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Ferring gardening services

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Garden maintenance south east.

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Maintenance

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…"

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

"I had Stihl but have moved over to Milwaukee, I have their power tools and now have bought their garden tools which makes it easier with having just Milwaukee chargers. I find their stuff really well made."

Billybop replied to Piers Dixon's discussion Advertising garden maintenance services

"yes i find smaller to medium sized ones better, it also helps if your role is clearly defined as to what tasks the client expects you to do, in a big place there is always more work that has to be left until another time, potentially leading to…"

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John F replied to Piers Dixon's discussion Advertising garden maintenance services

"Sometimes you simply have to just advertise in your nearest affluent area if these are your target customers .
My first one was via recommendation fortunately which worked out but others were acquired via advertising in target areas when I was…"

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Glyn Williams replied to Sam's discussion Honda HF2417 - Advice

"Hi Sam
Using your image of the blades, the right hand one appears to be fitted upside down or has the wrong blade fitted. These have a specific left and right handside blade. The curve on the end of the blade is designed to force the cut grass…"

MF Hodgson replied to Piers Dixon's discussion Advertising garden maintenance services

"My work in larger gardens came about once I'd established myself in smaller gardens and my name was passed on. "

Sam Bainbridge replied to Sam's discussion Honda HF2417 - Advice

"I know it would be a big loss but my suggestion would be change it for either an iseki sxg216 or an etesia,.these won't clog up even if your mowing in torrential rain. We all learn from mistakes and the biggest is asking a salesman what to buy in…"

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John F replied to Peter sellers's discussion Bulb planter for an old git

"Thanks Peter "

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

"Hi David if I relocated to North Devon I would introduce myself to estate agents who specialise in these typically larger properties . They don't always have for sale signs outside you may need to connect the dots by doing some Google research , You…"

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

"Echo DHCAS 2600 , petrol performance, motor at trigger end so well balanced, long pro warranty and light."

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Jake replied to Jake's discussion Etesia hydro 80/ BAHIA Mulch plug fitting

"Managed to solve it, it's too small to go directly in the chute, you have to open the side discharge flap and wedge it diagonally in the deck and there is a hole in the deck to allow a bolt to go through the captive nut and through the deck, cut a…"

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