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The head groundsman at Durham School has found a way of getting its main rugby pitch fit and ready for cricket action in the brief gap between seasons. This year for the first time Barry Boustead used Evolution5, a coated, controlled release fertilis

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Tottenham Hotspur FC grounds manager Darren Baldwin has chosen a SISIS tractor mounted brush combination of a Zig Zag brush and Flexibcomb which have been fitted to a Twinplay frame for use on both the synthetic and natural surfaces at the club’s new

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A SISIS Veemo tractor mounted heavy duty de-thatcher and SISIS Multislit tractor mounted deep slitting aerator are helping Clemson University in South Carolina, USA keep on top of its grounds and turf maintenance schedules following head groundsman E

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Colfe’s school, which is one of London’s oldest school’s dating back to 1574, has become the latest SISIS customer to invest in dedicated machinery with the purchase of a SISIS Brush-Pro ride-on brushing system for all regular synthetic surface maint

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As part of its plan to significantly increase business and provide customers with the highest level of service, Complete Weed Control has appointed Ben Smith as a new member of its head office team with immediate effect.

3314216495?profile=RESIZE_480x480A former general manager at In

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Replay Maintenance has always been at the forefront of advances within the synthetic sports surface market. Replay Rejuvenation, Aquatrax and Replay Revive are all industry leading processes that have helped shape modern techniques for synthetic spor
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Honey Badger replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"Cordless grinder for me. Two to three passes leaves it like a razor, Takes 10 mins rather than 45mins with a file."
5 hours ago
John F replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"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…"
7 hours ago
Tim Bucknall posted a discussion
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?
17 hours ago
Oliver updated their profile
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John F replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"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 ,…"
yesterday
Intelligent Landscapes replied to Raymond the Terrible's discussion Best power tools for serious hedge restoration?
"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…"
yesterday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"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…"
yesterday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"@James £50-£60 per hour? Yes I think you may get a few raised eyebrows "
yesterday
James replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"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…"
yesterday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"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"
yesterday
Billybop replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"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,…"
yesterday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"£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…"
Wednesday
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PlaySmart UK updated their profile
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Stephen is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Wednesday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Raymond the Terrible's discussion Best power tools for serious hedge restoration?
"Single sided is personal preference but also it's a much stronger machine and the only one capable of doing this kind of work you'll be amazed at what it will cut through "
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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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Greenhouse heater.

Hi there,im just looking for suggestions for a cheap and cheerful electric greenhouse heater. An elderly customer has asked me to buy one for his 6x8 greenhouse and as I've never bought one before I'd like your thoughts. It can't be a parafin heater…

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