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Anyone made a bulk bag support frame?

Anyone made a bulk bag support frame along the lines of this..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVD2d99JXnc

Using push fit plastic tubes?

Glue the sides up and leave the cross pieces to just push the 2 sides together.

Wast of time or would it save time?

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening

3 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Sep 9, 2017

Maintenance programs

Hi there, thinking about proposing maintenance programs to customers. As well as grass cutting, would be edging paths, feeding programs, weedkilling, weeding etc. Just looking for rough pricing or suggestions.Thanks in advance.

Started by Darren Ross/Alan Dobbie

5 Replies · Reply by John Powley Sep 9, 2017

Upgrading mower

Hi All,

I am after a bit of help finding a good local lawnmower dealer that I can go and put hands on before parting with my hard earned cash.

Is there anyone in the South West Surrey/ North East Hampshire area that can help with a recommendation pleas

Started by Rob Wilson

3 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Sep 9, 2017

Ladders

What step ladders do you guys find work well and are durable for hedge cutting? Obviously the henchman tripod ones are the best, but are not always convinent with the width to stand up between walls and hedges etc.Thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson

12 Replies · Reply by Oliver clarkson Sep 8, 2017

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Stihl KM94RCE unit, fuel issues?

Before I launch this Stihl unit out I'd like to know what may be wrong with this peice of kit, every single time i run it, I have to pump fuel through to the engine, it makes no difference if the machine is warmed up or cold. Sometimes it will konk o

Started by Harry@VWGS

21 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Sep 8, 2017

husqvarna

Morning all hope everyone is doing well.I'm looking at replacing and up grading some of my kit particularly strimmer and hedge trimmer, does anyone use husqvarna machines? And what is your opinion of them.CheersChris.

Started by Chris Roberts

13 Replies · Reply by dan Sep 7, 2017

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Lawn prep and seed. Price per metre??

Hey Guys,I know you probably discuss this frequently but I'm trying to get an idea of the going rate if there is one!I've got 800m2 approx of good quality sandy loam ready soiled garden to prep for seed. Three separate areas on the site with good acc

Started by Tony Goodridge

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Simply Business data reveals tree-felling, roof tiling, and scaffolding among UK's most dangerous trades

"Tree surgeons, roof tilers, and scaffolders are the most at-risk tradespeople in the UK.

This is according to new research from Simply Business, which found that the professions topped the list for injury and accident insurance claims among tradespe

Started by Gary RK in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Graeme Brown Sep 6, 2017

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Different topiary/clippable shrub suppliers

Trying to find suppliers of non usual clippable shrubs / topiary. Mainly balls, domes,

Have several clients needing slow growing shrubs that we can clip / keep formed that dont want any more of the usual Yew/Box/Laurel/Lavender/Hebe etc etc And who w

Started by dan

9 Replies · Reply by dan Sep 6, 2017

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Hedge cutting rates

Hedge cutting £20 per hour ok, or way low price, doing a fantastic jobFrom what's customers say, makes me relise am I to cheap?

Started by mark thomas

42 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Sep 6, 2017

Hydro seeding???

I've recently been contacted by a new company offering Hydro seeding for the domestic market, including enrolling on a fee based partner system, with a view to becoming an installer. I'm just wondering if anyone else has used this service, does any

Started by Michael Grinham in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by RMB Hydroseeding Sep 6, 2017

Successfully Communicating your Design Ideas to your Client and Landing the Job

Even if you don't offer formal design services to your clients, being able to successfully convey what you have in mind for their gardens may be the difference between winning and losing that lucrative contract. It's important to remember that while

Started by JOHN BROOKS

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Edging between gravel path and lawn

Hi folks. I know a few options but looking for some more. Other than Everedge or timber, what other options might I have? Dont really want to start laying bricks or other similar solutions. Cost effective and easy to fit ideally please

thnaks

Ian

Started by Ian Kenyon

1 Reply · Reply by John F Sep 6, 2017

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Can anyone recommend a harness for a short person

Im after a strimmer harness that works well for hobbit sized people around 5ft 5...

Anyone know any particular brands / models that have really good adjustment to so they dont sit too low or loose on a shorter hobbit person.

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening

8 Replies · Reply by Pembrokeshire Gardening Sep 6, 2017

Patchy Lawn!

Just been to one of my regulars who has a brown patchy lawn.

He said that all the patches appeared over a 24hr period. Does any one have any ideas as to what might have caused them?

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Started by John Marsh

24 Replies · Reply by John Marsh Sep 5, 2017

Getting a mower into the van

Hi All,

Long time lurker but first time poster, so be gentle with me.

This is a question to the people that have small vans (Berlingo, Partner, kangoo etc) and use professional mowers. How do you get them into your van, do you have ramps, can you tilt

Started by Rob Wilson

17 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Sep 5, 2017

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"Utility" Cab tippers

Does anyone here run a van like this. A double cab with the rear of the double for tool storage. Im looking to move away from a Panel van but want to keep some semblence of dry tool storage (hopefully a mower too if space allows)

Started by Seth Burgess

6 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Sep 5, 2017

Japanese Knotweed

Hi all, I have been asked by a customer who has just moved in to a new house to trim some shrubs and hedges etc. , they have Japanese knotweed which they have treated by injecting the correct chemical. At first I said yes and thought I would just st

Started by GARETH

7 Replies · Reply by dan Sep 4, 2017

Employees breaking tools/equipment

If your employee(s) break tools/equipment do you get them to pay or do you take the knock? If you get them to pay, do you have it in their contract?

Started by The Robinsons

36 Replies · Reply by Elizabeth Reeves Sep 3, 2017

Garden maintenance tender advice

Hi guys,I've just been offered a tender for maintenance at a local property. The tender document is broken down into what is required and when, which I assume is standard. It then asks for 'amenity cost' and 'LH cost' per bulletpoint. Can anyone help

Started by Myles jennings

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Sep 2, 2017

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