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Weed clearance - anything worth saving?

Hi, I've been tasked with cleaning up this patch. Are there any plants of value that should/ should've been saved. I'm new to this forum, any way of uploading 2 photos? Thanks !!

Started by Bobby Mann

4 Replies · Reply by Jonathan Davidson Sep 13, 2024

Best access for hedges over 20 ft

Always seem to have issues when it comes to a few hedges I cut that are over about 20 ft.

,My henchman 14 ft doesnt quite get over the top as you cant get it too close or you cant see over but further back wont reach, and I find regular ladders slight

Started by Rob in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Sep 13, 2024

Long Reach Hedge Trimmer

Good afternoon, sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find the answer I was looking for. I currently have a Stihl HL94 long reach and I'm looking to upgrade as it's a good few years old now, the weight isn't a issue for me but I have als

Started by Adam Morrison in Machinery and Tree Surgery

4 Replies · Reply by Adam Morrison Sep 12, 2024

Stihl BR800C Crank Shaft Failure

Any thoughts on this or others having this issue? The crank shaft broke at the fanwheel.

Started by Thomas Bed in Groundscare

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Size of mower to lawn?

Hi, moving home soon and need a new mower for this lawn. Looking at ;
Honda HRX 476 QY or Hayter Harrier 48 or will I need a bigger mower?

Started by Stuart Bailey

28 Replies · Reply by Stuart Bailey Sep 10, 2024

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Unique and well paid winter work oppotunity

This is a message to anyone who is flexible based within 75 minutes drive to Heathrow Airport. We are currently recruiting for operatives who would be interested in driving snow ploughs and other roles at the airport.

All of the work is airside, full

Started by Southern Landscape Contracts in Water gardens and Weather

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Mulching mower

Hii i am looking to purchase a new mulching mower does any one have recommendations on a a mulching mowers i am stuck between the stihl model and weibang thanks

Started by Dougie

11 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Sep 5, 2024

Survey for Artificial Lawn Owners

Hi Everyone, I'm currently undertaking a research project at Northumbria University to research artificial lawns in the UK.

As part of this, I've developed a survey for UK artificial lawn owners to assess their motivations for installing the lawn, ho

Started by Artificial Lawn Research in Landscaping and Social Media

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Honda HRX476

Can anyone advise where I might find a repair manual (as opposed to the readily available simple owners manual) for the above Honda lawn mower?

Thanks in anticipation.

Started by Steve Redway in Machinery

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Worn Goal Mouth

I mow a school games field. It is for a small primary school, but the facilities are there for the public to use at other times too. It is never going to look like Wembley. The area around the goal mouth is worn away continually. Once, about two

Started by Neil Ruddick in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by Neil Ruddick Sep 2, 2024

Hedge Trimming Cost

Hi all

I'm retired now but do check in here now and again to see what's going on in the trade . I need a 10ft high Leylandii hedge height reduced by 3 ft - It's length is 21 ft and don't need width doing and there is good access etc. What would

Started by Andrew Goss

8 Replies · Reply by Andrew Goss Aug 31, 2024

Echo PAS-2620 ES or Sthil KM94RC-E

Hello hard working peoples, I would very much appreciate any advice on which split shaft combi set up to buy. I need power unit, strimmer, hedge cutter, pruner and ext. pole.

I am nearly 60, a bit decrepit, with almost 100 regulars to cope with. Am tr

Started by Phill Mutimer in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith Aug 31, 2024

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For Sale: Eliet Maestro City Shredder

Hello everyone,

I am selling our backup/ excess Eliet Maestro City Shredder. It's run for about 4 Hours, bought November 2023.

Brand: Eliet
Power Source: Petrol
Engine: Briggs & Stratton 5.5HP XR750 Engine
Starting Method: Recoil
Power Cutting System: 12 H

Started by Olav Greis in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Olav Greis Aug 30, 2024

Stihl HS 45 - Ignition Module

I have a Stihl HS 45 hedge cutter which I bought at an auction, and need to determine its age as a correct replacement part is dependant on the age of the hedgecutter.

The only sticker on the machine says Serial Number 1 54190650 and 0000 967 374

Started by Les Wilcock

1 Reply · Reply by Graham Taylor Aug 28, 2024

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Green Waste disposal in South Bucks

The transfer station we use is shutting down.

Where do other people use in South Bucks? Our yard is based in Iver. I know we can use the transfer station in Slough but they are a pain to deal with (no tipping in shorts, need a hard hat etc!).

Your help

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Waste

1 Reply · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Aug 28, 2024

Advice on removing very large spreading bamboo.

I have 3 large bamboo plants to remove.

They are about 15 foot high and about 6 metres in circumference, obviously well rooted into the ground and pop up runners around 10 feet from their epicentre.

The obvious answer would have been to use a digg

Started by Rob in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Plants

16 Replies · Reply by MF Hodgson Aug 26, 2024

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Moving some Stipa gigantea ?

I have some plants on a steep dry chalky sunny bank that is being re-developed in mid September.

Some are too good to be simply ripped out with a digger and chucked away, the small ones I know can be dug out and put elsewhere around the garden but th

Started by Jonathan Davidson

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Colton Aug 25, 2024

Dodgy back end

Hello folks, I would appreciate your view on an issue with a Honda HRX 476 rear roller mower.

Have been using them for 20 years and trade in for NEW every year to avoid problems and down time. Quite a tidy sum spent there.

I know the rear roller bearin

Started by Phill Mutimer

2 Replies · Reply by David Benson Aug 24, 2024

Advice needed on best strimmers and mowers

Hi All,

I've been studying RHS Level 2 horticulture (both theory and practical) for the past year and passed all my exams. I'm looking to start up in business doing a mix of garden maintenance, design and consultancy. Gardens of all sizes. Picked up

Started by Kirsty Smithson in Groundscare and Machinery

38 Replies · Reply by Sam Bainbridge Aug 24, 2024

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Updates Regarding LJN

Hi All,

As you may or may not have seen, we are looking to enhance Landscape Juice and try to develop the site in ways that would be useful to all.

The comments on our last post highlighted a need for a Noticeboard page where members are able to ad

Started by Fleur Voice

4 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Aug 24, 2024

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