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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

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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

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Acelepryn

Evening 

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

thanks

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Billy Goat for sale

We have a Billy Goat KV 601 self propelled  with unused wander kit hose for sale. Bought for one job and only used 6 times, mint cond . £1500 inc vat. We are based in North Staffs, interested email us - peterpjs@tiscali.co.uk

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Landscape Juice Network Fraud

I cancelled my LJN subscription some time ago but have been charged the yearly rate regardless. Henry Voice (LJN Director) is not responding to emails and the site contact number 08442234221 is not receiving calls. Anyone else having issues? 

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E10 petrol

We've had several machines fail recently (stihl hedgetrimmers and blowers) where the carburettor needs replacing- and on older machines, this can tip the balance from 'worth repairing' to 'not worth repairing'.  I suspect this is down to E10 petrol.

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Animals pulling up turfs

I recently laid a small 30sqm section of turf for a client only for several of the turfs to be pulled up by animals over night. Foxes or fiox cubs the most likely culprit based on the area. Badgers not really seen in the area. Muntjacs are seen, but

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