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Neil Darby replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season

"Done a few first cuts this week, my own lawn (or whart is left of it, last Sat.) Far too wet, even for the Stihl battery mower on one of the four lawns, for one client. Firm enough everywhere else. But the Moss....... everywhere I look there is…"

PGM replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season

"Absolutely, we're the same for wet weather. Get the right tools and good waterproofs and just carry on. Have a great season "

M Olsson replied to M Olsson's discussion Trailer and Rotavator for Sale

"If allowed, happy to share private email or phone number "

M Olsson posted a discussion

Trailer and Rotavator for Sale

Hi everyone,Firstly, my sincerest apologies if this is not allowed. I set up my self employed gardening business a couple of years ago, went really well but unfortunately developed Rhabdomylosis, and turns out I have a rare genetic condition. Now I…

Dylan replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season

"Very true great machines but heavy and c. Easy damage lawns if the ground is on the soft side"

Sam Bainbridge replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season

"Gonna make a start this week had a day off on Thursday check all is running and ready for action even the 30yr old honda started 2nd pull they don't make them like that anymore, picked the iseki up too so all set to go next week although forecast…"

Peter sellers replied to Ian Stanton's discussion lawn repair soil

"Ian, we have bought some utter crap over the last 40 years in the trade. The words " screened" and to " British Standard" are meaningless and appear to cover up screened demolition waste mixed with green waste or just green waste.
For the amount you…"

David Benson replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance

"I forgot to add your premiums will go up as you have had a claim "

David Benson replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance

"Peter, thats how it works with them and its on your purchace price not the current RRP and will want purchace receipt. as a exsample a £600 machine in 4 years time will be valued at £190 but the new price could have gon up £100 in the 4 years since…"

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John F replied to Ian Stanton's discussion lawn repair soil

"I tend to buy whatever top soil the local nursery has on offer usually in 25 litre bags , screened where possible and check it's not damp .
Store it in a dry place before use .
Have had the bulk bags where it's more viable to purchase in bulk but…"

Marc Piechocki posted a discussion

Take concepts to the next level ! It is so much easier than you think !!!

Ian Stanton posted a discussion

lawn repair soil

Hello, I have a approx 110 square meter shady lawn that I need to repair. It was turfed two years ago, I think fairly badly, and doesn't seem to have been watered through the summer.It is patchy with 70% green, 30% dead.The client is only renting,…

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance

"Hiscox are market value but thanks. It seems to me that with insurers its heads they win and tails you lose"

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John F replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance

"Have you tried Hiscox business insurance , not with them myself but they say rapid tool replacement to keep a business running in the event of a mishap .
Bit of a minefield though when it comes to machine brand choice replacement , right tool for…"

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance

"Yes I wholly appreciate that, but with a car there are price guides eg cap or glass's to gauge a value . Not aware of any such guide for grounds kit.
The issue I have is the insurer expects me to replicate our losses by sourcing used kit from…"

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance

"On that basis anything 4yrs old is worthless so is not worth insuring which is clearly not correct."

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