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It is a strange phenomenon that today, even though we have every conceivable labour saving gadget available, no one seems to have any spare time! Nearly every client I talk to asks for a low maintenance garden. It is therefore vital when choosing a h
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One of Tobermore’s latest product offerings, Pembury, has been installed at the new 752,334 sq ft Wellesbourne Distribution Park in Warwickshire by Urban Civil Engineering
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Tobermore have supplied a variety of products for Westpoint Homes development, Thorngrove Park. The project consists of 25 properties, ranging from affordable homes to large period-themed detached houses and luxury apartments, offering an authentic b
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Tobermore’s Manhattan plank paving has provided an innovative hard landscaping solution for East Ayrshire Council on their recent redevelopment of Onthank Primary School in Kilmarnock.
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Peel Park Quarter is a new, state of the art student accommodation complex at the University of Salford. The £81 million project was managed by Graham Construction and has been referred to as one of Europe’s largest single phase student accommodation
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Red Burn Farm is a branch of the UK’s popular Farmhouse Inn restaurant and bar chain, located in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. The new outlet has been adorned with a unique landscape design consisting of a combination of Tobermore’s world class paving
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Designed by Ellis Williams Architect, Basford Hall at New College Nottingham is the largest construction training academy in the Midlands and has been described as the ideal place to kick-start a career in construction.
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Savills has recently presented some exceptional new homes to the Irish market worth €850,000 - €1,100,000. The 2,691 sq ft detached properties are positioned on the Howth Road and Kilbarrack Road in Raheny, Dublin, with a number of the homes boasting
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Brighton and Hove City Council made the decision to update the landscape surrounding Brighton Station as a method of improving the aesthetics of the area around the Station and to create a more attractive welcome for visitors arriving into the city b
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The Castle Basin area of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland has recently been transformed with a £1.7 million investment, funded by the Department for Social Development and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.
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The Pumphouse is a Grade II listed building constructed in the 1880’s and is located at the Innovation Quarter in Barry, South Wales. The structure has recently been redeveloped and is set to become the first purpose-built live/work facility at the c
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The stunning new Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Hospital in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, opened its doors to the public in June 2015. The £30 million facility was designed by London architecture firm, Penoyre & Prasad, and built by internationally a
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Telford College of Arts and Technology is a further educational college in Shropshire that has recently undergone extension work. Tobermore have supplied a vast range of paving products that have been used to create a striking new landscape at Telfor
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Harbour Green is a landmark development situated on the seafront at the famous Portobello Promenade, located close to Edinburgh city centre. Created by MNM Developments, the 55 stylish apartments have been complimented beautifully with the installati
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Westpoint Homes development, West Mill in Edinburgh, has been named 'Apartment Development of the Year' and ‘Best Show Home.’ Westpoint Homes have additionally secured the title of 'Developer of the Year' at the 2015 Glasgow Property Herald Awards du
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Peter sellers replied to Gary Etherington's discussion Start up business machines?
"Yes both identical apart from blade size."
2 hours ago
Mjc replied to Gary Etherington's discussion Start up business machines?
"I just bought a new 476 hy as a local dealer had them at £954 inc. Used it on two lawns today, one had quite thick grass. Seems to be very good. Excellent mulching, nice to operate, (well balanced and not too heavy) with a good range of drive…"
12 hours ago
Billybop replied to Richard's discussion Battery strimmer/blower/kombi?
"nice one yes I find the virtual complete lack of maintenance required on the battery kit very convenient, hedge trimmers need a bit of sharpening resin removal and greasing, mowers just a blade sharpen or change, strimmers just require strimmer line…"
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My Garden Design posted a blog post
Every landscaping project should have a good, well thought out garden design from the outset. It forms the basis of quote, your workflow documents, your health and safety strategy and most of your customer communications. But what if creating layout…
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Richard replied to Richard's discussion Battery strimmer/blower/kombi?
"I'd love to go all battery in the future, and like you say batteries are very expensive. I think I'm going to go with stilh 545 petrol mower and I'm looking at echo and ego stuff. Thanks again."
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Billybop replied to Richard's discussion Battery strimmer/blower/kombi?
"I use only battery mowers these days also (a big investment in batteries there), been giving horrible wet lawns full of moss first cuts this week, mostly with my Stihl battery mower as they have good wet pick up compared to a lot of cordless…"
yesterday
Richard replied to Richard's discussion Battery strimmer/blower/kombi?
"Thanks for the comment billypop I've been interested in the battery side of things for a while, and battery led tools are so much better than y they used to be.  I'm also looking for a 4 wheeled mower but definitely need petrol for that for my…"
yesterday
Billybop replied to Richard's discussion Battery strimmer/blower/kombi?
"Hi I pretty much only use battery kit, have never owned any type of Kombi system personally as I prefer the stand alone tools. Mostly use a Stihl FSA85 battery strimmer for the neat type of regular lawn edges etc. (I have bigger more powerful ones…"
yesterday
Richard posted a discussion
Hi all Im looking for some recommendations please. Looking to buy a strimmer and a blower, I'm really liking the idea of going battery powered. I run a very small grass cutting buisness and I don't know weather just to go and get a kombi system? Any…
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Gary Etherington's discussion Start up business machines?
"The 536 has so called smart drive forward speed controls on the handle bars, nothing smart about them, difficult to maintain a constant speed especially on bumpy lawns. You may get on ok with them, we couldn"t. I would try one out before committing,…"
yesterday
Gary Etherington replied to Gary Etherington's discussion Start up business machines?
"Thanks for the replies chaps,
the kit I'm swinging toward is
hrn 536 vy (800-900 quid)
stihl km94 rc e (350 quid)
strimmer and blower attachments (170 each)
 
leaves roughly 4-500 quid of the machinery budget to play with.
as for my farm and…"
yesterday
James King replied to James King's discussion John Deere Z530 Vs Z545 - HELP?
"Thanks, Vic. I know you're a big fan of the John Deere. Based on your previous advice, that's why I was looking at the 530 with the option of mulching. As I said, I was all set up for this until I saw the 545. From the engineering perspective, the…"
Sunday
Mjc replied to Gary Etherington's discussion Start up business machines?
"If I could only have one mower it would be a honda izy. Good value and bomb proof engines. The Toro recycler mowers are good for the price but in my experience pretty poor in damp/ wet conditions. Could be worth asking your local dealer if they've…"
Sunday
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Battery strimmer/blower/kombi?

Hi all Im looking for some recommendations please. Looking to buy a strimmer and a blower, I'm really liking the idea of going battery powered. I run a very small grass cutting buisness and I don't know weather just to go and get a kombi system? Any…

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