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Rhus typhinia tiger eyes

Evening one and all,

Has anyone got good feedback on using The small shrub Rhus typhina tiger eyes?. I wanted to plant it by the front door of my house, with a bamboo root blocker around it.If it is likely to escape and run like Ronnie Biggs, then I w

Started by Paul Doyle in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by dan Jul 12, 2020

Husqvarna 525 RJX

Anyone use the Husqvarna 525 RJX strimmer? New purchase, replacing an Echo SRM 222es partly based on its low vibration.

However, it judders alot when run on low revs (stone edeges, gravel, windows etc). Is this normal? Anyone familiar with this mach

Started by Gareth in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Gareth Jul 12, 2020

Self propelled mower recommendations please

Evening Juicers!

I need to get a self propelled mower as I have several clients with very large gardens. One takes 4 hours to do and she insists on diamond patterning too! Ive got around 350 -400 in terms of budget. Im 6ft 2inch high so I need someth

Started by Tom Cann in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Tom Cann Jul 11, 2020

Safe chemical application and aftercare

Good morning,

Hopefully someone may be able to help me.

I don't know if anyone else has experienced this but we have found it to be more of a issue during lockdown. I look after properties where I apply a selective to the lawns, fertilse them infrequen

Started by Boris Pilfold in Pesticides

12 Replies · Reply by Duncan McLaren Jul 11, 2020

Secateurs

Just wanted some feedback from all you snippers out there who use Japanese secateurs. Which ones do you have? How do you find them?

I have used Felcos for many years and was wondering if I'm missing out :)

Thanks

Jim

Started by Jim Gibbon in Groundscare

43 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Jul 10, 2020

A spreader for fertiliser and grass seed

I am beginning to get a number of resquests for grass seeding and fertilising the grass. I am thinking about getting a spreader as I feel that this allows for the appropriate distribution. I would be interested how others spread thgrass seed and fert

Started by James King

19 Replies · Reply by Kris Baker Jul 8, 2020

Kubota or Iseki?

We're looking a for a new cut-and-collect ride-on mower which can cope with lawns of a few thousand m2 and in particular, will cope in the wet. I thought I'd settled on a Kubota G23-II with high-dump: but I've heard good reviews of the Iseki SXG323.

Started by Tim Bucknall in Groundscare and Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by John Vanderboom Jul 8, 2020

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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