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Getting rid of a Conifer/Hedge

Evening all,

looking for some advice please.

Currently got a job I’m trying to price up which includes removing a row of conifers which act a hedge between the 2 neighbours.

There’s about 10 stumps and the conifers are approx 10ft tall.

Any advice i

Started by Daniel Edwards

15 Replies · Reply by John F Jul 27, 2019

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Landscape construction estimating software

I'm getting busier all the time and my business is growing so i'm looking to speed up my estimating.

Just had a look and there are lots of options for software packages out there.

Any ideas on whats good and whats not for domestic design and build pro

Started by Ed Fox in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Ed Fox Jul 26, 2019

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What if HMRC comes knocking ?

Informative article from our friends at Simply Business :

As a small business owner, an HMRC tax investigation might be the last thing on your mind. But there’s still a chance the next business on the tax man’s ‘to do’ list is yours.

Just in case,

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Instagram

Evening all,

Has anyone got feedback on Instagram as a means of procuring work, or on the hole has the experience of those who have been busy with it been just reward for the investment in time put in??

Best

Paul

Started by Paul Doyle in Marketing

5 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Jul 22, 2019

Pricing for commercial work

I've recently quoted to tidy up a commercial area that hasn't been touched in a year , they have also asked for a price for a maintenace call every 6w after an initial tidy up.

whilst I know everyone is different , is there pointers to give me regardi

Started by Neal

9 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jul 22, 2019

Hi All. I'm looking to add another roller mower to the business. There are currently some really good offers on the Kubota Pro. My local dealer sells tons of the bigger Kubota stuff so that's handy. Can anyone confirm this mower is the same design as

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Jul 22, 2019

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Re-edging with wood along a curved gravel path

Ideas, comments etc welcome....

A curved, stream-side path originally edged using wood planks and wooden stakes, ‘containing’ a compacted gravel path.

Since created (many, many years ago) the wood edging has rotted and is disintegrating allow creep o

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Jul 22, 2019

Small van Strimmer storage

Looking for inspiration for strimmer storage in my vw Caddy .

I think im trying to figure how i could suspend them from the ceiling above the mowers?

Started by James ODonnell in Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Colton Jul 21, 2019

Easy lift harness

Anyone using one these with a long reach hedge cutter ? If so then what are your thoughts please ?

Also, the main thing putting me off is the looks as I make a good enough job of looking like a prat as it is. What do the fashion police think ?

Cheers,

Started by briggsandscrapem in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jul 20, 2019

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Any experience with Husqvarna Duo Pro Chipper/Shredder?

I'm hoping to add a chipper/shredder to my kit and I've seen this Husqvarna model quite close to me. They're a well respected brand but I can't find hardly any reviews on them online so wanted to know if anyone has any real world experience with them

Started by Kevin Bradnick in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Kevin Bradnick Jul 20, 2019

ideal fencing protection to keep large dog in garden.

Someone I know has a large dog that likes to jump over their current fence and get into the adjoining fields that they also own.

Currently there is a rather useless plastic coated wire mesh fence with wooden posts that stands about 1 metre high, th

Started by Rob in Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Jul 19, 2019

Weibang Pro48Legacy. Cables

Good evening All

I've been running this mower, 3rd season now, and it has been my main roller mower. I don't want to badmouth the machine, it has been excellent, but....

Unusually for me, I send it to the dealer for servicing whereas I normally do most

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Jul 18, 2019

Etesia Pro 46

I am selling the above lawn mower on EBay it’s hardly been

used as I have two other mowers. If anyone is interested feel

free to email me.

Started by Andrew Booth

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Masport Contractor 21 vs Husqvarna LC551SP

Hi grass rats,

Im thinking of buying either a Masport Contractor 21 or a Husqvarna LC551SP

Does anyone have any experience of either ?

I'm leaning in the direction of the Masport as its 46kg which puts it in the same ballpark as our Rover Procuts. The

Started by briggsandscrapem in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Jul 16, 2019

viking mb 450 info

I've got the chance of the above for £100 ..very clean and running.

anyone had one ??

Started by Neal

1 Reply · Reply by Neal Jul 15, 2019

New strimmer being purchased

’m heading to buy a new strimmer on Monday,

I’m looking a straight shaft, loop handle, lightweight and low vibrations, would also like to be able to add a chainsaw or hedge trimmer head over time.

we currently use Makita but are changing as they nowher

Started by Adam

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jul 14, 2019

km 100 extension question

Hi Guys

I've just bought a stihl Kombi and I was wondering (as I havent used it yet) if the saw attachment is more powerful without the 1m extension pole attached ? or the same without it ??

over the moon with it as i only paid £250 for the unit , chai

Started by Neal

5 Replies · Reply by William Beard Jul 13, 2019

Van security

I had my van broken into a few weeks ago. It's a Transit and they did a 'peel and steal' job on one of the rear barn doors. I'm just looking for any thoughts and advice on how to secure a van from this type of theft. I know both back and side doors a

Started by Jim Gibbon in Stolen

16 Replies · Reply by Ian Hartmann Jul 13, 2019

Where's the Bees?

I'd be interested to know if any of you have also seen very few bees? I know it's been headline news lately but this is the first year that I've noticed a real absence! Tried convincing customers to leave a bit of wildness in their gardens but I'm no

Started by dickyjim

22 Replies · Reply by Jane Harries Jul 13, 2019

Starting up

Hi everyone,I've been a gardener/handyperson for almost 20 years but always an employee,I'm thinking of going it alone and could do with some tips please.

Started by Chris Smith

9 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jul 12, 2019

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