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Tools the professionals use

Hiya everyone,

What heavy duty kit do the professionals use??

Specifically: Secateurs

Plan on adding more to the thread later - but for now, just need secateur recommendations ;-) )

Thanks in advance for any advice :-)

Started by CbyC in Groundscare and Landscaping

31 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Jul 15

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Anybody got any experience of Sisis Auto Turfman. I really want a Bannerman but I can't afford as yet.

I have see a reasonably priced 2nd hand Auto Turfman and I am wondering if it would tie me over until next year?

Started by Rob Harding

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Started by Angela Lambert in Marketing

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Stihl edger update and further problem

For those who requested updates on the Stihl kombi edger, yes it works, lot faster than cutting manually. Now for the cons, leaves a ragged edge so have to tidy up with a strimmer but no big deal. Next issue and it's not really the edgers fault , whe

Started by Peter sellers

11 Replies · Reply by David Benson Jul 10

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Insurance for using flame gun to clear weeds

Are any gardeners out there using flame guns/blow torches to clear weeds, particularly in gravel areas?

I am interested to know how you find getting insurance to cover this work and what steps you are taking to ensure you are complying with the policy

Started by Jason Bruce in Groundscare

6 Replies · Reply by Jason Bruce Jul 8

Faded Buxus leaves

Morning All. i have a customer with a number of very expensive topiaried buxus, in pots. Since trimming them the leaves appear to be dying, they are a very light green and easy to pull off the plants. I am told he waters them regularly and the soil w

Started by Tony @SM in Groundscare

5 Replies · Reply by PETER C Jul 8

Robust hedge cutter.

Hi, I use a echo long reach hedge cutter which is great, but awkward to use when up ladders cutting the top of a hedge. I need another machine, not long reach, which will also cope with heavy work when doing hedge reductions. What would you recommend

Started by Mjc

6 Replies · Reply by The Wall Jul 7

What's The Worst Branded Tool You Have Purchased

As the title says what is the worst peice of branded machinery or tool you have purchased, i had the misfortune to invest in a Toro 22280 commercial lawnmower which has to be the biggest load of junk out there, as i only have about a year left so hav

Started by The Wall in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jul 4

Hedge cutting

What are your thoughts? Front and back garden I'm not sure what to charge ... see pics

Started by Gary Etherington

47 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Jul 3

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Useful Facebook group

Whilst scrolling the other night FB suggested I may like to join "I need a gardener UK".

I did for interest value, there seems to be lots of useful posts, though whether the posters will pay decent rates is an unknown. It could be useful for anyone st

Started by Adam Woods in Business and Marketing

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Cordless hedge cutter advice

Well, thought I'd never see the day when I would consider buying battery kit but serious back problems after 50 years of hard graft are forcing my hand.

Having looked at Ego, Ryobi, Stihl etc have come to the conclusion that once you put a decent batt

Started by Peter sellers

23 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jul 3

Etesia MKEHH electric clutch

I have an Etesia mkehh 12 months old with 250hrs on clock. When mowing the elecric clutch sounds like it is switching off and on quickly, never cutting out. All cut out switches seem to work correctly. Any ideas out there please ?

Started by Paul Matischok in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jun 29

Employer H&S responsibilities

Hey, we do Grounds maintenance a mix of resi and commercial. I'm looking to get clear all my obligations for staff health and safety. Is there a company that advises which training, tickets, which RAMS, content for toolbox talks etc. etc. (all things

Started by Joe Gordon

1 Reply · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jun 26

Overgrown Shrub Border

Recently taken on this garden where the previous gardener has allowed the shrubs to become far too big. The mahonia, red robin and budleja are all things i'm very comfortable sorting over the course of this year and early next year. My one slight hes

Started by PGM

7 Replies · Reply by PGM Jun 25

AdBlue on lawns

Hi All, I have a client who I have worked for, for years, just as & when doing his lawn scarifying a bit of maintenance & now cut the lawns when they go their other place in Spain. Alright for some!

Anyway he let me know a couple of days before he wen

Started by Neil Darby in Groundscare

4 Replies · Reply by Tim Bucknall Jun 25

Is it normal for mulching mowers to leave a poor finish?

I'm not familiar with mulching mowers at all as never had one before, but I needed one for churches I cut so. Bought weibang 53 smp.

It cuts fast and seems robust, but I'm a bit concerned about it's actual cut. Used it. Twice so far

It seems to mis

Started by Rob

4 Replies · Reply by Nigel McDonald Jun 23

Petrol or electric?

I have been running stihl AP battery range tools for about 5 years now, and was told back then they were more powerful than the petrol equivilents, but is this still true?

Mainly in regards to the hedge trimmers and strimmers.

Thanks

Started by Rob in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Mjc Jun 14

Fed up with Mowers, need recommendations

I cut large graveyards and private houses so I guess they need different things, but I was convinced into buying a weibang pro 56 a year ago, and whilst the striping and cut is generally nice, it is flimsy, heavy, and has spent more time in the s

Started by Rob in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Will Roberts Jun 11

Robot mower

Dear all,

A client of mine would like to invest in a robot mower for his meadow grass of 5000sqm . Has anyone any ideas on a pro model, or market leader?? We have Belrobotics and Husqvarna locally that fit that seize but I was just wondering if there

Started by Paul Doyle in Groundscare, Machinery, and Turfcare

6 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Jun 8

Pond maintenance/management in Maidenhead area

Morning all. As per thread title I'm looking for recommendations for a pond specialist for managing a large 'natural' pond in the Maidenhead area. The guy we have used for the last 15 years has retired, and the person who has taken over his work has

Started by Glen Stillman in Water gardens and Info

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