Spam

Has anyone else on the forum received spam emails from SEO companies addressed to LJN saying they can improve LJN's google ranking, they are not aimed at us and am puzzled why we are receiving this junk from these scum bags.

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Remote Controlled Slope Mower

DAX Industries Professional Remote Controlled Slope Mower

Looking for a new competative edge for your business?

This mower will devour Nettles, Brambles, Bracken, Small Whin and Gorse bushes and even small trees.

Operates on tracks on slopes up to 45 de

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First year for trading with zero prior experience

This year is drawing to a close, and as I reflect back, I'm considering the hurdles and successes I've faced. I thought it might be worth sharing my experiences, in case someone in a similar situation is considering venturing into the self-employed m

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STIHL Hs45 throttle cable issue

Hi folks my trusty stihl hs45 throttle cable has developed an issue ... lost revs ... checked & cable is fine .

there is small jacking screw around plastic mount which also has been fully adjusted & not effect really ..

when I look down at opposite sid

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How much does it cost to lay turf per square metre?

I know that it's difficult to quote turf costs per metre without seeing the current condition of a site; from a contractors point of view, it's always frustrating when asked, by a potential client, what the cost might be..especially if their enquiry

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Billy Goat for sale

We have a Billy Goat KV 601 self propelled  with unused wander kit hose for sale. Bought for one job and only used 6 times, mint cond . £1500 inc vat. We are based in North Staffs, interested email us - peterpjs@tiscali.co.uk

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Landscape Juice Network Fraud

I cancelled my LJN subscription some time ago but have been charged the yearly rate regardless. Henry Voice (LJN Director) is not responding to emails and the site contact number 08442234221 is not receiving calls. Anyone else having issues? 

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E10 petrol

We've had several machines fail recently (stihl hedgetrimmers and blowers) where the carburettor needs replacing- and on older machines, this can tip the balance from 'worth repairing' to 'not worth repairing'.  I suspect this is down to E10 petrol.

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Animals pulling up turfs

I recently laid a small 30sqm section of turf for a client only for several of the turfs to be pulled up by animals over night. Foxes or fiox cubs the most likely culprit based on the area. Badgers not really seen in the area. Muntjacs are seen, but

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Ear Defenders Deals

Just looking to get some hygiene kits for my 3M Optime III ear defenders and found a company called Best4Headsets.co.uk with free shipping at £50.00 and great prices.

One team member Dale Benett e mailed me that there is a sister site Best4Safety.co.u

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Wire laying machine for sale

Hi - I have 

Zucchetti Professional Wire Laying Machine - hardly used

The Zucchetti NT60 Buried Wire Layer is quite simply an excellent machine. Make the laying of large lengths of wire simple - Great for either the consumer or commercial user. Wire la

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Accurate costing for tree work

I recently cut down and removed 5 cupressocypress trees  that were between 10 and 14 foot high.

 

 I ground the roots down below the ground, and removed all waste. 

 

 Three was approximately. 5   small van loads of waste.

 

I charged. £375 including waste

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Experienced pair of hands available in West/North Norfolk

Hi all, I am in the process of moving to Norfolk.  I am keeping the business going in the West Midlands with my existing employee's but I do need to find a few days a week for myself in Norfolk too.

I am already starting to network with gardeners in N

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HLA 135 Hedge Cutter

Hi all, just looking for some feedback on the Stihl HLA 135 hedge cutter. We have used the 65 & 66 for 5 years now and love them but looking for something a little bit better suited for a number of large conifer jobs we have to do over this coming wi

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Winter gloves

We generally buy Ejendals Tegera 292 gloves for Winter but at £20 plus £4 delivery wonder if there are gloves of equal performance at less cost?

The specification we need as a minimum is compliance to EN 511 at level 1 for conductive cold , contact co

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I THINK ITS ABOUT TIME

Hi all. It's been a while since I've posted here, but I just wanted to air my thoughts while off with MAN FLU. Been in the gardening maintenance industry now for 5 years. Self employed, just me, and got away with just using  the Honda Hr x 476 roller

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Machinery Service

As some of you might be aware, I bought all new equipment this year as part of my endeavour to become self employed. I don’t think equipment need a service this early on, but have been randomly contacted by several local companies in recent days, I g

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Lawn Treatment

Hi All, 

I've been asked to offer lawn treatment for many of my customers. I've quoted £50 for anything below 300sqm which is probabaly a bit steep maybe? But that includes product itself, application and watering if needed. How do you price granular

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Toro Timemaster brake arm problem

Hi there,

I wonder if anyone else has had this problem with their Toro Timemaster. 

I took a short video (YouTube link below) of what's happening when the blade lever is engaged. The brake arm is shaking around like mad. It still cuts, but struggles if

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Winter gritting

Hi look for some advise on pricing winter gritting services. I have a lot of experience in gritting just looking at offering the service for myself. 
thanks for your help

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