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RHS level 2?

Hi there,

I wonder if you could please help me? I am considering taking the RHS level 2 Practical horticulture course, one day a week over the next year. I would like opinions please on whether you think this qualification will make me more employable

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Started by Jonathan Oldbury
10 Replies · Reply by A Ed Jul 18, 2023
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Travel cost

Hi All

Just looking at a new tender for maintenance on multiple sites.... I've been asked for a cost per mile for traveling.....something I've not looked at, we generally put travelling in on the price....now obviously I can just divide what I usually

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Started by Kevin Yeomans in Landscaping
5 Replies · Reply by John F Jul 18, 2023
Views: 388

Echo strimmer

Hi, my petrol stihl fs55 strimmer is getting a bit tired so I think I shall treat myself to a new one soon. I've had it for years so it has served me well but I could do with going slightly bigger for strimming long grass, looking at cow handlebar ty

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Started by Mjc
7 Replies · Reply by Mjc Jul 13, 2023
Views: 567

Van floor

Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice. The ply floor in my van is starting to get ripped up a bit, so now it is catching on bags & ripping them. Do I just over board it or I think somebody mentioned stable matting, is this an option? The van has been boa

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Started by Neil Darby in Vehicles
15 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Jul 4, 2023
Views: 486

Pedestrian lawn sprayer

I've been asked to price for turf maintenance, including weed spraying.  The site is always windy and I'm not happy doing it with a knapsack, I think it would need a wheeled sprayer with a shroud around the boom.  Can anyone suggest or recommend one?

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Started by Tim Bucknall in Machinery
3 Replies · Reply by Mark Jul 4, 2023
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Van purchase

Hi, thinking of replacing my van and how to account for it. As I understand it,  if I purchase a decent used van for £5000 (out of savings) and sell my old one for £1000, then I basically have £4000 of legitimate business expense that I won't get tax

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Started by Mjc
7 Replies · Reply by Peter Jul 1, 2023
Views: 973

Box alternatives

Following on from my thread on Box blight,  looking at alternative replacement where we've removed . Dismissed Yew due to cost and growth rate, similarly Ilex Crenata , thoughtabout  Lonicera Nitida Green variety not Baggesons Gold etc which need cut

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Started by Peter sellers
7 Replies · Reply by John F Jun 29, 2023
Views: 528

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