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Pest control

Afternoon

Does anyone run pest control (rodents and moles etc) alongside their gardening work and if so how does it work for you? I'm thinking of getting certified to do it myself.

Thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Business

12 Replies · Reply by Billybop Sep 5, 2023

My Vauxhall Brava double cab, which I've managed to keep running for the 19 years I've been self-employed, had it's first ever full breakdown yesterday. It could be terminal (possibly gear box) as parts are increasingly hard to get hold of and I'm no

Started by John Evans

10 Replies · Reply by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance Sep 5, 2023

Mower parts

Hi All

Does any one know of mower parts stockist who sells Kaas parts.

I've looked on L and S engineers and they have a simlar part buts its for hondas and its out of stock.

I remember one of my suppliers telling me of a company that he delt with who kn

Started by Ben Carter in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Sep 3, 2023

Which mobile phone?

We use 3 sim free phones, always had Nokia since mobiles were available. They've given us fault free reliability. Around 6 months ago one died through old age and we got talked into a Samsung galaxy A13, it's been nothing but trouble, now on it's t

Started by Peter sellers

8 Replies · Reply by Allen Terry Sep 2, 2023

Best field app

Hi do any of you use any field apps to help you run your business?

We are looking to simplify our systems so that all client notes, job sheets, and photos are in one place and easily shared between team members when needed.

We are also looking to mov

Started by Helen Fresson in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Landscape Juice Sep 1, 2023

Stihl battery hedge cutter.

Evening.

I currently use an HS82 rc hedge cutter what would be the battery equivalent, just quickly looked and quite a few options.

Many thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Billybop Sep 1, 2023

Any recommendations for a budget battery ride on?

I was hoping to get some help with recommendations for battery ride ons.

It will be used domestically for 3/4 acre lawn, for weekly cuts and I'd like to mulch as im a fair way from the closest tip!

I'm leanimg towards battery for ease of maintance,

Started by Shaun

8 Replies · Reply by Billybop Aug 30, 2023

Lumag Rambo chipper

Hi all, does anyone own, or have any experience with a Lumag Rambo HC15 chipper? I'm come to the conclusion that a machine like this would really help out with waste disposal for my situation . I like the look of the Jansen GTS1500, but it's a bit ov

Started by Sean Clarke

4 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Aug 28, 2023

Henchman 6ft

Hi i am looking at purchasing a henchman 6ft lDder Nd was wondering nif anyone has one would it fit into a small van or would you need a roof rack

Started by Dougie

20 Replies · Reply by Intelligent Landscapes Aug 24, 2023

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Garden Maintenance business for sale - South Wilts

Its time to start thinking about hanging up the boots - and having a gap year(s) myself - I've paid for 2 kids to have one, but never had one myself! Such things weren't a rite of passage in 1976 when I left school :(

The Honest Services Co Ltd starte

Started by Adam Woods in Business and Careers

18 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Aug 21, 2023

Honda pro v kazz pro

Just wondering if thete are any difference between the honda 536hrx pro and the kaz pro? I think on the kazz it has the two deeds gear box whereas the hinda has hydrostatic. But other than that is there any difference? I bought a dormak pro a few y

Started by Gary MCKINSTRY in Groundscare and Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew . Perkins Aug 20, 2023

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Honda HRX slow

I recently purchased a Honda hrx 537 but have noticed recently that the speed has slowed down. Top speed is ok not a quick as it first was and anything lower than top speed you practically have to push it.

What has happened and how do I fix it?

Tha

Started by James

5 Replies · Reply by James Aug 19, 2023

New lawn water logged

I have a lawn that was laid 3 weeks ago that is completely waterlogged.

Stepping on the lawn will sink 50-80mm.

The installers excavated the area by around 200-300mm and the lawn is sourrounded on all sides by a new porcelain patio. The original soil/

Started by Robert Wooders

12 Replies · Reply by PETER C Aug 19, 2023

Green Waste Charges

Hi All

I've had a look at the forums with regards to charges for removal of green waste, and feel the commercial tipping charge is around £120 per tonne? That's the same as for builders waste that goes to landfill? I assume ours goes in the same land

Started by Dixie North Herts in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

12 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Aug 18, 2023

Black sand for drive

HI Everyone

I'm having trouble sourcing some black sand to re sand a drive after jet washing. Seen some on line but very expensive or huge delivery costs. Can anyone point me in the right direction please 🙏.

Started by Darren Howard

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Health & Safety

We have been using HS Direct for all our H&S requirements. This includes acess to a portal where we write our RAMS etc. I would like to hear if any of the members can share recommendations for an alternative, before we look at renwing for another yea

Started by Dom Kenzie in Health and Safety

1 Reply · Reply by Landscape Juice Aug 17, 2023

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Gutter vacs

Now that i have a full time staff member I need more winter jobs to keep us both busy, I recently invested in a good power washing setup with FSC that has already paid for itself and am toying with the idea of a gutter vac to the armory.

Don't wish

Started by Robbie

2 Replies · Reply by Jim Murray Aug 16, 2023

Power washing help

Im in Northern Ireland Bangor

Im starting to do power washing this autumn what is the going rate for per square meter in Northern Ireland.

Any help would be appreciated.

Jim

Started by Jim Murray

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If you were Prime Minister for a day, what would you do to help the landscaping and gardening industries?

Started by My Garden Design in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Billybop Aug 14, 2023

Anyone know

Hi all , anyone know what's Happening with my customers pear tree ? Ragards

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

3 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Aug 12, 2023

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