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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

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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Shrubs, Trees, Foundations, (Underground drainage pipes?)

Hi All,

I periodically get asked the question "Is this planted too close to the house?". I can rarely give an authoritative answer, and usually say it is a specific area of expertise and it may be best to contact the local council.

Am I missing a trick

Started by Karsten Tomkins in Design, Landscaping, and Plants

12 Replies · Reply by Rory Nov 21, 2019

Ego Hedge Trimmer Attachment problem

Hi, I purchased a Ego multitool with the pole saw and hedge trimmer attachments in April 2018 and has been used on a regular basis, while using the hedge cutter it just suddenly stopped there was nothing blocking the blades. So when I got home took t

Started by Chris in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Richard Parkinson Nov 15, 2019

Artificial Grass - Courses?

Hi all,

Does anybody know of any courses in Scotland, preferably central belt that does courses on Artifical Grass?

thanks

Started by Jamie

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Best Stihl brushcutter?

You know that old saying about buying cheap and buying twice, well I've learned the hard way. My brushcutter is worthy of nothing but the bin.

I'd like a petrol Stihl under £300 and they look pretty good, just wondered if anyone had any recommendatio

Started by Josie Hendrick in Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 13, 2019

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FACTS - Turf Certification Training

Quick heads up - anyone interested in furthering their training and knowledge ...we are running a very rare FACTS course to equip managers, groundsmen, turf specialists, sole traders etc with high level knowledge on fertiliser and nutrient planning f

Started by Progreen Weed Control in Groundscare

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repairing artificial grass

I went to quote a job which I was told was weeding.

when I got there there was weeds coming through artificial grass (having not a lot of exp in this) I noticed It had no membrane.

my question is , will all the compacted sand have to be dug back up and

Started by Neal

19 Replies · Reply by Graeme Robinson Nov 11, 2019

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7000th member and rising

This week Landscape Juice Network (LJN) passed yet another amazing milestone - it's 7000th member !

I would like to thank every single member for making yet another major milestone possible - the site would not be what it is without you, the members.

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Geoffrey King Nov 11, 2019

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Too late to cut deciduous hedges?

I'm being asked to cut a deciduous hedge towards the end of the this month (only free time I have) - but wasn't sure if this was too late in the year? We're south of england, but frosts are happening and I give it two weeks before most trees are comp

Started by Ben Mallow in Plants

6 Replies · Reply by Gwynneth Ullyott Nov 11, 2019

The Landscape Juice Network reaches 7,000 members

On Friday the Landscape Juice Network welcomed its 7,000th member, bringing together people from all corners of the landscaping industry.

From day one of the site's creation, the network has worked to bring information and advice to small and medium

Started by Landscape Juice in Info

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Phil

To all the Landscape Juice Network Community and to those who knew my Dad, Phil, personally, you will be aware of his long battle with Colon Cancer.

So sadly, during the early hours of Saturday morning, he passed away peacefully and comfortably with

Started by Henry Voice in Info

47 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Nov 6, 2019

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Saltex 2019 - Videos - Our very own Progreen, UKLCA, Weibang and more...

Had a great day out, just didn't have enough time due to my flight times!

Here is a collection of my videos from the day...

Started by Robbie in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Nov 6, 2019

Landscaping suppliers in Torbay

Hi all

I've offered to landscape my mother in laws garden this winter. I live in Bristol, she lives in Paignton. Could anyone let me know the name of a good supplier around that area. Preferably one that has paving on display for her to have a look at

Started by adrian Stoute in Landscaping

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Non pro spec weibang legacy mower

Evening all. As per the title, does anyone use a non pro spec weibang mower?

On paper it looks good, and I'm attracted by the lighter weight as the site it is for is heavy clay so churns up easy when turning in the wet. It's for one client only who is

Started by Glen Stillman in Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Nov 5, 2019

Box hedge

One of our customers has tons of box hedge in north London, the leaves had started to turn yellow, is there a commercial liquid feed people use?

I currently use decis for the catterpillar, should that help fight blight aswell? Am fighting a never en

Started by Paul foster

7 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Nov 5, 2019

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