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William Baker replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services

"It's very true we see far less snow than we used to, but there always seems to be at least a couple of occasions where it snows badly each year. I suppose as well we should look at the ploughing and gritting as two seperate entities. The ploughing…"

William Baker replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services

"It's a good point and it is worrying how many people try to go out in the first place, and how bad they all are at driving in the bad conditions. Fortunately I have a Hilux with A/T tyres so at least that's not an extra expense. "

Billybop replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services

"Only an opinion but even in the Peak district area does it snow badly enough nowadays, to justify the investment? And am familiar with the area to some extent (stayed in Derbyshire the last 2 Decembers, in a non-gardening business capacity). And…"

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Adam Woods replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services

"In my 2nd year I went and did this - there was only one week where it may have worked, but despite putting snow tyres on the van (expensive), I couldnt get anywhere, because all the other vehicles on the road had got ordinary tyres and got stuck all…"

david woodhouse replied to david woodhouse's discussion Loss of enthusiasm

"Thanks for your suggestion Sam.
Yeh think variety is needed "

Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?

"Cheers Tim yes the HSA130T arrived quickly via DPD and machine is exactly as expected, feels almost like I stole it, last time I looked that stockist had T and R versions of both 24 and 30 inch length, same amazing price. I tend to use my cabled…"

Tim Wallach replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?

"That's an outrageous price considering what a set of replacement blades would cost! Being tethered to the battery is tiresome but the 130R is awesome at munching through chunky hedges"

William Baker posted a discussion

Winter Services

With the winter season fast approaching, I'm wondering whether this is the year I invest properly in providing and advertising winter services (gritting, snow clearing). My main questions would be: Is the pay worth the initial investment in the kit…

Sam Bainbridge replied to david woodhouse's discussion Loss of enthusiasm

"I got a bit bored once I find the way forward is to offer other types of work. I got a weibang moss brush last spring I don't advertise it but I'm with local housing rental Companies who need a carpark etc doing from time to time and I find a day…"

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david woodhouse replied to david woodhouse's discussion Loss of enthusiasm

"Thanku for your suggestions John
Yes there is a local booklet that gets posted to homes in the area so I will definitely look into that and the estate agents. "

Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?

"The Telescopic long reach HLA86 share the same motor, controller and blade as the shorter reach HLA66 I believe, they are ok on this year's fresh shoots but when reaching across the top of a hedge for example where there maybe neglected older growth…"

Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?

"Had several HSA86 over the years I found over time even with maintenance they got a bit rattly and a fresh-out-the-box one would be desirable after a couple of seasons. They have the ability to "punch above their weight" a bit which means often they…"

Graham Taylor replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?

"What fails on them so that they need replacing? I've had an HSA86 for years and it just keeps going for years..... maybe I'm just lucky though I do grease the gears etc regularly. "

Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?

"I bought the 12V Milwaukee battery shears a few years ago, which are like secateurs/ loppers, somebody on here recommended them, always using them, still prefer normal secateurs for pruning thin stuff but the powered ones are amazing, saving so much…"

Peter Davis replied to Piers Dixon's discussion Advertising garden maintenance services

"The best way is to walk or drive around the area & look for gardens that would benefit from your services. Make notes then write a personal letter to each one mentioning something about their garden. Post the letter through their letter box.
Yes…"

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