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This works well

I have a couple of tennis courts to keep free of moss - both attract it like magnets !

My old right arm was having severe difficulty keeping up with the pumping on the 20litre CPG knapsack sprayer. I did a bit of googling and came across this from Sc

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare, Machinery, and Pesticides

3 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd 14 hours ago

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Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?

Hey all, just completing my 3rd year as a gardener and have benefited from lots of great advice here in the forums so i've finally paid for premium to get full benefits of the forum!

I’ve just dropped 3 days private estate work a week year round due

Started by Andrew B in Business

14 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers yesterday

Van security

Wondered what others are using in the way of physical, not electronic or technological security devices. We are only concerned with overnight security to deter the the vehicle being stolen and the serious consequences of a complete van and contents

Started by Peter sellers

9 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers on Sunday

Day rate for landscaping?

Hello,

what's everyone charging as a day rate at the moment?
We are currently £250 pppd +vat based in Cornwall. We've absorbed alot of costs over the last couple of years and there are tax rises to consider from April.

We need to raise our rates but d

Started by Helen Fresson in Business, Landscaping, and Info

17 Replies · Reply by Intelligent Gardening Dec 14

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has anyone used this insecticide for chafer grubs and or leather jackets, what was your experience with it like?

thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Turfcare

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Echo pb 8010 - hip belt?

Evening folks, just upgraded from my trusty br600 to an echo 8010 ( arriving tomorrow) do they do a hip belt for. This model? Seen them for some other models but nit this one? Tia

Started by Andrew holt

5 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Dec 13

Insurance

Hi all,Just wondering what type of insurance you huys have.We obviously have PLI and van insurance but is Professional Indemnity Insurance useful if a custom is asking for design advice?Regards

Started by Marc Ollerenshaw in Business

17 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Dec 2

Rough cut mower recommendations

Hi all

I keep getting asked to mow rough areas, I've been hiring a walk behind flail mower, but I'm thinking of buying something ( I'll probably never get asked again if I do get something!) to use. It will need to be able to cut through tall weeds,

Started by Edward baker

18 Replies · Reply by Tracmaster Ltd Dec 2

Cordless kit for own use

Well I have finally retired. After doing this on and off for most of my life, and enjoying most of it (!) I have sold on the equipment for a modest sum to someone I introduced to my customers and all is agreeable. Now I am left with my own garden and

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Intelligent Gardening Nov 30

Weibang 53 SSD or Weibang 53 ASD BBC or Honda HRX 537?

As the mowing season has drawn to a close, I am thinking about a new mower for next season. I have now narrowed it down to 3 machines, either Weibang or Honda. I appreciate there have been lots of posts on here regarding the best mowers and associate

Started by James King

16 Replies · Reply by Bryn Evans Nov 29

Moss and algae on hard surfaces

Does anyone have recommendations for products that actually work? I find several of them work if conditions are perfect, but not otherwise. We used to use Jeyes in the winter, but that's now practically washing up liquid. Block Blitz from QVC is a

Started by Tim Bucknall in Paving Materials and Advice

8 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Nov 27

Tiny robot rigby Taylor

Thought I'd sign up to this forum. And I hope I'm allowed to post stuff for sale on here as this will be a one off?

I have for sale a tiny pro robot, it's not the new edition but it's the bigger one of the two. If anyone is interested then please let

Started by Aaron Bullus

2 Replies · Reply by Landscape Juice Nov 23

Instant hedging

A customer of mine is interested in instant hedging - his is a new build on a prestigious estate. He wants a 5ft laurel hedge, immediately. Length could be 18m or 44m, depending on costing, at £250 per metre unit this is a sizeable project. I've got

Started by Duncan Neville in Landscaping

21 Replies · Reply by Sam Bainbridge Nov 23

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Fence post auger

One of my clients has asked me to buy around 2500 daffodil bulbs to plant in one of their wildflower areas!! My back went into spasm as she told me.

Thinking laterally...have any of you used a powered auger to drill the holes....I know the ground is g

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Plants

19 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Nov 14

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MAKITA ADDS TWO XGT HEDGE TRIMMERS TO ITS GROWING RANGE

Makita has added two powerful cordless hedge trimmers to its range of 40VMax XGT grounds maintenance tools. The 500 mm bladed UH020G and 600 mm UH021G both deliver highly efficient and effective cutting and have been designed for ease of use.

The UH

Started by Fleur Voice in Groundscare

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Spam

Has anyone else on the forum received spam emails from SEO companies addressed to LJN saying they can improve LJN's google ranking, they are not aimed at us and am puzzled why we are receiving this junk from these scum bags.

Started by Peter sellers

1 Reply · Reply by Landscape Juice Nov 8

Remote Controlled Slope Mower

DAX Industries Professional Remote Controlled Slope Mower

Looking for a new competative edge for your business?

This mower will devour Nettles, Brambles, Bracken, Small Whin and Gorse bushes and even small trees.

Operates on tracks on slopes up to 45 de

Started by Andy Harrold in Groundscare

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First year for trading with zero prior experience

This year is drawing to a close, and as I reflect back, I'm considering the hurdles and successes I've faced. I thought it might be worth sharing my experiences, in case someone in a similar situation is considering venturing into the self-employed m

Started by M Olsson in Info

5 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Nov 6

STIHL Hs45 throttle cable issue

Hi folks my trusty stihl hs45 throttle cable has developed an issue ... lost revs ... checked & cable is fine .

there is small jacking screw around plastic mount which also has been fully adjusted & not effect really ..

when I look down at opposite sid

Started by Trev Armstrong

11 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Nov 5

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

I know that it's difficult to quote turf costs per metre without seeing the current condition of a site; from a contractors point of view, it's always frustrating when asked, by a potential client, what the cost might be..especially if their enquiry

Started by Phil Voice in Turfcare

48 Replies · Reply by James Brett Oct 31

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