Mark Yeo

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Mark

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Avon

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BS36 2UW

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Keen amateur gardener

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Still learning!

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Maintenance, Lawn Care

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£0-£50k

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The Dennis ES-34R is a Hit at Haileybury

Andy Richards, Grounds Manager at Haileybury School, has praised the Dennis ES-34R battery-powered rotary mower for its sustainability, quiet operation, and exceptional performance.At the prestigious independent school in Hertfordshire, which boasts…

Tim Bucknall replied to Lee Pope's discussion Country path

"I don't think this is type 1, it looks finer. It might be 20mm to dust limestone (like a fine type 1), but it could be something like Breedon self-binding path gravel (google it). Either would need a free-draining sub-base."

Ag replied to Ag's discussion How to make ends meet as a professional gardener

"Thanks so much everyone, great advice, will give it some thought and try some new pricing ideas with new customers....best to give it another chance and if all fails will try something else. Best wishes. "

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GreenBest Explores Indo-Pacific Export Growth at DBT Trade Event

GreenBest recently participated in the Made in the UK, Sold to the Indo-Pacific event at Birmingham University, hosted by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Representing the company, Jeremy Johnson engaged in expert-led discussions and…

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Etesia UK Announces Unprecedented Savings of Over £8,000 on Hydro 124 Range

Etesia UK is thrilled to announce substantial savings of over £8,000 on its renowned Hydro 124 range of ride-on mowers.This limited-time offer presents an exceptional opportunity for customer to purchase the best-in-class cut and collect machines at…

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Hunter Industries’ New Wireless Valve Link Now Available from KAR UK

KAR UK is excited to announce the arrival of the Hunter Wireless Valve Link. Designed to simplify irrigation projects of all sizes, this innovative accessory eliminates the need for traditional wiring, offering landscape professionals and…

Ian Harvey replied to Mark Yeo's discussion Etesia Bahia hydro mbhe 2001

"Have you checked under the seat? I don't know this mower, but I think that is where the manual states the oil filler is."

Mark Yeo replied to Mark Yeo's discussion Etesia Bahia hydro mbhe 2001

"Thanks for taking the trouble to reply Ian - much appreciated. Unfortunately the manuals don't help in that my machine doesn't have a reservoir or dipstick so I'm scratching my head!!! "

Peter sellers replied to Ag's discussion How to make ends meet as a professional gardener

"Yet more good advice, charging an hourly rate is an illness which seems to be prevalent in "our" trade all it does is to devalue our skills,experience and investment in our businesses along with pandering to customers expectations for a low cost…"

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James replied to Ag's discussion How to make ends meet as a professional gardener

"Try and price per visit instead of hourly rate. 2-3 hour slots say to custumer £90-£100 per visit.
This will be half your day if you add travel to and from the job. Or have a minimum fee of x amount per visit. If a customer wants an hour or 2 it…"

Ian Harvey replied to Mark Yeo's discussion Etesia Bahia hydro mbhe 2001

"A copy of the manual can be found here:
https://www.mowerspareparts.co.uk/v/Etesia%20owners%20manual/Etesia...(early%20version)%20owners%20manual.pdf

or if any help, also the latter one:…"

Peter sellers replied to Ag's discussion How to make ends meet as a professional gardener

"More good advice"

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Paul Bishop replied to Ag's discussion How to make ends meet as a professional gardener

"As relative novices to gardening - 4th year of trading - we have experienced what you are going through and feel your anxiety and frustration and "is-it-all-worth-it-I-might-as-well-go-and-work-at-Tesco" thoughts .
At the end of the day it boils…"

Jason Taylor replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Lawn / soil problem

"I sold the Sthil and bought a good second hand BCS 730. It did a far better job, then my son raked it then dragged a pallet around. "

Sam Bainbridge replied to Ag's discussion How to make ends meet as a professional gardener

"Mix the job up I do some contracts that work out at £75hr.
Some just grass £500 per day
Some private £25hr
Some priced jobs £500 per day
Don't just stick to hourly rate you'll make nothing. To make bigger money you have to invest in better machines…"