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Polished Sandstone Problem

I have an existing maintenance client who had a polished sandstone patio (brett paving product) laid by a contractor who has since closed down and he is having a weed ingress problem.  It would appear, without lifting it up, that the paving has been

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B&S 675 or Honda GCV 160?

Hi,

I've decided to buy a Masport RRSP 22", but I don't know what engine to go for.

I have a small round, 10, possibly 15 hrs per week max, and my last Masport was faultless for 11 years! hence my decision to buy another. The Honda engine is £90 more b

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best backpack brushcutter?

i am debating which backpack brushcutter to get. vibe levels are biggest issue-

on paper the stihl fr 130 t is good. however i have an fs (?) 90r loop handle strimmer which seems to have worsened my carpal tunnel (numbness) syndrome.

i am therefore a b

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How are the banks going to be able to fix their reputations?

It seems that just when you think that there is nothing further left in the woodwork another grubby practice drops out onto the floor in front of us.

I do not like the banks, they do not seem to be there to help their customers but to help themselves

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New scam all the way from sunny spain

I had a letter today that looked on the face of it like a offical document, they wanted a few company details to go on a data base and all the details said just that, however when one reads the small print it looks like you have agreed to a advert co

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Choosing the right accounting software and estimating package

Hi to all!

I've been getting by over the last couple of years managing my accounts and producing quotes by using an xcel spreadsheet. It was fine when I first of all started up but now it's getting to the point where I feel I have no idea how well the

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Need advice on laying artificial grass

Need advice on laying fake grass.

What is the right way and whats a cheap way but still a good finish on laying artificial grass?

I heard a concrete base, 4'' think or..

Remove exciting lawn and lay sharp sand, wacker plate and compress the sand and the

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Buying new or 2nd hand, online vs offline - pros & cons ?

Everyone likes a machinery bargain from sites like eBay, but does it compromise our ability to run a business and does it leave us exposed in relation to warranties, customer service, sale of goods act etc ? I see a lot of traditional suppliers are n

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bumble bees

i have noticed a lot of bumble bees nests of various speeches about also they seem to be on every flower in the gardens that i do in abundance, has any one noticed a lot about ?

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Equipment clearance sale - all items must go

Hi there everyone - the impending move of my workshop, yard contents etc means that all unfinished projects and surplus equipment must go.

All items are collection from near Spalding, Lincolnshire.

All of the following is USED  equipment - sold with no

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Show us your van's graphics

Having recently seen the post by "Lawn Lover" showing before and after van pic's, I thought it might be interesting to see other peoples vans.  Perhaps put where you are from too, so anyone on here who is local can look out for you and give you a wav

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In Need Of Landscapers Across The UK...

The Stone Bake Oven Company are looking for landscapers to act as wood fired oven 'installers/representatives' across the UK. 

The Stone Bake Oven Company design and manufacture a range of high quality wood fired ovens, or 'pizza ovens' in the UK for

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Inpact Drivers

Hi, i have just bought a Makita inpact driver, a very good bit of kit. But the Makita inpact bits i bought with just dont last, are their any better ones on the market. They seem to cost quite a bit which is ok if they last.

Thanks Andrew

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Controlling Couch Grass

My client has couch grass/twitch growing in from next door which is severely overgrown. Constant weeding is just about keeping it under control but is difficult when it's coming up amongst the flower beds to dig it out. Any suggestions on controlling

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Using 'Frost' to control/kill weeds...

Much has been said recently on LJN about use of pesticides and weed control.

This one option developed / implemented in the USA - uses man made 'frost' to kill weeds.

http://frostkills.com/

Seems early days for it, as long term results are not yet av

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In need of a tool that digs concrete out without the using a kango

Just wondering does anyone no if their is a tool that can be used to remove timber posts and the concrete from the ground without the need to use a kango?

I have noticed a tool that you can use its like a jack but used in the USA. Can you get them her

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HL100 Stihl Hedgetrimmer pole - serious vibration!

Hi all.

I have an HL100 thats got serious vibration going on somewhere in the pole. Ive taken off the blade head and with the engine revving the vibration (and clattering noise) is coming from the pole, somewhere. The rod inside rotates freely with th

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In need of a garden landscaper/builder with good all round skills

I'm out of action for a couple of months, and I'm looking for someone in the North London area I can call on to help out with current/potential new business. I don't have staff, but do have regular labourers who I use on a casual basis. I can't guara

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Are you looking for part time horticulture staff? Thrive may have the answer!

My name is Isla and I work for Thrive Garden Project, I manage a project that offers trainees the chance to complete  a City & Guilds Level 2 in work based horticulture. We now have trainees who have completed their training and are now looking for p

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Fiat Ducato Before and after I let Poppy signs do there magic.

My van as just be liveried up I am pleased with the results

More credibility.

Looks smart.

£500 well spent I feel.

Thanks Poppy signs Chorley.

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