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Making Tax Digital for VAT

Things are changing with the way we submit our returns. Unless I have missed something, our first official notification from the HMRC came in the form of a letter two weeks ago, so I decided to spend some time on it this morning. It looks as though

Started by Colin Hunt

2 Replies · Reply by LawnLegends Mar 1, 2019

Etesia engine revs

what rpm should the Etesia PRO 46 be running at with a Briggs engine?

Started by Damian Jones

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Viking mowers

morning all. Has anyone had any experience using Viking mowers particularly the rear roller modles. I have read that due to their plastic box design they are good in the wet.

Cheers

chris.

Started by Chris Roberts in Groundscare and Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Colin Anson Feb 28, 2019

New mower

im a landscape gardener, but have a small round of customers I cut lawns for once a fortnight, probably around a dozen lawns. Im looking for a new mower that collects well in the wet, four wheeled 18-20 inch cut. I currently have a Viking 6 series. I

Started by Damian Jones

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Toro Super Recycler

Hi - I'm looking for a bit of feedback on these mowers please as I'm thinking of adding one or possibly 2 to our fleet. I like the fact they come in a 22" version with the option to mulch or side discharge and I'm hoping this might speed us up a bit

Started by Steven Mills in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by John F Feb 27, 2019

Shade tolerant grass seed

Bit of a general question although I do have a couple of sites in mind, and sorry if it seems like a a bit of a daft question. But, how shady does it have to be to really benefit from shade specific grass seed ? ie dense shade, dappled, shady 50% of

Started by Glen Stillman in Turfcare

2 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Feb 27, 2019

Got your shorts on yet?

Didn't take mine off until second week of November and now they are in again! Crazy weather

Started by Ian Kenyon

1 Reply · Reply by Edward baker Feb 26, 2019

Vat registered or not?

What's everyone opinion on being vat registered?? Pros and cons?? My turnover is just below the threshold for vat with 2 of us working but have had to stop taking on new work as we are full. The phone keeps ringing. Q is do I become vat registered an

Started by Chris in Business

46 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Feb 26, 2019

Chippers

has anyone any experience using The Handy PDS65 Petrol Chipper Shredder , this one has a Briggs an Stratton engine.

cheers Chris.

Started by Chris Roberts in Business, Machinery, and Waste

7 Replies · Reply by Christo Nicolle Feb 25, 2019

Building a wall/Brick work

Good day all.

Just looking for a bit of advice.

I'm currently pricing up a job which includes a couple of walls being built. Just want to know if there's a 'general' formula/calculation that is used to provide an accurate quote (labour and material) i

Started by Daniel Edwards in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Feb 25, 2019

Darn cows!

A customer of mine has had his lawn trampled by cows, it now has deep ruts and holes were the heavy cows walked. How am I meant to repair this?

Started by Alan M in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by James McSparron Feb 25, 2019

replys to topicks

i have tryed to reply to some topics and its not coming up on the forum is there a problem

Started by David Benson in Info

6 Replies · Reply by Andrew holt Feb 24, 2019

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Security marking landscaping equipment

Following recent discussions on Wednesday with local Crime Prevention Officer, I was made aware that Custody Suites in Waverley (Part of Surrey) and Surrey Police area as a whole are now generally equipped with Smart Water & SelectDNA detectors to id

Started by Gary RK in Business

16 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Feb 23, 2019

Trees As Cover

Hi all

I've been asked by a customer to recommend some trees to plant in her back garden to act as cover to the garden next door.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

Have a great day Folks.

Started by Ian Lord

5 Replies · Reply by Johnathan Harpham Feb 23, 2019

Which Etesia?

going my reviews and it’s good reputation I’m going to upgrade one of my mowers to an etesia, I’ll be replacing my 53cm mower with a 46, which I’m slightly apprehensive about but I couldn’t got for a bigger etesia because of the weight, it will be us

Started by Adam

5 Replies · Reply by David Benson Feb 21, 2019

Obscure/dialect instructions

Chobbled is a good Black Country word meaning to 'chew greedily' apparently. Any other examples?

Started by Tim Wallach in Social Media

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Feb 21, 2019

Weibang Legacy 56 Pro Petrol Rear-Roller Lawnmower

I'm looking to purchase a Weibang Legacy 56 Pro Petrol Rear-Roller Lawnmower and would like to hear other people's experience with this machine. I have been using Hayter Harrier 56's for many years, but the last few years, since the new model came ou

Started by Roy Bretton in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Craig Flatters Feb 21, 2019

HAYTER MOWERS IN THE WET

Is it me or are all Hayter 48 and 56 mowers just pants at cutting grass in the wet?

We have a variety of different mowers and all seem to cope fine at cutting grass in the wet apart from our Hayters. We use a couple of Hayter 48 pro mowers for our do

Started by Gary, GS Grounds Maintenance

35 Replies · Reply by Craig Flatters Feb 21, 2019

Weibang 48 Pro BBC

Hello all,

I am looking to buy a Weibang 48 Pro BBC second hand. I am based in Bolton, Greater Mancheter. Anyone within an hours drive who is looking to sell, I would be interested please.

Thank you,

Craig.

Started by Craig Flatters in Machinery

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Kubota Gr1600mk2

Hi all

I’m just about to buy my 3rd GR1600 and wondered what price or discount are availabe to the trade.

last time I managed to get £250 off the list price of £6995 but the dealer wouldn’t budge any lower.

Started by Dylan

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