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Started by David Grimes in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 17, 2014

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Volvo to ditch traditional trade shows and move sales online

Volvo is to cut back on expensive motoring shows and sponsorship, instead preferring to up its internet spend.

Reuters reports "The Swedish carmaker, controlled by China's Geely, will gradually introduce web sales and spend more on digital advertisin

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

4 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 17, 2014

Last year i got a bunch of allium pinball wizard and they flowered brilliantly. Some where in temporary positions and i planned moving them this autumn. As a result i lifted them to dry them out and replant in november. However, when i lifted them an

Started by Simon Smith in Plants

5 Replies · Reply by Eugene Baston Dec 16, 2014

fuel cards

is any one else still using the fuel cards. i am still using it but only when they are cheaper than local garages and most of this year it has been 2 or 3 p cheaper per litre . currently it is 120 per litre on the card and 124 in the local garages

Started by Roy Parker in Vehicles

11 Replies · Reply by Andrew Bowen Dec 16, 2014

Winterise your vehicle

Any of you chaps do anything special to your vehicles for Winter ? I'm thinking of changing over to Winter tyres on the Tranny. Anybody any experience of this?

Started by Jason Creed in Vehicles

12 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 16, 2014

leaf blower vibrations

I have a stihl BG 86 blower but it is quite old, probably about 8-10 years. I have been using it a lot recently as you would expect and have become a bit concerned about the vibrations. If I bought a brand new leaf blower of a similar model then are

Started by Simon Jarvis in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Simon Jarvis Dec 16, 2014

Lime tree - staining paving

I have a client, with some buff coloured sandstone sawn paving , which is being very stained by a Lime tree that is in the garden - and it is also affecting the plants growing near the tree.

Has anyone got any suggestions (apart from removing the t

Started by Amy Perkins in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Rebecca Walley Dec 16, 2014

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Pellenc Keeps it Quiet at The Royal Automobile Club

The Royal Automobile Club Estate Manager Eric Olson and Head Gardener Andy Pearson are two men aiming to make the Club in Surrey as environmentally friendly and efficient as possible, with the purchase of a range of Pellenc battery-powered tools.

Andy

Started by Etesia UK in Machinery

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Citroen Relay Crew Cab Tipper for sale 2004 reg

Just a quick post to offer this here first before it hits the likes of Ebay and Auto trader in a few weeks time.

Due to a change in my business, I now have a Citroen Relay Crew Cab Tipper that will shortly be up for sale (by mid October).

Specification

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Marketing

4 Replies · Reply by Adam Pilgrim Dec 16, 2014

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Newsletter views hits all-time high

This week (and it's not over yet) the Landscape juice Network newsletter has hit an all-time readership high.

Viewing figures since 11.00am last Saturday are currently at 1,152. This figure is expected to rise as this week comes to an end.

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 16, 2014

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Van Speed Limits Quiz

A bit of light hearted fun, but with a serious side...

Can you fill in the 'blanks' .......?

You might be surprised.

Started by Gary RK

18 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker Dec 16, 2014

2015 RHS London Flower Shows

2015 RHS Flower show packages now available to book... Chelsea and Hampton Court: ticket and hotel accommodation packages, just in time for Christmas! http://www.theatrebreaks.co.uk/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/ Chelsea an...

Hotel only bookings available

Started by Simon Harding in Deals

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Abbey garden sales

Ordered a husky 555 off Abbey garden sales a few weeks back but they didn't have any in stock so the bloke upgraded me to a 560 XP free of charge! This saw retails for about £100 more than the 555.

Great customer service would highly recommend them.

Started by Chris Auld

2 Replies · Reply by Chris Jackson Dec 15, 2014

Bamboozled!

Hello. Can anyone help me with suggestions for lifting and dividing an old clump of bamboo - it's about 20 years old. I have attached a few photos - the clump is about 5' x 5' x 5', right next to a garage and between two small ponds. The customer ide

Started by Austin Campbell in Plants

9 Replies · Reply by Austin Campbell Dec 14, 2014

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Abseiling gardeners; Local show gardens; CCTV changes - LJN Newsletter

Repairing a wet pour area
One member of the site has been asked to quote on improving an outside area at a school, and one area in particular needs attention.

Compost weights for roof terrace
Can y

Started by Phil Voice in Newsletter

5 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 14, 2014

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Why do more people not start their own business ? Infographic shows confidence increasing this year...

Research from the "Centre for Entrepreneurs" has shed new light on the motivations and barriers for people starting their own business…

Perhaps the most startling figure to come from the research is that 82% of people who would like to start their ow

Started by Gary RK in Business

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The Very Best of Felco

Hi All,

We at J S Country Tools are looking to expand our range of quality hand tools.

One of the area's we are looking at is pruning and cutting hand tools with the view of adding a range of Felco products to our site. So I wanted to ask the community

Started by J S CountryTools in Groundscare

18 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 14, 2014

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Will we get to see "Meteor Storms" starting this weekend ?

From this weekend, it seems we could witness 'Meteo stroms with upto 100 per hour at their peak. I hope we get a few clear nights to be able to see this event. Not sure my iPhone is up to recording any sightings, so plan to dig out my old DSLR :-)

Started by Gary RK in Weather

7 Replies · Reply by Rory Dec 14, 2014

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Sir Edwin Lutyens Warren Mere goes on the market for £8million

A 16th century mansion set in a 51 acre estate which was re-modelled by one of Britain's greatest ever architects has gone on the market with a guide price of £8million.

The eight bedroom home, now known as Warren Mere in Surrey, boasts three lakes

Started by Phil Voice in Design

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 13, 2014

Van written off, advice needed.

Hi guys,

I have a wee bump my self today going to the farm, I hit a wall, fortunately the damage never stopped me driving the rest of the journey home, Down the one side is damaged:

Both front and rear door,

Wing,

bonnet

bumper

wing mirror

My van

Started by matt evans in Vehicles

4 Replies · Reply by matt evans Dec 13, 2014

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