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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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flooded raised bed

A customer has asked me to try and solve a problem

They had a raised bed constructed from sleepers and filled with topsoil by a neighbours gardener in the corner of their garden at considerable cost .

They noticed that not long after construction a do

Started by John F in Landscaping

16 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Mar 25, 2021

Laying turf over old lawn

Hello, I'm planning on rotivating an existing lawn, then adding 5cm of rootzone 50% soil/50% sharp sand.

which will mix with the rotivated lawn, then tamp it down level and put new turf down.

I want to do this for environmental reasons, ie not getting

Started by Marcus mitchell

16 Replies · Reply by Marcus mitchell Mar 24, 2021

Which vacuum?

we are going to purchase a hand held blower/vacuum - exclusively for use as a vacuum not a blower, it's only for occasional use ( use a Billy Goat mainly but not convenient for small jobs) have narrowed it down to either Echo 250 or Stihl 86, the Ech

Started by Peter sellers

4 Replies · Reply by Ben Pritchard Mar 23, 2021

Frost heave sandstone paving

Hi All,

I have been asked to do a big paving job in Northern Scotland where the client has previously had issues with frost heave at a past property. They are nervous about laying sandstone on a 50mm mortar bed due to frosty conditions.

A friend of min

Started by Alan H

10 Replies · Reply by David strows Mar 22, 2021

Chafer grubs

Morning

Is anyone having any success with nematodes?

I was talking to the guy that has supplied me with some and he mentioned that the nematodes for chafer grubs also treats vine weevil! So it got me thinking the Bug clear Ultra 'vine weevil killer '

Started by Oliver clarkson in Pesticides and Turfcare

1 Reply · Reply by David Benson Mar 22, 2021

Chipper/shredders

Any views on best chipper/shredders on market looked at camon c90 c80

Started by chris

6 Replies · Reply by Luke brooks Mar 22, 2021

Dips in lawn - adding topsoil and seeding

Afternoon all,

We don't do much lawn work but Im doing a favour for a friend. His lawn has a couple of reasonably big dips that he wants to level out. I don't have the time to dig out the turf and level up that way but was wondering whether I can ju

Started by Chris & Heather McAlpine in Turfcare

3 Replies · Reply by Mjc Mar 22, 2021

Another "which mower" question

I have a number of mowers which have all been bought second hand. I have just bought a Hayter Harrier 48 which is good. However, it is incredibly heavy. Fine for a large garden, but not so good for small and Medium Gardens. My most reliable mower is

Started by James King

3 Replies · Reply by James King Mar 22, 2021

Public liability insurance with pruning

Hi can anybody recommend a company that will cover garden maintenance with pruning/ lopping trees, i dont mind upto 3 or 4 metres. When ive searched lately they have put exclusions in place regarding pruning. Hope everyones stsrting to get busy now.

Started by Mark Fisher

16 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Mar 22, 2021

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