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Good morning one and all. I have been plodding along with my maintenance firm for a few years now with no problems and been getting new customers through word of mouth which I have been very happy with but this winter I decided to start a website. Wh

Started by mike drew in Marketing

5 Replies · Reply by Liam Timmins Apr 28, 2013

BO - A Massive Threat to the Landscaping Industry

BO in this case refers to Biodiversity Offsetting, but stinks as badly if not worse than a personal hygiene problem. At first glance this initiative on offer from the Government seems harmless, indeed it appears to be a good idea. BUT I felt compelle

Started by Pip Howard in Weather

7 Replies · Reply by neil aldridge Sep 6, 2013

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Bankruptcy - would you deal with that "person/business" ?

What would your stance be if you had heard a potential client/business had previously been declared Bankrupt, but was now discharged?

How is this seen/perceived by people now?

It seems more common place to find such situations (..because of the law,

Started by Gary RK in Business

9 Replies · Reply by MWJONES Apr 27, 2013

Excavator For Narrow Access!

Hi Folks

I looked at two jobs yesterday that both had very narrow access, one was 590mm (barely wide enough for a wheelbarrow) and the other 770mm.

It's the latter that I need a bit of help with.

Does anybody know of an excavator/360 etc. that can fit t

Started by David Beasley Garden Design in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Chris Auld Apr 27, 2013

Activity4charity Raise money for Perennial and keep fit at the same time!

We know that times are tough out there, and when the going gets tough Perennial ..Gardeners Royal Benevolent Society step in to help horticulturists. Perennial provides free, confidential advice to people of all ages working in or retired from hortic

Started by Kate O'Shea

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Hi From Webster Power Products in the UK!

Hi everyone,

We are a new Etesia, Mountfield and general garden care dealer for the UK. Since we are ned to this game we thought it would be a good idea to hook up with some experts and get some feedback on our range, adive and prices.

Look forward to

Started by Robert Fraser in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Etesia UK Apr 25, 2013

Hedge Trimming or Hedge Reduction ???

Do you discriminate between trimming and reduction???

We do. If there is only one years growth to come of it usually hedge trimming. If irs more than that then we class it as reducing, and charge double than as for trimming.

Started by 1st Garden Maintenance

3 Replies · Reply by neil aldridge Apr 27, 2013

Miles of mowing

All - just a little fun - if you have one of those pedometer things for counting footsteps... wear one for a week or two whihle cutting grass to work out how many miles you cover behind your mower....

the last 2 weeks I'have done........... 230,442 st

Started by David Cox

9 Replies · Reply by David Harris May 2, 2013

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Old machinery - junk, store or repair ?

Over the years we have managed to collect a multitude of 'broken/worn out' machinery and tools at our base.

The intention always has been to 'cannibalise/combine/repair' these items, but pressure of work never allows this happen.

Desperate for space,

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by David Cox Apr 26, 2013

Silly thing that you have been told off for!

today, having avoid mowing over 5 or 6 cowslip primulas i accidently mowed over another small specimen that was growing in the middle of the lawn. my customer march out to the spot in her bath robe back into the house and then out again to tell me of

Started by neil aldridge

22 Replies · Reply by andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance Apr 30, 2013

LISS/CSCS Card

Dear All,

I am interested in undertaking site/commercial work as a labourer/landscaper for local landscapers in my area.

Having found out about CSCS cards through conversations with colleagues and researching online I have noticed that are TWO potentia

Started by Henry Ward in Careers

2 Replies · Reply by Henry Ward Apr 23, 2013

Accounts need help

I know this a grey area but I have 2 guys I sub contract work to how should I be showing this on my accounts ? Should it show what jobs they worked on or will garden tidy up suffice

Started by chris

5 Replies · Reply by chris Apr 25, 2013

Experienced Carpenter sought to give a quote on a garden design concept..

Hi!

I am looking for an experienced Carpenter to give a quote on a garden design concept for a small garden in North-East London. This is a bespoke project and I am looking for someone who is very experienced and skilled in designing and making one-of

Started by Judi Samuels Garden Design in Design

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EU propose to ban seed swapping

Seed swaps: illegal soon?

The EU directives on the marketing of seeds and plant propagating material are currently being reviewed. The new regulation threatens rare varieties and farmers’ varieties. Non-commercial varieties are under particular threa

Started by Phil Voice

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Shrub and tree insurance

Hi, I just wondered if anyone has any advice on insurance for garden shrubs that I could offer clients? I am mostly concerned with supplying Box as they are relatively expensive and I had a problem with Box blight in a clients garden last year. Thank

Started by Melissa Jolly in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by Richard Boyd Apr 30, 2013

Moving Heathers

Can someone help me please?
I have a customer who has a bed of Heathers at the front with gaps where presumably Heathers have died and been removed, leaving bare soil. They would like to replant a couple of Heathers from the rear garden to fill the g

Started by Paul Rogers

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billy goat Leaf Collector vacuum Litter Mulcher Debris Self Propeled Drive Mv650

Hi All.

I am having a clearout of the yard and selling off things that i dont use.

My billy goat leaf collector ebay item number 181126087654

My eliet Shredder ebay item number 181125633691

and i will also be listing my sheen flame gun for burning off we

Started by Landscope in Marketing

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Path Edging for Bark

Hi, I'm looking for an idea ?

I have designed a curvy path which my client would like to cover with loose bark. But what is the most economic edging to use only it is quite along path ? In Australia he used thin redwood which were pliable and cheap.

Started by Glenn Ellis in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Cesare Harradine Apr 23, 2013

LARGE TURFING JOB....NEARLY FINISHED....150,000m2

HYDE PARK....

LOOKING GOOD

Started by steve loftus in Turfcare

22 Replies · Reply by David Harris May 2, 2013

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The ultimate Lawnmower

Got my lawnmowers out today at home. Just sit back with a beer and watch. Best thing is they are completely eco friendly and fertilise as they go.

And look at this lawn tractor - it's a John Deere. Fits in the trailer real easy and gets easily in to a

Started by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance in Turfcare

14 Replies · Reply by Adam Pilgrim Apr 22, 2013

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