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Small rotivator

Hi all. Im looking for the smallest rotivator around. Suitable for domestic borders just. Im using a Parker combi unit at the moment which doesnt have a rotivator attachment available sadly. So, i need to shell out for a dedicated rotivator. any sugg

Started by Graham Garden in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Dion Scott Jun 12, 2018

Stens Rolled Air-lift Blade - Anyone used these??

Hi folks.

I am looking at maximising the collection capabilities of my Hayter/Toro mowers .... These are the blades that come as standard on the mowers

and these are the Stens "air lifts"

Any thoughts on whether this blade will be any improvement?

Started by PAUL in Landscaping and Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jun 12, 2018

Herbicide before Turf on new builds

Hi all,

Been asked to quote to cultivate and herbicide ground before laying turf.

Its over 5 sites in the Wolverhampton area, totalling around 2000sqm.

Do we need a sprayers licence to use the herbicide?

If so is anyone based in the area with a spraye

Started by Ashley Norman in Business, Landscaping, and Turfcare

6 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Jun 11, 2018

Digger purchase or hire

Im using a digger more and more often, what thoughts are there regarding wether its worth while buying or not having the cost of maintenance,insurance and depreciation and sticking with hire, Im considering the purchase of a digger and tracked dumper

Started by terry blackwell in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Ben Jakes Jun 10, 2018

Business sale.

I have a sucessful garden/grounds maintenance business. Turnover 130,000 pa. We went Ltd last year and the company has been trading for four years. Any ideas of value?

Graham.

Started by Graham. Larkinson in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Steve Deas Jun 10, 2018

Help required. Specifications on damp proofing garage wall above regular dpc levels.

Good evening.

I have been asked to quote a job where a client requires a new patio to be built up against a garage wall. The garage is built into a sloping garden and the client would like me to level the garden right up to the very top of the existi

Started by Scott Crawford in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Scott Crawford Jun 10, 2018

Grass Bank renovation

Hello.

I have a 50-60 degrees grass bank about, 5 metres high and 20 mettres long. It has been sadly neglected over the years by previous owners and the only way it can be tended is by a strimmer and climing boots with crampons! It is rutted, mounds

Started by Jenni Oakhill in Groundscare

10 Replies · Reply by Jenni Oakhill Jun 9, 2018

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Pre emergent herbicide

Hello,

Recently cleared weeds from block paved driveway to a childrens nusery, the driveway has gravelled borders and is only used for parking and access to the nusery, driveway is open so dogs and cats can frequent.

I have been asked if I can apply he

Started by Sam Lees in Groundscare

17 Replies · Reply by Scott H Jun 9, 2018

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Anyway to make a Stiga mower go faster?

Randomly got given a Stiga Excel 50 SVQ B with a B&S 750 EX engine the other day.

It Seems to start and run fine.

I was going to keep it as a rough cutting mower and for the odd mulching job.. but its just a bit slow.

Anyone know if it can be speeded up

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jun 8, 2018

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Can you buy shade tolerant turf?

We have a customer who has just had a big conifer out and wants us to turf the area where it was. It's right next to a fence and I would say pretty much shaded all of the time. Can we buy shade tolerant turf as opposed to seeding it? Would I need

Started by Darren Walters in Turfcare

1 Reply · Reply by David Benson Jun 7, 2018

Ivy nightmare

Hello all, just a quick thanks for accepting me to the network and welcome my first issue i have come across in my new business venture.

I have a customer who wants the Ivy under a tree removed / killed........looking at how its spread from the wall t

Started by James Dorsett in Plants

6 Replies · Reply by James Dorsett Jun 7, 2018

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Should you pay company van tax?

One to bookmark : COMPANY van tax – do I have to pay it?

The answer is “yes” if the van you drive is supplied by your company and you use it for private mileage.

In which case, HMRC expects you to pay company van tax – the Van Benefit Charge – be

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

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Arborist looking to grow business by linking up with local gardeners & landscapers

Hi all

I'm a bit new to this forum. I'm a tree surgeon by trade and am moving house to a new area in North East Derbyshire. I work as a self-employed sole trader and would like to grow my small business by making connections with gardeners and landsca

Started by Will Jotner in Business, Landscaping, and Tree Surgery

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Trade shows

Morning all, just on the look out for a trade show to have a mooch around this year. I know there is the obvious saltex and futurescape, but wondering if there is anything a bit more low key that might be more relevant to my business - husband and w

Started by Glen Stillman in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Jun 6, 2018

LJN site problems

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING PAST PAGE ONE OF ANY TOPPICKS if i click on page 2 it stops on page 1 is it me or are other folk having the same problem

Started by David Benson in Info

10 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Jun 6, 2018

Starting Business Go Lithium Ion (Cordless)?

Hello everyone, this is my first post but im going self employed and have lots of commerical work to take on from my previous job.

Mainly blocks of flats so would like to keep the noise down and im thinking about investing in the new Stihl Kombi Syst

Started by Lewis in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

32 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Jun 6, 2018

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Fact, Fiction & Weed Management - Amenity Forum

"Speaking recently, Professor John Moverley, Independent Chairman of the Amenity Forum, linked such danger in the context of weed management. Best practice is founded on an integrated approach to weed management in amenity, ensuring correct cultural

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides and Social Media

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Spam email from The Landscape Show - Do Not Open

I havent been able to find a previous thread re: The Landscape Show (which gets held in London Battersea?) every year, but beware if you receive a QuickBooks Invoice email today purporting to be from them via 'Emma Ford' - it isn't genuine ...

Simila

Started by Gary RK in Business

22 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright Jun 3, 2018

Large lawn repair advice

We have a large scale lawn to repair after some cattle got in over it during the winter. It has all been poached with their feet. I have sprayed the area off. We are going to reseed the entire lot. Total area is 1500sqm, access is good however th

Started by B F in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Jun 3, 2018

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New style Stihl hedge trimmer, is it a step backwards?

Hey everyone, Its been a while. Is it just me or is the new style Stihl hedge trimmer attachment a bit pants compared to the old style? It's shorter, feels flimzier, doesn't cut as well and generally feels Cheap compared to the old model. Stihl Kombi

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Jun 3, 2018

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