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Guess who I bumped into on the way to the shops?

Well, guess who it was? Twas our Phil, on his MOWERTHON!

See below:

Good Luck Phil!!!!!

Steve

Started by steve lowe

3 Replies · Reply by steve lowe Jun 7, 2014

#Mowerthon - Voice in the Vienne

Phil has made it into the Vienne, at rush hour!

Next stop Le Mans, apparently (hopefully). Looking chirpy despite rain.

Started by Pip Howard

9 Replies · Reply by Lindsey Churchill Oct 2, 2012

The best

After a night of being nosey on the LJN site, I would like to point out the best website I have found and the best name.

Website goes to http://www.urbanescapes.co.uk/ I just like the look of this site.

Name goes to Terraforma, I just think of a game

Started by Paving & Landscaping

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Taking the French roads at speed....:-)

"Live" footage from the Etesia 124D cockpit....looking for next pit stop, tyre change and refuel....look at the beautiful blue sky...just wait 'till he hits 'Sunny England' :-(

http://youtu.be/OxpGah5nnxQ

Can't work out if he is taking the time to c

Started by Gary RK

5 Replies · Reply by Ian Olpin Oct 2, 2012

Pond Rescue

Hi. This is possibly the wrong forum to ask and I couldn't find a more suitable category, so sorry if I've got it wrong.

I've got a small pond on a site which is GREEN, so green you can't see the fish. The previous grounds guy, never covered the pond

Started by Woodster

10 Replies · Reply by Woodster Sep 27, 2012

stihl hedgetrimmers

Hi everyone need some advice on the stihl t versus r trimmers . Can the heavier duty ones trim normal growth and make the hedge look tightly cut I have a pair of hs86 t. thanks

Started by andrew magill

8 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Oct 3, 2012

come on chaps,we all know Phils big drive starts tomorrow so all those who havent yet contributed nows a good time to give him a boost.A member worked out(think it was Gary but cant find link),that if each member gave £10 the target would be doubled.

Started by paul mcdermott

6 Replies · Reply by paul mcdermott Oct 2, 2012

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Helping achieve "Mowerthon".......

With less than 24 hours before Phil sets off on his epic journey covering 1250 miles from Bergerac to John O'Groats, it is fair to assume things are a little busy at LJN HQ.

Once Phil starts, I am sure his focus will be on the Journey, driving and

Started by Gary RK

14 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Oct 1, 2012

How do you put your Iron on lawns (not the golf type)

How or what do you use to apply FE / Ferrous Sulphate /Soluble Iron or Iron Sulphate to your lawns.

I am using a cooper pegler at present with a RED anvil tip (Yes I have PA1/6) It does do the job however would I be better with a Green nozzel giving

Started by Bespoke Lawncare

4 Replies · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Oct 4, 2012

FSB

I am giving some consideration to joining the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses).

Has anyone tried it and what has been their experience?

Started by Fenlandphil in Business

10 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Sep 26, 2012

working with existing artificial grass surface.

Hi All

I have been asked to quote on a job at a local nursery, they would like some play equipment installed on an existing artificial grass surface. This will involve cutting back the artificial turf and digging out several holes to set the legs of

Started by Gordon Bowerman

6 Replies · Reply by Gordon Bowerman Sep 26, 2012

Designer required for Planting plans in Bromley, Kent

Anyone interested in providing some planting plans for a garden in Bromley, Kent? If so please get in touch. cwlangford@woodstonelandscaping.co.uk

Started by Charles Langford in Design

2 Replies · Reply by Charles Langford Nov 20, 2012

will this help?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-19691162

£1billion investment , business bank.

is this the answer ??

robin @gardens4u.co.uk

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Business

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waiting to get paid

Hi All

Recently dropped a customer as they regularly took 120 days to make payment and beginning to weed out all the late payers that I have.

Do you suffer the late payers or just get rid.

I've had enough and if they cant pay within a reasonable time I

Started by Gordon Bowerman

11 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Sep 29, 2012

Bitumen Emulsifier and timber

Does anyone have any experience of using bitumen emulsifier on oak sleepers. I have a retaining wall and was considering painting the back of the sleepers with some bitumen emulsifier to prolong their lives. I don't want it to seap through or alter t

Started by Charles Langford

4 Replies · Reply by Thermo Sep 26, 2012

Vehicle Livery - West Midlands Area

Hey all,

Im thinking of getting some advertising on my truck and was wondering if anyone knows of any reputable companies that can provide me with a good product. Needs to be around the West Midlands area e.g. Solihull, Birmingham etc.

Regards,

Ashley

Started by Ashley Meredith in Marketing

4 Replies · Reply by Ashley Meredith Sep 24, 2012

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Lawn Edging

Creating beds and borders, along with planting trees is something I do a lot of. As the main planting season is now upon us, my thoughts are again turning to the best way to edge the boundary between lawn and planting area.

Depending on the budget of

Started by Green Giant Gardens in Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Sep 25, 2012

The best value for money C.A.D. packages

Hi, all!

Can anyone advise me on the most cost effective CAD packages? I've used Vectorworks before but as it can cost almost £2,000 including the VAT it is sadly not a cost to be taken lightly! This was for their Landmark with Renderworks package 121

Started by Rebecca Lloyd

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Pond rescue

Long term if water clarity is your aim I would always recommend filtration. Try to circulate the whole volume of your pond volume at least once every 2 hrs, preferably every hour and aim for1 watt of uvc per 40 gallons. Richard from DWL supplies my p

Started by Ed Barham

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Contractor PLUS Accreditaion

Well after quite a few days working on the SM&MS Consulting Application, we've today been awarded the ContractorPlus accreditation, along with the SAFEcontractor accreditation and Human Focus Approval we're well on our way to getting the ISO14004 app

Started by Woodster in Health and Safety

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