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Customer Testimonials - Success Story Part Two
Here at Abel Landscaping we believe good customer service is key to running a successful business. Many of our customers were willing to give testimonials to tell other customers about their experience
New front garden path and circular block paving steps in Worsley Manchester constructed using a Staffordshire blue brick riser and plaspave granite stone como cobble block paving treads, the customer was after something different and to make a statem
Landscaping Liverpool
This is landscaping project that we have carried out in the Kirkby area of Liverpool in Merseyside. We have created a new Marshalls Fairstone Circle feature with walling, New Fairstone Patio and a new circular with Marshalls Natu
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A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed by clicking Rockery
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"I suppose to be fair to my batteries (different brands ) I have never experienced them losing power gradually it's always being sudden death after years of service they just never seem to wake up again but even this is rare .
I did lose a new…"
I did lose a new…"
"Storing fully charged is fine if they are likely to be used in the near future, if not likely to use for an extended period then as I understand it a lower state of charge extends the lifespan of the pack reducing deterioration in capacity, as I…"
"I always thought partially depleted for storage was best, so around 50% if possible.
Personally i don't really bother, normally they are fully charged as thats the end of day routine, they all work perfectly well, so anyones guess as to what is best…"
Personally i don't really bother, normally they are fully charged as thats the end of day routine, they all work perfectly well, so anyones guess as to what is best…"
"Could be wrong but for Li-Ion batteries as I understand it about 20 % to 25% charge level best for storage. That's why when you get a brand new Stihl battery for example, it's supplied with One (out of 4) bars of charge"
"I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure they need to be fully charged before being stored (according to salesman)"
"Billy is it best to discharge all batteries then before winter storage ? I store my Stihl batteries in the shed over winter have always left them in their current state of charge so probably best powered down then .
You can get Lipo bags online…"
You can get Lipo bags online…"
"Tend to leave a lot of my Li-ions in the vehicle, bringing in those that need re-charging, some only make it as far as the hallway where I have various chargers, as the packs are heavy in quantity, to lug around after a hard day's work, and I seem…"
Gardener, Countryside Estate, Surrey, £45,000 GPA DOE Our UHNW client is seeking an experienced Gardener at their beautiful estate in Surrey. This is a wonderful opportunity for a horticulturalist with real depth of knowledge to shape and maintain…
"only have one spare with me but that always sits on theshelf above the windscreen. Been doing that for years and never had any problems with it getting too cold or hot. Doubt thieves would even go for batteries .... they're after the bigger stuff…"
"The main problem with all these battery fires is people cheaping out on Chinesium quality dross, either the batteries themselves, the charges or both. And leaving things on overnight!
Buy genuine, only charge when your around and never ever leave…"
Buy genuine, only charge when your around and never ever leave…"
"Best case scenario for that would be insulate your garage and leave in there or insulate a box in the garage.
I'm still on petrol the battery stuff isn't there yet in my opinion. I can just stop at the petrol station if I run out of juice if it was…"
I'm still on petrol the battery stuff isn't there yet in my opinion. I can just stop at the petrol station if I run out of juice if it was…"
"I dont leave them in the van in the winter... they get too cold and then dont charge properly first ... or even second thing the following morning. Normally leave them next to my boots (so I don't forget them!) - but I only have 3... so easy enought…"
Managing 76 acres of school grounds, 16 football and rugby pitches, 14 cricket squares, athletics facilities, tennis courts and woodland is no small task. For Grounds Manager Shaun Crowley and his team at Farleigh School in Hampshire, finding…
Where does everybody store their batteries over night? Bit expensive to be leaving in the van. Don't really want them in the house just in case anything was toever go wrong with them. Was thinking about the garage but not sure how being outside…
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Gardener, Countryside Estate, Surrey, £45,000 GPA DOE Our UHNW client is seeking an experienced Gardener at their beautiful estate in Surrey. This is a wonderful opportunity for a horticulturalist with real depth of knowledge to shape and maintain…
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Battery Storage
Where does everybody store their batteries over night? Bit expensive to be leaving in the van. Don't really want them in the house just in case anything was toever go wrong with them. Was thinking about the garage but not sure how being outside…
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Business expansion hurdles
TLDR (in advance): Seeking advice on how to run a profitable gardening business, expanding while staying competitive and finding the 'right kind' of jobs, ie year-round maintenance requirements and clients who understand they need to pay properly…
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Privet hedges dieing
Hi Has anyone got the same problem we have in our area in Warwickshire, the privet hedges atleast 40years old or more are dieing, I appreciate the dry weather hasn't helped but this looks like the same as what's destroying the box hedging.And any…
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