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Company Christmas Cards.

For many years, we have sent a company Christmas card to all of our current maintenance and previous long standing landscaping customers. Having recently ordered ours for this year, I was wondering who else carries on with this tradition.

Started by Colin Hunt in Business, Landscaping, and Marketing

21 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Dec 17, 2019

Virtual Landline Number

Hello Everybody,

Does any one use a virtual landline for their business? When I started out I was looking at ways of making the business more professional. I personally dont like it when a company only has mobile numbers. I dont use a landline at hom

Started by Christopher Schroeter in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Torin Dec 16, 2019

Petrol pressure washers

I’m looking for some advice on what petrol pressure washer is good for using with a 18 inch whirlaway surface cleaner.

I have a 3600psi washer but not sure if the litres per minute Is good enough as I have to move the surface cleaner very slowly to a

Started by Pete hughes

9 Replies · Reply by Pete hughes Dec 15, 2019

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New Van for garden maintenance.

Hi everyone,

looking at replacing van over the next couple of months, a new shape Ford transit or a new shape Citroen Dispatch seem to be catching my eye. Does anyone own one of these? Any particular models I should check out? Negatives or positives

Started by Harry@VWGS in Vehicles

21 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Dec 15, 2019

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Hedges/Shrubs against walls

A question... do any of you have to maintain a hedge against the wall of a building with a gap (the suggested is 10cms) between the wall and the shrub/hedge? - These shrubs/hedges go all round the building, creating the gap is one thing, maintaining

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare and Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Alan Neath Dec 14, 2019

Honda HRH536 HX pro difference between Honda HRD 536 TX

Right there a big difference in price between these 2 ... can anyone tell me the main differences... also see ones not quite as heavy.

difference of £500 quid...?

Is it just the allaminum deck?

Started by Ian Parkes in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Dec 13, 2019

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Just got my drone Operator & Flyer ID Yay!

Now, I just need to use the blooming thing!

Started by Darren Walters in Accreditation

3 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Dec 12, 2019

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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