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Dutton - Cheshire
This Marshalls Fairstone patio was carried out in the Dutton area of Cheshire, WA44; in the garden of the owner of Bluebell Cottage gardens. We have also installed a new wall using Marshalls Tegula walling a
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Goostrey - Cheshire
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Runcorn - Cheshire
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"Anglegrinder with the blades still on the machine. A 10 minute job. 15 minutes if the blades are on each side. Try not to heat the blades up with thegrinder............ I might b e wrong but I suspect it might affect the hardness.
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"I let the dealer do that... same as John.
I also am pretty careful as to what I ask them to cut - no chewing through growth thats too course for them - and clean them off with spray after most times they are used."
I also am pretty careful as to what I ask them to cut - no chewing through growth thats too course for them - and clean them off with spray after most times they are used."
"Cordless grinder for me. Two to three passes leaves it like a razor, Takes 10 mins rather than 45mins with a file."
"Hi Tim You say between services does this mean dealer service ?
I prefer the dealer to sharpen my blades as not confident enough to use a motorised device in case I damage the blade profile .
I find after cleaning all the resin / sap off the blades…"
I prefer the dealer to sharpen my blades as not confident enough to use a motorised device in case I damage the blade profile .
I find after cleaning all the resin / sap off the blades…"
I know that the proper way is to dismantle the blades and sharpen them on a bench jig every time, but that ain't happening! What is people's preferred method for a touch-up between services? File, dremel, angle grinder?
"Would cost her more in the long run if she employed a head gardener , salary ,workplace pension , n.i , holiday pay , all the machinery required , servicing , fuel or batteries ,hand tools ,waste disposal . Sundries , health safety , ladders ,…"
"Also bought some Prunabo powered pruners... they are amazing... they will get through 50mm easy and a good clean cut. Already had the Makita batteries so perfect. And so good that a week later bought the 2.5m pole extension and thinking of buying a…"
"Yes indeed. I got the impression I was the first person she'd called so hopefully she got a bit of a reality check if she called elsewhere as well. I could have said something in reply like "well until you've seen me work a day you can't say if…"
"@James £50-£60 per hour? Yes I think you may get a few raised eyebrows "
"Ah the hourly rate question.
According to Checkatrade the uk average price per hour for a gardener in the UK is £35ph.
The average price for a 3 bed house in the uk is £290 000
Where I live the average house price for a 3 bed is £400 000 and rent…"
According to Checkatrade the uk average price per hour for a gardener in the UK is £35ph.
The average price for a 3 bed house in the uk is £290 000
Where I live the average house price for a 3 bed is £400 000 and rent…"
"I'm up in the lake district, you do get the odd person that is in shock but that's the price take it or leave it.
Spoke to another gardener the other week and he's charging £15hr!!!!! Idiot"
Spoke to another gardener the other week and he's charging £15hr!!!!! Idiot"
"Bless her that Lady is just out of touch with how much services cost nowadays. Is it the cost of living? yes, hers. Probably had somebody on a cheap rate to do her previous garden. And has underestimated the cost of maintaining the big new one,…"
"£35 p/h for general maintenance? now that would be nice. Where in the country are you? I'm east anglia. I had a lady call up last week, sounded great, big garden, moved in last year and wants someone who knows what they are doing to get the garden…"
Sharpening hedgetrimmers
I know that the proper way is to dismantle the blades and sharpen them on a bench jig every time, but that ain't happening! What is people's preferred method for a touch-up between services? File, dremel, angle grinder?
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Cofra Safety Boots
I wondered if anyone wore any of the Cofra safety boots? Am looking to replace my nearly 3yr old pair of HAIX GTX Airpower boots and have been looking at the Cofra Frosti - are they warmer for winter...Mainly look at those that are Goretex Thanks &…
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Here’s to a great year! 🥂
Dear Juicers, Now that Christmas has been and gone and the new year is properly underway, we wanted to take a moment to wish you all a Happy New Year and to say thank you. From myself, my mum and my sister, we’re grateful to everyone who’s been part…
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Greenhouse heater.
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