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Advice on how to cut stripes in lawns

Hello, I've been reading about striping lawns on here and think the pictures always look really nice. Does anyone have any tips on how to achieve a straight line? My lines at times end up a bit like a banana! I don't currently have a roller mower but

Started by Sam Cambridge in Groundscare

13 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright Apr 4, 2017

Reflecting Sunlight to Plants

Hi All,

Wanted to see if anyones ever used milar or something else thats reflective to get sun into the shady corners of the garden?

Have seen some very expensive pieces of reflective kit online but was thinking a sheet of milar should do the trick. My

Started by Mike Wong in Weather

6 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Apr 3, 2017

Strimmers, Stones, and Windows...

This one has been giving me headaches over the weekend and was just wondering how others have managed this one in the past.

A stone has chipped a window from a strimmer. Its 10-15mm in diameter on a large pane of glass.

My PL is up for renewal in June

Started by Jack Chapman in Groundscare

18 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 2, 2017

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Police warning of increased theft of plant/machinery and gates in Surrey

Recently received two alerts from Surrey Police (applies to Sussex as well); so posted here for anyone down our way;

This is a message sent via In The Know - Surrey and Sussex. This information has been sent on behalf of Surrey Police

(Please

Started by Gary RK in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Apr 1, 2017

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Trashing Eden: How our countryside became a dumping ground

This month Countryfile magazine graphically shows how our beautiful landscape is becoming blighted with the modern day desire to dump rubbish for someone else to deal with......

"With fly-tipping now topping 900,000 cases a year and litter costing us

Started by Gary RK in Info

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Apr 1, 2017

Planting depth in raised sleeper beds

What I'm after doing is building a raised sleeper bed approx 8m x 1m height. I'm looking to plant large rootballed laurels in the bed approx 1m width and 2.5m tall. My worry is will they do well or will they be restricted given time possibly causing

Started by Liam Booth in Plants

0 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 31, 2017

Iron Oxide ???

Hi all, I have recently completed a project using Porcelain paving from London stone which we grouted with Ardex Flex grout and laid a head edge of granite setts.

Due to the customer wanting to purchase the tiles and grout we ended up having to lay

Started by RICHARD BATTEN in Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by RICHARD BATTEN Mar 31, 2017

Hampton Court Show Garden to raise awareness and understanding about mental health

A unique show garden designed to promote awareness and understanding of mental health will feature at this year's RHS Hampton Court Palace flower show, sponsored by the pioneering Centre for Mental Health.

The garden, On The Edge, has been designed b

Started by Landscape Juice in Health and Safety

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Vauxhall Vivaro Vs Transit Custom

Hi all,

It has come to the time for me to look at a new van.

Just wanted to see what people think about the vans above from the people that have been driving them for a couple of years. I would be looking at a van that is a couple of years old.

Thanks

Started by Benedict Simmons in Vehicles

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Strange or dangerous things...

So then ladies and gents what are the strangest or most dangerous objects you have found in people's gardens?Plants not inc as that would be to easy ;)Mine are...A ladies interactive personal toy, barbed wire, electric cable not buried, socket sets,

Started by Dan miller in Business and Social Media

20 Replies · Reply by Benedict Simmons Mar 31, 2017

Etesia PBTS

I've purchased a second hand Etesia PBTS lawnmower i read somewhere that you can change pulley etc to make walking speed faster can anyone tell me what i need to do this and where to source the parts Thanks

Started by weedaisy in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by PGM Mar 31, 2017

compacted lawn

have look at a potential new garden maintenance job today the problem is they have had the builders in doing a large patio, where they have wheeled in all the materials over the lawn (40x60 ft.) it has got really compacted and stones pushed into the

Started by David Benson in Groundscare

2 Replies · Reply by Robbie Mar 30, 2017

Commercial Lawnmowers

Morning All

Couple of things on mowers it would be good to get people's opinions on.

We've used a variety of manufacturers and models over the last decade but I still can't decide on what to go for when we look to renew next time around. We currently

Started by JOHN BROOKS in Groundscare

5 Replies · Reply by Conor Reilly Mar 29, 2017

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Good mid level Drop spreaders ?

Anyone recommend a trusty Drop spreader

Would be for tricky gardens , small areas , near beds etc -- a spare as such to run along side more expensive broadcast spreader

Guessing plus £100 - that will last reasonably well and will work well - calibrati

Started by dan in Groundscare and Turfcare

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Mar 29, 2017

Honda HRH Mulch plug

Hello, I think I've just about decided on getting the Honda HRH, the only thing is the lack of mulching. It seems like you can get a plug but has anyone used one on this model before? I appreciate it won't be as good as a dedicated mulcher. But I'll

Started by Sam Cambridge in Groundscare

3 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Mar 29, 2017

Brexit. Are we ready?

This week Theresa May will probably be invoking Article 50 to start the process of the UK leaving the EU. Are we ready for whatever the economic outcome will be? What will our future be post EU? I personally think in the short term it will be a bumpy

Started by Andrew Midgley in Business

11 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Mar 29, 2017

Seeding and over-seeding

Picked up a few clients recently, quite big gardens to either overseed or totally re-seed. Largest is 3000m2. Dont have a lot of budget for equipment but suggestuions would be great as it is just not coming out of my pedestrian rotary spreader

thanks

Started by Ian Kenyon in Groundscare

2 Replies · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Mar 29, 2017

Sports pitch marking course

Good Afternoon,

Im new here to Landscape Juice, so apologies if I haven't posted this in the correct area.

We are looking for a training course for sports pitch marking, in or around Sussex area.

I have been looking since last year and haven't come acro

Started by Shelley Cooper in Groundscare

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 27, 2017

Filling annoying bulk bags

Hi Guys,I am new to this forum but I was looking for some feedback on a brand new tool that helps users fill bulk bags.I struggled for years getting frustrated with the sides of the bag collapsing so I very recently invented the 'Bulk Bag Buddy' whic

Started by Grant Bramble in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Waste

24 Replies · Reply by matt evans Mar 27, 2017

Etesia Roller

Hi all, there doesn't seem to have been any really recent news on the forum re these rollers so thought i'd ask and see if anybody is using one? I have a RMCB Duocut machine. Now it does pick up excellently in the wet, however on any lawn with a reas

Started by PGM in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by PGM Mar 26, 2017

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