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Blowtorching weeds

Does anyone use blowtorches for killing off weeds? I have a number of clients who prefer not to use chemicals in their gardens but whose paths, drives etc. need weeding regularly. Is a blowtorch a viable option and, if so, do you have any recommendat

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What is the best paving slab on the market?

It's rather a broad brush question but in your opinion, what is the best or most asked for paving product on the market today?

Your answer might be the product you recommend most to your client or one that your client specifies.

Perhaps a product i

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When do u say no?

Hi all,Just wondering what others do?I've a load of work on & off to Disney (don't ask) on the 23rd for a week so can't take bookings in till after that. Just wondering if others just say no to work coming in or just be straight up & say it'll be a m

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Staff

Just wondered how you guys are getting on recruiting staff.  I have been looking for a high quality landscaper for ages with no luck. They even get the chance to take over the company when I retire in a couple of years time but that has still not hel

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Sick Laurel....honey fungus?

I had a telephone call from a client this morning about a laurel hedge he has been monitoring over the past few weeks and is concerned it is infected with honey fungus.

Having now been out to see it I'm not convinced and think it's more to do with the

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Turfing on new build homes

Hi all,Hope weather is treating you well and you all have plenty of work on!I have just been invited to tender for fencing, paving and Turfing on some new build homes.I am interested in the Turfing more than anything else, there is around 7000sqm in

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etesia hydro 80

battery flat on my 80 and need to move it, pushes forward but wont push backwards have i got to engage something

or is that how they are....?

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Mowing recently laid turf.

Turf went down on the 7th of April and was wondering if it's still too soon to cut?Also i think I can see yellow leaves sprouting from the turf should I be feeding the grass with a nitrogen feed?

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Green Waste dispose, dump. West London

Hi everyone

I'm looking for any green waste place, dump where can i dump old lawn, turf, soil with grass from jobs (Turfing) in West London (Isleworth).

Do anyone know ?

Cheers Lads

Have a great sunny weekend !

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In Praise of an Izy !

As you know I recently bought a little 16 inch Izy as a second/light mower. After a week of use I am almost in love. We have had continual heavy rain here. I have managed to cut three really wet lawns with the Honda as it is very light. It's easy to

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Maintenance - Crouch End

Hi All

I have a client who is moving to Crouch End soon and she is looking for regular garden maintenance at her new home. If anyone is interested in this, let me know and I will message you her details?

Many thanks
Nick

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Pearl™ Launch! Follow the link and take part in our short survey for your chance to win a set of pearl earrings

Follow the link:  Pearl™ Questionnaire

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Measuring slopes..

What's your preferred method? The old ways or a laser?

I appreciate your feedback.

Many thanks

Judi..

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Swap Shop - No silly jumpers

      Not sure about you - but I spent a lot on equipment on setting up, but now find after time that some literally sits under used, and some I couldn't do without.

My main mower is a Toro recycler - been ( touch wood) a brilliant tool, covering all

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decking painting suggestions

What's the best decking paint to use for starters oil based? Solvent based?Best way to apply? Tried decking brush on a pole taking ages someone suggestion a Earlex spray system? Also tried a soft yard brush didn't work.Any help would be great

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Strimming cord help?

Hi,This may seem like a daft question but just got a new Strimmer and unlike my old one the way to put the cord in the spool is different. In my last one the cord was cut into two separate lines and placed in the holes and then wrapped round. However

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Job lead Cumbria, Cockermouth (2.5 acres+)

Hello,

A customer of mine has recently moved to Cockermouth and is in need of grass cutting. It is a large grass cutting contract with potential for other maintenance.

It is too far for me to travel for maintenance however I will be involved in a desig

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Curved seating on a slope

I'm working on a garden which has a beautiful view out over countryside from a particular spot. The client would like a contemporary-looking curved bench or other seating element at this point.  The only hitches are that a) the garden slopes quite st

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Lawn damage

Laid a new lawn recently and a patch of it has started to turn yellow. The customer informs me that the patch is in the same area as their bitch used to wee in. Any solutions to this other than digging the soil out and starting again.?

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The dangers of mowing banks with ride-ons

Caught sight of this picture (not us by the way) recently and serves as a good reminder when operating near banks, drops and kerbs.

In recent years in the UK there have been a number of deaths (particulary near water).

Are you or your staff experienc

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