james starkey

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j m starkey landscapes

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3 higher lane

About you and your business ( please complete)

skilled landscaper, 15 years experience. Currently working in sussex area

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Landscaper

Where did you hear about Landscape Juice

Dorset

robert pryor replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!

"I have a 6ft pair of Niwakis, wish i’d had them years before I did. I initially got the 8fts and immediately realised they would be a pain for the majority of hedges I used to cut. I think they are brilliant just make sure they are seated properly.…"

Samuel Beresford-Foster is now a member of Landscape Juice Network

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Adam Woods replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!

"I wouldn't cut a hedge without one. Anything over 6' you should get with 3 adjustable legs, otherwise they can be unstable if you lean - but positioned correctly they are the only way.
Befrore retirement I had an 8' and a 4; . The 4' went in the…"

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John F replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!

"Yes had that scenario where you can't reach a fiddly bit no matter what ladder and have to balance on the apex of a shed roof or do best job painstakingly with a long reach pole pruner . "

PGM replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season

"We've just finished our second week, so that's a full round of all customers now, and didn't have a single one we couldn't do. It's been a really good start here in the north west and now with nice sunny weather coming up this week it's a great time…"

Duncan Neville replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!

"I'm very wary of these tripod ladders, I took a life changing fall from the top of a 12ft tripod. Now I only use them myself with great care. The issue is that they are very unstable at the top if you lean to either side, and they go with no…"

Billybop replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season

"Done a couple of second cuts already this last week would you believe. It's almost as if the grass has a memory of last year's drought and is making up for it now plenty of moisture available"

Billybop replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!

"the tripods are good but in some scenarios the wide base and the fact the 3rd leg has to be placed some distance away from the step part for stability makes this large foot print impractical eg when cutting hedge behind a shed or greenhouse with…"

Graham Taylor replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!

"Never tried these but always thought they look a bit of a pain to cart about. Looking at the picture, seems you're quite away from the hedge so you have to reach out more? I just use ordinary aluminium extension ladders that you can easily adjust…"

Sam Bainbridge replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!

"Tripods are better than any other ladder that's a fact. You can cut hedges that are lower than the ladder but it is more awkward, I have a 6ft amd a 12 foot been using both for the last 15yrs and haven't come stuck yet. Believe me once you've had…"

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Intelligent Landscapes replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!

"I agree with HB. 12 foot Henchman with 3 adjustable legs are fantastic and we use them all the time."

Joseph Taylor and The Stonemart Ltd are now friends

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Honey Badger replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!

"You won't regret it, they are most comfortable ladders to use. Worth every penny."

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matt replied to Julian chambers's discussion Price increases

"Increase prices every year, costs go up every year both on business and at home so otherwise your taking a pay cut, i dont get greedy i make small increases annually but as I do it every year and customers have learned thats part and parcel of it,…"

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matt replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!

"i have two sizes and couldnt be without them, as use the smaller set for lower hedges so ladders never in the way and ive never bothered with the platform ladders"