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Football pitch marking derbyshire wanted

I have just been to a site to quote for some work where we need to make an adjustment to a kick about area( small football pitch).Is there anyone in the derbyshire area who would quote for this work please? Just the white lining.For me to buy the kit

Started by MWJONES

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Concern over accuracy of recycling weighbridges

The accuracy of weighbridges at landfill and recycling centres is ‘still a matter of concern’ despite some improvement over the last year, according to a new report.

The National Measurement Office (NMO)’s Weighbridge Project report covering the 2011

Started by Phil Voice in Waste

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Is this the most expensive ''pesticide'' available ?

Nearly fell off my seat when I received an offer in email to buy the following at £885 inc VAT for 3L...yes nearly £900 for just 3L ...reduced down from £952......liquid gold or what !?!

Medallion TL utilises Bio-inspired contact+ fung

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

5 Replies · Reply by Simon Gough Dec 15, 2012

Rotating handled secateurs

I need to replace my secateurs, ive been using the Bahco ones linked below for the last couple of years and find them very comfortable to use, and they hold a decent edge.

http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=149787&Referrer=googleproductlisting&g

Started by Anthony Toop

10 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Dec 12, 2012

Plant Ident!

Hi- if you're like me, i love a good plant ident question from a client- this one tho' has stumped me a bit- i've never seen it before!

It's huge- probably over 2metres tall- (i'm standing underneath it!)- it has a really chunky almost hollow stem and

Started by Shelley Barnes in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by Shelley Barnes Dec 6, 2012

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Very Large Street Map

Morning everyone.

Just wondered if anyone can point me in the right direction, i'm after a street map of my area (WF14 8) which ideally will size up to about 1.5metre square (I know where I can get it printed)

I went to a Merchants yesterday and they h

Started by Able Gardens

3 Replies · Reply by Keith Barker Dec 9, 2012

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LJN 2013 Calendar?

There's been strong interest in this year's LJN photo competition.

The final 12 have been shortlisted and one lucky (talented) LJN member is going to win a Canon G12 digital camera.

I originally opted for ten finalists but the task of shoosing was m

Started by Phil Voice

52 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jan 12, 2013

Blushirt.com

I was reading one of the posts on landscapejuice.com here , and as you can see in the comments a guy from I guess the states, as the site is American, put in a link to a site he has developed. It is to try and make the process between landscapers

Started by Kieran Ray in Landscaping

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New course - Green walls and green roof gardening

Course of the Month at the Garden Design Academy is "Green Walls and Green Roof Gardening" The subject of much interest over the last few years, with UK government promoting its use in the cities as a response to the challenge to global warming, thi

Started by Colin Elliott in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Colin Elliott Dec 8, 2012

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How to, and how not to, market your company

This is a fantastic story.

Read this, it's pure market madness by Thomas Cook holidays and pure marketing genius by Lowcostholidays.com.

http://www.tickld.com/t/28074

One has to still wonder if it's also clever marketing by Thomas Cook...what do you

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

2 Replies · Reply by Lee Wells Dec 15, 2012

Msds sheets

Hi all.

I am quoting for a job at the moment and the customer has asked for msds sheets of any chemicals used. Is this the same as coshh data sheets?

On there site i would be using Petrol, 2-stroke oil, wd40, chainsaw oil, and clinik ace. Any ideas? I

Started by Exeter garden maintenance

4 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Dec 7, 2012

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Started by Gordon Bowerman

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HMRC free online "tax return" webinars for Sole Traders

HM Revenue & Customs is offering free online webinars to sole traders who are filing a tax return online for the first time.

The webinars will run throughout December and January. They are led by HMRC staff and include time for participants to ask qu

Started by Gary RK in Business

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hibu (formerly known as Yell) six month results to 30 September 2012

These results are a bit late to bring to members' attention.

However it's worth noting that Yell has now undergone a re-brand to hibu and will spend the next four years (if it can continue trading) moving everything from Yellow Pages to hibu.

hibu (Y

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

3 Replies · Reply by Classic Gardens Dec 8, 2012

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Christmas parties – what can you claim?

HMRC allow an exemption from tax, National Insurance Contributions and reporting if your Christmas party:

- Is an annual event, such as a Christmas party or summer barbeque

- Is open to all of your employees

- Costs no more than £150 per head

It’s im

Started by Phil Voice in Accountancy

5 Replies · Reply by Classic Gardens Dec 15, 2012

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What the Autumn statement means to you

If you own a small business…

From April 2014 the main rate of corporation tax will drop 1 percentage point to 21%, boosting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A new Business Bank will be set up to provide a £1bn boost to the small exports bu

Started by Phil Voice in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance Dec 6, 2012

Easy joint

We discovered this product at Glee earlier this year - has anyone had any experience using it? Could potentially save a lot of bother as it works in wet conditons, "the wetter the better" as they say.

http://www.easyjoint.eu

Started by Emily Massey in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Lee Wells Dec 13, 2012

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LJN Photo competition finalists: The head-to-head

It's been a tough decision but I've finally nailed down the final ten twelve photos I think are worthy of winning this year's photo competition. There are at least a further five images I thought capable of winning...as I said, it's been tough!

You'l

Started by Phil Voice

49 Replies · Reply by Lindsey Churchill Dec 22, 2012

Dorset coast

Started by Frances Riley

4 Replies · Reply by Woodster Dec 7, 2012

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Mask for sraying

Hi Guys

I have my Pa2a training this week (tractor mounted spraying)

It's been a while since I did my other spraying courses...

I should know this, but what kind of respirator do I need?

I went to arco and picked up Sundstrom 'free flow respirator kit

Started by Robbie in Pesticides

2 Replies · Reply by Robbie Dec 4, 2012

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