While travelling across the country - whether by rail, car or walking; harvest can be seen in full swing - And this may turn out to be the biggest UK and Ireland harvest for some time - possibly ever. Alan Abel, a Complete Weed Control franchisee for
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Its past mid-summer and the grasses are looking burnt, with the odd storm rejuvenating them briefly. The sporting summer of 2014 has been an amazing spectacle and all but completed, with the winter sport season about to begin. Glasgow has shone for t
Dennis and SISIS area sales manager Alan Ronaldson has retired after twelve years’ service with the company. During this time, Alan was responsible for the development and expansion of dealers for both brands in Scotland, North of England and Ireland
2014 is turning out to be so different from last year. In May 2013, the grass eventually woke up from a long winter, whereas this year, it is about six weeks ahead. Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control gives his monthly advice on what to look out for
It’s only been 30 days since we were talking about saturated ground and not being able to travel on it.
Now, we’ve seen that they were watering Cheltenham Race Course on the Thursday of the Festival, and we haven't had any significant rainfall during
BTME was a roaring success and everyone left Harrogate with a spring in their step anticipating the new season with relish. Alas, the weather has been playing its part again in spoiling thoughts we had of an early start to the season. Here Alan Abel
Alan Abel, a Complete Weed Control franchisee for over 30 years, gives his thoughts for 2014.
The whole year kicks off again with the annual pilgrimage to BTME and Harrogate. It’s so hard to believe 12 months have passed so quickly.
At least those mont
Alan Abel, a Complete Weed Control franchisee for over 30 years, gives his take on winter spraying.
Although we are into the dark mornings and evenings, pests and diseases don't stop for a holiday- in fact, they get more active.
But due to weather cond
CAMON’s top turf cutter is is about to hit the limelight when it stars in the new series of the peaktime show, ‘Love Your Garden’, with Alan Titchmarsh, which begins on 25th June at 8pm on ITV1. An effective, self-propelled machine that cuts strips
Alan Ferguson, Head Groundsman at St George’s Park - the FA’s National Football Centre, has chosen Dennis as a key supplier of maintenance equipment for use on the natural elite pitches.
The award winning groundsman purchased three Dennis G860’s compl
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"Don't trust the Yanks they are a differnt speices :)
A lot depends on what they are going to use it for, heavey traffic and a lot of use you will need a sub base of hardcore then sharp sand cement mix,
If the ground is solid and you are useing the…"
A lot depends on what they are going to use it for, heavey traffic and a lot of use you will need a sub base of hardcore then sharp sand cement mix,
If the ground is solid and you are useing the…"
"Defo wouldn't use the bodge the builder method.
I use 1part cement 6parts sharp sand mix for slabs
Have a look at the pavingexpert web site for the best source of paving info."
I use 1part cement 6parts sharp sand mix for slabs
Have a look at the pavingexpert web site for the best source of paving info."
"I agree Kevin, both of those."
"You can only admire the way they have learned to adapt , Perhaps the butterflies they attract know their secret .
Amusing though the random sites they choose to make a sudden guest appearance such as car parks , down alleyways and their love of…"
Amusing though the random sites they choose to make a sudden guest appearance such as car parks , down alleyways and their love of…"
"If the boffins were unable to modify Buddleia for food, maybe those big buds could be tweaked to have a medicinal purpose, or for bio fuel"
"Thuja Green Giants usually don't require any pruning. If left unchecked, they'll grow to their great heights very quickly. If you choose to prune your green giant arborvitae, you can remove about a third of the central leader of the tree (the main…"
Hi,I've been asked to create a paved area using 600x600 standard slabs. Years ago when I worked on sites they laid them on sand with a sprinkling of dry cement on top, but I'm now seeing guys on YouTube (albeit in United States), laying slabs or…
"Thank you for all the help guys, sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you all. Every piece of information is so valuable and I really appreciate you all for taking the time to reply. I'm away to start the job tomorrow!
Many thanks
Neil "
Many thanks
Neil "
"Yep I would go with shothole or eupropolella, it can be combatted with with a systematic fungicide before it gets too much of a hold."
"I've used Masport Rotorolas for some 20 years......I've only experience with the older models with the side PTO from the engine. These were brilliant.... reliable, cuts well and good collection in the wet. New Rotorolas are different with…"
"I have a 14ft Laurel as a back fence between us and the neighbour at rear. The Laurel had a big hole in the middle which was not great privacy for either of us. i bought 3 baby laurels (1 foot) let them settle in to cover the hole. Well they were…"
"Dealer is very close, like 1 mile away. That said I've never had a problem with my Stihl one so make just stick to what I know. "
"Moving from Stihl to Husky because...?"
"Hi Nigel, I've just come across this too, in Kingswood. Only certain plants affected though. Looked like it had a powedery mildew and this 'shothole' like described on RHS website"
"If anyone is interested (I prefer to think no one had the answers!), I've recently had a better look at this. One noticable thing is that the neighbour has laid a concrete base and sited an outbuilding. I'm thinking now that he may have damaged the…"
"1.27 a litre this time last year, 1.90 now
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What base for laying slabs on?
Hi,I've been asked to create a paved area using 600x600 standard slabs. Years ago when I worked on sites they laid them on sand with a sprinkling of dry cement on top, but I'm now seeing guys on YouTube (albeit in United States), laying slabs or…
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Buddleja ( Buddlia ) Super plant of the future ?
Please forgive me for what maybe an obsession, but I have always been fascinated and in awe of the prolific Buddleja ( Buddlia ) bushes / trees that I have a skill for noticing, where they grow in the most inhospitable and bizarre locations, railway…
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Masport mower
Still looking for that elusive relatively light, manoeuvrable roller mower, hence previous post Hayter versus Honda.Looking at the 18inch Masport rotorola at 43kg, comes with a choice of Briggs, loncin or Honda engine at differing prices.Anyone got…
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