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Escallonia hedge reduction

We've been asked to reduce a well established Escallonia hedge. It's currently about 4 - 5 feet high and needs to come down by about 18 inches which would mean cutting into some quite thick,woody branches. Would it be OK to do this now do you think

Started by Steven Mills in Groundscare

7 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Oct 27, 2020

TORO PROSTRIPE 560 REVIEW

Thought members maybe interested on our thoughts on the Toro Prostripe after we had one on demo. We are running the new Hayter 56 PRO'S but whilst the wet grass pick up is good the machine has some shortcomings, no handle adjustment, the Toro doesn't

Started by Peter sellers in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis Oct 26, 2020

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slatted screens above fencing height

What are the legal and planning issues around putting slatted screens above the top of the fenceline on seperate posts to the fence.I've seen it done a lot on pinterestTo be clear - slatted screen only attached to posts above the height of the fence

Started by Ed Fox in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by David Benson Oct 26, 2020

Winning and approaching new contracts and deals

hi all

I’m currently looking to expand my business and I want to go down the road of the commercial side of grounds maintenance, I currently have a nice round of domestic clients and some commercial properties ie a school and a few apartment blocks

Started by Joe taylor

15 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Oct 25, 2020

Starting from scratch....

Hello All.

Due to a change in my work circumstances, I entered the world of garden maintenance by accident so to speak. Starting in June this year, I have built a small but sustainable business that has kept my head afloat in these challenging time

Started by Nigel Rawlins

4 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Oct 24, 2020

Viking Mb4rtp

Is there an oil drain plug on these or do I just tip the mower and drain it through the oil filler cap? Can't see one and can't find any info online.

Cheers

Started by Andrew holt

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew holt Oct 24, 2020

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Teasel ( plant or weed )

I have a customer who would like a patch of common teasel , I know it can be very invasive and i have suggested alternatives but they like the architectural quality of teasel .

Has anyone encountered serious infestations of teasel ? I presume it can b

Started by John F in Landscaping

14 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Oct 23, 2020

Watering system for containers

Any help would be appreciated

I've been asked to replant 12 concrete 'bowls' ...they are about 30 inches in diameter and 16 inches deep at the lowest point ...and it requires a watering system they are spaced out over a distance of 70 feet with the f

Started by Keith

7 Replies · Reply by Kris Baker Oct 23, 2020

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Liability when drilling walls ?

Just checking with others

Is there any liability atattched to drilling outside walls to accept plant supports i.e damage to brickwork caused by hole drilled and weight of plant ?

What do you prefer to drill into The mortar or the brick /stone

Are the

Started by John F in Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Oct 22, 2020

Stihl Backpack Blower

Good evening all. I'm going to get a Stihl backpack blower this winter. I have a few large gardens and some commercial sites and they get plenty of leaves each year. Up to now I've used my hand held BG86 but there's no doubt it isnt up to these jobs.

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

42 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Oct 21, 2020

Which Tripod Ladder?

I seem to be doing nothing but hedge cutting this time of year and I've just landed another job which involves 4-5 days of work for two of us cutting established yew topiary hedging. So, the time has come to invest in a tripod ladder. I have used a 1

Started by Sean Clarke

8 Replies · Reply by Dave Colton Oct 20, 2020

K-REND COSTS

Hi All,

Does anybody have any idea on the cost of K-rend? I am looking to have a seat (solid concrete blocks) rendered for a client in white. It is about 4sqm of surface and 18m of beading?

What would be the typical cost for supply and install. I have

Started by Graeme Robinson in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by John Culpin Oct 20, 2020

Lithium iron batteries thought's on optimum charge time's.

I should point out, i dont' actually own any battery powered kit as yet, maybe next year!

However more and more people are going over to battery power, so i was just wondering how most people charge them.

Do you just top them up or give a full charge e

Started by Anthony Toop

14 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Oct 19, 2020

Need to Change my two 18inch Honda Izy

Hi All

my two Honda Izys have finally died on me 4 seasons old, was hoping to get to the end of this year but they have fallen to pieces ( Engines are still going strong ! )

I run a Viking and a Stihl 756 but need something small around 18 inch and lig

Started by Michael Vickers

18 Replies · Reply by Tommy Oct 18, 2020

Stihl hla85 long reach hedgecutters

Hi guys,screeching noise from hla85 long reach hedgecutter,blades clean and lubricated,anybody experienced same or any idea on cause before I leave it with my local stihl dealer

Started by carl lawson

17 Replies · Reply by carl lawson Oct 17, 2020

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Ramps - what are the options ?

We need some heavy duty ramps to get ride-ons into the vans. We have some of the Ali ATV folding ramps and some straight galvanised ramps but they are all load limited at 400kgs, where we really need min of 600kgs for safety purposes.

Ideally ~ 6ft w

Started by Gary RK in Health and Safety

13 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Oct 16, 2020

Road / public safety

hi all

i was just wondering what safety precautions people use when working on footpaths ...say trimming overhanging trees above where people are walking ?

the same question with regards to working near roads , i was trimming connifer branches back tha

Started by Neal

9 Replies · Reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk Oct 15, 2020

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Anyone lost a couple of Stihl hedge cutters?

Our local FB selling site has just listed a HLA85 and a HSA 86 with batteries but no charger in Bournemouth.

It seems a bit suspicious to be selling these imo .... especially with no chargers

Started by Adam Woods in Machinery and Stolen

4 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Oct 14, 2020

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Project / job photography device .

What is your device of choice to photograph before and after projects and jobs . ?

it got me thinking after watching two seperate gardeners taking photo's with their tablets also a builder was taking photo's with a tablet while doing some work at a p

Started by John F in Landscaping

18 Replies · Reply by Kris Baker Oct 14, 2020

Dark coloured /mulch/compost/bark

I have had a request from a client to find a dark soil dressing for plant beds. Client is from America and I think thsi could be fashionable in her house in one part of America.

Many years ago one could buy a dark peat almost black. Of course we are p

Started by Matthew Stallion

7 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Oct 13, 2020

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