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Tool for weeds in block pavers/slabs

Evening

What tools are you using for removing weeds/grass from in between block paving and patios. I find the long wispy strands a real pain and very time consuming try too avoid using a strimmer if near windows etc what are others using please.

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Stihl Combi Carbon Extension

I just went to use my carbon extension & the fittings, on each end, aren't in line. They are about 45 degrees out. 

Is this normal? 

Can you loosen the bolt & rotate it?

Thanks. 

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Etesia mower.

Hi, thinking of getting an etesia mower, probably a pro 46. I currently use a hayter 41 pro ( which is great for the smaller/ fine lawns) and a Toro 22" recycler. However I need something that can boss the job a bit better than the Toro, it leaves a

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Hose use

My fellow pro gardeners raised the question 

during a hose pipe ban 

Are we allowed to use domestic clients hoses as professionals carrying out our work to keep a planting job alive ? 
I understand nurseries garden centres etc can and via a standpipe u

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Posthole borer for planting

We have a job coming up to plant 2000 plants in 2lt pots in ground that has brick ends,rubble etc 

Has anyone used a petrol posthole borer for similar? We do know we need one with a clutch as the one's without are wrist breakers.

Be grateful for any th

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Landscape Gardening Business Management Software

Hello everyone, I’m Marc from Custom Quoter and have been talking to Henry, Gary and the team at LJN, He mentioned that there are often threads discussing landscapers/landscaping software.
We wanted to create this discussion to have some direct conta

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Wetting agents

Whats peoples thoughts on applying wetting agents to a lawn. Especially given the extreme hot weather and dry spell we've recently had and no doubt will have more of in the future? 

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Recommendations for Petrol Grass Strimmers

Hi all.

I recently purchased a Trueshopping grass strimmer. As caretaker of a school, I have some quite large areas of weeds and nettles etc to keep at bay. 

I assembled the unit, which took quite a while and then attempted to start it. Well, it did ev

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What did we decide to do today?

Long time luker recent poster.

Im interested to know how people got on today in the soaring temperatures?

OK the press have made a meal of it but i decided at 1.30 enough is enough. My customers agreed light work in shade id possible and reduce hours. 

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Which Stihl Brushcutter Blade ?

Once in a while I need to cut wild clumpy grass with meter high nettles & bindweed.  It's often wet.  What's the best Stihl blade for this ?  I don't think the shedding blade would work as it has downturned ends that might catch on stones etc.  I was

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Taking waste away.

Morning everyone hope everyone is doin good. I've been asked by a potential customer if I can take the waste away as they don't have a garden bin. This is something  generally I don't do. The waste is going to be from maintenance visits so majority o

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Pond pump query

My Oase 6000 pump has stopped working. It has given many years of service, so I don't blame it!

Whilst investigating the problem, I discovered that my multimeter was reading approx 280v. It was showing 249v on other items fed from the same source. Is

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Building a narrow Rill and connected waterfall... advice

So, as some of you may recall, I've retired, and am now concentrating on bringing an wild allotment back into shape, and making our new garden beautiful. Having learnt from seeing so many old people trying to look after gardens and houses that are wa

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Help with Etesia pro 46 PHTS3. Poor mulching performance

Long time no see!

 

I have a Pro 46 newer model with the honda 170cc engine. Excellent machine at bagging or rear discharge but the mulch is worse than just rear discharging. The mower leaves a small trail in the middle and you can hear what it lumps o

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Quoting fencing jobs per m.

Hi guys!We currently work out our fencing quotes by measuring the site then working out the materials required add on labour + any jobs = our price.We think it might be easier for us to charge quotes a per metre cost but wondering what this should be

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New long reach hedge trimmer

Hi guys, just reaching out to you as this is such a great spot for help and advice. I'm based in northern Ireland and needing to purchase a long reach hedge trimmer Ive had a few dealers chatting to me about the battery stihls but I'm dubious as to w

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Van racking/ tool storage

Looking for fresh ideas on how others are racking and storing tools in their. Vans.

Would mind putting some photos or ideas in the comments?

I have searched on here but some photos have been removed. 

Thanks 

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Mountfield sp55

Hi, my dealer has a good condition sp55 with twinclip blade in at reasonable money. it has electric start with no pullcord back up and I'm concerned that the starter battery might not last a days' work. It has a mountfield 170 engine. He also has a n

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Heat

Hi all ,hope your all enjoying this heat , anyone having trouble with tools ?? My blower and strimmer really struggling today 

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Any ideas?

Customer says its watered twice a day. It's been patchy since it was laid a few months ago. I thought either leatherjackets which is common in there area. But no tell tail signs of them. My last thought was ground contamination. What you guys think? 

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