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Best company for buying machines online?

Hi, I have never ever bought a machine online, but due to recent issues my local dealers are all closed. If I was to buy online what are the best companies to deal with in the UK? Good after sales etc? Many thanks in advance.

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by David McGhie Apr 25, 2020

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Bay trees in pots- rejuvenating

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend any feeds to bring on new growth to standard bays (laurus nobilis), which are in pots? Some are looking quite thin and there appears to be some die back within the head. There are also black spots/lumps on the stem and bra

Started by Jonny Armour in Groundscare, Pesticides, and Plants

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Battery hedgecutter

Hi guys any commercial teams rate,batteryHLA stihl hedgcutter , does it take the punishment the petrol one takes and how is battery life holding up , also would u go back to the 2 stroke version, thanks

Started by T Stingemore

8 Replies · Reply by T Stingemore Apr 24, 2020

Best hedge trimmer?

Can anyone reccommend what the best all round hedge trimmer would be in their opinion?

I generally buy petrol driven sithl tools.

It is for commercial use, but I do have somewhat of a budget. ( Under 600)

Thanks,

Rob

Started by Rob in Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by John Vanderboom Apr 24, 2020

Weed killer

Hi what weed killer do use all use i am looking at gett a produxt called paradise ment to kill eeed for up to 6 months has anyone use this before its a bit pricey but if it last upto 6 months i say its worth it thanks

Started by Dougie

8 Replies · Reply by BCH Gardens Apr 23, 2020

Workshops opening

Does anyone have any dealers/workshops open.

Around where I am (south Northumberland) its online sales only, My excellent local dealer has a large workshop where at least 3 mechanics could work without getting 3 - 4 meters close to each other, use glo

Started by paul watson in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Sean Payne Apr 23, 2020

business centres

a question for the smaller businesses - who uses a business centre as there office ? any pros and cons ? what do they so for you and whats a reasonable cost ?

tia

Started by Premier Eastleigh Gardens & Lawn Care in Business

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Aerator scarifier combo

Morning.
as i move towards a more lawn focused gardening service im looking at more and more aeration and scaryfying jobs. is it possible to get a hollow tine aerator that also works as a scarifier ?
If so who makes a cost efective moddel, or any oth

Started by James ODonnell

3 Replies · Reply by Tim Wallach Apr 23, 2020

Turf price

Does anyone work on new build house's I was wondering what prices they pay for laying a metre.

Started by Andrew Booth

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Stolen Logo

Few weeks ago i had a call from West Sussex Police asking if i had a white Transit as it had been used in a crime. I was shocked as i have never been to West Sussex

I forgot about it until now where i thought id google myself, we all do that right? Ha

Started by Richard Matthews in Info

12 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Apr 22, 2020

Laying patio on poor ground

Hello I have a patio to price up. The patio in question is 30 m2 and is a hand jive job as there is no way to get a micro digger in. My problem is that the topsoil is about 400mm deep and can't get to good ground easily.

I'm thinking of digging down 2

Started by James beddow in Landscaping, Paving Materials and Advice, and Soil & compost

1 Reply · Reply by Colin Hunt Apr 22, 2020

Replacement blades

Hi All,

My stihl HSA 86 battery hedgetrimmer has packed in, back up petrol has lost a tooth, so bought a used HS82 Rc as it has a wide tooth gap for heavy stuff (so it is something I may use after getting battery one repaired after lockdown). Bought o

Started by paul watson in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Apr 21, 2020

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Show us your.......

.... piccies

With some suffering from withdrawal symptoms, thought it would be invigorating to show us your favourite garden pictures - either your own or ones you've seen that has impressed you.

For me; I'm a great lawn fan and I absolutely love int

Started by Gary RK in Groundscare

56 Replies · Reply by Robbie Apr 19, 2020

Hayter pro 41 for sale

Hi I am selling my Hayter pro 41 as it's just to small for two of the five lawns that I mow added to that my main customer bought a Weibang to use on their lawn,I'm looking to get a bigger mower it's a 2018 mower I bought it halfway through that seas

Started by Graham Matthews

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Matthews Apr 19, 2020

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'They won't be able to cut the grass in a few weeks': Calls for landscapers to be made essential workers

Grass will not be able to be cut if allowed to grow for weeks on end, it has been warned.

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Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Business

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6-blade brush cutter head

Hi, just wondering if anyone has actual experience of the 6-blade brush cutter head I am seeing so many ads for at the moment??

I might be being cynical but it looks a bit too good to be true... happy to be corrected!

Many thanks

Rach

Started by Rachel Bould in Machinery

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leylandii and law

Dear all,

does anyone know if it is against the law the plant leylandii on private property next to an A road? It will be kept to 2m.

with thanks,

Joe

Started by Joe McWilliams in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Apr 17, 2020

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Wetting agents

Hi all

Can anyone recommend a decent wettibg agent? Looking for a multi purpose one. Also, with wetting agents in mind, and other pesticides that require high water volumes- how are people achieving this?

If people opt to go over a lawn twice- are t

Started by Jonny Armour in Groundscare, Pesticides, and Turfcare

1 Reply · Reply by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance Apr 17, 2020

Which dual use mower? Mulch or collect

Hi im sorry its another mower question!

Hi all hope your safe and well, I'm loving this forum even though I don't post much. Your support / advice through these pages is fantastic.

Anyway I'm basically after a mower that I can use as a mulcher most

Started by Edward baker

13 Replies · Reply by Edward baker Apr 15, 2020

Lawn spreader

Hi just broke my lawn speader and wondering what lawn speader you can recommend to buy

Started by Dougie

23 Replies · Reply by Dougie Apr 15, 2020

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