aimee davey (1)

Open forum activity

Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
"Cheers Tim yes the HSA130T arrived quickly via DPD and machine is exactly as expected, feels almost like I stole it, last time I looked that stockist had T and R versions of both 24 and 30 inch length, same amazing price. I tend to use my cabled…"
6 hours ago
Tim Wallach replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
"That's an outrageous price considering what a set of replacement blades would cost!   Being tethered to the battery is tiresome but the 130R is awesome at munching through chunky hedges"
8 hours ago
William Baker posted a discussion
With the winter season fast approaching, I'm wondering whether this is the year I invest properly in providing and advertising winter services (gritting, snow clearing). My main questions would be: Is the pay worth the initial investment in the kit…
10 hours ago
Sam Bainbridge replied to david woodhouse's discussion Loss of enthusiasm
"I got a bit bored once I find the way forward is to offer other types of work. I got a weibang moss brush last spring I don't advertise it but I'm with local housing rental Companies who need a carpark etc doing from time to time and I find a day…"
22 hours ago
William Baker is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
yesterday
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. "
yesterday
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…"
Monday
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…"
Sunday
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. "
Sunday
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…"
Sunday
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…"
Sunday
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."
Sunday
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…"
Saturday
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…"
Saturday
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…"
Saturday
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. "
Saturday
More…

Winter Services

With the winter season fast approaching, I'm wondering whether this is the year I invest properly in providing and advertising winter services (gritting, snow clearing). My main questions would be: Is the pay worth the initial investment in the kit…

Read more…
0 Replies
Views: 18