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Stihl HLA 86

Opinions from users please, is the 3000spm an issue? Won't be using it on conifer. How unwieldy/heavy fully extended? What battery are you using and run time? We need the 3mt reach that is why interested in the 86, or any other suggestions. Thanks.

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DAX Industries RC900 Remote Control Mower

This mower is an absolute beast. Finished a huge job that would have taken 4-5hrs of Strimming in just over 1hr with the remote control slope mower. Not only did it take grass that hadn't been cut in 2 years, it took the slopes in its stride and even

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Suggestions to tidy up our crumbling garden walls

Our patio retaining walls (about 10 years old) are crumbling, pics attached. I believe it’s a combination of frost damage (they’re not frost proof bricks) plus water seepage through the patio, which is moulded cement slabs over type 2. The patio is f

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Battery hedgecutter

Appreciate recent posts on this subject but as the new season approaches starting to focus on the ageing body again!

Am I missing something? Trawled the net looking for an a lighter alternative to our Echo semi long reach machines at 5.9kg, these we u

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How to make ends meet as a professional gardener

Hi all,

I'm looking for a bit of advice really if anyone has any thoughts. I'm a mum to a young toddler so work part time and fit hours into nursery runs so for me it works well to have set regular hours at customers' gardens. Eg x2/3 hours a fortnigh

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AMP UP YOUR TOOL KIT WITH A FREE MAKITA XGT 40V BATTERY

 

AMP UP YOUR TOOL KIT WITH A FREE MAKITA XGT 40V BATTERY

 

Leading power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturer Makita UK has launched a new ‘Professional Cordless Garden Machinery’ redemption promotion, where end users can claim a free XGT 4.0A

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Finding work

Hi everyone 

After a couple of years employed as Head of Horticulture for a charity, I decided to return to self employment as a freelance gardener at the end of March.

 I am struggling to find clients and don't know what to do! I have a website, a My

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Weibang 53 SSD or Weibang 53 ASD BBC or Honda HRX 537?

As the mowing season has drawn to a close, I am thinking about a new mower for next season. I have now narrowed it down to 3 machines, either Weibang or Honda. I appreciate there have been lots of posts on here regarding the best mowers and associate

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Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps

Hi all,

Basically, the centre of the concrete steps in the boundary line. I want to put up fencing that runs down the length of these steps and I've been quoted by two landscapers...

Landscaper #1
He suggested that he would cut aquares of the concrete s

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Battery hedgcutter advice

Hi all,

I have recently retired properly from my self employed gardening business, although I still do a few bits!  I’m now faced with upkeeping my own property of 1.5 acres, plenty of everything, grass, hedges, overgrown bits etc etc.

Previous work ha

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Small, compact battery strimmer with variable speed trigger?

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Brass trigger,lance and fittings on CP15 Evolution

Decided to buy some brass accessories for my CP15 Evolution and I'm totally baffled as to how you use a deflector nozzle without having to use the trigger upside down🤔??

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Brendon 2000psi pressure washer

So a couple of customers have asked for pressure washing and I saw the above machine for a good deal. Has anyone experience with it at all?

It's a honda gx200 so not blazing power but with 13lpm should be OK for most smaller domestic jobs I assume. 

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Lawn Water Conserver

A question for those offering lawn treatments. Does anyone use a specific product, separate to their normal treatments, that's specifically used when we have long, dry periods? Can anyone recommend a good product? I imagine it would likely be a liqui

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Etesia Bahia hydro mbhe 2001

Hi guys - first post! I've got the above model and really struggling to find out how to check and replace the transmission oil. Just can't locate a dipstick or see how to check the level. If someone could point me in the right direction I'd be very g

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Lawn / soil problem

Hello all,

my son has started a landscaping business. He's had a few jobs. The one we priced and is working on is a new build. The garden is pretty big, about 450m2.Our quote was to seed it, plant a hedge at the back and create a border around with pr

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Country path

 

Hi everyone, I was looking for a little bit of advice if possible.

This is an existing path through a country park near me. 

This was done 3 years ago now.  Can anyone tell me what type of stone/gravel was used for this top layer?

Any help much appreci

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Dandelions on lawn

Hi all whats the best treatment for them dandelions on a lawn please and a possible feed thanks

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Hayter, you could not make it up!

Just watched on YT the launch of the "new and improved" Hayter 56 Pro.

We have run these for around 4 years as they suited our sites, weight, and short handle length.

Had issues with grass build up around roller scraper bar to the extent the roller wou

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Waste disposal

Hello all,

Does anyone know where to dispose of soil in the Billingham /  Teesside area?

 

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