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What Mowers...?

Hi All

I'm new to LJN and new to the industry. Just starting out and would appreciate a bit of advise on what mower to buy (I know it's been covered before) I will be offering a lawn mowing service to start with so wanted to get a good commercail grad

Started by Chris Powell in Groundscare

23 Replies · Reply by Chris Powell Oct 11, 2019

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10.10.19 WatchDog BBC1 8pm Thursday evening

Apparently worth watching BBC 1’s Watchdog tonight in connection with RogueTraders & a Turf supply company

All I know ......

Started by Gary RK in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Dave Colton Oct 10, 2019

Contract for Landscaping work

I need some guidance about contracts for domestic Landscaping work , is there a site that I can download from? Having been had over on a large landscaping job this summer , I’ve decided that asking potential customers to sign a agreement before work

Started by Chris sledge in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Chris sledge Oct 9, 2019

Too late for seeding?

One of my mowing clients has asked us to have a go at renovating the front lawn which is approximately 350 square meters and full of moss. I was thinking of scarifying most of the moss out and then applying a granular feed/moss killer . With the exis

Started by Steven Mills in Turfcare

13 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Oct 8, 2019

Have you ever had your tools/equipment stolen?

Hi everyone, over the last few years, we've seen an ongoing rise in the number of people having their tools and equipment stolen – often from their vans.

Does this ring true for you guys? We surveyed our customers and the wider trades community to s

Started by Simply Business in Stolen

20 Replies · Reply by Simply Business Oct 8, 2019

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7 years ago today Mowerthon & Phil landed in the UK

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Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

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Plantex Professional weed control membrane/ fabric wisdom?

I appreciate you sharing your expertise! I've always used Apollo Heavy Duty so don't have anything to compare it with.

Any experience with Plantex Professional? Client will pay a premium price if I can justify it.

It's got a longer guarantee but the

Started by Tim Wallach in Landscaping and Paving Materials and Advice

4 Replies · Reply by Ed Fox Oct 8, 2019

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Construction Industry Scheme

Good Morning,

I was approached by a company while at one of my usual businesses cutting grass. They asked if I could clear a site of bushes, weeds, and overhanging trees etc. I provided them with a quote and they advised they were happy for me to proc

Started by Andy Harrold in Accountancy, Business, and Landscaping

19 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Oct 4, 2019

Spreader

Good morning all

I need a new fertiliser spreader and would like some advice on what to buy. I have been using an Earthway Shoulder Spreader for a couple of years but the mechanism for adjusting the application rate seized up quite a while ago resulti

Started by Jim Gibbon in Turfcare

12 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon Oct 1, 2019

Hayter 48 pro 2019 model

Any guys here got the new Hayter 48 pro 2019 model with the Honda engine, two of my colleagues have them and have said they are terrible on wet / damp grass or grass with any dew on.

One of my colleagues has had a kit put on by the dealer to slow t

Started by paul kenny in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Sep 29, 2019

Work trousers

Has anyone tried a pair of these?

https://www.genus.gs/collections/men/products/all-weather-gardening-trousers

Just wondering if they are worth the £125.00 price. They have a 20% discount sale which ends today. The code is October20 if anyone else is i

Started by Jim Gibbon in Clothing

4 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke Sep 29, 2019

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How accurate is your business name / description ?

Wondering how we all describe our businesses, our job description and our skill set ?

Does, for instance, calling yourself XYZ Gardening preclude you from certain types or work ?

Would you expect XYZ Gardening to be able to perform hard landscaping

Started by Gary RK in Business

8 Replies · Reply by Chris sledge Sep 29, 2019

Can anyone identify this plant for me?

Hi guys, a client has asked me what this plant is and I’m afraid I’m struggling to name it, any suggestions much appreciated. Thanks

Started by Jo Adamska

3 Replies · Reply by Jo Adamska Sep 29, 2019

hayter harrier 48 review

can anyone tell me their opinions about this mower ?

someone is selling one for 80 that needs a drive belt.

Started by Neal

2 Replies · Reply by James Tallent Sep 28, 2019

road closures

Hi all! Just wanting to check something. We have been asked to plant a large tree on a roundabout. Its a dual carriage way with a 30mph speed limit. My question is, aside from the usual risk assessments and high viz gear, at what stage do we need

Started by David Ramsbottom in Health and Safety

1 Reply · Reply by David Benson Sep 27, 2019

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Small business banking ..

Interesting development ;

https://twitter.com/starlingforbiz/status/1139568129560985600?s=21

Started by Gary RK in Accountancy

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How did you get into the business

How did you get into the maintenance/landscaping/horticulture business and if you went self employed, how long did it take to build up a full time client base?

Did you spend 1000s on marketing etc and hit the ground running or did you start up slow w

Started by Max L

15 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Sep 27, 2019

Sthil HsA25

Hi All,

Has anyone any experience with the handheld HSA25??. I am thinking about using it to cut back grasses and perennials after the winter. Working alone sometimes it can be cumbersome, with grasses especially. Any feedback on battery life etc woul

Started by Paul Doyle

7 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Sep 25, 2019

Progreen Discount: Last Week of September Promotion Commotion

Dear Progreen People

I (and the people that reply to this optimistic post) have decided you need to do a Last Week of September promotion.

That 'LJN Sponsor logo' up there on the right is all very well, but as the nights draw in you need to add some pi

Started by Tim Wallach in Pesticides, Deals, and Social Media

8 Replies · Reply by John F Sep 25, 2019

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'How green is my valley' ? BBC reveals how much of our land is built on...

Recent news item on the BBC identifying how much of our land is;

Farmland
Natural
Built on
Green urban

with some amazing facts covering the whole of the UK. Just enter your post code or zoom in on the UK map :)

Started by Gary RK in Info

4 Replies · Reply by Corin Doyle Sep 21, 2019

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