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Hayter 56 pro

Does anyone if Hayter plan to change the 48/56 ranges???????

I have the 56 pro. 566j and it’s appauling in damp conditions. Even with increased revs. Sharp blade. Clean bag and deck.

I have the 41 pro and that’s great.

Started by Greg Francis in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis Nov 12, 2020

Hayter 48 Pro

Currently run a Hayter 48 Pro mower, as well as the new 41 Pro.

looking to replace the 48 and would appreciate opinions of anyone running one. Grass pick up, speed etc.

Started by Michael Wood

4 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis Nov 12, 2020

2021 Hayter updates

Does anyone know what updates Hayter have to their range for 2021? Esp the pro models and of-course the Toro prostipe 560? Heard about a chain cover with a metal strip on but thats all ive heard.

Plenty of developments needed on these machines but st

Started by Greg Francis in Machinery

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Compost bin size for large garden

Does anyone have an idea of roughly how big a compost bay should be per acre of garden?

Have a client whose previous gardener has not been composting, but burning all waste instead, and they are going to switch to composting bays, but the garden is hu

Started by Ben Mallow in Waste

2 Replies · Reply by Dave Colton Nov 12, 2020

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Is anyone using this or has discounted using it?

Is anyone able to help with this please

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Started by Allan Steele in Business

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Wild flower turf

Evening guys and gals,

Anyone got much experience of laying wild flower turf? I've found a couple of old threads but nothing in the last couple of years.

Any major do's / dont's, recommended suppliers, is it worth buying in low nutrition soil etc.

Than

Started by Glen Stillman in Groundscare, Turfcare, and Soil & compost

1 Reply · Reply by Colin Hunt Nov 11, 2020

Bulb planter power tool attachment

Hi All,

I dont know if anyone else has ever used these before but it might be a help to someone ,who like me has always a fair whack of bulbs every season to plant.I have no idea if there any good but it might be worth a shot.I bought my bits from Eur

Started by Paul Doyle

28 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Nov 10, 2020

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Started by Progreen Weed Control in Marketing, Clothing, and Paving Materials and Advice

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(Another) Mystery pattern in lawn

A recent posting on a mystery pattern generated a lot of interested responses so I thought I'd add one myself. The chequered pattern appeared recently over the entire lawn, following shortly

after forking, raking and fertiliser application (amateur n

Started by terry mcburney in Turfcare

23 Replies · Reply by Billybop Nov 9, 2020

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New Chainsaw - Stihl MS291 or MS261

I am in the market to purchase a new saw - it is used for felling and logging small trees, although not on a daily basis.

It is replacing a Stihl MS280 (55cc) with a 16" bar which has served me well but is near the end of its useful life.

Does anyone

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Nov 9, 2020

Stihl kombi or stihl hedgetrimmer?

Do I go for kombi unit and if so which unit

Or long stihl hedge trimmer

Cobra multi tool not performing too well

Cheers people

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

17 Replies · Reply by Billybop Nov 9, 2020

Mower

Hi all

Steve here from s b s gardening

I am looking at a mulching and bagging mower combined for next season as I have a few contracts which require both

I'm thinking the honda hrx 537 but am told this isn't a commercial mower?

I do roughly 40 lawns

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

13 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith Nov 9, 2020

Eliet Major

Hi all, I have just listed my Eliet Major shredder on fleabay but thought it might be of interest to somebody on here as well.

Here's the link to it https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eliet-Major-Shredder-Honda-9Hp/224225647342

If anyone on the network is inte

Started by Neil Darby in Machinery

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Maruyama equipment

Anyone out there using this brand?

Got some tired Tanaka kit to replace (mainly 25cc strimmers), new Tanaka no longer in production, looking at alternative came across Maruyama. Looks well made, anyone actually used it?

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Rob Eynon Nov 7, 2020

Electricity Sub Stations

I have a customer who has a small electricity sub station adjacent to their property . There are some Hawthorns on their side which over hang the sub station , The hawthorns are about 16 - 20 feet tall .

They want the hawthorns cut back , normally no

Started by Richard Farley in Groundscare

7 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 7, 2020

Block paving

Hi,Looking for advice on best products to clean and keep weed free for block paving? Pressure wash?Cheers

Started by Darren Ross/Alan Dobbie

4 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Nov 7, 2020

MAGNOLIA

new job this year they have a large magnolia against the gable end of the house about 20 year old said it had never flowered it looks like it is suffering magnesium deficiency any way it has just come into flower not a lot about 20 in total has anybo

Started by David Benson

7 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Nov 7, 2020

gravel driveway

i have just been asked to sort a problem area out on a new clients driveway.
he has a 50 metre driveway covered in cotswold gravel which gently slopes down as you go down the drive but the problem is, he lives at the end of a lane and the first 80 met

Started by simon powell in Marketing

12 Replies · Reply by creativepaving Nov 6, 2020

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Anyone want a Billy Goat leaf vacuum?

Before I put it on Ebay this weekend, does anyone want one of these https://pin.it/5m6oHYG

This is the model, though not the actual machine, which is slightly less polished than this :) It has electric start and works as it should, we have lost the

Started by Adam Woods in Machinery

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Warm Winter Boots

Looking for recommendations for winter gardening boots that will keep my feet warm and dry. I've been using Muck boots (usually Chore-Hi) but their durability is not what it was, and they are becoming expensive. I suffer badly with cold feet (and han

Started by John Evans

11 Replies · Reply by Kieron Glover Nov 2, 2020

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