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Green Waste disposal in South Bucks

The transfer station we use is shutting down.

Where do other people use in South Bucks? Our yard is based in Iver. I know we can use the transfer station in Slough but they are a pain to deal with (no tipping in shorts, need a hard hat etc!).

Your help

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Waste

1 Reply · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Aug 28

Advice on removing very large spreading bamboo.

I have 3 large bamboo plants to remove.

They are about 15 foot high and about 6 metres in circumference, obviously well rooted into the ground and pop up runners around 10 feet from their epicentre.

The obvious answer would have been to use a digg

Started by Rob in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Plants

16 Replies · Reply by MF Hodgson Aug 26

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Moving some Stipa gigantea ?

I have some plants on a steep dry chalky sunny bank that is being re-developed in mid September.

Some are too good to be simply ripped out with a digger and chucked away, the small ones I know can be dug out and put elsewhere around the garden but th

Started by Jonathan Davidson

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Colton Aug 25

Dodgy back end

Hello folks, I would appreciate your view on an issue with a Honda HRX 476 rear roller mower.

Have been using them for 20 years and trade in for NEW every year to avoid problems and down time. Quite a tidy sum spent there.

I know the rear roller bearin

Started by Phill Mutimer

2 Replies · Reply by David Benson Aug 24

Advice needed on best strimmers and mowers

Hi All,

I've been studying RHS Level 2 horticulture (both theory and practical) for the past year and passed all my exams. I'm looking to start up in business doing a mix of garden maintenance, design and consultancy. Gardens of all sizes. Picked up

Started by Kirsty Smithson in Groundscare and Machinery

38 Replies · Reply by Sam Bainbridge Aug 24

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Updates Regarding LJN

Hi All,

As you may or may not have seen, we are looking to enhance Landscape Juice and try to develop the site in ways that would be useful to all.

The comments on our last post highlighted a need for a Noticeboard page where members are able to ad

Started by Fleur Voice

4 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Aug 24

Leather jackets and Acelepryn

Hello all. Is anyone using the new(ish) chemical Acelepryn to treat leather jackets?

Im wondering if it's worth the investment, it appears to be more expensive than saffron and gold.

If you have used it, how were your results?
I know it won't ever

Started by Stuart white

2 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Aug 23

Battery strimmers

Hi alll, hope you're season's been good as the madness draws to a close. I'm wondering about Stihl battery strimmers, I bought 2 fsa 90's and they have been great but one is broke and deemed uneconomical to fix(think the motherboard is fried) and I t

Started by GARETH

9 Replies · Reply by GARETH Aug 18

Ladder and roofbars and a carpark height restriction - destruction

So, this week I finally got my roof bars, roller and ladder setup installed, using Ulti bars equipment. Got it all working and secure and used the ladder at work for the first time.

My van itself is less than a month old, brand new, and I went to pic

Started by Ian Stanton in Vehicles

7 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Aug 17

Stihl fsa 85 new model?

Just a quick one, looking to replace my stihl fsa 85 battery Strimmer. But see it's now obsolete, what's the replacement model of this please? Tia

Started by Andrew holt

3 Replies · Reply by Billybop Aug 15

Rate your insurance provider

Following on Michael Ollson's post, thought it would be interesting and informative for members if there was a poll/rating of insurance brokers/companies used.

For it to be relevant it needs to be based on actual claims and how the claim was handled

Started by Peter sellers

1 Reply · Reply by M Olsson Aug 14

Liability and Business Insurance

Good morning,

I am currently insured with Simply Business, which seemed like an affordable option. A couple of weeks ago, I strmmed a new customers edges and wack, double glazed window gone. Went through insurance but declined because excess is £300 a

Started by M Olsson

5 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Aug 14

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Honda HRX wheels

Quick question, I noticed today that the rear left wheel if you look from behind the mower is leaning inwards.

Haven't had a good look yet but the wheel seems tight but there is movement in the wheel and when placed on the ground it then leans inward

Started by James

16 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Aug 13

Lawnflite pro rear unable to pivot on rear wheels

Can anyone point t me in the right direction before I start stripping down my Lawnflite pro553hws.....

Never misses a beat but she is getting on a bit now (2006) model. Today, out of nowhere the rear wheels suddenly stopped rotating in opposite direct

Started by Richard Harding

4 Replies · Reply by Richard Harding Aug 12

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Knee Pads

Struggling with arthritis in my knees , kneeling has become almost impossible .

Vast choice of knee pads available , Can anyone recommend some comfortable knee pads which don't slip down your leg or dig into your flesh or wobble about in use please .

Started by John F

10 Replies · Reply by John F Aug 11

Mo Bacter moss killer

Hi everyone; Quick question,

Mo Bacter moss killer has anyone used it, would you recommend it etc....?

Started by Sue/Bayleaf's Traditional

2 Replies · Reply by Sue/Bayleaf's Traditional Aug 11

Synthetic lawns/Astroturf/fake grass recommended maintenance/restoration

Hello, many apologies if I am raising a topic that has many existing posts already. I did a search, but there were so many results that I thought I'd try my luck with a fresh one.

I have been working as a self-employed gardener for 3 months now and t

Started by Ian Stanton in Groundscare

4 Replies · Reply by Ian Stanton Aug 10

Self Employed Price work

Good morning, I'm looking for some advise/help.

I run a family fencing and landscaping business with my dad. He runs the landscaping side and myself the fencing.

Up until about 2 years ago all of our employees were PAYE. But after 1 fencing supervisor

Started by Josh Venn in Business, Landscaping, and Careers

8 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Aug 10

Sharpening mower blades

Morning everyone

What are you guys that's sharpen your mower blades yourselves using to balance the blades?

And what website do you use to buy machinery spare parts from?

Many thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Mjc Aug 9

Hayter 48 Pro - Rear drive roller issue

Hi there,

If possible, looking for a bit of mechanical advice with a 2008 Hayter 48 Pro and an issue with the rear drive roller.

Background: My (very) old, inherited from my grandfather, Hayter 48 Pro sadly died a proper death recently, I think it thre

Started by Dale Harrison in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Aug 8

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