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2 tripod ladders

Does anyone here carry 2 (or more) tripod ladders on a van roof?

We have decided we need a 2nd after a few too many near misses with the standard folding step ladders... but are wondering how we are going to secure them to the roof safely. We have a 1

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Mar 13, 2021

Weekly Lawn Mowing

Does anyone offer weekly lawn mowing?

Started by 1st Garden Maintenance

10 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 13, 2021

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Problem with jobs section

I'd like to post a vacancy but my browser says there is a problem with the certification so won't let me through to that part of the site.

I also get same message if i try to click through to the vacancies.

Started by Ed Fox in Jobs

1 Reply · Reply by Paul Johnson Mar 11, 2021

Agriframes

Hi folks

Does anyone have experience assembing Agriframes products? I'm suggesting one of their pergolas to a client. Some reviewers think they are a nightmare to assemble.

Started by Jennifer O'Riley in Consumer

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Makita battery hedge trimmers

Does anyone use, or have tried the new makita professional battery kit?

This has caught my eye......

https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/makita-duh604sz-18v-lxt-600mm-23-5-brushless-hedge-trimmer-body-only

Started by Glen Stillman in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by David Martin Mar 10, 2021

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Which brand of lawn fertiliser?

Just wondering if you guys use particular branded lawn fertilisers, or go for say ProGreen or similar's own branded ferts?

Any recommendations on anything?

Started by Ben Mallow in Turfcare

12 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Mar 9, 2021

Detergent for Pressure washing vans

With all the carwash places closed, had a go with the pressure washer for the first time. Used some Karcher "universal" detegent to spray on first as I imagined that might be the best to use particulalry as it was so pricey. Disappointed with the re

Started by Graham Taylor in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Mar 9, 2021

Budget 2021

Just wondered if anyone has had time to fully digest the latest budget and its pros and cons to us gardeners

On the face of it seems positive if you are looking to purchase new mowers and vans etc plus I think he said a tax break for digital / IT p

Started by Dylan

9 Replies · Reply by Dylan Mar 8, 2021

Lawn help

Any ideas what I could do with this lawn, apart from rip it All up and start again???

Cheers folk, happy weekend.

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

13 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith Mar 8, 2021

Husqvarna pedestrian mowers

Evening all, I'm looking at the husqvarna LC 353v pedestrian lawn mower. Mainly because of its low weight - I have a couple of awkward lawns in not so flat High Wycombe.

I'm not expecting a professional machine, but obviously it does need to be good e

Started by Glen Stillman in Machinery and Turfcare

2 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Mar 8, 2021

Van dealer/ van recommendations

Hi guys,

I currently have a small round of gardens that I look after part time and have decided to bite the bullet and get a small van.

would anyone have any recommendations for van dealers in the South Yorkshire area or any ideas for a small van to

Started by Scott Peter

2 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Mar 8, 2021

Hiding a pond liner

Hi all,

I'm trying to figure out a way to hide the pond liner when the water drops due to evaporation etc. The only way I can think is to put soil on top of the liner, the flat section, then lay stones/paving on top of that, but that is still going to

Started by Justin Hemming

3 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 6, 2021

New - unsure what to quote to start out, pics included

Hi there

I'm qualified and have many years experience so have decided now is the right time to start out. I'm finding quoting the hardest part!

I have a price in mind for this but wasn't sure if I was going in too low. It's to clear the beds of weeds a

Started by Rachel

18 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Mar 6, 2021

Makita hedge trimmer and others

The old trusty Kawaski hedge trimmer died last week ( gearbox ) so I am in need of a hedge trimmer . I tend to only use the single sided hedgetrimmers and have been tempted by a Makita EH7500S mainly due to the price of it ( £310 approx ) compared

Started by Andrew . Perkins in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Peter Mar 6, 2021

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Established 6ft+ plant supplier

Looking for wholesale nursery recommendations that have a good constant stock of established 6ft+ plants and hedges. Must be able to offer delivery to West Yorkshire. Thanks in advance

Started by Able Gardens

2 Replies · Reply by Dave Colton Mar 5, 2021

Small cordless shears

We are looking for recommendations for some small cordless hand held shears for very occasional use on Buxus in pots. Looked on amazon seen Bosch easy shear around £47, anyone have any thoughts, thanks.

Started by Peter sellers in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by John F Mar 4, 2021

Edging Iron failure

I have just snapped my edging iron, (half moon) cutting around inlaid paving in a lawn. It's only about a year old & supposedly a decent make, with a 15 year gaurantee! When I find the reciept it will be going back.

What brand can anyone recommend tha

Started by Neil Darby in Groundscare

9 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith Mar 4, 2021

Cub Cadet lawnmowers

Anyone any experience with the 4 wheeled self propelled Cub Cadet mowers?

Been looking at the Cub Cadet Enduro Series XM2 DR46 for my customers town gardens.

Started by Damian Jones in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Damian Jones Mar 4, 2021

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Bark

Evening all,

just wondering if anybody has had any success using the bark app? Does it generate leads of any substance? I'm always wary of these things but you never know,

thanks in advance,

Ben

Started by Ben Gooding in Design, Business, and Groundscare

10 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Mar 4, 2021

Quick Books V's Sage

Hi all

My accountant is pushing to move us over from QB's to Sage in order to streamline his working process's.Apparently there would be a saving made for us though overall I'm not that enthusiastic to move.Just wondered if anyone else has had experie

Started by Steven Mills in Accountancy

5 Replies · Reply by Steven Mills Mar 2, 2021

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