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White rendered retaining wall question

Hi, I've got a client wanting a Mediterranean style garden with White rendered walls. We are up in Scotland and I'm wondering if there are any weather proof alternatives to the traditional sand/cement method (scratch coat and finish coat). Thanks. 

Block Paving/Decorative concrete price per metre

Right, so I am having an extension built and need some sort of paving or decorative concrete. There will probably be about 25 or 30sm needed. I need to know what a fair price to have this done is. I am a gardener and soft landscaper and I have no int

Composite Decking or a slab Patio?

I have been asked by my sister on the thoughts of replacing a decking area or replacing with a patio and I have no experience of decking work. There are tenants in her house who have rightly raised concerns about the rotting timber decking so it is d

Turf preperation Dilemma due to rain

Hi, I hope you're all well. I am new to this forum so please go easy. I am in need of some advice. I have 270 square metres of turf coming on Saturday and I was in the process of Rotavating the lawn, levelling and then adding 20m3 of bs certified top

Easy-lift harness wanted

hi as anyone got a harness they want to sell

Ground helmet or ARB Helmet

I need to replace my Stihl Helmet as the ear defenders broke - again!

Have decided to go for a Pfanner Protos Integral forest helmet. However, I wonder if I should buy the ARB model. Personally, I would prefer the ground helmet as it does not have the

Health and safety advice for working outside in hot weather

Outdoor working

When working outdoors the weather can have an effect on an individual's effectiveness and this is not readily managed using just engineering controls. In these circumstances some of the most effective ways of managing these environmen

Favourite Dustpan

Do us anyone have a favourite dustpan?

My cheap plastic ones are forever breaking..!

Are we heading for another 1976

Heathrow had a record 16 consecutive days in which the mercury climbed to over 30C, from June 23 to July 8, 1976. 

In 1976 the hot weather was very long lasting. It was dry from March until September, six months.

The hottest temperature recorded in 197

New Start Up Venture

Morning all,

Another start up venture post.....apologies!

I have spent some time reading through the various posts on this site which has led me to sign up and post myself. I am currently reading Paul Powers how to book and it makes for very good read

Small, easy (idiot-proof) lawnmower

We are beds & border maintenance gardeners who also do lots of planting work, and we occasionally get asked to do garden rescue jobs that involve grass cutting which I am not too keen on - mainly because I don't really know what I am doing. I have go

white moths

cutting grass today a lot of little white moths were jumping up in front of the mower this happend in more than one garden any idea what thay might be

How long is an estimate valid for?

How long do people keep there estimates valid for ??

With material prices changes several times throughout the year and the governments tax and fuel cost increases to name but a few, how long realsitically can you honour your estimate for? would be

Hourly Rate Calculator

Hi everyone.

The hourly rate calculator could have been posted in the "members only section"

It is valid to post this link within the accounting for all to see as it will reenforce our industry specific pricing structure.

People looking for a service of

Payment advice

Hi. I am currently in discussions with a customer who lives in Canada about helping him sort out his sisters garden.

She has unfortunately gone into care recently and her front and back gardens are now completely overgrown and he wishes the gardens to

Replacing a Honda hrb425c

Hi,

My Honda hrb425c is getting quite tired now and I am looking to replace it. I like the fact that it leaves a good finish and is light weight but the main problem is it is really slow even with the engine revs increased. I was considering getting a

Eco and wildlife friendly professional gardening?

Hi everyone, 

I would love to hear your views on if you think there is a market for Eco and wildlife friendly forms of gardening in the professional market place? Many thanks Harry

Strong membrane for mulch

1. Hi all
2. I've tried many membranes and often I've been dissatisfied with the end result
3. I'm after black fleece type membrane 2m wide 50m long 
4. Can anyone reccomend a brand ? It is  for a job in Leicestershire 
5. I'm also looking for bulk bark mulch but my lo

Stihl kit - Starting issues

I and my team are big fans of Stihl. Robust machines that get the job done year in, year out. We run FS400/450 strimmers, BG & SH85 blowers, Kombi's, andvarious hedge cutters. One area of frustration though is starting issues, particularly on the blo

Mower Help

Hi Guys,

I'm currently in the process setting up a small part time garden maintaince buisness and could do with some advice on the machinery front.

I have a rough budget of around £300  to spend on a mower, however I could be persuaded to increase that