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Tipper loading ramps?

Hi All

Any recommendations on ramps for loading a tipper with a wheelbarrow?

Obviously something can be made with scaffolding planks etc but they can be slippy and very dangerous in wet muddy weather. So looking for something a little more professional

Started by Daniel Johnson in Vehicles

4 Replies · Reply by Ian Kenyon Mar 19, 2018

I have been asked to quote as part of a large landscaping projet to supply and lay wood bark. The total area will be approx 1120 m2 and they require the depth to be 75mm deep. The area will be planted with 4000 2-3 ltr shrubs prior to this. I have tr

Started by Andrew Evans in Landscaping

12 Replies · Reply by Green Giant Gardens Mar 18, 2018

Tipper van vaults?

Hi All

I have just ordered a tipper van and wonder if anyone can review the van vaults and or recommend tried and tested alternatives? I already have a panel van but feel the tipper is a good addition for certain jobs. Sometimes we will have both vans

Started by Daniel Johnson in Vehicles

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New lawn prep

got a new lawn to lay in the next few day.

remaining soil is deep, very fine and very moist, not well draining. It’s basically like a fine silt (its next to a small stream and has hardly any stone in it.

i want to rotovate to loosen it up but think it’

Started by Paul Baillie in Soil & compost

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Lawnmowers; essential fluids.

An essential fuel intake after a long day mowing for the operator.....

Started by Andrew Midgley in Machinery

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Chipper??

Hey guys

I'm thinking about getting a chipper. Maximumish £500 around 6hp - preferabally good condition 2nd hand. Really to compact waste more. From looking about most stuff that I'm seeing has a low discharge chute which I see as not very practical,

Started by Alan M in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon Mar 17, 2018

Van Signage

Morning, sorry for all the questions today. Ive finally got a van, as some of you may recall Ive been working from a Ford Fiesta lol. Just wondering what people recommend for signage.

I want quite subtle branding so no wraps, but m thinking transfers

Started by Lee Davis in Business

24 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Mar 17, 2018

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Scottish government warns employers over snow days pay docking

Scottish government warns employers over snow days pay docking

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-43272396

Started by Phil Voice in Weather

8 Replies · Reply by Ray McIntosh Mar 17, 2018

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Wanted: Weibang legacy 48 pro bbc

After one of these.. but due to the shit start to the year cant afford a new one.

Anyone selling one?

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery

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Zipped garden waste bag

Hi all

Does anyone have any ideas as to where I can purchase zip top heavy duty waste bags?

I am looking for something like a standard 1Tonne heavy duty bulk bag, but specifically with a zipped lid.

doesnt need to be 1000litres, even a 500litre size wou

Started by Ian Harvey in Groundscare and Waste

16 Replies · Reply by Neil Cooper Mar 17, 2018

Etesia Mb53 Mulch Mower Drive Problems

Hi has anyone experienced drive problems with the Etesia mulch mowers, I run about 5 of these and experience lazy drives on all of them, I have replaced belt and boss and spring that holds gear box up, this seems to cure it for a while. Has anyone go

Started by Paul Parkin in Groundscare

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Spring Statement 2018 : Diesel Van VED Changes

Subject to confirmation, I heard in today's Spring Statement by the Chancellor, that a consultation is planned and likely means Diesel Vans will incur a VED supplement for those registered prior to Apil 2017, effectively pushing a Van into the next h

Started by Gary RK in Business

7 Replies · Reply by Ed Fox Mar 16, 2018

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ProGreen’s Problem Solving Guides

I was on ProGreen's site earlier ordering some products and equipment and was reminded of their Problem Solving and Maintainance Guides.

I’m sure they’d be useful supporting information for many of us :

https://www.progreen.co.uk/problem

Anyway, wel

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

2 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Mar 16, 2018

Grass Seeding

I have been asked by a local builder for a quote for 200sqm to be seeded , to be included rotavate and a quick rake over. Just wondering about what i could charge.

Started by Andrew Booth in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Mar 15, 2018

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Box Hedging revival!!

Hi guys,

Can anyone recommend a good feed or additional methods to improve the conditions of box hedging? I have taken on a client who's box is looking poor in places (mainly root stress) and was just looking for additional ideas?!

Many thanks...

Started by Jonny Armour in Groundscare and Plants

7 Replies · Reply by Jonny Armour Mar 14, 2018

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Relocating a Monkey Puzzle tree

Hi all,

Had an unusual equiry from a client as follows.

"Ed, do you think that it is possible to dig up and move a 20’ high monkey puzzle tree? I would like to put one in the front garden to provide some screening. Thoughts?"

The client has seen 2 speci

Started by Ed Fox in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Ed Fox Mar 14, 2018

have i missed somthing

when did the forum posts get reversed by the date they were added, it was oldist to newist now it seems the otherway round (or am i just going mad) do not comment on the last bit thank you

Started by David Benson in Newsletter

16 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 13, 2018

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And so the madness begins

It's happening. Silly season is starting following reasonable weekend weather (although we could get a knock back this week).

However, we've also noticed the ground temp has risen immensely this week and is now averaging 8+ degrees, which is going to

Started by Gary RK in Groundscare

30 Replies · Reply by Green Girl Garden Care Mar 11, 2018

planting big trees

Who has experience with or has planted large trees? I've been asked to put 3 of 20ft high leylandi and 10 of 10ft high photinia. Just wondering should I planting just the same just with a larger hole? Also more importantly how much is reasonable to p

Started by Alan M in Business

24 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Mar 11, 2018

Small mower

Good morning all,

I am looking to get a small (probably 42cm) push mower for the small lawns on my round. I am a bit tired of using my 48cm Weibang for this and it's not really fit for purpose. The chap I use for all of my servicing etc is an Al-Ko de

Started by Jim Gibbon in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Paul Keeley Mar 11, 2018

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