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Hayter Harrier 48

I recently inherited a Hayter 48. It requires priming before starting and I wondered if this is required every time. For instance, when constantly stopping to empty the brass bag then starting up again. It is a bit of a pain that the mower can't cont

Started by Edward in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by John F Feb 19, 2016

Professional Indemnity Insurance for Garden Designers - Simply the best!

I have been looking for professional Indemnity Insurance for a while (I have always had Public Liability) but been put off by exorbitant quotations from other insurance companies that simply did not understand my business needs. I am a Garden Designe

Started by Jenny Bloom in Business

6 Replies · Reply by Christopher Ray Feb 18, 2016

Which Strimmer for lawn maintenance work

Hello,Looking to put a lot of effort into to getting a lot more lawn Maintenace this year so don't want any break downs or anything to slow me down?So what do people suggest fs40? 2 stroke? as I will be turning it on the side for lawn edging

Started by Mitchel ingham in Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by Billybop Feb 18, 2016

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Xylella fastidiosa – Implications for the nursery trade

Are you aware of the new EU emergency legislation which has been introduced by the EU commission to protect EU Member States against the introduction of Xylella fastidiosa?

The legislation, which includes requirements to protect against introductions

Started by Phil Voice in Plants

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Grass on a plastic mesh...........

I went to look at a lawn the other day with various problems. I noticed from the numerous bald patches that the turf has been laid, or may be came on a plastic mesh. Talking to the home owner, the lawn was laid about 5 years ago and is approx 500 sqm

Started by Mark Hunter in Turfcare

10 Replies · Reply by John F Feb 17, 2016

Grass cutting

Hello everyone.Just some quick advice please, is it best to cut grass after a heavy frost like we've had over past two days or leave it for a bit? Thanks

Started by Nathan millward in Groundscare and Turfcare

8 Replies · Reply by Billybop Feb 17, 2016

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Started by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Pesticides

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Cornwall, a big move, help needed!

This is why I've been reviewing costs, hence the post on the other thread!

My 18 year relationship ended unexpectedly this New Year. I'm not after sympathy, crap happens, but without enough of planning ahead I can't afford to rent where I am in Bucki

Started by Paul McNulty in Business

28 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Feb 17, 2016

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Stihl BR200 backpack blower

Looking for a small engined light backpack blower and was thinking of picking up one of the Stihl BR200 backpack blowers, has anyone any experience on using one? I'm guessing it's a handheld engine with a larger fuel tank converted to be a backpack ?

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Feb 17, 2016

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Guildford College fined £70k after student struck on leg by a tree as it was being felled.

A college in Surrey has been fined after a student was struck on the leg by a tree as it was being felled.

Redhill Magistrates’ Court heard how the campus supervisor of Guildford College instructed an employee and part of the estates team, to take tw

Started by Gary RK in Tree Surgery

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Fencing Essentials - Current Offers and News

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Started by Fencing Essentials in Deals

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Self-employment review

Julie Deane's independent review of self-employment in the UK.

This independent review by Julie Deane OBE looks at the challenges and opportunities for those who want to work for themselves.

Importance / Significance - The number of self-employed in

Started by Phil Voice in Info

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garden design software.

hey everyone.

does anyone know of any good garden design software that i can get on my windows laptop? preferably free for the time being.

thanks

nathan

Started by Nathan millward in Design

3 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Feb 15, 2016

New business start up

Hi all, I'm new on the forum, I have a question for everyone as I'm really not to sure where to start.. I'm 20 years old and having no luck what so ever finding a job around where I live. I have a young child and one on the way.. I've been thinking f

Started by Jordan Drew in Business and Landscaping

30 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Feb 15, 2016

Correspondent college course

Hello everyone.Just joined landscape juice.Just wandered if anyone has done the level 2 course in horticulture principles with the correspondence college. It's a distance learning course. And you do the final exam with the RHS.I'm looking to get the

Started by Nathan millward in Info

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Mulching mower with a roller?

Perhaps I'm missing something, but, why are there not mulching mowers with a roller?

I have a Honda with Versamow which is great, but, several of my customers would like a striped finish and still have the benefits of mulching.

Started by Mark Hunter in Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Mark Hunter Feb 15, 2016

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When should a sole trader become a limited company?

One of the most common questions asked by the self-employed is whether to trade as a company or as an individual. The decision has implications for tax, legal and financial responsibilities, the amount of paperwork you will need to complete and how

Started by Phil Voice in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright Feb 15, 2016

cost per sq meter grass cutting

Put simply i have 5 million square meters of grass to cut in one full season, no collecting.

Cost of cutting per sq meter?

Started by Gareth McLean in Groundscare

22 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Feb 15, 2016

Any one selling a Scag zero turn tiger or Wright stander upto 48 inch?

Hi all looking for eith a scag tiger or a wright stander if any are available??

Started by Josh Hague in Machinery

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Lightweight Mower

Hi all, I hope everyone is well.I am just sorting out new gear for this season and was wondering what you guys use as a small lightweight mower for those small lawns with difficult access.I have been looking at the Viking mb448 and wanted to know if

Started by Rob Bury in Machinery

31 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright Feb 13, 2016

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