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Is pelargonic acid a safe alternative to glyphosate for weed control?

Glyphosate is banned here in France so gardeners landscapers had to seek an alternative. That alternative isn't systemic, it only kills on contact, it's called pelargonic acid.

As you'll be aware, glyphosate translocates itself in a systemic way so

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

7 Replies · Reply by BCH Gardens Aug 31, 2019

Beech Hedge quote

Hi everyone

I know people don't give their pricing figures away but can anyone give an idea of how to price a reduction and waste removal of a beech hedge that needs reduced by 2ft.

length: 100m

height 8ft

width:4ft

just a guide really would help.

Neal

Started by Neal

2 Replies · Reply by Neal Aug 30, 2019

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Ragwort

I've treated Ragwort in a field with Blaster Pro Herbicide from Headland (120ml in 20l Knapsack). Unfortunately the Ragwort plants were quite mature and in full bloom.

I've been back for an inspection and was quite dissapointed in the results, the pla

Started by Andy Harrold in Pesticides

6 Replies · Reply by Adam Pilgrim Aug 29, 2019

I have some of the normal range of Ego battery tools which have been pretty good for the past couple of years. The hedgetrimmer is getting a bit worse for wear so i'm looking at the possibility of uprgrading to the commercial version which presuma

Started by James Boardman in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by James Boardman Aug 29, 2019

Beware low branches when mowing

I've been mowing this particular job for more than 20 years. I know that low branch is there !! Blood everywhere. 7 stitches and 3 hours in the hospital.. just bought a bump cap this morning!!

Started by Greenlawns

3 Replies · Reply by Duncan McLaren Aug 29, 2019

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Delving into the LJN archives

Here is just a very small sample of some of our older threads that are as useful now as the day they were posted:

Started by Phil Voice in Info

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Aug 28, 2019

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Show us what you're working on right now.....how about a photo or video?

Although it might have turned a bit chilly for some, spring is here and winter is firmly behind us.

The silly season is here for those involved in garden and grounds maintenance with not enough hours in the day. Having run a landscaping and maintenan

Started by Phil Voice in Design, Groundscare, and Landscaping

15 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Aug 28, 2019

Ransomes 2250 or similar ?

Having got to the point where I have almost too much work and now being offered significantly more, I am seriously looking at buying a used Ransomes 2250 or a similar machine from John Deere, for example.

I currently use a John Deere Z535m and a Stiga

Started by Vic 575 in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Aug 28, 2019

Herbicide for dry ditches Thanks

Good morning,

Looking for some thoughts as despite having my PA1/ PA6 i’m low on experience.

Basically I have a 50m ditch in a commercial site I look after. They want it kept totally free of vegetation as last year there was a freak incident where a h

Started by Justin Ritchie

7 Replies · Reply by Justin Ritchie Aug 28, 2019

40 inch hedge cutter? Thoughts please

Hi thinking of getting either a husqvarna or a sthil 40 inch petrol hedge cutter anyone got one? Are they too heavy at 6.5kg or is that about the normal now? Also are they any more use that a 30 inch cutter for day to day stuff , just thinking it wou

Started by Edward baker

2 Replies · Reply by Edward baker Aug 27, 2019

What to wear while spraying

As above, I know what I should be wearing but what do people actually use? Paper suit, gloves and a face shield?? And yes I am qualified, but it's a long time ago!

Started by Edward baker

12 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Aug 27, 2019

Wholesale Bulb suppliers

hi folks, does anyone have any recommendation for wholesale bulb suppliers? I have used Parkers Wholesale before with reasonable success, but was wondering if there are other ones out there to be recommended? Thank you!

Started by Sarah Russell

3 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Aug 27, 2019

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Have online marketplaces, such as Amazon, lost control ?

With recent threads discussing banned products for sale on Amazon, dubious provenance of goods on eBay etc this WSJ article discusses the issues, including the sale of "banned" pesticides, further :

https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-has-ceded-contr

Started by Gary RK in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Aug 24, 2019

Van seat covers

Hi what seat covers are you using in your vans?

i brought some Xtreme auto ones from Amazon but they have only lasted a couple of months.

thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Vehicles

5 Replies · Reply by Oliver clarkson Aug 22, 2019

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Scarify before spray?

I'm going to be applying a selectivie - most likely Mogul - to a clients lawn soon, as well as scarifying, before reseeding (once interval between spray and seeding is up). Should I apply the selective before scarifying or after?

Started by Ben Mallow in Turfcare

5 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Aug 21, 2019

Reccommendations for industrial weed killer

I am working on a job that requires scortcherd earth when it comes to weeds over a large area that consists of hardcore, soil, sand and other aggregates.

Can anyone reccommend a powerful weedkiller that can be put into a spray backpack, ideally t

Started by Rob in Pesticides

18 Replies · Reply by Dave Colton Aug 17, 2019

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What do i need to do to get an apprentice? Is it difficult

Hi everyone

After working 6 daus a week for last 5 weeks and feeling and still receiving more job requests for regular garden maintenance I am seriously considering taking on an apprentice...im currently a one man band and have weekly and fortnightly

Started by Niall Ward

2 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Aug 17, 2019

Lawn Mower Problem

Hi all,

Hoping I can get a bit of help. I have the Hayter Harrier 41 Pro which I only purchased for use this season so only done about 4 and a bit months worth of cutting so far, and I only cut grass 3 days per week, and today as I was loading it into

Started by PGM in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Greenlawns Aug 17, 2019

Tractor hedge cutting at Haydock

Hi all

I'm looking for a contract tractor hedge cutter to carry out some work in Haydock

The work will commence on September

If you can help or reccomend a good tractor driver I would be very grateful

Cheers Kieron

Started by Kieron Glover

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Brushcutter for mulch blade

Hi,

My brushcutter needs replacing. I was looking for something that will be powerful enough to ocassionaly run the mulching style blade for brambles. Does anybody know if the Husqvarna 535 would be suitable or should i be looking at the 545 or Stihl

Started by James Boardman in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Dave Colton Aug 16, 2019

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