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Etesia Mowers + Roller

Is anybody using the Roller attachments with their Etesia's?

Is the Roller available for the 46CM machines yet?

I currently have the Honda Pro Models and the smaller HRX models but the HRX model struggles after a season as the Roller's always develop m

Started by Darren in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by John Wade-Palmer Jul 3, 2016

I've been asked to cut back a beech hedge overhanging a path (letter from the council). It'll be cut back to bare wood on one side. I've done this in winter to beech and it slowly fills out again but never summer. What should I should warn client reg

Started by Gareth in Tree Surgery

2 Replies · Reply by Gavin Stevens Jul 3, 2016

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What TV show would you bring back in light of the recent events ?

A bit light hearted, but what old TV show would you like to see reincarnated?

For me, it would have to be;

- Yes, Prime Minister - I love the word play, the deviousness etc

- The New Statesman - Rik Myall at his best

On a more silly note;

- It's a K

Started by Gary RK in Info

9 Replies · Reply by Robert Wilkins Jul 3, 2016

Subscribing to Premium

Hi,

I chose to upgrade my account to premium last weekend as i would like access to the 'BOG'

I think I followed all of the steps correctly, however my account still shows as standard membership with no BOG access.

Have i gone wrong somewhere? Can anyon

Started by Matt Capper in Info

4 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jul 2, 2016

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Where there's (dog) muck there's brass

We've often debated the about the unpleasantries of dog poo on lawns. How it gets onto machinery and/or sprayed around clothing or the face as one strims.

Many contractors will avoid gardens where the owner can't be bothered to clear up after their d

Started by Phil Voice in Business, Groundscare, and Health and Safety

11 Replies · Reply by Russ Francis Jul 2, 2016

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Foundations advice

Evening all

After some advice from the few of you who are involved in this game. Basically I have been asked to design and build a pool outbuilding. Changing area, pump room and large covered area for a table and pizza oven etc.

The design and build i

Started by James Brett in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by James Brett Jul 2, 2016

Anyone recommend using Non Slip Paint for back of my tipper

The metal floor on the tipping body is very slippy when im carrying around my mowers and gardening tools and I was thinking of painting it with non slip paint for metal rather than lying wooden boards down. Any tips for this thanks All

Started by Craig Brownlow in Vehicles

3 Replies · Reply by Craig Brownlow Jul 1, 2016

Safety signs for hedge cutting & strimmng/ mowing verges

Can anyone help on the best place to buy some safety signs for above ???Was looking at the ones which fit over safety cones but open to suggestions thanks.

Started by chris in Groundscare and Health and Safety

7 Replies · Reply by James Brett Jun 30, 2016

Mower belts

I seem to be going through a belt a week at the moment on different mowers and was wondering if anyone knew of any good websites with fast delivery?

Mainly looking for Ransomes and scag belts etc.

Many thanks

Started by Andrew Evans in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Tim Jun 30, 2016

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ZipLevel - precision altimeter/level

Far easier to use than a laser or automatic level, ZIPLEVEL®, supplied by GroundsCare Products in the UK, enables one person, working alone, to quickly check or transfer levels and measure height differences. It does the calculations for you, display

Started by Paul Errington in Landscaping

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Glyphosate gets an 18 months extenstion ...finally

28.06.16 : Professor John Moverley, Independent Chairman of the Amenity Forum: "Late yesterday, just two days before the license was due to expire, the Health and Food Commissioner confirmed an 18 month extension. This is certainly shorter than we

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jun 30, 2016

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Viking spares stockists? Online preferably

Anyone know of an online stockist of Viking spares? I'm looking for a replacement roller assembly for a 655.....

Started by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc in Suppliers

5 Replies · Reply by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc Jun 30, 2016

Ifor Williams GD84 for sale, mesh sides.

Due to lack of use, and it costing me storage fees, I'm selling my GD84 trailer. Link to the ebay ad below, obviously I'd accept offers from anyone here and it's also on Gumtree.

Located near Truro in Cornwall.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152142319895?s

Started by Paul McNulty in Vehicles

2 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jun 29, 2016

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Brexit could see prices of garden products rise

I noticed a headline on HortWeek this afternoon that says Brexit set to make garden centre prices rise and features a short interview with Gardman chief executive officer Pete Utting.

The supplier of garden products reckons the falling value of the p

Started by Craig McGinty in Accountancy

5 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jun 29, 2016

any suggestions much appreciated

I have been asked to quote for a bench that is essentially constructed of paviour like blocks (a similar match are walling blocks 'croft stone walling'). My bricklayer (who is a master...) reckons the benches come in packs, the customer found a photo

Started by thedirtydigger in Design

4 Replies · Reply by thedirtydigger Jun 29, 2016

Strimmer line - what's your preference?

I just noticed that I am getting to the end of my 262m of silverline trimmer line that I bought maybe 2 years ago, and I have to say it has lasted really well. What line do others use? Any recommendations for my next spool?

Started by Graham Wright in Machinery

42 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jun 28, 2016

where to buy second hand Crewcab 3.5 canter in England?

Hello guys thank for your continuing help ,

I'm looking to import a 3.5 canter from England to ireland can you help ? google is not very helpful ,

Regards Shane Murphy Lavender Landscapes

Started by Shane murphy in Vehicles

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Iceland

I popped into Iceland this morning and there were loads of empty beer and wine bottles strewn around. For the life of me I can't fathom out why?

Started by Andrew Midgley in Landscaping and Rogue Traders

3 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Jun 28, 2016

Increasing my day rate?

I don't really pay much attention to politics etc (I have to much going on to really follow it).

But since the shock on Friday morning and seeing all the talk about the pound dropping etc.

I don't know much about anything when it comes to this type of

Started by Ashley Meredith in Business

6 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jun 28, 2016

Post Hole Borer Hydraulic

Hi Folks,

I'm looking to put a 2nd van on the road and I'm looking to for a new small hydraulic post hole borer, to dig into hard clay and stoney ground, it must have a reverse, and be able to drill up against a wall. It can either be towed or go on t

Started by Fran Logue in Machinery

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