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Rate your insurance provider

Following on Michael Ollson's post, thought it would be interesting and informative for members if there was a poll/rating of  insurance brokers/companies used.

For it to be relevant it needs to be based on actual claims and how  the claim was handled

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Liability and Business Insurance

Good morning,

I am currently insured with Simply Business, which seemed like an affordable option. A couple of weeks ago, I strmmed a new customers edges and wack, double glazed window gone. Went through insurance but declined because excess is £300 a

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Honda HRX wheels

 

Quick question, I noticed today that the rear left wheel if you look from behind the mower is leaning inwards.

Haven't had a good look yet but the wheel seems tight but there is movement in the wheel and when placed on the ground it then leans inward

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Lawnflite pro rear unable to pivot on rear wheels

Can anyone point t me in the right direction before I start stripping down my Lawnflite pro553hws.....

Never misses a beat but she is getting on a bit now (2006) model. Today, out of nowhere the rear wheels suddenly stopped rotating in opposite direct

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Knee Pads

Struggling with arthritis in my knees , kneeling has become almost impossible . 

Vast choice of knee pads available , Can anyone recommend some comfortable knee pads which don't slip down your leg or dig into your flesh or wobble about in use please .

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Mo Bacter moss killer

Hi everyone; Quick question,

Mo Bacter moss killer has anyone used it, would you recommend it etc....?

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Synthetic lawns/Astroturf/fake grass recommended maintenance/restoration

Hello, many apologies if I am raising a topic that has many existing posts already.  I did a search, but there were so many results that I thought I'd try my luck with a fresh one.

I have been working as a self-employed gardener for 3 months now and t

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Self Employed Price work

Good morning, I'm looking for some advise/help.

I run a family fencing and landscaping business with my dad. He runs the landscaping side and myself the fencing.

Up until about 2 years ago all of our employees were PAYE. But after 1 fencing supervisor

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Sharpening mower blades

Morning everyone 

What are you guys that's sharpen your mower blades yourselves using to balance the blades?

And what website do you use to buy machinery spare parts from?

Many thanks 

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Hayter 48 Pro - Rear drive roller issue

Hi there,

If possible, looking for a bit of mechanical advice with a 2008 Hayter 48 Pro and an issue with the rear drive roller.

Background: My (very) old, inherited from my grandfather, Hayter 48 Pro sadly died a proper death recently, I think it thre

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Garden/Landscaping Design Software

Can anyone suggest any good, easy to use 3D garden/landscaping design programmes that i can use to provide customers with a visual look to their new garden.

Thanks 

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Garden Equipment and More! Looking for Advice - New business owner.

Good morning folks,

I hope this message finds you safe and well.

I have lots of questions, so please bare with me! :D

Earlier this year, I took a leap and went self employed ontop of my employment. I currently offer a wide range of gardening services wh

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How to expand the business - Vans and employees

WE ARE AT THE STAGE WHERE WE MUST BUY AN EXTRA VAN FOR OUR SMALL BUT EXPANDING BUSINESS.

BUT I DO NOT UNDERSTAND EXACTLY HOW TO DO THIS?

 

WHEN THE COMPANY PURCHASES ANOTHER VAN FOR IT'S EMPLOYEES IS THE VAN REGISTERED TO THE BUSINESS AND

TO THE BUSINESS

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3D Garden Design Renders or Animations

I'm looking to improve my 3D renders of gardens and ideally have the plants in the 3d model (I currently add the planting afterwards in photoshop). What programs are people using with a decent plant library and/or where can you find good 3d plants?

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Stihl lawn edger

We have a Stihl petrol kombi unit and are considering buying a lawn edger attachment.

Do we go for straight or bent shaft?

Are they any good?

Its going to be used solely for cutting grass back against kerbs, concrete and tarmac on large commercial sites

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Iseki SXG323 - Lights on dash ok but no clicking / starting

Hi - When I partially turn the key on my Iseki 323 it normally clicks (solenoid?) but it has stopped clicking. I've checked the contact where the brake pedal touches the metal nipple to make the connection with the electrics and that seems ok. Does a

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Bank account

Does anyone use mettle business account with free agent.

How do you find it 

Is it easy to use 

 

 

 

Jim

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How long should you use a strimmer for daily?

Hi All
I’ve just joined LJN and thought someone may be able to help with the following question.
I work part time 3 days a week doing ground maintenance for a theme park.
This year I've been doing more strimming than usual, especially early on this year

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Honda HRX476 Oil capacity

I run a Honda HRX476 lawn mower, some 12 years old. It has given very good service and I change the oil every season, however there is one thing that always confuses me. The manual says the oil capacity after draining is 550mL. I can only drain out 2

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Rushes

Can anyone suggest best treatment to kill off rushes, as per photo, from a lawn. I know that the main issue is drainage and poor soil, since this area was previously woodland which the householder paid somebody a load of money to convert to lawn. The

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