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van choice

Hi all, am sure you are all extremely busy but after some help out trying to choose which panel van to purchase as my current one probably won't pass the next mot! Was looking at a transit t350 but insurance quotes came in twice the price and more to

Started by bob whatley in Vehicles

35 Replies · Reply by Colin @ Creative Funding Jul 22, 2014

Will wood work as coping over rendered blockwork? And blockwork vs brick costs

Hello LJ experts,

I have a client who would like some retaining walls for planting up in rendered blockwork, as she thinks that's cheaper than brick. Is this so? Also, if we use rendered blockwork, will railway sleepers or other wood work as a coping,

Started by Jane Harries in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Jane Harries Jun 22, 2014

Hard wood decking with wood worm..

I installed a hard wood deck whilst constructing a design and build project recently in fact it was complete a week a go.

I have had the customer on the phone to me today saying that the deck seems to be infested with wood worm.. Now what can i do abo

Started by Matt Johnson

4 Replies · Reply by John Baker Jun 17, 2014

Restricting Jacquemontii Birch

Its one of my favourite trees and as my new house has none i am keen to plant a few trees. The garden is only 13x15m and so a tree more than 8m will become a bit big.

I'd dearly love to plant 3 jacquemontii along the rear boundary but was wondering if

Started by Simon Smith in Plants

12 Replies · Reply by Simon Smith Jun 29, 2014

Installing Spa/Pools

I have a project coming up that will require the installation of a medium sized Spa/Pool. Does anyone know a good supplier / installer? This will be high end and will be installed around the Glastonbury area. Cheers Phil

Started by Phil Stovell in Landscaping

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How tall does Verbena bonariensis grow?

I have a Verbena bonariensis in my border. It's the plant's second season.

Last year it grew to about 4' tall but this year it's already reached 6' and I think it's still growing.

What's the tallest you've grown?

Started by Phil Voice in Plants

4 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jun 10, 2014

Anyone used a velky ?

Thinking of buying a velky (trailed chariot) for use behind a scag to help when ride on mowers are broke or out on other jobs.They are popular in the states but I've never seen one here. I've only seen the trailed seats you see behind cylinder mowers

Started by briggsandscrapem

5 Replies · Reply by matt evans Jun 22, 2014

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Lawnflite UK launch new website

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Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

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how to prune a callistemon

the one in question is container grown and not that old the flowers are just going over now but there is new growth coming out of the top of the flower head, do i prune above or below the flower head as it dos not want to be any larger but could do w

Started by David Benson

2 Replies · Reply by Simon Smith Jun 29, 2014

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Sunscreen not enough against skin cancer; Poppy appeal; Grass growing woes - LJN Newsletter

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Sunscreen 'not complete protection' against skin cancer
If working outdoors then relying on just sunscreen to prevent malignant melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, is not enough researchers have said.

Started by Phil Voice in Newsletter

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Fly tipping - why?

I have just been rung by a member of the great and good in my village to ask if I know anything about the cuttings left in a farm driveway. Obviously I don't as I never ever fly tip. But I ask the members why some of us in this trade do. The debris i

Started by Andy in Waste

24 Replies · Reply by Freshscaped Oct 25, 2014

Transit crewcab tippers

Does anyone use a transit crewcab for garden maintenance?The reason I ask is I feel that a crewcab tipper might be of more benefit to me now, but wonder will my 21" hrx fit through the rear doors to keep it locked away, rather than left on the back.A

Started by David Strong

4 Replies · Reply by matt evans Jun 16, 2014

change from plastic to brass assembly for cooper pegler sprayer

As title suggests does anyone have contact for brass lance and trigger unit to swap from pathetic plastic .I checked one website .They looking 87.00.surely this is robbery?

Started by paul berry

7 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Jun 12, 2014

Best way to get mowers down steep narrow steps

Just quoting up on a garden with poor access problems ie we need to use a roller mower, and the only access is down narrow steep steps, any ideas apart from the conventional scaffold planks ???? Thanks

Started by chris in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Jun 17, 2014

removal of iron marks of concrete flagstones

Hi any ideas on how to remove some iron stains from patio ?

Started by andrew magill in Paving Materials and Advice

10 Replies · Reply by John Baker Jun 9, 2014

Did you know? Aluminium Phosphide pest control…. legislation is changing

If you are a professional person buying aluminium phosphide such as Talunex and Phostoxin for the control of moles, rabbits or rats it is highly likely that you will be affected by the new legislation.

After 26th November 2015 you will no longer be a

Started by Landscape Juice in Pesticides

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Scarifiers

Hi,

I'm looking to buy an electric lawn scarifier for some small gardens I maintain. Does anyone have any recommendations? Apart from buying an expensive petrol one! Seen quite a few similar ones on ebay, all about £100. I've also seen an attachment w

Started by Simon Hill in Turfcare

3 Replies · Reply by Simon Hill Jun 10, 2014

Swivel shaft strimmer

I have a pertol partner make strimmer with a swivel shaft, this allows me to turn it over & edge lawns easily.
Does anyone else have one or know of a make model that has this facility, as I'm struggling to find another one.
Als, the stihl combi edge

Started by Robert Keetley

3 Replies · Reply by Robert Keetley Jun 12, 2014

Contractors needed.

Evening all,I have been running my business for some time now and had a contract with a play equipment company carrying out installation work around the UK building up the business.The other day out of the blue I was offered the full time job of sale

Started by MWJONES

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Changes in consumer regulations; Stolen tools; Spiders and bees - LJN Newsletter

Entrance area at Primary school: Dewsbury
Contractor is required to construct a new block paved entrance area at a primary school in West Yorkshire.

Changes in C

Started by Phil Voice in Newsletter

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