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Scarifier questions

After years of using an old Sisis "Fibrano" scarifer which I bought for £35 some 20 years ago, decided it was time to get something a bit better as it's incredibly hard to push, all the debris flys foward making a right mess everywhere and the steel

Started by T Montana in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by PETER C Jun 8, 2019

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Bank overdraft fees targeted in major shake-up

Banks and building societies will no longer be allowed to charge fixed daily or monthly fees for overdrafts.

In addition, there will no longer be higher fees for unplanned overdrafts than for arranged ones.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said

Started by Phil Voice in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jun 8, 2019

Starting a basic garden maintenance business.

Hello everyone thanks for taking the time to read this. I’m looking to start a small side buisness outside my normal job. I want to do it properly and get all insurance and declare it if I get enough custom. I have basic knowledge of gardening and I’

Started by Richard

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Jun 8, 2019

Plum leaf curl aphid? Are there realistic summer treatments?

Looks like Plum leaf curl aphid symptoms (but no actual aphids??)

Is there much I can do in June, and any helpful practical advice on the following quote...

"You can apply cultural methods to control leaf curl plum aphids. Use quick hard blasts of wate

Started by Tim Wallach in Pesticides

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UK Lawn Care Association One-Day Events

Good evening all,

Apologies for the plug, but these events will most certainly be of interest to LJN contributors - if they be established or new to the industry...

https://members.uklawncare.net/uk-lca-regional-events-summer-2019/

The UKLCA for the fir

Started by UK Lawn Care Association in Business

2 Replies · Reply by UK Lawn Care Association Jun 7, 2019

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What happens if you’re unable to work ?

Could happen to any of us....

- how would you handle a similar situation ?

- what contingencies have you planned for ?

My illness meant my business closed overnight. One day a full order book, the next I was in hospital close to death. Perennial so

Started by Gary RK in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Robbie Jun 6, 2019

To drain a fuel tank or not?

Hi all. I'm no expert on fuel and it's effects on machinery and hoping for someone with more knowledge.

I run a gardening service on a part time basis (a 2nd job) so there are times when some of my equipment rarely gets used. Should I completely empt

Started by alisdair mcgregor

11 Replies · Reply by GORDON Jun 5, 2019

Stihl or Husqvarna hedge trimmer

My Stihl HS45 is starting to show it's age (6 years) and is beginning to smoke a little.

I was wondering about replacing it with a Husqvarna 122HD60 instead, mainly because i like the idea of the rotating handle and also the slightly lower vibes.

Apart

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jun 5, 2019

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the g.v.w (gross vehicle weight) con

Not sure if you heard on the radio about a vans being stopped on Marlow Bridge a couple of weeks ago. Basically the've put a sign up to say max 3T gvw. Many vans were stopped an ticketed, irrespective of what they actually weighed, if they have a gv

Started by Andrew Watts in Vehicles

8 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke Jun 4, 2019

Is there a better value roller mower than this?

Hi, I am currently looking for a rear roller mower and have seen this Honda for sale https://www.gardenmachinerydirect.co.uk/lawn-mowers/honda-petrol-lawn-mowers-hrx476qx.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwocPnBRDFARIsAJJcf95XypsW-yjmVjKTxcVTcBWsSQqjY9emZ1fMui8_oy_s

Started by Antony Phillips

1 Reply · Reply by Jason Stratford Jun 3, 2019

troublesome plant

Can anybody recomend a product that will get rid of this ? i think its a type of seedum we didnt really notice it when we put the membrane down but now its everywere and trying to avoid removing the gravel and digging the soil out. ive hit it twice

Started by mark womersley in Landscaping

12 Replies · Reply by mark womersley Jun 3, 2019

Turfing cost - opinions

Hello everyone.

First time poster here.

Just looking to get some opinions on a job I'm quoting in S E London. Basically it's a massive lawn. 1200m2. I'd normally charge £15 per m2 for anything over 80 bits. This brings the quote out to a staggering

Started by Michael Collins in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jun 3, 2019

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Ride on mulchers

I'm currently looking at options for a dedicated mulching machine.The objective being to reduce time and waste removal on large residential properties that we are mowing,some are weekly and some fortnightly but the new machine would mainly be used la

Started by Steven Mills in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Steven Mills Jun 2, 2019

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Spray job, KT13

Hello,

Nice lady worried about conifer mite - has a product that needs spraying at regular intervals on tall conifer trees (18ft/ 6m). She is in Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 postcode - please let us know and we will pass you her details

Richard @ Progreen

Started by Progreen Weed Control in Pesticides

3 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Jun 2, 2019

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Chelsea Flower Show 2019....did you go, what did you think?

Did any Juicers go to the Chelsea Flower Show this year?

If so, what did you think?

Did any design/garden stand out as being exciting or new in concept or did you think the format is a continuation of previous years?

Feel free to share any photos:)

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

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Toro Prostripe vs Hayter 56 Pro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDB9PI33cqQ

Started by Steven Mills in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Steven Mills May 30, 2019

Hayter Harrier 48 Pro Autodrive BBC Lawn Mower 479A

Good morning all, before I spend a grand ish.

Could anyone please advise how good these are in the wet, or should I get a Weibang 48 Pro BBC?

Many thanks.

Craig

Started by Craig Flatters in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis May 29, 2019

Makita Backpack Blower

Has anyone else got one of these, a Makita EB5300 backpack blower.

I went for this over a Stihl last November as it was much lighter & seemed at the time to be better value.

It had about 2 months use (not doing much Jan/Feb) & packed up 6 weeks ago. Th

Started by Neil Darby in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis May 29, 2019

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Toro/ Hayter Mowers - New engine options....?

Happened to be in one of the Dealers we use, who has now started to stock the newer range of Toro mowers alongside the Hayter range (I am right in thinking Toro still owns Hayter ?).

If was interesting to compare build qualities & models - some model

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis May 29, 2019

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New kid on the block ? Toro ProStripe 560 ?

Interesting recent annocument from Toro;

Commercial-grade Kawasaki FJ180V KAI 4-cycle engine features a dual element cylindrical air-cleaner, cast iron cylinder liner, heavy duty recoil, and uprated top crank-bearing
Achieve that perfect cut and st

Started by Gary RK

37 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis May 29, 2019

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