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Hayter harrier pro 48

Does anyone know how many rpm's the new hayter harrier pro should be on full revs? Thanks

Started by Chris

3 Replies · Reply by Chris Aug 3, 2014

Multi-Tool Strimmers/Brushcutters etc other than Stihl/Husky... Recommendations?

Hey guys,

Im looking to purchase a new multi-tool soon, however am looking at other brands other than husky and stihl as even though it is undoubtedly great gear, I often feel you may also be paying for the name, and it's not cheap stuff. I understand

Started by Oli @ Legendary Landscapes in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Aug 4, 2014

Contractor or paye??

Pros and cons to having help from someone who is self employed to someone on the books? What's the best way to organise paye? Has anyone had issues with hmrc with this matter? Thoughts please?

Started by Chris

4 Replies · Reply by Chris Aug 2, 2014

Lawnmower for business use

Hello all,

I'm now starting up self employed whilst working part time. I've worked as a gardener and grounds maintenance operative now for a few years and am now getting the equipment together to get started.

The one piece I'm struggling to decide on i

Started by Aaron Wheaton in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Peter Aug 30, 2014

Bradstone Patio Deck

has anyone used this system, if so how was it

Started by Peter Christopher in Paving Materials and Advice

5 Replies · Reply by Simon Smith Aug 2, 2014

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Hard landscaping styles; Fuel cans; Duck weed - LJN Newsletter

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Starting a part time venture
Currently working for a landscaping company, one member of the site is looking at what steps to take to strike out on their own.

Hard landscaping at Hampton Court Flower

Started by Phil Voice in Newsletter

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Tree Preservation Order

Mrs Jones asks ABC Garden Services to give her a price to fell/pollard/prune a tree on her property.ABC provides her with a written quote which she accepts, and work takes place 3 weeks later. Mrs Jones is happy with the job and ABC is happy as she p

Started by Simon Land in Plants

7 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Aug 3, 2014

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Les Malin becomes Operations Director at Etesia UK

Good to see our friend Etesia going from strength to strength.

Well done to Les on his promition.

Having worked with Les and his UK team - not to forget his French counterparts - planning and executing the Mowerthon, I saw first hand how Les worked a

Started by Phil Voice

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Aug 4, 2014

new commercial grade mower, Orec Grh 537 pro or As Motor 531 2 cycle?

Hello guys i live in Italy and i like commercial grade lawnmowers, and in the early months of next year i want to change my 1997 John Deere and i cannot make my mind up between these two mowers. The Orec is a high quality Japanese mower fitted with a

Started by Paolo De Roia

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Bradstone patio circle delivery - v poor

I'm sharing this because I am annoyed that a nationwide reputable supplier can even consider putting a piece of cut stone into a 41-piece pack for a patio circle.

What do you think?

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Started by Eugene Baston in Paving Materials and Advice

11 Replies · Reply by Landscape Juice Aug 8, 2014

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Artificial horticulture and landscaping is reportedly on the rise - should we resist it or go with the flow?

John Lewis has reported a whopping 46 per cent surge in its sales of artificial horticulture

"Everything in the garden is... FAKE! Bare lawn? Tired blooms? Ersatz gardens that defy the elements are all the rage"

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Aug 4, 2014

Blanket Weed

Can anyone recommend a blanket weed treatment that def works please?
The pond isn't large so cost is not a factor.
It does need to be wildlife friendly, as we have a healthy population of newts, dragonflies, etc..
We have tried manual removal but thi

Started by Online Landscape Design

12 Replies · Reply by David Sep 4, 2014

Death in the family

Bit of a morbid subject, my grandfather has been very ill for the past 5 years, on an oxygen machine 24/7, and stays in bed most of the time.

His all there mentally and can talk etc so his not a vegetable, but he is coming to the end of his life which

Started by Ashley Meredith

15 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Aug 10, 2014

Question: How many builders' bags of green waste......

....can be fitted into a 12 yard skip?

Hiya all :->

With everything going brilliantly we now have not only a new yard and a very secure container area but also ......... a 12 yard turnaround skip arrangement for green waste in place.

The question is ...

Started by Eugene Baston

20 Replies · Reply by Kieran Ray Aug 3, 2014

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Lights Out on Monday 4th August 2014

While not a landscaping topic, it is something many will want to know about and take part in as a mark of respect::

Late in the afternoon on August 3 1914, Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey stood at the window of his office in Whitehall and, as he wa

Started by Gary RK

5 Replies · Reply by Rebecca Walley Aug 4, 2014

Pictures of Nutri-gem at work!

This is a picture of 2 lots of grass seed sown at the same time and both having the same amounts of water. But one has been treated with Nutri-gem at an equivalent rate to 3L/ha.

This fantastic product is now available in 1, 5 or 10L containers and is

Started by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm

3 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Aug 1, 2014

Starting a part time venture

Hey allI'm not a regular poster but been doing a fair bit of reading of the last couple of daysFirst of all, I'm a qualified greenkeeper but work for a landscaping company just now, 5 years experience in this game but that's nothing!Basically I'm loo

Started by Gavin Gray

23 Replies · Reply by Gavin Gray Aug 3, 2014

logistics problem

I am trying to price a job and need to fill raised beds with around ten tonnes of soil.Trouble is, the beds are around three metres high up on a raised area at the back of a garden with no steps or means of access.I've considered crane hire but can't

Started by ChaseLandscaping

8 Replies · Reply by David Benson Jul 31, 2014

Viking mower drive issue

Anyone with a similar mower, or more mechanically-minded than me who could help?

I have the 655.2, blade-brake clutch and variable drive. Since new it's had an issue with the drive seeming to "pause", or lose power.

On a downhill slope, or flat hard su

Started by Paul McNulty

5 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Aug 2, 2014

Trailers for sale

Following a recent purchase, I now have two surplus to requirements trailers:

Trailer One:

Indespension Challenger 2000KG gross weight.

2 NEW tyres - other two have loads of tread left still - 175 R13 Commercial tyres

New Indespension Triplelock hitch he

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Marketing

2 Replies · Reply by Adam Pilgrim Aug 8, 2014

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