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Sucker/blower

Looking for one only to pick up box cuttings, petrol machine. Any thoughts on make/model pros and cons, not interested in the blower function it"s purely to pick box up on acouple of jobs. Thanks.

Started by Peter sellers

8 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor May 29

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Morning all,

I've just been to have a look at a potential Ivy Removal job. Its covering 1 outside wall up to the roof and protruding up to 2ft outwards. I have a price in mind however I'm unsure how to go about covering myself in the terms and conditi

Started by Josh Thompson in Plants

11 Replies · Reply by Mjc May 26

Stihl HLA 86

Opinions from users please, is the 3000spm an issue? Won't be using it on conifer. How unwieldy/heavy fully extended? What battery are you using and run time? We need the 3mt reach that is why interested in the 86, or any other suggestions. Thanks.

Started by Peter sellers

6 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers May 24

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DAX Industries RC900 Remote Control Mower

This mower is an absolute beast. Finished a huge job that would have taken 4-5hrs of Strimming in just over 1hr with the remote control slope mower. Not only did it take grass that hadn't been cut in 2 years, it took the slopes in its stride and even

Started by Andy Harrold

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Suggestions to tidy up our crumbling garden walls

Our patio retaining walls (about 10 years old) are crumbling, pics attached. I believe it’s a combination of frost damage (they’re not frost proof bricks) plus water seepage through the patio, which is moulded cement slabs over type 2. The patio is f

Started by Terry

2 Replies · Reply by Torin May 19

Battery hedgecutter

Appreciate recent posts on this subject but as the new season approaches starting to focus on the ageing body again!

Am I missing something? Trawled the net looking for an a lighter alternative to our Echo semi long reach machines at 5.9kg, these we u

Started by Peter sellers

13 Replies · Reply by simon caine May 10

How to make ends meet as a professional gardener

Hi all,

I'm looking for a bit of advice really if anyone has any thoughts. I'm a mum to a young toddler so work part time and fit hours into nursery runs so for me it works well to have set regular hours at customers' gardens. Eg x2/3 hours a fortnigh

Started by Ag

19 Replies · Reply by Intelligent Landscapes May 7

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AMP UP YOUR TOOL KIT WITH A FREE MAKITA XGT 40V BATTERY

AMP UP YOUR TOOL KIT WITH A FREE MAKITA XGT 40V BATTERY

Leading power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturer Makita UK has launched a new ‘Professional Cordless Garden Machinery’ redemption promotion, where end users can claim a free XGT 4.0A

Started by Fleur Voice

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Finding work

Hi everyone

After a couple of years employed as Head of Horticulture for a charity, I decided to return to self employment as a freelance gardener at the end of March.

I am struggling to find clients and don't know what to do! I have a website, a My

Started by Andrew Bentley

31 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers May 2

Weibang 53 SSD or Weibang 53 ASD BBC or Honda HRX 537?

As the mowing season has drawn to a close, I am thinking about a new mower for next season. I have now narrowed it down to 3 machines, either Weibang or Honda. I appreciate there have been lots of posts on here regarding the best mowers and associate

Started by James King

18 Replies · Reply by James Apr 30

Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps

Hi all,

Basically, the centre of the concrete steps in the boundary line. I want to put up fencing that runs down the length of these steps and I've been quoted by two landscapers...

Landscaper #1
He suggested that he would cut aquares of the concrete s

Started by Ben Huntington

16 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Apr 29

Battery hedgcutter advice

Hi all,

I have recently retired properly from my self employed gardening business, although I still do a few bits! I’m now faced with upkeeping my own property of 1.5 acres, plenty of everything, grass, hedges, overgrown bits etc etc.

Previous work ha

Started by robert pryor

17 Replies · Reply by Billybop Apr 26

Small, compact battery strimmer with variable speed trigger?

I am looking for a small, compact, lightweight strimmer that is battery powered for small garden edging - I already have a Stihl FSA60R but its just a bit to powerful and unweldy for some of the smaller, finnicky edging.

The strimmer MUST have variab

Started by PAUL

6 Replies · Reply by Ian Harvey Apr 25

Brass trigger,lance and fittings on CP15 Evolution

Decided to buy some brass accessories for my CP15 Evolution and I'm totally baffled as to how you use a deflector nozzle without having to use the trigger upside down🤔??

Started by crawford smith

6 Replies · Reply by crawford smith Apr 24

Brendon 2000psi pressure washer

So a couple of customers have asked for pressure washing and I saw the above machine for a good deal. Has anyone experience with it at all?

It's a honda gx200 so not blazing power but with 13lpm should be OK for most smaller domestic jobs I assume.

Started by Dan Nate

1 Reply · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Apr 23

Lawn Water Conserver

A question for those offering lawn treatments. Does anyone use a specific product, separate to their normal treatments, that's specifically used when we have long, dry periods? Can anyone recommend a good product? I imagine it would likely be a liqui

Started by PGM in Turfcare

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Etesia Bahia hydro mbhe 2001

Hi guys - first post! I've got the above model and really struggling to find out how to check and replace the transmission oil. Just can't locate a dipstick or see how to check the level. If someone could point me in the right direction I'd be very g

Started by Mark Yeo

5 Replies · Reply by Richard Shelton Apr 19

Lawn / soil problem

Hello all,

my son has started a landscaping business. He's had a few jobs. The one we priced and is working on is a new build. The garden is pretty big, about 450m2.Our quote was to seed it, plant a hedge at the back and create a border around with pr

Started by Jason Taylor

14 Replies · Reply by Distance Apr 19

Country path

Hi everyone, I was looking for a little bit of advice if possible.

This is an existing path through a country park near me.

This was done 3 years ago now. Can anyone tell me what type of stone/gravel was used for this top layer?

Any help much appreci

Started by Lee Pope in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Apr 17

Dandelions on lawn

Hi all whats the best treatment for them dandelions on a lawn please and a possible feed thanks

Started by Kerry Parfitt

3 Replies · Reply by Tim harris Apr 10

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