsewhere but there's a big mess of c

Started by Liam Healy in Tree Surgery

2 Replies · Reply by BensBotanics Apr 10, 2016

Yew hedge reduction

Evening all,I have a client with a fairly short in length but tall in height yew hedge (approx 20ft) that needs reducing to around 12-15ft as cheaply as possible. There is road access and was wondering if anyone here thinks it may be possible to get

Started by Tom Beevor in Groundscare, Machinery, and Deals

26 Replies · Reply by Michael Lowe Mar 27, 2016

Misrepresentation in media....leads to low wages and undervaluing professionalism?

Hi all,I was given the details of this site by a Twitter friend who has been following my fight against elitism and misrepresentation in the media of the horticultural industry. I would love to get your feedback on this.In a nutshell I believe that t

Started by Charlie Bloom in Business, Landscaping, and Careers

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