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Stihl super harness?

Hi fellas, after your opinions on the Stihl Super Harness. I'm suffering from tennis elbow and this looks to transfer much tool weight onto shoulders/back, which in theory at least looks appealing. Might be a bit fiddly or cumbersome though and it's

Started by Chris in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Dec 29, 2015

Balance pond

How much reed bed is allowed in a balance pond? is this to much?

Started by MWJONES in Water gardens

8 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 29, 2015

How to survey a garden for French Drains?

I have visited a garden a few times over the last month that quite clearly has drainage issues.
Whilst walking on the lawn I leave 2-3cm deep footprints. The lawn has also sunk considerably around the perimeter of the garden.

The garden is roughly 15m

Started by Edward Wright in Groundscare

1 Reply · Reply by Mike Bradley Dec 28, 2015

Long reach pruners

I need some long reach pruners to finish off a job for one of my regulars. I have done most of the job but due to height of the trees and layout of the garden I cant get to the last few branches from my combi ladders. I don't normally do tree work un

Started by Andy Spence in Info

11 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Dec 27, 2015

Any advice for this lawn renovation?

Hi all. I told my client that I would fix their front lawn in the spring, but I am new to lawn care so I thought it best to ask some of the pro's what the best course of action would be.

The lawn is a small front lawn, and as far as I can tell it only

Started by Graham Wright in Turfcare

12 Replies · Reply by David Daniels Dec 26, 2015

Floating bench frame construction

Hi everyone,I've recently been asked to construct two floating benches as part of a typically contemporary courtyard garden design. The bench top will be made from Red Cedar, but I'm seeking some advice on how to construct a frame from steel that is

Started by Mark Falconer in Design and Info

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Best way to sell everything?!

Hi everyone

I have been offered a great job to start in January so as a consequence I have to get rid of all my gardening equipment and van.

The van is a Nissan Vannette E, not signwritten and although an X reg has only done a genuine 55,000 miles. I'v

Started by Andrew Bentley in Business, Machinery, and Vehicles

21 Replies · Reply by Gareth Dec 26, 2015

Business Accounts; who's the best on the market?

I have been self employed for coming up to four years now and I am being pursued by my bank to open up a business account. I currently bank with Santander. Can anyone recommend a good business account or their own experience with them.Thanks

Started by Andrew Midgley in Design and Business

12 Replies · Reply by Philip Blair Dec 24, 2015

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No rest for the self-employed as many expected to submit tax returns on Christmas Day

Almost 2,000 self-assessments were submitted to HMRC on December 25 in 2014 – with year-on-year increases suggesting that the number may be even higher this year.

Data from the tax authority revealed that Christmas Day submissions usually spike aroun

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Have a great Christmas

I'd like to wish all Juicers a very happy Christmas.

I hope everyone has a good time and gets to relax and recharge.

Looking forward to the new year.....let's hope 2016 is prosperous and successful and that LJN can play a part:-))

Kind regards

Phi

Started by Phil Voice in Info

8 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 24, 2015

Associations and Training Bodies

Is there room within the industry for another landscaping association/training organisation based heavily on the hard landscaping/construction side of the industry? Yes I know we have the APL, APLD and BALI etc but they don't really provide any train

Started by Matt Johnson in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Freshscaped Dec 23, 2015

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Started by Mick Gammage in Marketing

1 Reply · Reply by Mark Evans Dec 22, 2015

Green thumb

Been doing a drive today when a green thumb van pulled up next door. The driver got out got his sprayer out sprayed the front and back lawn got back in his van in less that 10 minutes and off he went.Easy money! Could not work out what he did as it w

Started by MWJONES in Turfcare

51 Replies · Reply by Gavin Gray Dec 20, 2015

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Stihl MS181 Chainsaw

Needing some help of anyone with the same saw.My throttle linkage came off today and I'm struggling to see how this twisty bit of metal reattaches to the throttle trigger, and operates the throttle. If anyone could upload or contact me with good phot

Started by Andy Harrold in Machinery and Tree Surgery

10 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Dec 19, 2015

Customers referring a friend

Was thinking of incentivising my customers next year getting them to work for me, Ie refering a friend for regular garden maintenance was thinking of £100 if the friend goes with a regular contract. Thinking of M&S vouchersAny views on anyone who has

Started by chris in Groundscare

5 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Dec 19, 2015

Plant Identification Books

Dear all

I have spent a few days looking online for a good easy to use book that is dedicated to the identification of common plants, shrubs etc. I have bought a couple but been disappointed with them!

They are not laid out in an easy to use order and

Started by Simon Corbett in Info

11 Replies · Reply by Robert Champier Clarke Dec 19, 2015

Which hedge trimmer

Need some advice I'm looking for a fine cut fast hedge trimmer prefer used stihl range been looking at the hs80 can't find any info. The hs 82 tc has 5000 revs/ cuts per min ideal but out of my price range as I need to invest some funds into the comb

Started by graham harpley in Landscaping and Machinery

21 Replies · Reply by Robert Champier Clarke Dec 19, 2015

Moving a pine tree

HiGot to move a pine tree which has only just been planted about 2.5 Mtrs50 cm width 40 cm depth it's heavy heavyAny tips on getting it out of the hole ?????No machineryThanks there will be 3 of us well 2 and a half to lift it outThanks

Started by chris in Groundscare

15 Replies · Reply by chris Dec 18, 2015

Hayter Harrier 48 pro with two blades.

Hi all, this is my first post. I am not a pro, but enjoy gardening and have 1 other garden that I look after besides my own. I have looked at this site quite a lot in the past and thought I would join. I have a Hayter Harrier pro which does an ex

Started by Nathan Lee in Turfcare

7 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Dec 18, 2015

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Spray qualified person required for large job in TN35 area

Hello LJN, hoping you can help -

Any spray qualified people in the Hastings area (TN35) who would like to be considered for a large job next year at a private residence please contact me and I will forward your details to the customer. Involves treati

Started by Progreen Weed Control in Pesticides and Jobs

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