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Moss in lawns treated by franchise

Has anyone else noticed a big increase in the amount of moss appearing in lawns treated by Green Thumb. I am on the Lancs / Manchester border where the soil is poor draining as its pretty much all clay and we get more than our fair share of rain. Mos

Started by Andy Spence in Turfcare

4 Replies · Reply by John F Sep 21, 2016

Organic Lawn Treatment Programme...

Currently working self employed as a maintenance gardener. I have previously worked for a lawn care company where traditional non-organic fertilisers weedkillers were used. I was wondering if anyone on here offers a organic lawn treatment programme,

Started by Aaron Wheaton in Turfcare

12 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Sep 19, 2016

Mowing in the wet anyone?

I found this little beauty today. Amazing workmanship :)

How to mow in the rain.....

Started by Graham Wright in Groundscare, Turfcare, and Rogue Traders

14 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Sep 19, 2016

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Hollow Tine

Please can anyone help, I've been asked to quote to Hollow Tine a Bowling Green 40 by 40 YardsHow should I price this?Also how long should it take?I would also have to hire the machineThanks in advance

Started by Bryn Dunkerley in Groundscare and Turfcare

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Sep 8, 2016

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PH soil testing

can anyone recomend a semi reliable ph soil testing kit or monitor

i can see the cheap ones look useless but it wont be an item i will use enough to justify seriously expensive prices

Started by dan in Turfcare

1 Reply · Reply by Tom Beevor Sep 6, 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

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

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You could have knocked me over with a feather!

I am preparing a small garden for a re-design... basically clearing it, recommending the designer, then hopefuly implementing the new design.....chatting to the client this morning about this and that and she said "next week I have my monthly visit f

Started by Adam Woods in Turfcare and Rogue Traders

4 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Aug 14, 2016

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Pricing 12 Acers

I've been asked to quote to maintain a field that's 12 acres.Please can anyone advice on how to price this up?I will need to hire a cut and collect ride on as they want to put the horses in once it's tidy.At the moment it's over grown with parts abov

Started by Bryn Dunkerley in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Aug 21, 2016

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The Clippings Myth?

A thought provoking US article relevant to anyone who generates lawn cutting waste.

Mulching ? are we fooling ourselves and clients ?

Strange how we may be going full circle..

What's your view ?

" About 30 years ago local authorities began forbiddin

Started by Gary RK in Turfcare

2 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jul 18, 2016

Multi-one

Hello laddies and gentleman, I just want to inform the people in Northern Ireland that Multi-one machines are now available in Northern Ireland, anyone interested or would like to know more I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to talk to them,

Started by Gareth Shannon in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

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weedy lawn- best lawn weedkiller

Hi have fed a lawn, to be honest i think it was just feed down on it, its greened up nicely but weeds present, its full of clover and selfheal and butterucps etc. I have some depitox. Now if i spray the lawn will the weeds dry up and leave holes?

Started by Ian Parkes in Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Robert Yates Jul 22, 2016

Weed grasses in lawn!!!

Hi everyone. Having a nightmare with a few of my lawns as course grasses have invaded. I'm pretty sure it is annual meadow grass which I believe is an annual and will go in time but really I don't want it getting in the lawn in the first place! My su

Started by Jonny in Turfcare

6 Replies · Reply by Robbie Jul 8, 2016

Cats pee patches on Lawn

Need advice - new lawn laid a few months ago by myself at my mothers, topsoiled, feed at time of laying.

Father watered the lawn daily as if Noah.

I know it needs fertilising, and they have been cutting it a little to short but their choice.

The patches

Started by Cheltenham Garden Maintenance in Turfcare

4 Replies · Reply by Daisy Lacey Jul 8, 2016

New Subaru Engines

Does anyone know anything about the new Subaru Engines what the new John deere mowers are fitted with (reliability wise)

Started by Oliver childerhouse in Groundscare, Machinery, and Turfcare

2 Replies · Reply by James Brett Jul 5, 2016

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Growth in artificial lawns poses threat to British wildlife, conservationists warn

Growing trend to lay fake lawns instead of real grass causes loss of habitat for wildlife and creates waste that will never biodegrade.

Environmentalists have warned that a growing trend to lay artificial lawns instead of real grass threatens the los

Started by Gary RK in Turfcare

4 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie Jul 7, 2016

Wet Grass Collection

A roller mower that collects well in the wet, we've all read that many times on here! I certainly have and have been frustrated to distraction when using our Hayter 48's and 56's on wet grass. Even on a dry day the early morning dew will slow the p

Started by Colin Hunt in Turfcare

12 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Jul 19, 2016

Thatchy/brown looking lawn

Hi,

I have a few customers with a similar problem. Their lawns are looking quite thatchy in places and I don't know why?

They were scarified in Autumn, Hollow Tine aerated in Spring and had fertiliser and selective herbicide treatments.

I initially th

Started by Tim in Turfcare

1 Reply · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Jun 27, 2016

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Re grassing a steep slope

Does anyone have any advice please....

I have been asked to replace the grass (currently mostly moss) on a short steep bank in front of a house... The total area is probably no more than 40' long by 8' - the 8' being the very steep slope. The client

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare and Turfcare

8 Replies · Reply by Gareth Jul 8, 2016

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Weed Control

Hi, can anyone advice on the difference between Roundup Vantage and Roundup Pro Bio?Also can I mix Paradise with this weedkiller, to prevent regrowth? Or can anyone recommend anything better?Thanks

Started by Bryn Dunkerley in Groundscare, Pesticides, and Turfcare

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Jun 22, 2016

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