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Cut flowers.

Morning all hope everyone is staying safe in these intesting times we find our selves in. I have a question about cut flowers...I've been considering growing on a small scale flowers specifically for cutting, I think that due to the up surge of p

Started by Chris Roberts in Business, Landscaping, and Plants

2 Replies · Reply by dan Jul 8, 2020

Greasing battery hedge trimmers.

How often and what is the best way to grease the gears on a battery hedgecutter? Or even battery strimmer head. Some cheaper are sealed, unlike the ego or professional stihl ones that the bottom plate comes off. Is a complete body dismantle jo

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Jul 6, 2020

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Black Lives Matter

In light of recent events surrounding Black Lives Matter and issues of racism within our society, I thought it was important to have a short word on the topic.

Back in February, I posted a blog post delving into the lack of diversity within the hortic

Started by Fleur Voice in Info

28 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jul 5, 2020

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Anyone researched LawnBot

Have any LJN members researched or even used this product from the States? Saw it on Linkedin and took a look at the website, not really suited to our business but can see it working with out and out lawn care teams.

Started by Richard Stone in Groundscare

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Relocating to Crewkerne and Chard Area

We are thinking of relocating from South Devon to Crewekerne/Chard in Somerset. I run a gardening business here in Devon and I am just wondering what the work like in that area and what prices are being charged. I have run my own business for the las

Started by Andrew Midgley in Accountancy, Jobs, and Info

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Jul 5, 2020

Hedge cutter grease

Afternoon people. I use stihl hedge cutters and go through a fair amount of stihl grease, my question is does anyone have an alternative to those small tubes of stihl grease? Thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jul 4, 2020

onsite shelter

hi all just wondering what you guys use for on site shelters currently have a pop up gazebo but as most of my private jobs are fairly secure i can leave some tools on site and was wondering if you guys use anything other than a tarp to keep them dry

Started by Chris Fox

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Heading Back To Work Safely

Morning everyone,

I'm relatively new to these forums, but it's great to see the broad range of expertise on display from members. Hope you have all been keeping weel throughout the last couple of months. Certianly has been a crazy year up to this po

Started by Chris Smith in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Jul 2, 2020

RIGHT! BE HONEST!!!! DO YOU LIKE ROUNDUP PRO VANTAGE 480 ?????

Hey yall what's good, what's green?

I dont post often, so my question is.....Do you rate this product?

I've been using it for 2-3 since it was introduced and I'm finding the weeds are fighting back..hahahahaha bless 'em!

My dilution ratio is 20ml to ev

Started by R. Alvarez in Groundscare and Pesticides

18 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jun 28, 2020

Landscaping prices

First of all I want to say hi, I'm new to the network, have just recently started up on my ownand based in Fife..

I'm looking for a bit of advice about my pricing method and rates, all feedback would be appreciated. I'm thinking on pricing every job b

Started by Steven Walker in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Steven Walker Jun 28, 2020

Books

Anybody have any recommendations for up to date books on general lawn care and advanced books?

Thanks in advance

Started by Sean Payne

2 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Jun 27, 2020

Foot wear

Hi what foot wear does everyone wear for garden maintenance, don't like steel toe cap.

I've been using for a couple of years karrimor walking boots from sports direct which I get 3-4 months out of, hoping to find something longer lasting. I work 6 da

Started by Oliver clarkson in Clothing

22 Replies · Reply by Tom Cann Jun 27, 2020

Long reach hedge trimmer petrol or battery?

Hi Guys just reaching out sussing out your opinions on long reach hedge trimmers. I'm investing in a new long reach and have been looking into the battery models but narrowed it down to a HLA 85 telescopic battery model stihl coming with the fast cha

Started by George Marshall

13 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Jun 27, 2020

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Greenhouse base

We are considering building a nice greenhouse at home, a round Cedarwood one, their marketing picture show it sat on decking, has anyone ever come across this before? My thoughts are it should go on concrete or slabs.

Started by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited

6 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Jun 27, 2020

Black patches in Topsoil

Hi everyone

Just been to look at a customer's lawn which we seeded a couple weeks ago and she is complaining that the seed hasn't taken everywhere yet.

It's normal for seed to take up to 3 weeks isn't it ??

Also the TopSoil has these black patches whi

Started by Tom Hornby

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jun 26, 2020

Battery powered hedge trimmer for buxus

Does anyone use a small battery powered trimmer for buxus hedging/topiary? I use various sized shears but have such a lot to cut these days and my wrists are beginning to suffer, so I was thinking of getting a small cordless trimmer to make life easi

Started by John Evans

25 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jun 26, 2020

14ft 3 leg adjustable tripod

Very long shot anybody know a retailer that has these in stock. Got messed around by one dealer and know none available till September from supplier.

Have jobs booked in for these so desperately needed

Started by Sean Payne

5 Replies · Reply by Sean Payne Jun 25, 2020

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Bayer settle glyphosate claims

Bayer to pay $10.9bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims

Started by Dave Colton

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Colton Jun 25, 2020

Broken nipples: help required

Bit of a clickbait title but it got you here so....

Is there a easy way to detach the grease gun without breaking the nipple?

I've seen things like easy off coupler

Anyone know if these can be easily swapped to a cheap and cheerful grease gun eg other s

Started by Tim Wallach in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Tim Wallach Jun 24, 2020

Pa6 certificate.

Id like to get the guy that works for me on the PA6 spraying course but all the colledges are currently closed in scotland for the forseeable future.
Are their any alternatives or current dipenations with this?

Started by James ODonnell in Groundscare

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jun 24, 2020

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