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best trimmer line?

just wondered what everyone on here uses and their opinions on the best and best value trimmer line to buy?

Started by john doonan

20 Replies · Reply by Graeme Brown Jul 30, 2017

I HAVE READ A LOT ABOUT THE USE OF TACHOS IN VANS AND TRUCKS,THE LATEST BEING....IF YOUR VAN/TRUCK,EXCEEDS ITS 3500KG LIMIT(WHEN I HAVE A KUBOTA AND ATTACHMENT/DIGGER ON A TRAILER) I MUST BE CLOSER TO 6000KG,DOES THIS MEAN I MUST HAVE A TACHO ,UNDER

Started by steve loftus

8 Replies · Reply by Chris Jul 29, 2017

LOOKING - for a Landscaper - willing to work with Gabions in West Sussex - Midhurst & Chichester area

I've just moved my business into the area and I have a project near Midhurst, looking for a reliable hard landscaping company happy to work with gabions but also typical terrace, brick walling, edging etc.

Also a second project south of Chichester whi

Started by Lucy Benham in Design and Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Neal Markwick Jul 29, 2017

Heavy clay, should I lime before seeding?

Hi folks, hope your grass is green and your customers are paying!

Surveyed for a new lawn seeding today. Customer is on heavy clay and I was wondering whether I should add in liming ahead of seeding to help with this. Any comments appreciated - thanks

Started by Ian Kenyon

1 Reply · Reply by Andrew Watts Jul 29, 2017

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Can lawn treatments alone revive a weed and moss ridden lawn?

Hi everyone, I'm a plantsman, lawns are not really my area of expertise so thought I'd ask a question to the lawn experts among us, can you revive a lawn full of moss and weeds with lawn treatments alone? I am being asked frequently by prospective ne

Started by Harry@VWGS in Turfcare

34 Replies · Reply by Graeme Brown Jul 29, 2017

RAMS needed for removing vegetation around gas compound

Can anyone assist, in need of Rams for removing overgrown brambles etc around gas pipework, Manager want one sent in asap, OH normally does RAMS but he in hospital atm. Obviously no power tools are allowed for risk of sparks, so its back to the old

Started by rick roberts

2 Replies · Reply by rick roberts Jul 28, 2017

value lawnmower for small gardening business

Would I be right in thinking that Mountfield HP164 39cm would be up to the job for a couple of years? Does it pick up well? Does it mow in straight lines??

Any opinions?

thanks

Started by rose chaney in Landscaping

19 Replies · Reply by geoff harvey Jul 28, 2017

stolen sides ramps off ivor williams trailer

Would appreciate it if anyone knows of any sides and ramps for sale off a ivor Williams trailer, The ramps are 8ft galavanised, and the sides are off a 12 foot trailer.

Stolen from Newcastle upon tyne area, obviously the trailer was locked but four si

Started by rick roberts

8 Replies · Reply by rick roberts Jul 28, 2017

Anyone using this gardener services?

Just came across this site on facebook, I signed up for the free business directory listing.

Started by andrew hampton

3 Replies · Reply by andrew hampton Jul 27, 2017

Hourly gardening rate

Hi guys just wondering how you price maintenance jobs for one man?

Started by Kingsley Powers in Groundscare

88 Replies · Reply by John Powley Jul 27, 2017

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Robot screed leveler

I can see this kind of technology becoming widespread in building and landscaping in the not too distant future.

Started by Phil Voice

2 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Jul 26, 2017

Ants

Good evening everyone. I have been a member for a few weeks now and have learnt so much from the LJN forum that I will be joining the BOG shortly....it seems a 'no brainer' to me! My garden maintenance business in Norfolk is now in its fourth year an

Started by Jim Gibbon in Turfcare

14 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon Jul 24, 2017

Cordless Blowers

I am looking to buy a cordless Blower. Has anyone got reviews on either the Stihl BGA85 or the Ego range of blowers.

Thanks in Advance

Started by Justin James in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Graham Matthews Jul 24, 2017

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Can you advise?

I am involved in the management of a recreation ground and have been asked to white line the football pitch. All the equipment and paint will be provided it's purely the physical marking out. My question, as a bloke who has never played footie, is ho

Started by Andy in Groundscare

4 Replies · Reply by Andy Jul 23, 2017

Job pricing.

Afternoon chaps an chapessesThis question is prompted by something that popped up on my Facebook feed I'm in a gardening group on there and a member is complaining about a hedge cutting price they were quoted. They have a 6ft tall 9ft long L shaped h

Started by Chris Roberts in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Chris Roberts Jul 23, 2017

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Just got trolled by a potential customer!

At the start of the week I got a voicemail from a lady asking for help with her garden. She left her number and email address and I was planning on emailing back to say sorry we're fully booked. (since one employee is leaving in August I'm going to b

Started by Green Girl Garden Care in Consumer

6 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Jul 23, 2017

Dry spell, grass not growing.

Well it's finally happened this week, first time this year. After a long dry spell 2 customers have asked me not to visit this week as their lawns haven't grown. To be fair, it is true, and as it happens, I'm so busy at present I'm happy to crack on

Started by Tony @SM in Business

29 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jul 22, 2017

Mulch mower

Morning allBeen considering investing in a mulching mower are they worth it what are the pros an cons.Thanks all.

Started by Chris Roberts in Groundscare and Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Jul 21, 2017

Plant ID

Hi guys, can anyone tell me what this shrub/bush is please..

Started by Andy@Countrywide Landscaping in Plants

11 Replies · Reply by Terry Deveney Jul 20, 2017

Ornamental Bark Supplier

Looking for recommendations for suppliers of landscaping bark/play bark.What's the best place to be going to for a pallet of 75l/100l bags??

Started by Sam in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Sam Jul 20, 2017

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