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Wyldwood Garden Services

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Maintenance, Lawn Care, Other, Domestic

Ian Harvey replied to Gerty's discussion Sloping kerb detail.

"Looking at the photo, the area nearest the camera shows the kerb almost level with the driveway. Could you not make access to the new parking from that end, leaving the raised kerb as it is further along? Regarding planning, if the driveway is…"

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Echo DHCA 2600 HD

"Have ordered the Echo DHCAS 2600 HD this is the slightly shorter version than the DHCA but a similar length to the Stihl HL92 CE comes in at 5.3kg with 2.5ah battery, had to buy blind as could not find one to try . Will report back as to what I…"

Peter sellers replied to Graham Mitchell's discussion Selling your business/Customer base

"Graham, yes I have more or less completed the sale of my primarily commercial grounds maintenance business albeit with a few domestic customers. Established for over 40 years. Not something I plamned at this time but ill health has forced my hand.…"

Sam Bainbridge replied to Gerty's discussion Sloping kerb detail.

"Easiest way is remove current kerb then concrete yourselves so you can form the new kerb in whatever manner you want then your sloped drive could be laid at the same time as the kerb but remember to get a firm mix or it will just run away down the…"

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Selling your business/Customer base

We are contemplating selling our business and or Customer base and just wondering if anyone has had experience in doing so, what can and can't I sell, how it can be done. And what sort of price we might be able to ask for it. We have over 150…

Billybop replied to Andrew Coates's discussion Hadn’t prepared for this

"Definitely Graham..... domestic gardens I have a couple of lawns that are fixed price and 1 hedge job where the client wanted a quote (so they got a fairly high price quoted). All the other work the customers already know and trust me that I will be…"

Graham Taylor replied to Andrew Coates's discussion Hadn’t prepared for this

"I'm not so sure you're right saying "Most guys in the trade charge by the job" All the gardeners I know including myself charge by the hour for domestic gardens. Commercial stuff.... definitely charge by the job. "

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Jenkins Garden Machinery appointed as Redexim dealer for South Wales

Redexim has strengthened its dealer network with the appointment of Jenkins Garden Machinery, bringing the company's renowned range of turf maintenance equipment to customers across South West Wales.Based in Carmarthenshire, Jenkins Garden Machinery…

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Billybop replied to Andrew Coates's discussion Hadn’t prepared for this

"Charging by the hour is fine (solicitors etc do it) but it has to be a realistic amount. ie quite a lot. If you are experienced and with high end equipment that enables you to do the job quickly to a high standard"

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Echo DHCA 2600 HD

"Prob is sold all my kit with the business and hedges are desperate now"

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Kress UK Strengthens Customer Support with Electric Van Fleet Investment

Kress UK has reinforced its commitment to customer service, sustainability, and innovation with a significant investment in a fleet of fully electric Ford E-Transit vans.The new vehicles have been specially equipped to showcase the latest Kress…

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John F replied to Peter sellers's discussion Echo DHCA 2600 HD

"May be worth waiting until November Peter and going to Saltex to try a few machines out ."

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Solving the Labour Shortage: The Kress Voyager Stress Test

Finding and keeping reliable staff is arguably the biggest bottleneck facing grounds maintenance businesses today.The Kress Voyager is a completely wire-free, RTK-guided commercial unit featuring a 40-inch deck, 5.6-mph cutting speed, and a 7-acre…

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Silvermere Invests in Hunter Irrigation Upgrade with KAR UK

At Silvermere Golf Course, irrigation plays a critical role in maintaining the high standards expected of its 18-hole championship parkland course. Under the guidance of Course Manager Tim Muir, the Surrey venue has undertaken a major in-house…

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Robbie replied to Andrew Coates's discussion Hadn’t prepared for this

"Hi Andrew I'm 51, and my back gives me endless bother. I fell out of my loft about 8 years ago, and it gets worse each year. It's not a new hip time yet, but its probably not that far away for me either. The easiest time to do it would be at the…"

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