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Sick pay insurance

Hi all. Hope everyone is getting off to a good start this season.

Can anyone recommend a decent sick cover or work injury company. There's a lot out there so solid suggestions welcome pleaee

Started by Julian chambers

1 Reply · Reply by Peter sellers Mar 9

Trailer and Rotavator for Sale

Hi everyone,

Firstly, my sincerest apologies if this is not allowed. I set up my self employed gardening business a couple of years ago, went really well but unfortunately developed Rhabdomylosis, and turns out I have a rare genetic condition. Now I k

Started by M Olsson

1 Reply · Reply by M Olsson Mar 7

Take concepts to the next level ! It is so much easier than you think !!!

Started by Marc Piechocki in Marketing

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Good Gardeners & Landscapers

We have been looking to fill a number of positions within our company but struggling to find experienced staff for both the Gardening & Landscape sides of our business ! Has anyone else had issues and does anyone have any tips to snagging our forever

Started by Graham Mitchell in Jobs

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Our Journey to a Million - Two Ordinary Blokes in Business

Hello All

I could really do with your help. Give us a listen and if we are any help at all please like, subscribe and share. If its not for you, move on.

Thank you very much. Episode 5 is out now.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kA5CYztAyXb338MLxez4V?

Started by Martin Ashdown in Business

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Ford Transit Custom Van Issue - Help!!!

I’m hoping someone might be able to shed some light on an issue, because my local Ford dealership certainly hasn’t been able to.

About 18 months ago I bought a Ford Transit Custom with 58k miles from my local Ford dealer. Within four weeks it was off

Started by James King

13 Replies · Reply by James King Mar 1

Tow behind scarifier

Amyone got a tow behind scarifier? If so any good? What make? Online reviews are generally negative.

Started by Peter sellers

3 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Mar 1

Moss brush advice

Hello looking to buy a petrol Moss brush looking at CUBB, Westermann and Powerbrush 1010

Has anyone got any of these?

Huge price difference on replacement brushes cubb £80, Westermann £200, powerbrush 1010 £400

Any advice welcome

Started by Sam Bainbridge in Groundscare

10 Replies · Reply by Sam Bainbridge Feb 24

Pergeot boxer tipper

Hi been looking at a pergeot boxer tipper 2022 reg very low mileage has anyone on here used them or still do any feedback be grate thanks

Started by Kerry Parfitt

1 Reply · Reply by Peter sellers Feb 24

Stick on logo for works van

Hi does anyone on here use magnetic/stick on logos on there van/pickup if so are they any good or not any feedback thanks

Started by Kerry Parfitt

7 Replies · Reply by Gary R Feb 21

Hayter Harrier 56 Pro 60V

Release date 9th March.

Visted the Hayter exhibition last year and the guys explained about the delay...so super happy about this workhorse being released.

Started by Mark Wilkinson

5 Replies · Reply by Mark Wilkinson Feb 19

Baynac-et-Cazenac

Only just noticed this forum is based just down the road from one of my favorite parts in the whole wide world.

Only been a member for the last six years and only login about five times a year but thanks for the great work, merci beaucoup!

Started by Mark Wilkinson

2 Replies · Reply by Mark Wilkinson Feb 18

Van security

Hi Everyone

Any recommendations for van security ? How effective are deadlocks fitted to all points of entry? How many of us have suffered from "peel and steal"? Could extra locks/ readlocks have prevented this.

There seem to be plenty of UK locksmit

Started by Julian chambers

28 Replies · Reply by Mark Wilkinson Feb 18

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Raised bed kits

Just curious has anyone used or during the course of their work come across the cedar and aluminium corner reinforced raised bed kits .?

In various sizes they look fit for purpose and reasonably priced .

I like the concept once planted up full of veg

Started by John F in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by John F Feb 17

Best mower for wet weather

My Etesia Pro51 after 12 years, has I think decided to retire.

I would like another but they are so expensive and I'm not sure I can justify the cost.

What other mowers are recommended? I've looked at Stihl RM756YC and Weibang Virtue 53 ASD BBC LV,,

Started by Sean @ Eclipse

6 Replies · Reply by Sam Bainbridge Feb 16

Would you like to visualise your designs like we do?

Hi everyone, I’m Marc.

I’ve been working in garden design for 25 years and in 3D visualisation for over 10 years.

I’ve attached a few examples of my visualisation work so you can see the quality and realism we produce.

If you want to bring this into you

Started by Marc Piechocki in Business

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Two Ordinary Blokes in Business

I am well out of my comfort zone and was hoping for some feedback.

I have spent the last 22 years running a lawn care business LawnsOne and recently with a friend in the industry we have started a podcast talking about our REAL journey to a Million

Started by Martin Ashdown in Business

3 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Feb 12

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Cancelling subscription.

Hi all, wrapped in business years ago but realised im still paying subscription, could somebody tell me how to cancel ? Thanks.richard.

Started by Richard thewles

2 Replies · Reply by Henry Voice Feb 10

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Photinia fraseri delivered covered in leaf spot

I recently ordered two full standard form Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' for a client from a local nursery and when they were delivered to the client they were completely covered in leaf spot. No leaf is unaffected, with a few already at the stage of f

Started by Jason Bruce in Landscaping, Plants, and Suppliers

5 Replies · Reply by Sam Bainbridge Feb 8

Artificial grass issue

Not sure if this is in the right group, and I'm not in the profession just a customer who hasn't had a good experience looking for some advice.

I had somw artificial grass laid at the end of summer 2025. Just a few days later there was a heavy storm.

Started by Richard Guymer in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Richard Guymer Feb 7

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