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RIP - John O’Connor

Heard sad news that John O'Connor, the founder of John O'Connor Grounds Maintenance, passed away today in hospital from Coronavirus/Covid-19:

https://twitter.com/johnoconnergm/status/1242842328655638529?s=21

Thoughts go out to the family from all at

Started by Gary RK in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Donna Voice Mar 26, 2020

Pm comments 23/03/20 (Covid-19)

Hi,

Under the new UK measure announced on the 23/03/20 are gardeners and landscapers allowed to continue to work?

Many thanks,

Fraser

Started by Fraser Wiles

15 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Mar 24, 2020

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Latest on help for the self employed (Covid-19)

Started by Lynda Allaway

7 Replies · Reply by Edward baker Mar 24, 2020

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Life in France under Covid-19 restrictions

It feels a little like being a time traveller from the future, but here are a few pointers from living in France under the restrictions we currently have in place to fight the Covid-19 virus.

Bars, restaurants and all non-essential shops closed last

Started by Craig McGinty in Info

3 Replies · Reply by Donna Voice Mar 24, 2020

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Tagging Posts with Covid-19 or Coronavirus

Hi all,

We are seeing a fantastic explosion of new threads ( which is great !) on LJN as we all come to terms with and question recent announcements.

Can I ask you to include the words Covid-19 or Coronavirus in the heading so we can keep tabs on the

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Business

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unable to more than the first page?

Good evening all. Like many of us I am following tonight's government announcement with interest. Except, when I click the replies on pages 2 or 3, I get directed to the first page again. Can I adjust some settings?

Started by Tony @SM in Groundscare

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Mar 23, 2020

Universal credit/Self employed

With regards to many of us been self employed if we are told by the government to stop working and apply for universal credit, does this mean the self employed who have savings and their other half who are still working will receive no money or help

Started by Chris

24 Replies · Reply by Craig Flatters Mar 23, 2020

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Help the self employed petition

I can't figure out how to post the link but this is a screen shot of the petition to demand that the government helps the self-employed I the same way that they're helping those in employment. Please sign if you can. The total is currently running at

Started by Lynda Allaway

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network Mar 22, 2020

Coronavirus personal financial survival

Hello everyone, just thought I'd post a brief tips thread in this time of financial uncertainty! Please contribute your ideas/plans/what's worked for you...

Half the battle is having some plan/written record on your incomings / outgoings, which then

Started by Paul

5 Replies · Reply by Paul Mar 22, 2020

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Stihl pruner

has anyone got one of the stihl gta 26 pruners yet ?

any thoughts?

Robin

Started by Robin Berry

18 Replies · Reply by Robin Berry Mar 21, 2020

Stihl AR 3000 backpack battery

I have just bought an AR 3000 along with the FSA 130. But, as an oversight, it hasn't come with the 'Support cushion set' part No.00000071045. This of course is the bit that the strimmer hangs from. Does anyone have the fitting instructions they coul

Started by Vic 575 in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Mar 21, 2020

Raising a lawn

Hi I've been asked to raise an existing lawn by approx 8 inches l. The current lawn us 30x10 feet and its quite mossy. The customer wants it to be the same level as the drive way. My question is does the old lawn need taking up 1st or can i just lay

Started by Richard Fallows

17 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 21, 2020

Green Bin Collection Postponed

Just a heads up to all that if you rely on using customer's green bins then things could get more difficult soon. Here in Trafford the green bin collection is being reduced or even suspended so that the three other bins can be collected as normal. Ir

Started by PGM in Waste

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Coronavirus government grants for businesses

Grants will be a lifeline for many of us - Here is what i know so far.

I've just got off the phone to my accountant who is looking into the grant situation for all their clients and is in contact with the council on an ongoing basis as i write this.

Started by Ed Fox in Business

20 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 21, 2020

Percentage mark up on plants

What is the going rate percentage mark up on plants?

Started by William Stanley

11 Replies · Reply by Martin Cotton Mar 21, 2020

Grass cutting business.

Hi there chaps, I've been reading the forums for a while now and I would love some advice please?
I'd like to start a grass cutting service and maybe in the future if the business gets bigger window cleaning and hedge trimming.

It's been a pretty cha

Started by Richard

37 Replies · Reply by Billybop Mar 20, 2020

When and if to feed lawns given a uk wide lockdown

I was sorting out some lawn fert this morning, but then it dawned on me that its quite possible in the next month or so, we may be faced with atleast a partial lock down of unnecessary movement, garden being non essential.

If we chuck a load of fert o

Started by Anthony Toop

4 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Mar 20, 2020

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Pre emergence weedkiller

Hi has any body any recommendations for a pre emergence weed killer.I am familiar with Proshield or Back in the day ,casorone g. Thanks.

Started by Alan reeves

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Colton Mar 19, 2020

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New Izy engines

Honda have changed the engine on the Izy range from the gcv 160 to gcvx145

Meant to be quieter, more torque, better transmision with less moving parts, and easier access to service points.

Has anyone experienced using this engine yet on the Izy range?

Started by Andrew jones in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Andrew jones Mar 18, 2020

Government help for businesses affected by Covid-19

The UK government's announcement of a £350bn economic support package for businesses affected by Covid-19 has made the headlines, but how do you start an application for support?

Venture capital firm, Hambro Perks, wrote a note to its startups on wha

Started by Landscape Juice in Business

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