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Discussion on Best Landscape Business Management Software

Hi everyone,

I'm Marc, one of the founders of CQ Business Management Software. Some of you might remember us from our earlier days as Custom Quoter. Since then, we've undergone significant changes, not just in name but in the breadth and depth of our

Started by marc mazure in Business, Groundscare, and Health and Safety

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Mulching Mowers

We are looking to change two of our Husqvarna mulching mowers

Dose anyone have any experience with Grin mowers or play it safe and go for Etesia Bio Cut

Your thoughts would be much appreciated

Started by T &T gardening services ltd

31 Replies · Reply by Pete Henchey Apr 9

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How to quote various jobs for a property

Hi all,

I have been asked to give a quote for a property, the owner has said apart from the basics like mowing/weeding there will be various other jobs and is looking for 1 day per week. Now after reading plenty of posts on here about avoiding an hour

Started by Josh Thompson in Groundscare

7 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Apr 9

Gypsum...... How long?

How long after applying horticultural Gypsum to a clay heavy lawn should it be before noticeable results are seen? Less holding of water / water logging etc. Thanks

Started by Gary R

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Toro striping kit

Does anyone use one of these on a Honda HRN 563?

I've just started my little business so went for a 4 wheel mower but if the kit is a good addition it would be nice to offer striping.

whar are your thoughts?

Started by Gary Etherington

1 Reply · Reply by Peter sellers Apr 7

Stihl kombi carry bag

Can anyone tell me the capacity? Are they capable of storing the km engine and say line trimmer, brush cutter and blower?

Started by Gary Etherington

3 Replies · Reply by Gary Etherington Apr 6

Wolf Garten Multichange Tools

I have been using these for years but recently I have noticed the latch failing to hold when pulling. I think one example got a stone lodged inside. There seems to be no way to remove obstructions. Has anyone been able to repair these or do I put

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by John F Apr 6

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Japanese acer tree pruning

I have been asked to prune this Japanese acer. It's magnificent but is spreading over a large area of the front garden and in summer seems all consuming to the client. I did lightly prune it in summer, but they are asking for a much more drastic pru

Started by Angela Sharp in Tree Surgery

28 Replies · Reply by Enrique A Nancollas Apr 5

Ebay opinions

As per a previous post RE rear tine rotovators. Been scouring Ebay for a few weeks, we have noticed that there are numerous advertisers registered as " Private Sellers" who are obviously traders judging from their " sellers other items" and feedback

Started by Peter sellers

8 Replies · Reply by Billybop Apr 5

Start up business machines?

Hi guys,

first post and hoping for some advice.

I have recently been made redundant and am looking to start a mowing business offering

mowing, strimming, brush cutting, hedge trimming and green waste disposal (have a farm so easy to dispose of) resident

Started by Gary Etherington

18 Replies · Reply by Enrique A Nancollas Apr 4

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Box blight?

So, I am restoring a garden, it is stuffed with Buxus - all are fine, healthy and looking good, even 2m away from this hedge are some that look wonderful, really verdant and 1st class. However there is about 10m of parterre hedging clipped to about 3

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare

18 Replies · Reply by Enrique A Nancollas Apr 4

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Lawn problem

I had a call last week about a lawn problem.

This was it

House is a new build 3-4 years old. Lawn has been fine until last Autumn. And now looks like below.

I believe it is chafer grubs/ leather jackets.

What can be done now? Scarification, aeration

Started by James

16 Replies · Reply by Enrique A Nancollas Apr 4

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Coming to a large garden near you!!

Yesterday I went to a client to see this - there are two of them, and have been sold to keep their 2 acres of lawn comprising of 3 massive lawns, with hills,scattered trees and shrubs, together with a traditional square lawn near. the house. TO cut

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare and Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Clive Apr 2

John Deere Z530 Vs Z545 - HELP?

Over the last few months, I have been asking various questions about Zero Turn mowers. I have had some great responses which have helped me significantly in my decision. My choice was the John Deere Z530M with the addition of the Mulch Control Kit. T

Started by James King

8 Replies · Reply by James King Apr 1

New to my business

Thought I'd share my latest peice of kit which i have been thouroghly impressed with.the etesia buffalo 124.and a pro 46 companion.

Started by Gary MCKINSTRY in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Landscape Juice Mar 29

PA1/6 Applying Bacteria based Moss killers for Lawns

Hello,

Wondering if a PA1/6 license is required to apply an organic lawn fertiliser which contains bacteria that break down moss. I've had mixed responses when checking with others.

Thanks

Started by Ag

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Mar 26

SOLD : Narrow Access Tracked TB100 Chipper – Low Hours (with tracked barrow conversion option), plus Custom Tipping Trailer Set-up.

**Posted with admin (Henry’s) permission - Thank you, Henry.**

NOTE : TRAILER NOW SOLD!

CHIPPER : SOLD!

Chipper : PERUZZO TB 100

LOW HOURS : 40.1 hours from new. Fully serviced.
10 cm chipping diameter, 2 hardened reversible chipping blades.
Infeed c

Started by Liam Healy in Machinery

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Ego hedgecutter recall in Australia

Some Ego hedgecutters have been recalled in Australia due to starting unexpectedly.

https://7news.com.au/news/ego-power-cordless-brushless-hedge-trimmer-which-can-activate-unexpectedly-recalled--c-14028740.amp

Started by Andrew Betteridge

1 Reply · Reply by Billybop Mar 25

Horticultural Gypsum suppliers

Cheapest suppliers (North West area) for horticultural Gypsum? Any recommendations? Thanks.

Started by Gary R

2 Replies · Reply by Gary R Mar 25

Audis auto rake

I have an ageing Sisis autorake Mk 3 with Mac engine that needs replacing. Can anyone advise where to source and possible alternative engine that would be compatible .
Thanks

Started by Ken Eastwood

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