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Specialist forestry equipment supplier Lamberhurst Engineering returns to the APF 2014 show, on stand 280-320, with the latest range of Seppi forestry mulchers and mowers and Maxwald cable winches.

3314177171?profile=RESIZE_480x480Seppi, who also celebrate their 75th Anniversary this

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Billybop replied to PAUL's discussion Small, compact battery strimmer with variable speed trigger?
"Stihl introduced the AK system some years after the AP system, which to be fair wasn't really selling in the numbers they might have hoped at the time, the idea presumably to kick start sales with a less expensive battery range, can't blame them for…"
4 hours ago
PAUL replied to PAUL's discussion Small, compact battery strimmer with variable speed trigger?
"Yes, it runs on the AK battery system. It does also have a variable trigger but it is very sensitive and quite tricky to hold at a very low speed. "
4 hours ago
Billybop replied to Ag's discussion How to make ends meet as a professional gardener
"I think that just meant they trained in tractor driving rather than owning an actual tractor! Got a 2 year old boy myself and have had to sacrifice some jobs and fit the others in when I can (all very local). On occasional days he is ill then cannot…"
4 hours ago
Ben Huntington liked Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
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Ben Huntington posted a discussion
Hi all,Basically, the centre of the concrete steps in the boundary line. I want to put up fencing that runs down the length of these steps and I've been quoted by two landscapers...Landscaper #1He suggested that he would cut aquares of the concrete…
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Angela Sharp replied to Ag's discussion How to make ends meet as a professional gardener
"Hi. I was in exactly your position 15 years ago. I had two young kids and turned a hobby into a job. I'm not the main bread winner in my family I'll admit but if you're working for domestic clients and fitting hours in around your commitment to…"
10 hours ago
John F replied to PAUL's discussion Small, compact battery strimmer with variable speed trigger?
"The Toro 51835T looks to have variable speed around £149 for the bare unit then add battery and charger which fit their other cordless kit  . 
I only ever use edging shears these days around patio windows ,conservatories and parked Tesla's .
 
 
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14 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to PAUL's discussion Small, compact battery strimmer with variable speed trigger?
"If they are only small areas could you use edging shears? We do and there is something rather therapeutic with going back to basics ! You need to buy CK or similar and spend upwards of £60 for decent ones that stay sharp."
14 hours ago
crawford smith replied to crawford smith's discussion Brass trigger,lance and fittings on CP15 Evolution
"Thank you Sean,that's all I needed to know,just felt a bit peculiar having never used a sprayer that way...really surprised CP haven't done something to alleviate the problem...bought a Matabi Evo sprayer recently and far prefer it to the CP…"
14 hours ago
Billybop replied to PAUL's discussion Small, compact battery strimmer with variable speed trigger?
"Hi your FSA60R is on the AK battery system? I use the AP system Stihl FSA85 which is just the ticket for the jobs you describe. Which offers infinitely variable speeds from barely turning, upwards. Mine must be about 10 to 15 years old now ( I have…"
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PAUL posted a discussion
I am looking for a small, compact, lightweight strimmer that is battery powered for small garden edging - I already have a Stihl FSA60R but its just a bit to powerful and unweldy for some of the smaller, finnicky edging. The strimmer MUST have…
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Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Dan Nate's discussion Brendon 2000psi pressure washer
"We had a petrol washer and this electric one blows it out of the water!
https://kranzle-pressure-washers.co.uk/products/kranzle-quadro-11-1...
Benefits over the Brendon one are a longer hose spray hose (15m) , built in tank, uses someone elses power…"
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Andrew Bentley replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"Thanks Ian! "
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Ian Harvey replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"I would also look at the feasibility and cost of adding a tow arm and 2nd hand small trailer to your car. This instantly adds to your ability to undertake multiple tool jobs and to remove waste. A gardener in my area has been doing this for decades.…"
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Sean Clarke replied to crawford smith's discussion Brass trigger,lance and fittings on CP15 Evolution
"I have two sprayers, one with the brass Lance and the other with the plastic one. I have to say, I prefer using the brass one 'upside-down' with the anvil nozzles. It soon becomes very easy to use, requiring only downward pressure from the thumb -…"
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Lawn Water Conserver

A question for those offering lawn treatments. Does anyone use a specific product, separate to their normal treatments, that's specifically used when we have long, dry periods? Can anyone recommend a good product? I imagine it would likely be a…

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