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Tanaka Strimmer

Hi All,

My Tanaka 270 strimmer has run great all last season and up to present

Today i noticed it seems to be revving too high on tickover and i can't slow it down with tickover adjustment screw -

Any ideas

cheers

Started by Andy Mason in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 29, 2015

Terrible week - Cannot wait for Friday evening

First my extended pole hedgecutter gives up on me. Motor burned out.

Then my newish Lawnmower has a wheel alignment problem and the whole machine shudders and rumbles (no, I did not run over anything solid). Dropped off at dealer but his repair staff

Started by Daniela McGhie in Machinery

41 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 29, 2015

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Find a mentor who can give your business a helping hand

"Is it essential to have a mentor? If so, how can I find one and what help should I expect?

"The practical advice and guidance a mentor can offer is priceless. Not only can they help you avoid business hiccups, they can share words of wisdom that are

Started by Phil Voice in Business

15 Replies · Reply by Neil Copeland Aug 29, 2015

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Name this mystery garden

A bit of fun.

Look at the image below. It's an aerial view of part of a UK garden attraction. Can you name it?

Started by Phil Voice in Info

6 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 28, 2015

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The work of the gardeners of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission care for cemeteries and memorials at 23,000 locations, in 154 countries.

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Started by Phil Voice in Groundscare

1 Reply · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 28, 2015

Does anyone on here work in sportsturf?

hi folks

I'm looking for advice from anyone who works in sports turf, more particularly in bowling green maintenance?

i'm a time served greenkeeper but i was brought up on a football pitch but looking to broaden my horizons here!

TIA !!

Started by Gavin Gray in Groundscare

24 Replies · Reply by Gavin Gray Aug 28, 2015

Jobber discount offer code for LJN members

Exclusive to Landscape Juice Members you will be able to use the discount code "LJN10" when signing up with Jobber.

As an introductory deal, Jobber are giving LJN members a 10% discount off of the monthly subscription (if redeemed within 30 days from

Started by Landscape Juice in Social Media

8 Replies · Reply by Jobber Team Aug 28, 2015

I have been self employed as a gardener for over three years since I left the National Trust. I spent a year before leaving the NT building up the business and I was adamant that I would charge a day rate instead of a hourly rate plus expenses (fuel

Started by Andrew Midgley in Business

21 Replies · Reply by Craig Flatters Aug 28, 2015

Stolen Items - 4 x Chainsaws 2 x Hedgecutters - From Haigh, Barnsley

Our premises were broken into at 12.08am on Friday 21st August 2015 and a variety of items stolen, Any information that leads to a return of the items or arrest will be rewarded. Please get in touch if you have any information from the surrounding ar

Started by Daniel Kaye in Machinery

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A place which sells and ships special rare orchids?

Anyone know of a company which sells rare Orchids and ships to the UK or within the UK?

The regular shops and nurseries all seem to be selling the same stuff. Need something a bit more upmarket.

Started by Daniela McGhie in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 26, 2015

Waterproof Jacket

In need of a new jacket. Must withstand being out in the sunny northwest where it never rains. Sorry, where it never stops raining. Heard some great things about the Buffalo range? Not sure whether they are fully waterproof though? Thoughts/suggestio

Started by Jason Creed in Clothing

5 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 26, 2015

Invasive caterpillar 'could spread in UK'

Keep your eyes peeled!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34054321

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Plants

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Lawn care setup

Hi all, I am preparing to move into offering lawn care on top of my mowing services from next spring. I have decided to focus on lawns and hedges, as these seem to be the only parts of gardening I enjoy (I just love mowing grass, and a nice hedge is

Started by Graham Wright in Turfcare

6 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright Aug 26, 2015

Deal/ offer - what to offer to get people interested?

Hi All,

I was thinking of doing some sort of deal/ offer to get in a few more customers. But I am abit lost of what to offer to 1) Get people interested and 2) to not work for free.

I have had a little look on the forum under Marketing but couldn't rea

Started by Dan Davies in Marketing

5 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Aug 26, 2015

Landscaper – Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Posted on behalf of Timotay Landscapes.

Timotay offer a fully managed service providing design consultation through to high quality craftsmanship, installation and after-care of show-stopping domestic gardens and inspirational outdoor environments t

Started by Landscape Juice in Jobs

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Petrol Aerator Options

Hi,

I am not a professional turf care specialist. I have a large lawn (approx. 1200sqm) and I'd like to start taking better care of it. After much reading I believe Hollow-tine aeration to be a vital part of this programme. So I'd like to get some adv

Started by Cara Savage in Machinery and Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 25, 2015

Cordless Tools

We are thinking of investing in some cordless tools- hedge trimmer, strimmer etc Does anyone have experience of the Stihl range? or other makes we should be looking at? Any disadvantages?

Started by fraz in Business

23 Replies · Reply by Doug Aug 25, 2015

Stone Wall foundations

I am embarking on a design for this rear garden. What I'd really appreciate is advice on the walls please. The garden level immediately out of the patio doors is at basement level so there is about a metre of space at this level and then some steps

Started by Claire Pollard in Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by Claire Pollard Aug 25, 2015

Landscape operatives and supervisors required London

All aspects of soft landscaping and fencing.

Working in commercial sector, various locations throughout home counties and London.

CSCS card essential, supervisors SSSTS essential.

SALARY: depending on experience

Apply here: http://landscapeengine

Started by Landscape Juice in Jobs

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Gardening TV & Radio shows

Can you guess, the men in the house are hogging the TV (sports, news, sports, news....) so I am on here.

Anyway, question, Which is your favorite and least favorite "GARDENING" TV Show?

BBC gardening is good, but mostly long winded.

I really enjoy liste

Started by Daniela McGhie in Design, Groundscare, and Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 23, 2015

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