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Letters of intent and help from the government

What a mess we are in. My business seems to roll from one thing to another the last months. First Brexit, then the election and now coronavirus.

I've verbally agreed a couple of contracts but nothing signed and no deposits as yet. Now due to the curre

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New mower

Looking at replacing my old Mountfield push mower to something a bit better! Been looking at a Masport Contractor 625 AL and Honda hrx 426. Does anyone have any experience using these? Or recommends anything better that is of a similar size. I don't

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Light trimming.

Hi I know we shouldn't undertake heavy reductions or serious hedge work in the next few months s but we ok for light privit  trimming etc  aren't we.

 

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Chelsea Flower Show cancelled alongside Chatsworth and other RHS shows

Following the Government update on 16 March 2020 and ongoing situation with COVID-19, all RHS Shows, Garden Events and school visits will be cancelled with immediate effect until 30 June 2020.

RHS Gardens remain open, with a number of increased preca

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Stihl BG 86C - Stiff Flywheel

The flywheel on my Stihl BG86C Blower is giving me a lot of resistance when it rotates which keeps breaking the springs in the pull start. When I take the spark plug out it rotates normally and then when I put it in again it gives me a lot more resis

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Padlocks

Hi all I've got a storage unit and have used Mul t lock padlocks but have just lost a set of keys and can't get keys copied as I don't have the code. Is Mul T lock padlock  g series closed shackle decent or should i be spending more i got three of th

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Client changes mind about paving choice

Hi, I have a landscaper who is laying a patio for a client, he had spent a whole day laying, and had got a good 12 metres or so down. That evening he got a text from the client saying that they didn't like the colour variation of the stones, almost h

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Budget mower?

Now I know this is a million dollar qyestion, but fingers crossed it may get answered.

Running a small one man band business. Most of my work is sheds, fencing, decking But I do have about 6 lawns a week to do in between. Have 2 Viking mowers that are

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Driveway stones?

Could anyone help me in identifying these driveway stones please?

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Quick mower question

Afternoon all,  I serviced our own mowers this year but forgot to sharpen the bald on the little battery mower we use for carrying up steps to small lawns.  I took the blade off, sharpened it, but when I tried to put it back on the screw won't tighte

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Drivers – avoid these 10 worst areas in the UK for traffic

Via our friends at Simply Business : A comprehensive new study has revealed the worst cities in the UK for traffic. Which areas (and times of day) should drivers avoid?

Solving the UK’s congestion problem is high on the government’s agenda. Data tech

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Resin

Morning all, 

I have laid a path in a small school garden with varied small stones, slate, pebbles. Is there a resin I can pour on to bind it all together as I am concerned little feet and hands are going to distribute the contents of the path far and

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We're giving away £10,000 for someone to start – or grow – their business

Hi everyone, I hope it's okay for us to post this here (and apologies if we've got the wrong section).I wanted to let the members of Landscape Juice Network know about a campaign we're currently running, where we're encouraging people to #TakeTheLeap

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HTA membership benefits for landscapers?

Has anyone a view on the benefits of membership of the Horticultural Trades Association for landscapers/designers. They don't have a forum so it's hard to guage the membership experience or the rigors of the accreditation process

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Where to Advertise for skilled Landscaping Staff?

Hi All,

We are a small company based in Cornwall who are currently looking to recruite new skilled and experienced landscaping staff. I would love to hear your reccomendations for the best place to advertise for staff in our industry? Who have you use

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I was hoping to start mowing next week.

Looking very unlikey in Bolton, Gtr Manchester. How does it look for everyone else?

It's just so wet. Can't even walk on some lawns.

 

Craig.

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wet ground all year

One of my clients has great potential in their rear garden, its almost a blank canvas.

But - the grass is constantly soggy all year.

I've suggested they check with their utilities provider in case its a simple leak... No joy

The neighbours say their ga

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Public liability ins

Hi any suggestions please on how much I should be paying for a sole trader basic maintenance public liability insurance.Just to cover for broken windows etc.Thanks.

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ground water coming up through paving

I'm quoting to replace a patio. With all the winter wet there hs appeared a 'spring' at the foot of some steps, the area is cut into quite a long slope. Is the answer to lay some sort of permeable pipe along the foot of the retaining wall either belo

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Mates rates.....Designing a garden for friends - a cautionary tale that could save you thousands

An architect who helped friends landscape their garden free of charge is being sued for £265,000 after the project went wrong.

Basia Lejonvarn, 52, insisted it was not 'fair, just or reasonable' to expect her to compensate Peter and Lynn Burgess over

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