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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

PA 1/6

Hi All,

Do I need Training/certificate just to use regular off the shelf Lawn feed? I understand that it is required for weed killer/spray etc but wasn't sure about regular granular treatment.

Thanks in advance.

Started by dickyjim

19 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Mar 20, 2021

Payment disputed advice

Hi I just want some other opinions on a dispute I have with one of my clients .

I've been doing the garden for a Year March 2020 . Its a large garden so I was unsure how how much to charge and they were quite insistent on a hourly rate , I try and av

Started by Andrew . Perkins

19 Replies · Reply by Luke brooks Mar 20, 2021

Marathon Sport lawn fertiliser where's it gone?!

For years I've used Marathon Sport Summer and Autumn/Winter granular lawn fertilisers, but now they seem to of disappeared from suppliers websites!

I like them because they, well work pretty good and are part organic and plus theyre not too expensive.

Started by Anthony Toop

8 Replies · Reply by PGM Mar 20, 2021

Etesia PHTS 2011 gearbox knackered

Hi all. My pro 46 phts 2011s gearbox died yesterday. Just finished the job. Engaged drive and nothing. The cable and belt were all working fine so I though the gearbox is the issue.
I have just stripped it down and sure enough every single tooth has

Started by Richard Miller

3 Replies · Reply by Richard Miller Mar 20, 2021

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Scheduling software

Hello!

Just wondering if there is any software available for scheduling reccuring gardening work? I'm curently using a paper diary and would like to get everything automated to save me time. I have trialled eWorks Manager, Jobber, Workever and a few m

Started by Vicky Adams in Business, Groundscare, and Info

1 Reply · Reply by Groundleader Mar 20, 2021

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You will now notice additional 'buttons' on the original post to allow it to be shared to WhatsApp and Email.

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Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Social Media

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Lawn feed(liquid v granular)

Has anyone gone from using granular feeds to liquid lawn feeds and got any feed back, positive or negative.

Started by Oliver clarkson in Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke Mar 18, 2021

Advertising

Has anyone tried Tv advertising if so did it work.

Been thinking about trying it

Started by Jim Murray

3 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Mar 18, 2021

Lawn care.

Good morning.

I have been mowing lawns for a number of years now but never got into the lawn treatment/ scarifying/ moss control side of things. I got scared off years ago when I saw another firm accidentally ruin a chaps lawn and ended up relaying it

Started by Mjc

2 Replies · Reply by Adam Pilgrim Mar 17, 2021

Help with regards to starting a career in Landscaping

Hello,

I was recently made redundant from my job as an engineer and I want to switch careers. After giving it some thought I am really interested in trying to become a Landscaper.

I have tried to do some research by myself and have tried asking the job

Started by Andrew in Landscaping

17 Replies · Reply by Andrew Mar 15, 2021

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Bird Nesting Season

As we're in that period, a useful reminder ...

Started by Gary RK in Info

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Toro 520 WANTED

Be grateful if any members know of a Toro 520 Xi or LXi for sale, anything considered, many thanks.

Started by Peter sellers

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Electric Vans

Anyone out there running a small electric van for a maintenance business? I am looking to get a new Kangoo sized vehicle and will probably only clock up 5k per year so an electric appeals. However, the premium for electric over a Euro 6 seems too hi

Started by Nigel Rawlins

42 Replies · Reply by Nigel Rawlins Mar 15, 2021

BCS 2 Wheel Tractor

A customer of mine is thinking of getting one of these, with probably the rotavator and PTO chipper attachments to start with. Anyone know if they are any good?

http://www.tracmaster.co.uk/BCS-Two-Wheel-Tractors.html?gclid=CLeGvKn3tacCFQod4QodeVsj_Q

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Booth Mar 14, 2021

Felco 13 parrs

Evening

My felco 13s are now around 11-12 years old, thumb catch lock is spinning and locking whilst using and sometimes material is making the blades separate in use and not cutting properly. I've found a thumb catch latch replacement kit but I can

Started by Oliver clarkson in Groundscare and Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 14, 2021

Garden waste disposal Blackburn/Preston area’s

Hi, anybody know of any garden waste recycling centres or anywhere else I can dispose of customers hedge cuttings etc, local to Blackburn/Preston broughton area? thanks

Started by Andrew holt

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Starting off with maintenance services but wanting to move to garden design.

Hi everyone. I signed up to this forum a while ago so have read a few threads on setting up a business, I feel now I’m ready to take the plunge and want to launch a garden maintenance and hopefully design business. What I want advice on is what to in

Started by Marie L in Marketing

15 Replies · Reply by Jo Christoforides Mar 13, 2021

Subcontracting work confusion.

Hey, I'm currently getting more work in than I can take on and now feels like a good time to act on it.

The trouble I'm having is that the range of work I have coming in is vast. I personally stick to maintenance work most of the time but occasionally

Started by Adam Hutchinson in Business, Landscaping, and Hire

5 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 13, 2021

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