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Leicester City - I'm a fan; not of its football but its pitch

Now being a Chelsea FC fan, for me to take an interest in another team is very unusual :) but credit where credit's dues, as well as winning the Prem League Leicester City Footbal Club ground staff should get some kind of recogniton and award for the

Started by Gary RK in Turfcare

19 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 21, 2018

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Cement is the source of about 8% of the world's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions

"If the cement industry were a country, it would be the third largest emitter in the world - behind China and the US. It contributes more CO2 than aviation fuel (2.5%) and is not far behind the global agriculture business (12%)."

https://www.bbc.com/

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Mic Talbot Dec 19, 2018

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Snow clearing

Our insurance brokers have confirmed that we are covered for clearing paths and drives (not roads). Does anyone have a method statement or similar that we could follow while clearing snow?

Started by Darren Walters in Health and Safety

1 Reply · Reply by Darren Walters Dec 18, 2018

Damage to lawns caused by badgers

So as the title suggests, some of the lawns on a commercial site we manage have come under attack from badgers/crows.In a relatively short space of time they have made quite a mess and I'm trying to put together a bit of a plan in terms of managing

Started by Steven Mills in Turfcare

8 Replies · Reply by David Glynn Dec 16, 2018

Staple guns for wire mesh fencing

Hi All

we have a large post and rail job coming up and as part of it need to install wire mesh to keep the customers pets in the past we have just nailed on.

I am looking to buy a nail gun to speed up the process. Any recommendations for a heavy duty

Started by Daniel Johnson

2 Replies · Reply by Benedict Simmons Dec 16, 2018

Seaweed meal in borders

Evening all. I've only been using for a short while now but have been impressed with the results of liquid seaweed on my lawns. I am looking into using seaweed meal in borders.

We manage some quite large herbaceous borders and currently use a mix of

Started by Glen Stillman in Plants, Soil & compost, and Suppliers

8 Replies · Reply by Jes Gardner Dec 9, 2018

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Husqvarna online chainsaw academy

For both experienced users and novice operators Husqvarna have launched a number of simple chainsaw tutorials that can be accessed via tablet or smartphone.

Definitely worth a look on this link: Husqvarna chainsaw academy

Started by Derek Tucker

1 Reply · Reply by Derek Tucker Dec 7, 2018

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Wasn’t me guv...

Anyone else see this news item earlier ..... I guess once you’ve selected a tree you just gotta get it home :0)

https://news.sky.com/story/shocking-image-shows-van-ragging-enormous-christmas-tree-11572557

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Started by Gary RK

2 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Dec 6, 2018

Gritting public liability and vehicle insurance advice needed

Hi all I need some help and advice

I've set up a small gritting company with 2 vehicles ones a transit pickup and ones a Navara both fitted with gritters on the back.

Who do you guys use for public liability insurance and also multi vehicle insurance

Started by Mike George

2 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Dec 6, 2018

Decking over concrete

Hi All

I've been asked to deck over an exiting garage base with smooth decking boards. It's already 6inches above the surrounding area so I was thinking of using 2x2 joists. I don't want to sit it directly onto the concrete (I would like some air to c

Started by adrian Stoute in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Dec 6, 2018

Industry Literature

hi all

ive got my first deck and my first patio as a self employed landscaper coming up in about 6 weeks (previously stuck to soft landscaping and gardening). I’ve been researching the crap out of the subjects and have been doing solely hard landscapi

Started by Josh Thornton in Landscaping and Paving Materials and Advice

7 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 6, 2018

Waterproof jackets

Looking for a good waterproof, breathable and tough jacket. Any ideas?

Started by William Stanley

9 Replies · Reply by John Powley Dec 5, 2018

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Barclays Mobile Banking App

We’ve recently upgraded the Barclays Mobile Banking App for one of our Business Acts and found some nice new touches that may be of use to Sole Traders / Small Businesses.

The recent versions have an inbuilt small invoicing suite that lets you set up

Started by Gary RK in Accountancy

1 Reply · Reply by Sam Cambridge Dec 5, 2018

Green mech combi

Hi All,

Has anyone got any experience on the green mech combi 150 chipper shredder? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Started by Paul Doyle in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Dec 3, 2018

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Which? / Trusted Trader - can consumers rely on it ?

According to The Daily Telegraph, the Which? Trusted Trader review site has been questioned over the integrity of its reviews.

The once champion of independent product reviews and consumer protection has been presented with evidence that traders are

Started by Gary RK in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 2, 2018

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Red flags for those providing gratuitous garden design services

I thought I'd re-post this historical case as its re-surfaced this week after going to the court of appeal.

The Court of Appeal has upheld an earlier decision by the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in Lejonvarn v Burgess. It found that a frie

Started by Phil Voice in Design, Business, and Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 2, 2018

Tree identity

I need to know the name of this tree, can anyone help? I'm thinking weeping pear or Salix

Many thanks

Will

Started by William Frost

3 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Dec 1, 2018

Husqvarna 435

Hi ,

I need to replace my chainsaw , had my Stihl stolen out of my van .

Anyone gig or used the 435 ?

Looks decent value for money and more powerful than the Stihl equivalent .

Thanks Paul

Started by Paul Williams

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Latest phishing email for landscapers...doh

More FYI, than anything else, but obvious by lack of salutation and strained grammar etc:

"I intend to embark on a landscapers project and I would appreciate your participation in the development and completion of

this project, We have finances in

Started by Gary RK in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Torin Dec 1, 2018

Boundary clamp problem

i got a drivel boundary clamp for straining net stock. Trouble is the handles or screws don’t seem to clamp plate tight to body.

i the night I’m right in thinking plate should clamp wires tight. I use a come along winch to tighten stock but it catc

Started by Darren Palmer

3 Replies · Reply by Darren Palmer Nov 29, 2018

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