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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…"
2 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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5 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."
5 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…"
6 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…"
15 hours ago
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…
16 hours ago
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…"
18 hours ago
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.…"
yesterday
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 -…"
yesterday
PGM posted a discussion
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…
yesterday
Adam Woods replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"Good move Andrew... Get someone to proof read them before you use them, its so easy to miss obvious things, becasue you are so close to it - and preferably get them printed professionally..you would only need a few hundred
I started with a Honda…"
Tuesday
Andrew Bentley replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"Thank you for your thoughts and support! 😊"
Tuesday
Andrew Bentley replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"Thank you! I've changed the website a bit and simplified things.... I wasn't going to offer mowing as I'm operating out of a small car, but with hindsight I see I need to offer this! I use Ego battery kit and think I can get my mower in the car if I…"
Tuesday
Andrew Bentley replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"Thank you for your constructive feedback! Not brutal at all... I have taken onboard what you are saying and changing things...😊"
Tuesday
John F replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"Had a look at your website Andrew I feel your skill set will appeal to those discerning clients who will value your honesty and your integrity shines through .
Most likely they will have a fair sized property but they don't want to pay contractors…"
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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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Finding work

Hi everyone After a couple of years employed as Head of Horticulture for a charity, I decided to return to self employment as a freelance gardener at the end of March. I am struggling to find clients and don't know what to do! I have a website, a My…

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