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New Hayter harrier 56 pro

so who is looking forward to the new hayter 48/56pros?

Only thing I’m not sure on is having the small Honda engine on the 48 pro. Where the previous pro had the big Briggs which is actually a lot cheaper. Apart from that they look great.

https://yout

Started by Greg Francis

17 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Jan 28, 2020

Landscape designing includes the scheduling of all the necessary scapes including soft scapes and hardscapes. Residential landscape design is all about what are the equipment that will be included and where exactly they should be placed, to make the

Started by Nathan Scott

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Commercial grass cutting

I don't do commercial grass cutting just woonderd what date you guys pencil it in

at the start of each season and what date do you finish on your contract....

Started by mark thomas

25 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jan 27, 2020

Van shelving

Getting a bigger van in April l1l2 mwb mwb roof and need some shelving ideas any pictures of anyones van on here please

Started by paul spokes

2 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jan 26, 2020

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That extra day ....

It’s 2020 and we ‘get’ an extra day this year.....

Yep, Saturday 29th February is technically a ‘Freebie’.

What to do with it - Take it off ? Get out and use it ? Explore ? Save it ? Learn or do something new ? Treat someone to a surprise ?

Whatever

Started by Gary RK in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jan 24, 2020

Bessertrim brushcutters

Hi all.

Our echo brush cutter after 7 years of abuse is now beyond economical repair. I was going to plump for the exact same new model, but knowing parts can be pricey I've vaguely thought about purchasing a different brand. My newest employee sugges

Started by PETER CROSBY

12 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jan 22, 2020

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New Website for Bawden Tree Care

Our tree care department launched an updated website today with fresh design and lots of new content. I invite you to have a look around the site and see for yourself the services offered. Quick link to the site here: https://www.bawdentreecare.co

Started by Fencing Essentials in Marketing

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flail mowing rams?

Hello first post and still getting my head round the site. can any one point me in the right direction for a flail mowing tractor and walk behind flail mowing rams

thanks

Started by mick

4 Replies · Reply by mick Jan 21, 2020

Outdoor Fireplace

Outdoor entertainment is what people are very fond of in their free time or holiday season. Outdoor fireplace is a wonderful way to deal with outdoor entertainment. One can get an outdoor fireplace in their gardens, cabinets etc. It is easy to get in

Started by Nathan Scott

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Hand mower technical question

I need a bit of technical help. I have just replaced the drive belt on my Efco LR48TH Mulch hand mower. The problem is that I stripped it down before Christmas and due to the holidays, I have only just got and fitted the new belt. I also forgot to ta

Started by Vic 575 in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jan 19, 2020

Tripod ladder size

Hi,

Does anyone else carry the tripod ladders on the roof of a small van? I am currently looking to get a tripod ladder and wanted the 10ft but it seems as if it is actually wider than the top of my combo van, the 8ft would fit. Also I was going to go

Started by James Boardman

28 Replies · Reply by PGM Jan 17, 2020

Hayter pro 48

Anybody using the hayter 48 pro?? Any good or bad points?,

thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Machinery and Turfcare

8 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis Jan 15, 2020

Birmingham Centre 'Clean Air Zone' delayed to July 2020

Birmingham Council website

The start has been delayed from Jan to July 2020 'because the Government have not sorted out the gadgets that will check emissions'.

Leeds and Birmingham both plan to implement a charge (£ unknown) to older vehicles that exce

Started by Tim Wallach in Vehicles

8 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Jan 15, 2020

Advice on mulching mowers

Hi Guys,

I have been cutting domestically now for about 6 years I'm based in northern ireland but been thinking of buying another ride on mower.

I was wondering what the thoughts are on zero turn mulching mowers and whether there is more established g

Started by George Marshall

34 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jan 14, 2020

Fencing And Gates

Fencing is a technique to cover the surrounding nearby plants, crops or any other place to protect it from outsiders and animals. Fencing and gates can help a lot in covering the landscape. Also, it makes it look better and less open for others to vi

Started by Nathan Scott in Design

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Normal service resumed ....

If you’re reading this post, normal service has been resumed and we apologise for the earlier interrupted site access.

Sometimes, very rarely, unexpected issues appear but pleased we’re all back up and running :)

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network

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Add on required

Good morning, if anyone knows or is selling a round / client list in the north London / Hertfordshire area I would be happy to talk to yourselves about the potential sale, I'm maybe looking for 20 hours a week, but happy to discuss more or less.

will

Started by Paul foster

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Van insurance

Hi I'm looking to get van insurance for my Ford Transit custom. I'm having really high quotes can anyone recommend a good company that are competive in their pricing. Thank you

Started by Jessica Bateman

4 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Jan 11, 2020

Landscape Installation

Landscape installation can be done if you have good designs and knowledge regarding how it should be. It is like adding an beauty spot in your house. Landscape can be a matter of attraction for people visiting your house and it actually look good aft

Started by Nathan Scott

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Your biggest business issue ?

Sure most of us are enjoying a little down time during the Christmas - New Year break and some will use the time to look back over last year’s efforts / issues.

Given that, what’s your plan for 2020 or the biggest business issue you need to overcome

Started by Gary RK in Business

28 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Jan 10, 2020

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