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Kubota mowers

Been on kubota website today noticed they do a walk behind roller mower pro, they say they've got a large open rear shoot for wet collection, any one tried one or own one, from what I've been told about there ride on,s there bullit proof ???

Started by mark thomas in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by mark thomas Apr 19, 2014

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Losing out...

When you lose a bid, an existing contract or member of staff do you ever stop and think why that happened, what could have been done to prevent it or whether it is possible to rescue the situation?

To be effective in business it is vital to request /

Started by Gary RK in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Stuart Land-Scape.co.uk Jul 14, 2013

Mulch mower - Tips and tricks to get a good finish!

ALl,

as the weathers been so good recently, ive been able to Much every single lawn cut for 2 weeks now, and thought Id share some tips and tricks to get a good finish;

- Add a rubber mat to the back of the mower, about 6 inches long, this gives a stri

Started by David Cox

5 Replies · Reply by Christine Lynn Jul 14, 2013

G J Garden Services

I welcome anyone to check my new garden maintenance website out and give me feedback on what is good or bad. http:/gjgardenservices.co.uk. I have just started my own business after working for someone else for the last five years and finding that wor

Started by Gary Jackson

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Hedge cutting, physical !!

Been using the 81t & the hl95 since Tuesday morning, finished at 4pm today Friday, physically wrecked, don't usually do 4 days on the trot hedge cutting, up and down ladders 6ft wide hedges 12ft high, usually 1 full day a week, fore arms were busing

Started by mark thomas

2 Replies · Reply by Pro-Cut Jul 13, 2013

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Employers legal responsibility and outdoor workers

Under the law employers are responsible for health and safety management. The following provides a broad outline of how the law applies to employers. Don't forget,employees and the self employed have important responsibilities too.

It is an employer'

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jul 9, 2013

tool insurance

im in process of updating equipment.
i have taken out policy with toolinsuranceonline.
i took out pliability with them which offers 1000 tool covering hand and powered. apparently this does not cover lawnmowers,this comes under plant .so i opted to t

Started by paul berry in Business

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Promoting your business by giving up some time

How to get new customers must be one of the most common questions on the network, so I thought I'd highlight a slightly different from deep within the archives.

Donny Bryan runs a landscaping business near Manchester and a technique he uses is to wor

Started by Craig McGinty in Marketing

3 Replies · Reply by Craig McGinty Jul 5, 2013

scag issue's

Hey everyone i have a scag zero turn mower with a 16 hp kaw engine and 32 inch deck, the problem i have, is when i try and load the machine into the van via ramps, in order for it to stop you have to the change the gearbox in neutral, drop the revs a

Started by Benjamin O'Neill

8 Replies · Reply by Alan Hannah Jul 6, 2013

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Bumble Bee nest - clearing?

Was carrying out a planting and small landscaping job on Friday. Came across a bees nest under the ground in a small corner area that I was due to lay weed fabric and a slate covering on. I have left it for the time being and I'm waiting to hear from

Started by James McKay

8 Replies · Reply by Adrian Horgan Jul 11, 2013

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Hiring your first employee - Simply Business

Becoming an employer is a landmark moment in the life of any small business. It's an important step on the road to success - but you need to be prepared.

In the video below, Simply Business's Jasper Martens explains the key points to consider when hi

Started by Phil Voice in Careers

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Professional

Professional : An often used adjective in the English language to describe an individual, group of individuals, services, organisations or as a means to 'differentiate' oneself from 'others'.

WIki's main description of the word : "A professional

Started by Gary RK in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jul 18, 2013

Stihl cordless system with AR900 backpack battery

I have been interested in Pellenc electric tools for a little while but the prices are quite a jump from petrol tools.
I recently noticed Stihl have added the AR900 a backpack battery to the power options for their cordless range.
Has anyone used an

Started by Nick Murray in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Troy Bray Sep 17, 2013

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New Level 2 Certificate in the safe use of pesticides

New Level 2 Certificate in the Safe Use of Pesticides

City and Guilds Land Based Services is developing a new Level 2 Award in the “Safe Use of Pesticides, replacing “Grandfather Rights”. If you were born before 31 December 1964, and will only use pe

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

6 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jul 6, 2013

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Rod Stewart wanted to become a landscaper

Did anyone see the fascinating documentary about Rod Stewart's music career last night?

He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2000 and he feared he'd never sign again.
Doctors had to cut through his throat muscles to remove a cancerous growth from h

Started by Phil Voice

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Garden Maintenance clients

G J Garden Services .Grass cutting,Hedge trimming, Gardeners.

Started by Gary Jackson in Groundscare

5 Replies · Reply by Craig McGinty Jul 12, 2013

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2 Stroke fuel spillage - What contingency do you have in place?

I am normally very careful where I refill my tools but recently I have had two spillages of 2 stroke in a short space of time. Both..I may add, were my fault!

The first, I left the spout in the can for "a minute" because I was about to fill up, got di

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance Jul 15, 2013

FREE online Plant Design Workshop - this weekend to 8th July!

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that I'm hosting another free online workshop, this time on designing with plants. I know that lots of you enjoyed the last garden design workshop, so this may be of interest to some.

It's on from now until Mond

Started by Rachel Mathews SGD

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The value of email newsletters and search for gaining customers

I have written quite a few times about the value of having a growing website featuring new articles about your work, but also the value of having a regular newsletter.

A study in the US of people making purchases found that whilst search was still th

Started by Craig McGinty in Marketing

2 Replies · Reply by Craig McGinty Jul 5, 2013

Recommendations for 5L Sprayer

My Hoselock 5L sprayer is on its last legs, and I'd appreciate advice on a brand for a replacement.

It's for Roundup used between plants to tackle Bindweed. Good On/Off control important therefore, and a fairly coarse nozzle (are venturi nozzles avail

Started by Kristen in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Anthony Toop Jun 30, 2013

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