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Grass cutting offer ideas?

Hi there again, I started a grass cutting buisnes few months ago and it's been pretty good considering the circumstances. As I'm relatively new at the buisness side of things like marketing I'd love some advice. Basically looking for repeat customers

Started by Richard

2 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Apr 6, 2021

Any clue what has caused this?

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

14 Replies · Reply by Angela Lambert Apr 6, 2021

Looking for advice on raising the edge of a pond

Hello Juicers,

One of my regular garden maintenance clients has asked me to quote to raise the height on one edge of their pond. I've not done any pond work before and while the job looks straightforward I wanted to check with some of you who may have

Started by Daniel Speed in Water gardens

3 Replies · Reply by Daniel Speed Apr 5, 2021

Root cutting spades

Has anyone use any of the various root cutter spades - I mean the ones with teeth on the side ? For example:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/81-cm-Mini-Root-Assassin/dp/B01NAL07O3/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=root%2Bcutter&qid=1617532685&sr=8-11&th=1

They s

Started by Peter Davis in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Apr 5, 2021

VAT OMG

Have had to go VAT registered this year. Totally out of my depth as has to back dated to January 2021. I'm sure I only started doing gardening as I liked plants and the outdoors. Now i have 8 staff and an accountant.
Basically I'm beginning not to c

Started by Sarah Teasdale

11 Replies · Reply by Billybop Apr 4, 2021

Grass cutting tender advice

Hello there I was on here last year getting valuable advice from you guys which I greatly appreciated. I had advice on starting a grass cutting service which I started late summer due to covid but got some customers who were very happy which is great

Started by Richard

3 Replies · Reply by Richard Apr 4, 2021

Hedge cutting and birds

Hi everyone

So I'm picking up some gardening work on the side of other work at the moment. I've done a lot of landscaping in the past and looking forward to getting stuck in.

I have a question about trimming hedges and (potential) nesting birds. Aro

Started by OJH in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Peter Apr 4, 2021

Light cordless mower

Does anyone have any recommendations for a lightish cordless battery mower I can carry up steps. I have ego equipment but the smallest mower they do is still 22kg and I've noticed some are around 15kg. Are these small light ones worth it?

Thanks James

Started by James Boardman

15 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Apr 3, 2021

Making money from garden waste/tree’s

Morning chaps, the mother in law is having a large ash tree cut down, due to building work, which got me thinking 🤔, there are several other large tree's which may be coming down soon also, i was thinking of chopping it up for firewood to use myself

Started by Andrew holt

9 Replies · Reply by Brian's Garden Maintenance Apr 3, 2021

Stihl kombi tiller

Has anyone used/owned Stihl kombi tiller

Can't find any reviews but after 5 hours of digging borders by hand today I've started looking at other options...

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

12 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Apr 3, 2021

Stihl Kombi Pick Tines Tiller/Cultivator

I just got the BF-KM Pick tines attachment for my Kombi. I love it but have one problem. No matter how tight I tighten the thumb screw the cultivator slowly pulls the shaft out of the machine. I have put knurling on the shaft to improve grip but h

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Apr 3, 2021

Post Sleeves

I have just seen the advert on the home page here for Post Sleeves.

Does anyone use these & what experiance of the products do you have? Also can you increase your margins by 'selling' them? The time you add on the extra cost, plus time, surely it's g

Started by Neil Darby in Landscaping

14 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Apr 3, 2021

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New battery tool offerings

Now, this is something that would be useful and a good addition for those addicted to battery power - as an LJN advertiser wonder if they'd do a special offer just for today ?

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Billybop Apr 2, 2021

Brushcutter Husqvarna 525RX For Sale, little used!

I am selling my Husqvarna 525RX as I have not needed it in the last two years, so its been in storage. I am primarily a Gardener doing work on estates with no need of my Brushcutter.

I bought it to strim down grass for a man who has a small private wo

Started by David Ridgeon in Machinery

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mulching lawn mower

What is the best mulching lawn mower

Started by Jim Murray

4 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Mar 30, 2021

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Neighbour disputes

On this weeks news 1 neighbour is liable for the others £50k legal fees over a disputed Laurel cutting / ownership.
Have you ever cut a tree or hedge you believed was your clients to be informed by a neighbour you've damaged there property. I cut a h

Started by Luke brooks

24 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 29, 2021

Evening all - electric the future

Wow , today I had a trial with a battery powered chainsaw...

Massively surprised, I got it out thinning that it would be pathetic and struggle compared to my petrol version.

Couldn't believe how good it was to be honest.

So now with the tax year coming

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

22 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith Mar 29, 2021

Ride On Mower Leads

I currently have 2 enquiries in Epsom and Chipstead in Surrey. Is the a member locally with the kit who is interested?

Started by Nigel Rawlins

1 Reply · Reply by Neil Darby Mar 27, 2021

Ground Elder

Where does this stuff come from? I have one garden where it has suddenly appeared. Not from a neighbours nor any surrounding beds, there isnt any any ground elder anywhere near. it's all turned up this Spring and is about 2sq metres, unfortunately it

Started by Tony @SM in Groundscare

2 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Mar 26, 2021

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Horticulture, Arboriculture and Forestry Apprenticeship standards are up for review

Horticulture, Arboriculture and Forestry Apprenticeship standards are up for review - your participation & views would be welcomed ;

https://twitter.com/drsuemoss/status/1375102905359949825?s=21

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Careers

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