Luke Howell

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Howell Grounds Maintenance

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Ch74UJ

About you and your business ( please complete)

Grounds care company providing grass cuts and upkeeping of grounds

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Strumming Lawn cutting Weed spraying

Business category

Maintenance, Lawn Care

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£0-£50k

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Torin replied to Terry's discussion Suggestions to tidy up our crumbling garden walls

"I would just bite the bullet and demolish and rebuild it properly im afraid, its probably just a single skin non frost brick and been built with no water protection on the rear and no weep holes.
If you render or clad it you will likely have future…"

Neil Ruddick replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Ivy Removal

"Is cutting the base away, and using glyphosate on the stumps an option? Just so that the ivy dies away and falls off the masonry without taking any mortar and brickwork with it."

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Tim Bucknall replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Ivy Removal

"Firstly, as Adam has said, make sure you have in writing that you're not liable for any damage. Secondly, don't do it until at least August, it's probably full of nests and it's an offence under the wildlife and countryside act to damage or disturb…"

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl HLA 86

"Ok thanks"

Billybop replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl HLA 86

"Hi I find it's not so much the stroke rate an issue on this machine but a relative lack of power behind it compared to the HLA135 (which is shorter, not telescopic due to rear motor). The HLA85 / HLA86 are ok on annual growth but slow on older…"

Peter sellers posted a discussion

Chelsea

I do have a large dose of cynicism regarding the show gardens with exhibitors stretching the boundaries of practicality,appreciate it's a showcase for design and new ideas which I don't take issue with.However we have Monty Don's "dog friendly"…

Andrew replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Ivy Removal

"Assuming that its a reasonably modern build with lime-free hard pointing its vanishingly unlikely that ivy roots can/would penetrate the structure.In my experience any issues arise on older lime mortar structures-farm buidings etc where the mortar…"

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl HLA 86

"Thanks Neil appreciated. From the reviews I've seen onYT the dead mans trigger does come in for complaint If we get one will tape it open ! Currently exploring buying a 1mt extension tube and long reach hedgecutter attachments for our existing Stihl…"

Neil Darby replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stihl HLA 86

"Hi Peter, I have just swapped from HLA 85 (8 years old) which was on its last legs to the 86. It seems heavier, but maybe it's just me. I use AP300 in all my hedgetrimmers, one battery can last all day, for me, as apposed to petrol running…"

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John F replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Ivy Removal

"All very useful and relevant advice above , I would add don't be tempted to over reach up a ladder to grab that tempting strand of dangling ivy , very easy to misjudge and lose your balance .
I find those wolf garten patio weeders and the hook…"

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Angela Sharp replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Ivy Removal

"I agree with the comment that you shouldn't really start doing this until after nesting season as many birds use ivy to nest in, particularly but not exclusively robins. Beyond that, I don't envy you a task like that. I agree with wearing as much…"

Neil Darby replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Ivy Removal

"If it is 2ft deep, bewars of nesting birds as well as the other suggestions. I removed a big one probably 30 years ago, up under soffits & into the roof space. I didn't have any PPE on at the time & ended up covered in hives, now allergic to Ivy…"

Peter sellers posted a discussion

Stihl HLA 86

Opinions from users please, is the 3000spm an issue? Won't be using it on conifer. How unwieldy/heavy fully extended? What battery are you using and run time? We need the 3mt reach that is why interested in the 86, or any other suggestions. Thanks.

Vic 575 replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Ivy Removal

"It is a filthy dirty job. For me removing ivy is a rare event, given that I am almost exclusively grass cutting. But it is a very deceptive task. There is always far more materiel to deal with once it is down than it looks whilst still up on the…"

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Fusion Media posted a blog post

GroundsFest Academy Launches with a Successful First Educational Event

The first ever GroundsFest Academy event has been hailed a huge success, as delegates from across the industry gathered for a free day of hands-on education at DLF UK’s state-of-the-art facility. With a packed schedule of insightful sessions and…