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Started by Sam in Marketing

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts May 25, 2016

On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Zika virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). In the United States, there have been 472 travel-associated Zika virus disease cases reported as of May 4. Accord

Started by 1st Garden Maintenance in Health and Safety

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Stihl FS 55 brushcutter advice

Hi ,

I have had this machine about ten years and its only used on my own patch of 3 acres around trees / corners etc probably a twice a month so not heavy use in that sense but I like its ability to trash thru just about anything.

To be frank it hasn

Started by steve cormack in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by steve cormack May 25, 2016

White joining compound

Hi guys, I'm a big fan of easyjoint brush in gear for our patios but unfortunately they do not sell any white version of the product, can anyone recommend an alternative? I have checked stone markets and Marshalls and neither sell white.

Started by Michael Walsh in Paving Materials and Advice

1 Reply · Reply by Steve London Stone May 25, 2016

My biggest job yet

Although I joined a while ago, I haven't done to much but been asked to do a "big" job for me that is. Just not sure how high to pitch to job.

Site has good access, it's 5m x 11m. They asked for it to be levelled off to patio level, retaining wall bui

Started by Cheltenham Garden Maintenance in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Cheltenham Garden Maintenance May 25, 2016

Grass cutting pricing

Hello everyone I am based here in Fleet Hampshire(quite a lot of wealth people here) and some very big gardens. I do have some idea on pricing. Was wondering what you guys think I should charge people ? too see if I am pricing right. I was looking at

Started by Paul in Groundscare

20 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance May 25, 2016

Crew Revenue

A couple of weeks ago i had an email from a company that is 150 miles away, asking for a quote to maintain a pub landscape which is about 5 miles from our base.

What I found was that this company had been sending a crew of three people 150 miles here

Started by 1st Garden Maintenance in Business

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Jobber offline functionality

Hi all,

I've previously posted a thread on jobber when I first started considering signing up to it, but rejected it at the time as too expensive, though understanding it was well worth that cost. I'm now in a position where I can afford it (and am fe

Started by Tom Beevor in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Daniel Lampard May 24, 2016

Garden shears

Looking for a decent set of garden shears any suggestions? Thanks all

Started by Simon Phillips in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Ed Fox May 24, 2016

domestic or commercial work?

alright guys n girls,

recently got hold of a ride on mower so i am looking for more work for it. so my question is would you stick with domestic jobs or would you try and get hold of some commercial contracts? and how would you go about getting the co

Started by Luke alderdice in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Luke alderdice May 24, 2016

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Taking back control of your company.

Is it just me or can it sometimes feel like being "Self employed " is actually no different than being employed, i say this in very "loose" terms. I am finding recently that I feel as instead of having 1 boss, I actually have 50 bosses, i.e. Clients,

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

28 Replies · Reply by neil garrett May 24, 2016

Which lawn seed?

I've put down a lot of grass seed over the last month or so and it seems to be taking forever to germinate.

I'm aware that rainfall and soil temperature have a huge bearing on how quickly seed takes but does anyone recommend any particular seed that t

Started by Tim in Turfcare

4 Replies · Reply by Robbie May 24, 2016

Pricing v large areas of lawn?

I'm looking for a little bit of solid advice, here goes.We're purchasing our first high powered sit on shortly. I've already got 2 contracts, a) 2 acre plot and b) domestic home around an acre of grass.With regards to the lawn mowing, do similar cont

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby May 23, 2016

Qualifications for applying rodenticides?

I've had several clients inquire if we can tackle rodent problems. It's fairly easy to obtain professional baits but does any one know what training / qualifications are required to legally supply a bait box and bait for a paying client???

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Started by Mark Hunter in Pesticides

13 Replies · Reply by Louise Reynolds May 23, 2016

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238 deaths later, silicosis is still the killer in Godhra’s quarries

In October 2013, the NHRC recommended a compensation of Rs 5 lakhs each for their families and asked the state government to submit a compliance report by February 2014.

JASWANT Manjhi had not heard of silicosis, even after it started eating away at

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety and Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice May 22, 2016

Oak vs Tanalised sleeper?

Probably been asked before, but apart from visual aesthetics of oak, is there much difference between longevity of either material when used as retaining wall? Should the oak be treated in anyway before it goes down?

Started by Rob Dunford in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Gavin Stevens May 22, 2016

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United Nations/World Health Organisation panels conclude glyphosate "non-carcinogenic"

Meeting concludes that glyphosate is "unlikely to pose a carcinogenic risk to humans from exposure through the diet".

WHO glyphosate review

Started by Progreen Weed Control in Pesticides

5 Replies · Reply by Gavin Stevens May 22, 2016

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Changing Hedgecutter Blades.

Hi all,

So i managed to bend one of the blades on my Stihl Hs45 (got caught on a wire fence). it still works but one of the blades now has a U shaped bend in it. Need to get it sorted for the end of next week. If i purchase a set of blades are they e

Started by Daniel Lampard in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Gavin Stevens May 22, 2016

New long reach hedge trimmer

Hi everyone so ive had a kawasaki long reach hedge trimmer for the last 2 years it decided to break around christmas time its the ignition coil which isnt working but i cant source one from anywhere so i bought a stihl long reach head to go on my hl1

Started by Adam Pike in Info

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Relocation of business

Just wondered if anyone has moved and relocated their business to another area and the pros and cons you found doing so?My wife may have an opportunity with her job that may mean us all moving and if it comes off I will have to relocate and start my

Started by Steve in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley May 20, 2016

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Agrovista Amenity has strengthened its team with the appointment of Ben Simpson, who joins as Amenity Specialist supporting the Landscape and IVM division.

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