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Using Grassguard

Can anyone confirm if using grassguard is considered part of soft landscaping by local authorities ?

Started by Patrick Prendergast in Landscaping

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Roll top wire mesh Fencing.

Hi,

I'm new to this site.
I need to source some Roll Top Wire Mesh Fencing. If anyone knows of a good supplier at reasonable prices I would be greatful for their contact info.

Thanks John

Started by John Ryan

5 Replies · Reply by John Ryan Dec 9, 2019

tripod ladder

I'm looking to buy a tripod but wondered how much more useful 3 adjustable legs are over one ? I work in relarively hilly w dorset.

Many thanks

Started by rose chaney

11 Replies · Reply by Fencing Essentials Dec 8, 2019

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3D garden design software search...

Hi All,

I've been using Realtime Landscaping Pro 2018 software for a few months now, and am discovering its limitations. In some ways it is really good, and great value for money. It falls down a bit with creating varying ground levels, but it is also

Started by Karsten Tomkins in Design, Landscaping, and Plants

1 Reply · Reply by Karsten Tomkins Dec 6, 2019

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Hayter or Honda?! Or neither......!

Now then! Hope all are well and surviving the rain!

Just looking for suggestions/general comments etc etc on roller mowers. I bought a Honda mower a few months back, it doesn't have a roller but was bought for slightly smaller and more awkward jobs,

Started by Ben Gooding in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Antony Phillips Dec 2, 2019

leaf blowers killing insects

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/empowering-the-planet/leaf-blowers-contributing-to-insect-armageddon-and-should-be-avoided-german-government-warns/ar-BBWXkJU?MSCC=1574177514&ocid=spartanntp

Started by David Benson in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by dan Dec 1, 2019

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Tegula Kerb Radius Question

Does anyone know off the top of thier head, what is the tightest internal and external radius that can be formed with Marshalls tegula kerb?

STUCK on pricing a job - losing the will

Started by Elaine Macdonald in Paving Materials and Advice

3 Replies · Reply by phil smith yewtreelandscapes.com Nov 30, 2019

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Christmas holidays

How long do you take for chrismas holiday?

I ready for a reasonable break but have now got 2 PAYE guys so have to consider what is reasonable to expect them to take.

I was thinking to work until chrismas eve and to go back 6th Jan. That would mean 5 da

Started by Ed Fox

15 Replies · Reply by Robbie Nov 30, 2019

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The Future of Landscape Juice

Hello. My name is Fleur Voice.

Very few of you would’ve heard of me but you would’ve heard of my Dad, Phil Voice, who founded Landscape Juice Network in 2008. In Febuary 2016, Dad was diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent radiotherapy followed b

Started by Fleur Voice

60 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Nov 30, 2019

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Are all Glyphosate products made the same? Appears not............

We have always used Monsanto Roundup Biactive or Pro Biactive either in 360 or 450 formulation for our commercial work (and some residential work). It is not the cheapest formulation (costing ~ £45 per 5L if bought in greater than single units).

Rece

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

20 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Nov 29, 2019

Scarifier

There are plenty of average scarifiers around that do an average job.

an any one recomend a scarifiermachine that does the job and is most importantly reliable.

Started by John Dillon in Groundscare

18 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Nov 29, 2019

Early Termination of Grounds Maintenance Contract

On all of our annual grounds maintenance contracts summer visits are more frequent and cost more than the winter visits. For ease of invoicing and payment, we divide the annual cost by 12 to calculate equal monthly instalments. If the contract term

Started by Michael Dobbins in Accountancy

6 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Nov 29, 2019

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Money is no object - Best 4 wheel pedestrian mower

Ok, you need a pedestrian 4 wheel mower.

Commercial use, money is no object with few other restrictions.

What do you choose any why ?

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Steven Mills Nov 29, 2019

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Japanese Knotweed/ invasive species mangement plan template.

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could offer any help and guidance on a management plan template for invasive weeds and plants. I want to use the winter downtime to get all my paperwork in order for the following season. I've been unable to find a

Started by Richard Parkinson in Documents

12 Replies · Reply by dan Nov 26, 2019

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Van break in deterrent

This should be a optional extra on all vans -

https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2019/08/tool-theft-deterrent-1000-volt-shock/

Started by Dave Colton

1 Reply · Reply by Graham Taylor Nov 26, 2019

How to stack 2 mowers

Hi all

I have just put up a new man cave and I'm wanting to stack my two mowers off the floor . They are both Honda engines one a Izy the other a 53cm cut mountfield with a honda engine . Can they be stored vertically ?

Happy Christmas to you all

Kiero

Started by Kieron Glover

3 Replies · Reply by Billybop Nov 24, 2019

Stihl KB-KM Kombi Bristle Brush, Removing Moss?

I've a couple of jobs to do in the next couple of weeks and require something to speed up the task of clearing the moss and weeds from block paving, I was thinking of buying the Stihl KM94R -CE KOMBI unit with the bristle brush attatchment, has anyon

Started by Chris in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 24, 2019

Sawn sandstone

Hi guys, I have a client who wants a patio made from sawn sandstone, do you have any supplier recommendations? We are based in Sussex.

Started by Sarah Russell

2 Replies · Reply by Graeme Robinson Nov 23, 2019

Faulty Stihl hedge cutter & move over to battery

Right so a multi-faceted question.

HS 56 c-e is running very badly. It is three and a half years old and has had a new blade set and main drive cog at beginning of 2019, which is fair wear and tear. One year ago it had a new carb as the original one

Started by Vic 575 in Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Nov 23, 2019

Beech hedge reduction - tools required?

Hi guys, first post here - great forum! I have a job booked in two months time to reduce a beech hedge (once birds have flown nests). It's around 9-10ft tall, 4-5 ft wide and 150ft long. It needs to come down to around 6 ft high (so a fair bit of

Started by Paul

19 Replies · Reply by Paul Nov 23, 2019

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