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Stihl 2 stroke oil

Morning all. 

I've had a quick look but can't find much regarding my question  

I have relatively recently started using stihl hp super 2 stroke oil (the green stuff), changing from oregon oil (red). I was sold on the lower emissions and fumes. 

It migh

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deer & rabbit deterent

hi all

 

I am the head gardener at a 4* resort in sunny sussex. The resort consists of a hotel, two golf course and health club. 

 

Since i took over about 18 months ago i have been determined to conquer the issue of deer and rabbits. Admittably we w

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Sthil cordless

hi everyone.

would love some feedback regarding sthils cordless range?  reliability? Battery life?

best place to purchase?

any input welcome! 

Cheers guys! 

 

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Moss and stump treatment

Hi,

Can anyone recommend the best product for treating moss on hard surfaces and can they be applied in cold weather?

Also I have been asked to have a look at treating some tree stumps, but this is not something I have done before. I have a PA6 spray c

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Weibang virtue 53 ssd shaft drive

hi all

can anyone recommend this model at all

from what I've seen the build quality and price 

look good at £750 but not clued up on the engine

brand, any advice on performance I.e cut quality 

wet pick up......much appreciated.

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Green Waste Fareham Hampshire

Hi

Can anyone help please . I run a very small gardening enterprise ,With the jobs I take on I dont create much waste and clients remove it or dump it themselves. I ve been offered a clearance job which will give me loads of waste to dispose of . Does

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Drone Imagery

Hello,

I am a qualified, CAA registered drone operator and I have also been helping my friend with his garden. I put the drone up and took some aerial shots and he seemed impressed with what you can achieve visually. Do you guys think that this is a s

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Day rate increases for garden maintenance 2019?

Hi all, with this year started im thinking of upping my day rate for new customers (existing to go up March) I do price per jobs wherever possible but some jobs (especially when your there all day every week/fortnight) they dont like price per job.

Mo

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PA1

Hi does anyone know where I can find practice questions for PA1 spraying assessment which I am doing tomorrow morning, I know everyone will say it’s easy , but still wouldn’t mind seeing some questions , can only find 14 on line on a few sites. PA 6

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Public liability and tool insurance

I saw a discussion on here about tool insurance which replaces new for old can anyone remember or can advise best company to go with I want public liability and tool insurance currently with axa £150 2 million liability and tool insurance but not new

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Low wall construction - Grab adhesives?

Hi all

I am looking for advice on creating a low retaining wall, (0.5 metres high and 10 metres long), in reconstitued stone block walling. The aim is to provide a contemporary look and therefore the client wants clean lines and minimum mortar gaps be

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pushing work

Last year pushed hard with the company buiit up to seven lads , just before christmas had suspect  mild heart attack , now making some big changes amazing how life can change things so quick  

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Accounting Software For The Self-Employed

I believe that the above subject has been discussed quite frequently on this forum. I've always had an accountant carry out my tax return etc but I have to say that the costs seem to be going up considerably each year, (there often seem to be hidden

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Getting rid of soil

Hi all

I've got a potential job clearing a plot of land which has years and years of grass growth on it creating a thick dense mat of undergrowth. This needs to be gotten rid of to make way for some building works and some garden features. I'll be usi

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The VAT Problem

Current vat regs state that if your turnover exceeds £81000 (that's turnover not profit alas) then you must register for vat.
This means that all your prices increase by 20%.Whilst this may be acceptable for commercial contracts,most of whom will cla

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Eliet Maestro Shredder ?

Hi all, I'm looking for a littile advice; I'm trying to weigh up the pros and cons of investing in a shredder for managing garden waste.

At the moment I bag up (builders bags) quite a bit of garden waste, hedge cuttings from garden clearences, winter

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Geomembrane standard composite membrane

Warp knitting composite geomembrane  is a new type of geomembrane which is reinforced by synthetic fiber (or glass fiber).

Characteristic:

Warp knitting composite geomembrane is different from general geomembrane. Its biggest characteristic is that

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Help identifying some old paving slabs?

Hey guys, 

 

Need a little help with identifying some slabs that ive got to add to and was wondering what you guys thinks they may be?

 

york gold maybe?

 

These seem different to the ones one the step or are they just more aged?

Any help is much apprechiat

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Which pre-emergent??

Im debating between Kerb granules and Gemstone granules but have no experience of either.

Does anyone have an opinion on which is better/efficient/cost effective?

I really looking for a granular application for use around shrubs, bulbs and herbaceous p

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Honda drive clicking HRD 536 qxe Self fix advice

The drive on my Honda  HRD 536 qxe.

I give it a push prior to engaging it works no issues however when in a tight area or I do not push hard enough I can hear the drive clicking prior to engagment.

I have been through past forums were members say deale

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