“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design a Chelsea
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“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…
Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
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"Just seen this post and wanted to add that the Stihl HSA100 and AP200s batteries are a great combo. Yes about 4.9kg but with minimal vibrations it is actually a joy to use for long periods of time. If you wanted to reduce the weight they do a belt…"
"Yes been following Barrie's videos for a while, he talks a lot of sense. Another good channel is EV Carnage. The depreciation plus time wasted hanging around charging instead of working, is terrifying. I am a big user of battery garden kit, the…"
"Although not an Oregon blade, maybe this would work for the Stiga?
https://jungle-busters.co.uk/product/mountfield-blade-sp485-hw-v-48..."
https://jungle-busters.co.uk/product/mountfield-blade-sp485-hw-v-48..."
"Want the truth on EV's ? Watch Barrie Crampton on Youtube, hundreds of 2 to 3 yr old on Auto trader etc with single digit miles , all been pre registered to massage and comply with the sales mandate that manufacturers have to comply with to avoid 15…"
" Are the plants on the wall that are not in pots dying too?
Regardless, definitely have the soil tested before you spend more money/time on it.The RHS have a soil analysis service, about £40 per sample."
Regardless, definitely have the soil tested before you spend more money/time on it.The RHS have a soil analysis service, about £40 per sample."
"I always tell customers not to put any feed and weed on new grass seed for a year I think it states that on the bag..I think that's your problem myself. "
"If 2k is your budget I'd go 2nd hand 2k is a very small budget. I'd look for 2x 21 inch roller mower, 2x hs87r stihl hedge cutters. 1x br800 backpack blower 1x stihl hand blower, tripod ladder.
A good new roller mower will be about £1500 each now…"
A good new roller mower will be about £1500 each now…"
Kim Blake, Course Manager at Fulford Heath Golf Club in Birmingham, has been at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing the club’s renowned parkland course for the past 36 years.Kim’s dedication to innovation has helped the club thrive and stay…
"Thanks i did have the back set on 3 and the front on 2 which wasnt taking much off had to lower the back it will mostly be for mulching"
Simon Grand, Course Manager at North Foreland Golf Club in Kent, has reported impressive results from using BASF’s Attraxor, a plant growth regulator recommended and supplied by Agrovista Amenity.Known for its unique coastal setting and historic…
Hibernian Football Club, celebrated as Scotland’s greenest football club, has made significant strides in sustainable grounds management with the purchase of the Dennis ES-860 battery-powered mower.Head Groundsman Steven Thomas has found the ES-860…
"Thanks for update Dougie, yes the height adjusters could be better but never had one fail yet! As my previous post we set the back wheels on 3 and this is permanent and adjust the height of cut only on the front wheels using either 1.5 or 2 setting…"
High lift non gen blades
Anyone know where we can source Oregon high lift blades to fit Hayter 56 pro 22inch and Stiga 950 vr 48cm. Thanks.
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Honda or Masport?
Looking for lightish roller mower, not battery!Anyone using Honda 476 QY 19 inch or Masport rotorla 22 inch ? Both similar weight, looking at the Masport don't like the handle bracing bar which runs between the 2 vertical handles and looks like it…
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Hole saw set
Anyone recommend a hole saw set, want a set in a case to stop walkies. Needs to cut steel and stainless , can't justify Starrett cost. Need a selection of sizes with arbours.Only occasional use numerous choices on net but difficult to know if any…
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Lawn issues
Im after some advice regarding a lawn issue. A customer had spoken to me regarding their front lawn that really struggled to put on any growth at all even during spring time. I suggested that because the house is a new build, although built a…
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