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Wednesday 18 May 2011
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Do new industry shows drive business? No say the HTA's David Gwyther
Gwyther says: "more shows are the last thing exhibitors want - new shows don't drive business"
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/do-new-industry-shows-drive-business-no-say-the-htas-david-gwyther.html

Bracken control with Asulox ban prevented
Asulam has escaped a ban by the EU
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/bracken-control-with-asulox-ban-prevented.html

Campaign to boost use of wood fuel in Scotland
The focus is on increasing awareness and understanding of the benefits of wood fuel as a source of heat
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/wood-fuel-scotland.html

HSE puts focus on website for accident reports
All other reportable work-related injuries and incidents will move to a predominantly online system
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/hse-puts-focus-on-website-for-accident-reports.html

Hindhead Tunnel gets ready for opening
7,000 people walk through the tunnel ahead of the July opening
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/a3-hindhead-tunnel-gets-ready-for-opening.html


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Creating Landscapes trade show 25-26 October 2011
The only event centric to the landscape and horticulture industry
www.creatinglandscapes.org.uk

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Have your say in the government parental leave consultation
Vince Cable, the business secretary, has opened a consultation on new rights to paternity leave
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/government-parental-leave-consultation.html

Network stops: Looking for business advice
Catch up with what has been happening on the Landscape Juice Network
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/business-advice.html

Let's get Britain trading, says the Forum
They are looking to get small and medium sized enterprises to lead the way
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/lets-get-britain-trading-says-the-forum.html

A man, and woman, for all seasons
Donny shares the running of his landscaping business A Man for All Seasons with his wife Melanie
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/a-man-for-all-seasons.html

Make Your Nature Count, asks RSPB
DO you know what animals and beasties you have got zipping around your garden?
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/make-your-nature-count-rspb.html



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Lee Davis replied to Lee Davis's discussion New mower time!
"Wow that's impressive, what fuel do you it in it? The engine that has failed on my Hayter is Honda, but that's because I hadn't checked the oil level."
31 minutes ago
Peter sellers replied to James's discussion What is average cost for mowing a garden?
"Exactly, you the supplier are in charge of the cost not the customer"
34 minutes ago
Peter sellers replied to James's discussion What is average cost for mowing a garden?
"The underlying issue here is charging by the hour.
The only way to achieve realistic rates is price work, the customer will always have control of the cost along with a perception of what they "think" is a good hourly rate ( or bargain) . The odds…"
40 minutes ago
Honey Badger replied to James's discussion What is average cost for mowing a garden?
"Vics right there's money in machines.
Do not negotiate rates with new customers what you want to charge is up to you, its not for them to set the rates you are offering the service. If you don't get what you need walk away to another that will…"
1 hour ago
Honey Badger replied to Lee Davis's discussion New mower time!
"The decks are very strong with no rusting issues. Honda claims in there marketing as tough as a rhinos hide."
1 hour ago
Vic 575 replied to Lee Davis's discussion New mower time!
"I have an Efco self-propelled hand mower. I am not here to recommend Efco particularly, but rather the Honda engine that is fitted. The Honda engine is as sweet today as when I first bought the mower in, wait for it, 2005. So 19 years on and the…"
1 hour ago
Vic 575 replied to James's discussion What is average cost for mowing a garden?
"Hi Lee,
Yes, I think this is the problem with general gardening, the more horticultural mixed type of work. It is hard to justify very high hourly rates for pruning roses and planting borders. I can do and have done all of this type of work, but…"
2 hours ago
Lee Davis replied to James's discussion What is average cost for mowing a garden?
"Hi Vic. Yes I realise that I'm not charging enough, even after 7 years of self employment (20 years in horticulture). I don't really do lawn only jobs, I prefer to do the whole garden, but still £20/hr isn't really enough. I recently got a new…"
4 hours ago
Lee Davis replied to Lee Davis's discussion New mower time!
"Oh actually it sounds like Polystrong is the same as Xenoy. "
4 hours ago
Lee Davis replied to Lee Davis's discussion New mower time!
"This is very encouraging! I don't know whether I should go for the bigger machine with the Xenoy deck or the 19" Polytough. I'm a bit nervous about spending that much money on a plastic deck, if I'm spending that kind of money I expect a good ten…"
4 hours ago
Lee Davis replied to Lee Davis's discussion New mower time!
"Thanks for that James. I love the build quality of the Weibangs but it sounds like Honda might be more practical for me, although the grinding noise is a bit worrying, isn't it under warranty? "
5 hours ago
Stephen r Brook-Smith replied to Lee Davis's discussion New mower time!
"Yes was a good mower and not too heavy , I purchased a cobra pro when my Honda needed some work and was in the workshop and I've used them ever since , for me they have just been the best mower overall what ever we throw at it , I've never tried…"
6 hours ago
James replied to Lee Davis's discussion New mower time!
"I have a honda hrx537 hy and weibang 53asd
Can't go wrong with either. 
Weibang with a highlife blade and a dedicated mulching blade leave a phenomenal finish. Better than the honda but if grass is long or wet it can stick underneath and completely…"
15 hours ago
Tim Wallach replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Gadgets that were surprisingly useful: catcher on hedge trimmer
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16 hours ago
Tim Wallach posted a discussion
Impulse buys/ gadgets that turn out to be useful!Bought a Stihl catcher that is easy to put on/ remove.  It just slides on and off.    Helps when doing tops of hedges to bring down debris.  Would be perfect if longer.  
16 hours ago
Honey Badger replied to Lee Davis's discussion New mower time!
"Kaaz, lawnflite and cobra pro are all old model rebranded honda's. Probably with the same chocolate honda gear box.
The honda hrx hy models have a hydrolic fluid gear box, apparently far more durable than orginal honda gear boxes acourding to honda…"
17 hours ago
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