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Hayter Drive help

Hello everyone, could anyone kindly point out where I could find a how-to on stripping down the roller on a harrier pro 56?

Had a go today as the drives given up and have seen plenty of comment on here about the likely reasons for failure but can’t se

Started by Pete Henchey

3 Replies · Reply by PGM Nov 29, 2018

Borax - Anyone Tried It As A Weed Killer??

Hi All,

Been out of this forum for sometime, dont really know why!!! I may have missed this discussion already but having searched I cant find any previous.. Has anyone used Borax as a weed killer? If yes, was it successful and what sort of mix is bes

Started by Rick Mensa-Annan in Groundscare and Pesticides

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Mitox 28LH

Can anyone tell me if they have a Mitox 28LH long reach trimmer? What are your thoughts on it?

Started by Alan M in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Eddie Lewis Nov 25, 2018

What lawn mower should I buy?

Hello, I'm new to this forum and would appreciate some advice. I mow around 65 domestic lawns a week,of all shapes and sizes. I have been using Masport Rotarolla 22" mowers for the past 4 years, and have had so much trouble with the drive, thisyear I

Started by Stephen Hildick in Turfcare

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Ego strimmer

Evening all.... I'm seriously considering getting an Ego Multi tool for next season however the reviews I have seen say that although on the hedgecutter the battery life is fine but when it comes to the strimmer and blower they just burn through the

Started by Sean Warry in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Sean Warry Nov 20, 2018

Ego cordless tools

I'm thinking of kitting myself out with the Ego range of cordless tool's from the mower hedge trimmers, strimmer, blower the lot !! has anybody used this equipment and if so what do you think of it ? thank's in advance !!

Started by Graham Matthews in Machinery

125 Replies · Reply by Sean Warry Nov 20, 2018

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Gardening a safe way to make a living

HI just started doing research on J Knotweed and got carried away and found topics on our native and non native plants and quite shocked at the different types of poisonous plants we have.Deadly night shade,foxglove,giant hog weed etc.

Started by Alan reeves

3 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Nov 19, 2018

Price increase

Evening people.

Just wondering how others approach the issue of increasing rates(wording, time of the year, do you find many current customers question you on it? And do you reply without offending them)

Thanks look forward to your replies.

Started by Oliver clarkson in Business

12 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 17, 2018

searching for 15cm posts

Does anyone know where I can get hold of some 15cmx15cmx 3 m treated posts, which have the corners on the lengths cut at an angle (about 1 inch wide?). Finding it hard to describe as a non carpenter, and I do not think I can attach drawings?

thanks.

Started by Joe McWilliams

7 Replies · Reply by Joe McWilliams Nov 17, 2018

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What herbicide to kill bamboo

Advice please on which is best to kill off bamboo. It will be cut down first so new growth.

Started by Green Girl Garden Care

13 Replies · Reply by Ben Pritchard Nov 16, 2018

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The Queen is looking for a gardener at Buckingham Palace

Joining this small team of qualified gardeners, you’ll help ensure the Royal Gardens and surrounding areas of Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Palace are maintained to an exceptional standard.

You’ll keep the lawns in top condition, from regular mow

Started by Phil Voice in Careers

7 Replies · Reply by Andrew Michael Palmer Nov 15, 2018

Looking for a reliable landscaper in the West Byfleet area please...

hi there

I'm looking for a landscaper in the West Byfleet area to initially do some clearance work for a client. Could potentially lead to contract for the whole build job.

I'd be grateful for some contacts please in the first instance...

Many thanks

Sar

Started by Sarah Bicknell in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Sarah Bicknell Nov 15, 2018

Stihl Battery Kombi

Evening all. I'm still dipping my toe in the world of cordless. Probably my most used bit of kit is my petrol Stihl Kombi. I'm told the new battery version is equally powerful, which takes a bit of believing! They have only been around a year so I

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Jonny Armour Nov 13, 2018

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Monty Don's man bag.

It's early Sunday morning and the clocks altered overnight, so I made an early start at some office work. I went to get a cup of tea and my wife is watching Monty Don travelling around Europe visiting gardens on catch up TV.

I sat watching for a few m

Started by Andrew Betteridge in Clothing

9 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Nov 12, 2018

Manufacturers recommending laying natural stone flags on building sand

Hi folks,

I am just writing as I have always laid most natural stone on a full mortar bed with sharp sand 5:1 mix and painted the back of the slabs with a slurry. This is how I was trained to install slabs and also taught this at university with buil

Started by Jay Dawson in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Nov 10, 2018

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Stihl battery storage box?

Anyone own a Stihl battery storage box? Are they any good? Cheers Harry

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Nov 9, 2018

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Boots.....how long do yours last??

Last Sept I invested (I thought) in a pair of £120 Englebert boots, they were replaced about 3 months later as buckles had broken off them. The new ones have now worn holes right through the sides. Yesterday I was told by them that this is normal wea

Started by Adam Woods in Clothing

19 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Nov 8, 2018

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Use a head torches? Feedback greatly appreciated!

So we've recently brought in Petzl Head Torches for sale. We would be keen to find out what you guys think or if you have a prefered brand.

Find out more about our new collection.Click here

Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Colton Nov 7, 2018

pop up bags

Anyone know of any pop up collection bags that last for more than a few weeks? Been getting mine from screwfix and the wire frame always fails. Thanks dj.

Started by dickyjim

7 Replies · Reply by John F Nov 7, 2018

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Arb Climber Magazine. Got the latest issue? What are your thoughts

Some good useful information in the latest Arb Climber. Find out more here

Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Tree Surgery

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