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SENIOR and ASSISTANT GARDENERS REQUIRED

Hi everyone! I'm taking the plunge and employing 2 new team members for my expanding garden design and maintenance business on the west sussex/surrey borders.

Is anyone interested, or do they know of anyone for the following:

SENIOR GARDENER must be

Started by Angela Palmerton in Careers

2 Replies · Reply by Angela Palmerton Sep 1, 2012

mowing

do you charge more for mowing a slope

Started by wullie

8 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Oct 27, 2013

winter

hi this is my first year as a self employed gardener just wondering what you do in winter when it all comes to a stop ..

Started by wullie

11 Replies · Reply by Pro-Cut Aug 27, 2012

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Where did you buy your 0800 number?

We have just read through many posts about 0800 numbers and the pros and cons.

We don't want to replace our office landline number, rather we want to add another means of contact and also if we should ever move- at least we will still be contactable b

Started by Ayegardening Ltd

5 Replies · Reply by SureSet Resin Systems Sep 3, 2012

Hi, I am after a little point in the right direction, I am looking to get a set of radion ear defenders, buhave no idea what is a good make. I want them comfortable but also with good radio reception, if they linked up with mobile phone that would be

Started by Craig Downey

6 Replies · Reply by John Baker Aug 27, 2012

Most wind tolerant flowering trees?

Hi all

I wouldn't normally specify a flowering tree for a windy spot, but my client would really like one, so just wondering if any of you have seen examples of trees that might do the job?

It's not SUPER windy, but the wind whips round the side of th

Started by Linda Secker in Plants

4 Replies · Reply by Linda Secker Sep 5, 2012

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Lubricating Hedge Cutter blades

Can I ask who uses what to lube hedge cutter etc blades if you're using 'all day' at site?

WD40?, Graphite Spray, Silicon Spray, 'Something else' ?

Spill the beans. I've got to get some more tomorrow of 'something'

We've been cutting very dry. dusty

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Guy Aug 26, 2012

Bulb Planting in a lawn

I am bulb planting for a client. Approx 400-500 spring bulbs from under a tree across lawn into a border.

For the lawn part I am wondering if it's worth turf stripping (approx 2m2) or simply knuckling down with a hand held bulb planter.

Any past exper

Started by Rosalind Rosewarne in Groundscare

12 Replies · Reply by Simon Smith Aug 24, 2012

Beware Jobplus

Noticed a thread asking for new staff.We are also in this position but made the mistake of advertising in Jobplus. We asked for three main qualifications-over 25,clean driving licence and most importantly must have grounds maintenance experience.Have

Started by paul mcdermott in Careers

8 Replies · Reply by paul mcdermott Aug 27, 2012

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Let's hear it for Etesia

It's getting rather scary now with just over one month until the off and the mowerthon rolls out onto open roads.

Most of the detail is taken care of but I'm staying flexible on the route. There's just a few things to sort, like where to stay and eat

Started by Phil Voice

8 Replies · Reply by Martyn Howe Aug 29, 2012

Work Available N.W. Kent

Hi all,

I've been lying low for a while on here and winding down the business as I'm emigrating in October.

I have 3/4 clients who will be looking for a new company to take on their gardens so I'm happy to offer these up to someone for a finder's fee o

Started by Richard@www.seasons-garden.co.uk in Business

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heres a wee idea... why dont we all like eachothers facebook pages?

as the title says! Post all yours below and lets help each other out :)

https://www.facebook.com/benjisgardening

Started by Benji's Gardening Service

8 Replies · Reply by Classic Gardens Aug 27, 2012

Searching for a local Wholesale plant supplier

hi Guys,

I have been up and running with my garden maintenance business since May and have been pretty busy. As the planting season is approaching I am struggling to find a local trade nursery with a good range of plants at trade prices. Our loacal Co

Started by Steve Coone in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by Jenny Bloom Aug 25, 2012

IPad

just got an iPad. Should have got one before now. spot on bit of kit.I did a job Friday email the invoice while at the customers and received the payment before I got back to the office 10 minutes later!Now what apps do you recommend to download? bus

Started by MWJONES

3 Replies · Reply by Craig Downey Aug 25, 2012

A fair wage

Looking to employ two people,one to drive,have at least 2 years maintenance experience the other to assist and have some gardening experience.Obviously we want hard workers and loyalty but how much per hour to pay? and do we employ direct or go down

Started by paul mcdermott in Business

27 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Sep 12, 2014

mantis tiller

does anyone own a matis tiller deuxe cultivator i bought one last month for my buisness and its been great for digging up small beds.it also has a scarrafier and aireator and a edger used the scarrafier top notch tool..if you haveone tell me what yo

Started by wullie

4 Replies · Reply by Michael Gurney Aug 23, 2012

Cellulitis deep skin infection caused by bacteria following bites

Have just read a note from someone who spent 4 days in hospital on a drip caused by insect bites that got infected (while mowing).

The bacteria concerned has a 4 to 24 hour development phase. Skin becomes red and inflamed/swollen and sore then you get

Started by Invicta

1 Reply · Reply by Amanda Davey Aug 27, 2012

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Landscape Juice Network visitor stats for the last week

It may be the summer holidays with a raging heatwave but it's done little to dent the visitor numbers to LJN.

One would expect a weekend to be less busy on any website as people follow recreational pursuits and the graphic above does indeed show a

Started by Phil Voice

3 Replies · Reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk Aug 20, 2012

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Consumer Rights

This link was Tweeted to me via Trading Standards and provides a useful one-stop guide to Consumer Rights/Laws - worth bookmarking for future reference:

http://www.thefurnitureombudsman.org/consumer-advice

(don't worry about the main domain name...;-

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Annual Trailer Testing (MOT).

As most of us landscapers and garden maintenance providers frequently use a trailer to transport equipment and materials, it came to my attention today that I am to annually MOT my trailer. I routinely tow an Ifor Williams GD105, and today was the fi

Started by Andrew @ The Outsidedge

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Boyd Aug 22, 2012

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