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Which tablet for business use?

Any suggestions for cheap tablet for business mostly just for a diary and note taking

Started by Mitchel ingham in Business

19 Replies · Reply by J S CountryTools Oct 6, 2014

shredders

Waste is starting to become a bit of a problem for me now. Time out for runs etcSo Ive been looking at smallish garden shredders ( petrol ) for hedge cuttings etcyesterday i managed to accumulate about 3 van loads. Does anyone else use these? whats y

Started by Jason Conway

12 Replies · Reply by Robert Keetley Oct 8, 2014

Grease nipples on stihl tools

I'd like to swop the grease port on my stihl hedge cutters for a grease nipple. Has anyone done this ?. I've been to a couple of places, lawnmower repairs & an agricultural supplier & neither has any that fit the port.

Rob

Started by Robert Keetley

8 Replies · Reply by James Brett Oct 3, 2014

how long does a quality trimmer/brush cutter last?

interested to know how long folk get out of their trimmers before they start needing repairs done in terms of hours of service rather than how long in months/years

Started by john doonan in Machinery

21 Replies · Reply by john doonan Oct 3, 2014

LUTON VANS?

Hi Everyone

I need to add a second vehicle. I currently run a swb transit which i use in conjunction with a 10ft x 5ft trailer when necessary. A number of my contracts require both a ride on and pedestrian mowers, the ride on goes on the trailer.With

Started by Ross Stuart Mckinlay in Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by whitehotvans Oct 13, 2014

Awful experience on the round!

Hey guys, i like to see how gardening businesses run all over, so i subscribe to a guy called Gregs channel on youtube. Check out this video of his worst experience doing his lawncare in the usa; http://youtu.be/h0fn839ZdHU very strange!

Started by Ben Marshall in Turfcare

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expansnion joints in concrete base for patio

Hi,

I am to install paving (porcelain tiles) around a new swimming pool on a concrete base, so quite a big area of concrete to pour (100m2+). As standard procedure I would use anti-crack re-mesh in the concrete, but I'm not sure about expansion joints

Started by philip porter in Paving Materials and Advice

6 Replies · Reply by Ed Fairman Oct 7, 2014

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Get creative - not your average deck

We are all creators in this industry. It's just some are more creative than others.

Some are originators and others are happy to follow.

Take a look at this video. I hope it inspires you to think of ways of shaping a deck or introducing a garden desi

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Oct 6, 2014

Repeato Ditto. Which dedicated long reach hedge trimmer.

This subject has been around the block a few times infact I asked the very same question a few years ago.I guess the machinery available changes, new machinery/models to the market, existing machinery changing in quality as they do. sometimes for the

Started by GORDON in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Oct 8, 2014

What time of year do you stop trimming hedges?

Hello. Just wondering when people call it a day on hedge trimming? I know it varies for different types, but I'd be interested what people's rules of thumb are generally for deciduous, evergreens and especially conifers like Leylandii. Most hedges ar

Started by Austin Campbell in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by wullie Oct 5, 2014

maintenance contract

Hi all, after 12 years in various horticulture roles I set up my company (3 years ago) in the last 9 months I have expanded it rapidly and gone from 1 casual self employed member to 3 full time employees, the issue I am going to face is going into th

Started by Pristine Gardens in Groundscare

12 Replies · Reply by Pristine Gardens Oct 9, 2014

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One for the weekend - ever wondered what to do with left over wood after cutting down trees?

A stunning solution......could be a side line for the more crafty ones amongst us during the quieter months

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Started by Progreen Weed Control

2 Replies · Reply by James Brett Sep 26, 2014

Advice pressure washer purchase for driveways

I need to purchase a pressure washer won a couple quotes for big drives and decking don't know weather to go electric or petrol always been put off by electric as leads and water also getting power to it. But then again petrol machine could be quite

Started by Mitchel ingham in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Sep 27, 2014

lawn mess!

hi- can anyone give me some suggestions what to do with this lawn- it was laid as turf a few years ago and is now full of weeds- some grass type (carex?) and another creepy crawly thing. Would it be best to start again- or would a general selective w

Started by Shelley Barnes in Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Shelley Barnes Oct 3, 2014

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Second vehicle

Hi everyoneI'm looking to get rid of my personal car as its too small. Im considering getting a 4x4 (free lander in mind). It'll be more expensive to insure and upkeep however my idea is to use it when the van may be off the road of joks where I just

Started by Daniel Lampard in Landscaping

23 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Oct 6, 2014

Somebody 'Aving A Larf

Our web mail form elicited this response from some likely individual recently:

"Hello. I am a potential customer, and I would like to get a feel for the services you provide and the prices you are willing to offer.

"I am just merely browsing the intern

Started by Freshscaped

5 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Sep 28, 2014

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Metric or imperial...what's your preference?

Through practically all of my career I bought turf by the square yard.

In the early days I also laid a lot of 2' square slabs and laid bricks which were graded in imperial.

I'm one of those who straddled the metric changeover and I still, at times, g

Started by Phil Voice in Business

30 Replies · Reply by Chris Jackson Nov 9, 2014

Commercial gardening rates.

Hi everyone

I've got to give a quote for a old peoples home. Can i get some help on commercial rates please? In the essex area.

Started by Tom Bailey

6 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Sep 28, 2014

Growing a business, what to invest in?

Just looking for advice on how and when people decided that to further their business and invest on bigger and more specialist machinery. Did you see a gap in the market or was it a case of knowing that having a piece of kit would get you extra work

Started by Peter in Business

16 Replies · Reply by Robbie Oct 4, 2014

Can I use the LJN logo on my website and other advertiing?

Just a quick one as I've had a look around the forum and cannot find any info on this question.

Is it ok to use the LJN logo on my website and other advertising?

Thanks

Started by Austin Campbell

4 Replies · Reply by Robbie Sep 26, 2014

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