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Wet Grass Collection

A roller mower that collects well in the wet, we've all read that many times on here! I certainly have and have been frustrated to distraction when using our Hayter 48's and 56's on wet grass. Even on a dry day the early morning dew will slow the p

Started by Colin Hunt in Turfcare

12 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Jul 19, 2016

New spark plugs?

Hi. I have a tanaka multu fit brush cutter. Over the last 3 months i have used 3 spark plugs. When removed they are very dirty/oily. I mix with a stihl one sgot to 5 liters. Am i doing something wrong, why the need for so many spark plugs?

Started by adrian in Groundscare

4 Replies · Reply by David Benson Jul 18, 2016

Sending hugs to Philip Voice!

Just read an email from Philip re: his illness and treatment. He doesn't want any emails unless urgent, so I thought I'd start a "Get Well Soon" thread.

Started by GardeningAngel in Info

49 Replies · Reply by John F Jul 18, 2016

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The Clippings Myth?

A thought provoking US article relevant to anyone who generates lawn cutting waste.

Mulching ? are we fooling ourselves and clients ?

Strange how we may be going full circle..

What's your view ?

" About 30 years ago local authorities began forbiddin

Started by Gary RK in Turfcare

2 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jul 18, 2016

The secret life of a gardener

Saw this on the Guardian website the other day... sounds like he needs to join LJN !

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/04/secret-life-gardener-i-love-it

Started by Russ Francis in Social Media

6 Replies · Reply by Green Girl Garden Care Jul 17, 2016

Manhole covers/decking

Can anyone advise? What's the best way of covering manhole covers when putting in decking? Obvs allowing access

Started by Francesca Clarke in Design

1 Reply · Reply by Thermo Jul 15, 2016

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Are your contracts fair?

An extract from a recent Trading Standards Newsletter:

Are your contracts fair ?

Lots of businesses have terms and conditions that set out the obligations of both themselves and their customers. But remember, the fairness of these terms in consume

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Call Answering Service

At busy times I struggle to get all the missed calls and follow up on all my calls, leaving me wondering am I missing out of good work.

Have you ever used a Call Answering Service, or what are your thoughts on them?

Started by Robbie in Marketing

4 Replies · Reply by Robbie Jul 15, 2016

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Honda GCV160 Engine

would you say these are commercial engines i.e pro, my eliet scari got one on and they

classed as domestic machine....plus husqvarna do a mower for £389 with same engine on....

Started by mark thomas in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jul 15, 2016

Multi-one

Hello laddies and gentleman, I just want to inform the people in Northern Ireland that Multi-one machines are now available in Northern Ireland, anyone interested or would like to know more I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to talk to them,

Started by Gareth Shannon in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

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What are the best Pond Vacs/Hoovers on the market?

I have several customers who have got ponds in thier gardens. Both of them cannot find a reputable Pond Man to maintain the ponds and they have asked me if I would be interested in maintaining their ponds. What is the best pond vac/Hoover on the mark

Started by Andrew Midgley in Landscaping and Water gardens

7 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Jul 13, 2016

The use of the Jobber App

Hi Guys, I know several of you use the Jobber app to keep on top of your work,invoices etc. I think it would be good for me too but I get the feeling that because there is just me it might be a bit over the top. I don't want to spend lots of time usi

Started by Edward Botheras in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Robbie Jul 13, 2016

2016 Hayter Harrier 56 vs the rest??

Hi all,

Hope everyone's enjoying the weekend!, I know this subject has been somewhat covered before but I can only seem to find old information and not up to date stuff on the new Hayter 56 models, specifically the Hayter Harrier 56 Pro and the Harrie

Started by Michael Bates in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Michael Bates Jul 11, 2016

Artificial Grass - Where are the standards?

With Artificial Grass on the up as a surfacing solution who is setting the standard when it comes to the product itself, how it is installed and ongoing maintenance?

Is it time a set of standards applicable to Artificial Grass are introduced?

Intereste

Started by Matthew Spedding - Pile Height in Turfcare

22 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jul 11, 2016

disposal of green waste

hello everybody

recently started up a garden maintenance bus

doing well , taking lots of advice from here, but one thing I can see I am going to have an issue with is disposal of green waste.

at the moment a guy at the local tip turns a blind eye I t

Started by john phillips in Waste

15 Replies · Reply by Russ Francis Jul 11, 2016

lawn weeds

what is the best selective lawn weed killer for a lawn that has every weed in it that you can name and some you cannot (large area)

Started by David Benson in Groundscare

5 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Jul 11, 2016

Quoting help

Been offer this job of clearing the garden!!!!

This is the view from the bedroom window, could't get in garden due to volume of bushes.

Looking for someone to help quote the cost of the job. Never done a job this big before.

I'm thinking two man job, ch

Started by Cheltenham Garden Maintenance in Groundscare

31 Replies · Reply by Michael Lowe Jul 10, 2016

What mower combination

Hi All

My two mowers are coming up for replacing soon and i was wondering what size mowers you guys were carrying. At the moment I have a 18in push and a 18in self propelled with rear roller.i work alone on small to medium sized lawns so was thinking

Started by david woodhouse in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Neil Cooper Jul 9, 2016

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Hampton Court Silver-Gilt medal garden

We are really pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Silver-Gilt medal for our show garden at Hampton Court Flower Show.

We are on stand HC690 and have created the garden under our Final5 brand (see www.final-5.co.uk).

If you have the time

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Benedict Simmons Jul 9, 2016

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An amazing landscape optical illusion in Paris.

Saw this earlier on Twitter and really intrigued me....Such clever use of perpsective :)

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by John Baker Jul 8, 2016

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