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Hayter versus Honda

We're looking at buying either the Hayter 48 variable speed, BBC roller or the Honda HRX 476 QY BBC roller.

Need a medium size relatively light mower for some jobs, Honda 42kg , Hayter 48kg. Both BBC but Hayter is variable speed which is a plus. Both

Started by Peter sellers

14 Replies · Reply by marc Jul 2, 2022

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Dear Landscape Juice,

Help!

I need to invest in some decent hand tools for gardening - ones that will not bend or break after a couple of uses.In the last two weeks of normal garden use I have managed to bend or break the following :

1 Wickes 'hea

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Jul 2, 2022

Oak sleepers

After installing oak sleepers for a client 8 years ago, they have started to rot. They are installed upright as a small retaining wall. My timber supplier obviously isn't going to want to know after this period, and I'm concerned about the outcome -

Started by Mark Holman

6 Replies · Reply by John F Jul 2, 2022

Viking MB545 VR engine

Hi, been trying to source a replacement BS engine for a Viking mower in title.....with no success.

I understand from Stihl/Viking that the engine at the time was a 625/675 series, 190cc and around 5.5hp. Cant find an old cheap mower anywhere with that

Started by Joey figo

12 Replies · Reply by Joey figo Jun 30, 2022

stihl MS 181 carburetor advice

I am having issues with my Carburetor and would really appreciate some advice. The initial symptoms were that as I reved the chainsaw, it would bog down. I tried to adjust it, but, as the trigger was pulled, it would bog down. I took it to my local r

Started by James King

6 Replies · Reply by John F Jun 28, 2022

Stihl strimmer

Hi all , hope everyone's enjoying this heat and keeping busy

I use stihl strimmers and always edge each lawn by tipping them on the side to edge, I know there not designed for this, but I've never had problems before

But now with the latest stihl f

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

5 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jun 28, 2022

New business enquiries

Hi everyone.

I own and operate a small garden maintenance business. It's me and a couple of guys working on an ad hoc basis.

We work many in domestic gardens ranging from small grass cuts to large gardens where we maintain everything.

My questio

Started by Tommy

12 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith Jun 28, 2022

Gardener Wanted

We are looking for a maintenance gardener that has a minimum of three years experience, a diploma or degree, PA1/6, Full driving license.

Must live in a Southampton post code area.

Pay £26 to £28,000 depending on qualifications.

Started by 1st Garden Maintenance in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Jun 25, 2022

Reccomendations please...

For a cordless (battery) long reach hedge trimmer.

I've got an old stihl long reach hedge cutter. But it's REALLY heavy and not suitable for me for long periods of use due to its weight

I very rarely do any hedge work. Maybe 3 or 4 jobs a season? S

Started by Gary R

25 Replies · Reply by Gary R Jun 25, 2022

Stihl Battery & HEAT

Hi all, I hope we are all busy & enjoying the hot weather. Unfortunately it seems to be too hot for my AP300's. They are refusing to charge atm, i guess due to over heating. I have 3 batteries & now two are completely dead, leaving just one to trim s

Started by Neil Darby in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Luke brooks Jun 24, 2022

Any ideas

Hi all , I rotivated and laid this lawn and strip last month, lawns great, any ideas on this side???

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

15 Replies · Reply by Rigsby Jun 22, 2022

Accountants.

Hi, I am a sole trader, no staff, not vat registered. I keep paper receipts and a record of my income. I don't have accounting software or spreadsheets. ( I'm quite old fashioned and like to keep things simple). I currently do my own self assessment

Started by Mjc

6 Replies · Reply by Mjc Jun 21, 2022

Stone wall in a Lido

Evening all

Got a new client I'm going to be doing weekly landscaping and maintenance for. It's an amazing big terraced garden. I have taken the job over from a bloke who there's been some kind of fall out with. He worked incredibly slow and rarely sh

Started by Kit bodenham

3 Replies · Reply by Kit bodenham Jun 21, 2022

wheeled strimmer and pedestrian mower for very steep banks

We will be starting a substantial new maintenance contract soon, there is a gently sloping rough grass area to be cut 4 times per year, very large area which we are considering buying a walk behind strimmer for rather than hand strimming, it needs to

Started by Peter sellers

7 Replies · Reply by Oliver Ashton Jun 20, 2022

Any ideas of cause / fix?

Hope I've uploaded the pics correctly. What the general thoughts on this lawn?

Started by Gary R

2 Replies · Reply by Dave Colton Jun 20, 2022

Ferris Hydrocut

Bit I’d advice and input needed please.

I recently took on a group of Parish Councils, mostly verges, and a decent sized community field, cut on a monthly basis. I tackled it the first time with my Lawnflte 553 HWS minus the grass box but although i

Started by Andrew Steward

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew Steward Jun 19, 2022

Red Robin Black Spot

Need advice on how to treat black spot on my Red Robins, i have 7 making a 1m high hedge planted in Feb this year and in the last 2 weeks have noticed the leaves have black spot, the neibour has a Rose very close which also has black spot think that

Started by The Wall

1 Reply · Reply by Glen Stillman Jun 18, 2022

Parts wisdom

Wondering if anyone has had to locate spares for machines made by SandriGarden, I think they are Italian.

I've got a VT3.5 scarifier and it needs new blades. Really don't want to scrap it as rest of machine is fine.

anyone know if these parts are still

Started by Paul Baillie

2 Replies · Reply by Paul Baillie Jun 17, 2022

DR Brush Mower Belt Removal time - am I being overcharged?

I don't know if anyone could advise me on this issue. I have a DR Brush mower that was ghost walking. When the Dead mans handle was released, it continued moving. Took it into a DR dealer for it to be repaired. I was concerned when the mechanic infor

Started by James King

2 Replies · Reply by James King Jun 17, 2022

Ride on mower or compact tractor with Flail mower

For the past couple of seasons, I have worked for a client who has 12 acres of land, including a wood. I spend about 10 months of the year working at the property and do a wide range of jobs. The chief source of income during the summer is mowing the

Started by James King

6 Replies · Reply by James King Jun 17, 2022

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