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Gravel grids

I need to fit gravel grids on a job i'm doing.

Been looking around and came across Nidagravel

https://www.nidagraveluk.co.uk

Big size units with membrane already attached underneath that look like they install quickly.

Anybody had experience with it or i

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Stihl 4 Mix engine sound

I just got a Stihl 4 mix handheld blower  BG86.   It sounds like something is loose in the exhaust.  Constant ping time rattle at low revs - bit like an old moped :)  I have a 4 mix Combi & that doesn't rattle or ping.  Is this normal for the blower

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Pellenc Rasion Easy - anyone using?

Good morning, I've just joined this network and am looking at a Pellenc Rasion Easy. I wonder if anyone has any experience of using it? If so, what are your thoughts? Ease of use, manoeuvrability, types of ground it's suitable / not suitable for? I'm

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Herb plug plants

1. Evening

does anyone have a supplier for herb plug plants please?

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Net Dispatcher or Jobber??

Hi All,

I have tried to look at this before and am going round in circles! I have looked at both Jobber and Net Dispatcher and am struggling to get my head round the practicalities of both.

Landscope currently service some 400 domestic customers on a f

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Turf

Evening. A question for lawns guys in Huddersfield area.

a mate is wanting rid of an existing lawn and replaced with new turf, from pics I've seen it needs spraying off, rotavating and raking level etc and new turf laid, what is the general rate per m

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Building on weed control and pricing

Hi, everyone

I've been in business now just over 3 years and in that time I've been concentrating on working towards building on clearance and weed control . I've done all the relevenat tickets including pesticides and machinery but struggling to sort

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foxgloves

has any one noticed foxgloves seem to be taller this year, i have some that are 6ft tall is it due to last years weather as they did not grow at all then?

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Blowers Battery v Petrol

So my Stihl handheld blower is dying of old age -  at least 20 years :)   I have a Stihl backpack blower so the handheld only does light work.  I am trying to decide what to replace it with as it's only used for a quick tidy up eg after mowing.

I coul

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Tree identification please

Can anyone identify this tree please, it's supposedly from New Zealand, but Iv'e never seen it before?

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Fence Aftercare

Hi all

 

just wondering what after care people suggest/offer customers for closeboard and panel fences, along the lines of staining/treating the timber to prolong life?

 

Josh

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Lawn Aeration

Aerating your lawn annually is an important part of a healthy lawn care program. Using a machine, we remove cores of soil from the turf. This reduces soil compaction and thatch so that your lawn can breathe and receive the moisture and nutrients it n

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Shoot identification.

An elderly lady is concerned about a plant shoot in her garden, she said last year it grew to about three foot high with a white stem.

The bed will get tidied up in a couple of weeks time and I'm still trying to work out what is in it.

Andy 

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Hayter 41 Smoking

I'm having an issue today with my Hayter 41, with briggs and stratton engine.

Its smoking a lot from the grill pictures below, and it looks like oil is leaking too... anyone encountered anything like this before? Haven't turned it on its side or anyth

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Etesia NBCT 41 Duocut Speed Up Kit

Hello all, i'm looking to source a speed up kit for my new Etesia NBCT 41. Having a bit of trouble tracking one down though I am waiting on a few replies from some places. Does anybody know where I might be able to get one from please? Thanks

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Etesia Hydro 80 engine issue, any ideas

Hi, I have a 2004 hydro 80, had it for 18 months and has been great. Start of last month it cut out on a job after about 20 mins work. After a few minutes it ran fine again for a while ten started running rough, surging etc both when cutting and just

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Business for sale

I am looking into selling my garden maintence buissness, there is enough work for 6 people, a mixture of domestic jobs and large commercial sites, 2 vans and tools will all be included. 

 

This is mainly based in north London 

 

If anyone one is interest

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Waste carriers licence

I have received a letter from the council asking for copies of waste transfer notes should I need 

to do this if I am only transporting green waste.

 

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Honda Izy 536

Good evening all. I picked up a new Izy last week. It seems to have starting issues. It'll run fine first thing, restarts ok when having emptied the grass bag. But after packing it away and going to the next job it won't start. If I leave it a while

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Van insurance & hazardous goods

My insurance is up for renewal and it dawned on me that since starting the business and getting my first van (9yrs), I have always said no when it comes to declaring hazardous goods.

I remember with my first van insurance, i enquired about it and they

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