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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

Slow drive for Weibang Leagacy Pro 48

Hi all,

I've noticed my Weibang Leagacy Pro 48 seems slower than when I first got it. Used appriximately 6 hours per week for mowing, so not excessive use. The engine/blade seem fine but the auto drive is slow to the extent I could walk a bit faster!

Started by Russell Cobley in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM May 28, 2019

Turf business

I have a few customers who want some turfing done and I'm just about to do it

I've done several small jobs where customers have supplied the product

I've got a job lined up soon for 50m2 which is quite small but reasonable for me.

2 questions are h

Started by James ODonnell

2 Replies · Reply by James ODonnell May 28, 2019

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Plant labelling printer

Hi all,

Alongside my garden maintenance business I grow plants and shrubs as well as buying from wholesale nurseries to supply to customers. I am wanting to label these plants with my logo and the usual blurb about the plant etc to add a a profession

Started by Ben Gooding in Plants

4 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk May 28, 2019

Spittle bug survey

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48383730

"Scientists are calling for volunteers to record where and when they've seen spittle or spittlebugs, in gardens, meadows, grasslands and woodlands..."The results will be used to map the distribu

Started by Tim Wallach in Pesticides and Plants

1 Reply · Reply by Vic 575 May 27, 2019

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New mower

Hi really should get a new mower.Any body use a Stihl rm 253 t..

Started by Alan reeves

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Briggs engine - no oil change.

Just bought a new mower. It has a B&S 650 EXI engine that according to briggs never needs the oil changing, just topping up as needed. How does that work, surely the oil loses effectiveness over time? Can't find any info on their website about why th

Started by Colin Anson

16 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke May 26, 2019

Rotavator choice

Anyone tell me if this is a good buy ? £90 Alko 5000

Started by Neal

3 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke May 26, 2019

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Robotic mowers

Anyone got clients using these?

I have a client who is interested - she has a small immacuate garden, lots of raised borders - looking for manufactuers to recomend

Thanks

Adam

Started by Adam Woods in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon May 26, 2019

Mesh sides for ifor williams tt105g tipper

Don't suppose anyone knows where I can get a complete kit???

Ifor williams dealer says 8-12 weeks!!!

And suggestions most welcome I'm based near Bath Somerset.

Started by Max Wiesner

5 Replies · Reply by Gary RK May 25, 2019

Scarifying - tines or blades

Hoping for a bit of advice regarding the above - is there a rule of thumb around which is better in different circumstances? I have a couple of lawns with a very heavy thatch build up and wondered which is going to be best to tackle it

Started by Dave F

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Colton May 24, 2019

Advice on installing a row of pleached trees level on a slope

Hi, I hope you are all well. I am wanting to plant some pleached trees with their base at the same height as the top of my fence (neighbours fence) but her fence is below the level of my garden, which thus falls at a slope down to the concrete gravel

Started by Lee Edwards

4 Replies · Reply by Lee Edwards May 23, 2019

Wolf Garten Scarifier petrol

Would any one be interested in my Scarifier before I list it on Ebay? Only selling as I just don't use it cracking little machine with a Kawasaki engine ! Tel 07926544102

Started by Graham Matthews in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Matthews May 22, 2019

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Threat of the Robotic Mower!

In Husqvarna's recent trade adverts they have been highlighting the opportunity to lawn care professionals such as LJN members of the commercial opportunities arising from the development of robotic mowing machines. There is the installation of the

Started by Fencing Essentials in Hire

12 Replies · Reply by Ben Mallow May 22, 2019

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