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Buddleja ( Buddlia ) Super plant of the future ?

Please forgive me for what maybe an obsession, but I have always been fascinated and in awe of the prolific Buddleja ( Buddlia ) bushes / trees that I have a skill for noticing, where they grow in the most inhospitable and bizarre locations, railway

Started by Alan Neath in Plants

7 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Jul 13, 2022

Bracken killer

Evening people

What chemicals are you using or used that's still on the market for killing bracken.

Thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Groundscare

7 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Jul 12, 2022

Lawn maintenance in NI

hello all. Bit random but anyone here based in NI? How is business over the water?

I was having a random conversation a while back, with a tradesman (not a gardener) and he says gardeners are in huge demand in NI. I was saying about my area was over

Started by Graham Garden in Info

4 Replies · Reply by Graham Garden Jul 12, 2022

Laurel & Quince infection

Started by Nigel Rawlins

9 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Jul 11, 2022

Cutting Grass in the heat

Folks

What's peoples thoughts on cutting grass in the expected hot weather forecast over the next 10/14 days. obviously can cut at a higher setting but would it just be better missing days just letting customers know? yes we have to make a living but

Started by Ricky Watkins in Business

4 Replies · Reply by David Benson Jul 10, 2022

How do you tackle nice customers who happen to be a bit awkward at times

If you get lost in the rant, a few questions are in bold at the bottom!

Hope everyone is enjoying their bank holiday weekend which sort of brings me to the subject... last week we cut a few lawns which should have been cut on Monday, the previous Frid

Started by Adam

54 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith Jul 8, 2022

Husqvarna Brush cutters

Thinking about changing my Brush cutter currently have a Stihl FS360 but thinking about a Husqvarna 545 RX.

Anyone with any experience of the Husqvarna?

Thanks in a advance.

Started by Ben Carter in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Jul 7, 2022

Etesia pro 53 lkx replacement

Hi all, im looking at replacing my etesia pro 53 pedestrian mower after 8 years of heavy use. I am keen to purchase a new one as it has served me well and I love its power and manouverability. However with the movement toward battery powered equipme

Started by david duffy

2 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jul 7, 2022

Van interior protection

Morning guys and girls

I'm buying a new van shortly and as I have put put the rubbish in the back, I want to get the inside properly protected against the moisture and damp. Currently my existing van has a ply lined floor and that's painted with garag

Started by Oliver clarkson in Vehicles

9 Replies · Reply by Oliver clarkson Jul 5, 2022

What base for laying slabs on?

Hi,

I've been asked to create a paved area using 600x600 standard slabs. Years ago when I worked on sites they laid them on sand with a sprinkling of dry cement on top, but I'm now seeing guys on YouTube (albeit in United States), laying slabs or pave

Started by Neil James Shearer

7 Replies · Reply by The Wall Jul 4, 2022

Should I be pruning my new green giant arborvitae?

I planted 6 ft tall arborvitae last August, more like 5 feet since they just had thin bare top stems that ended up dying. There are new green stems that just started shooting up a few weeks ago sprouting from where the old stems died.

They seem lik

Started by Rachel Beth in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Mike Anderson Jul 3, 2022

Laying patio in half circle

Hi,

I've been asked by a client to create a patio in a half moon shape but he only wants to use standard Marshall 2x2 grey slab which is great, but how do I calculate the angle to know where to make my cuts for the radius?? Or do I just lay them as n

Started by Neil James Shearer

5 Replies · Reply by Neil James Shearer Jul 3, 2022

Masport mower

Still looking for that elusive relatively light, manoeuvrable roller mower, hence previous post Hayter versus Honda.

Looking at the 18inch Masport rotorola at 43kg, comes with a choice of Briggs, loncin or Honda engine at differing prices.

Anyone got o

Started by Peter sellers

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jul 3, 2022

Laurel. Half plant has died back.

Good day All. I have a regulat fortnightly maintenance customer with a decent sized garden and a mature 25+ foot laurel as the first part of his border with a neighbour. This shrub was previously allowed to shoot upwards allowing it to become long,

Started by Tony @SM in Tree Surgery

2 Replies · Reply by Ricky Watkins Jul 3, 2022

Mower fuel charge !!!

Hello All,

I am new to LJ and have been a Sole Trader since August offering a general garden service and bigger site clearing/one off jobbs etc.

So far its going well and I am building up a good client base and some commercial clients.

As its erly days

Started by William Green in Accountancy, Business, and Groundscare

18 Replies · Reply by Tim Haywood Jul 3, 2022

Cordless lawnmower

I am looking at getting a cordless lawnmower i am stuck between the stihl rma 448 and the ego lawnmower has anyone got both what would you recommend

Started by Dougie

25 Replies · Reply by Dougie Jul 3, 2022

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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Which garden tools are best?

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

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