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Grass cutting can be a daunting task for many who either don't have the time or suitable machinery. Few home owners can justify spending large amounts of money on professional quality mowers and clients in the commercial sector usually don't have the
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)has long been used in the garden mainly for it's use as an organic fertiliser. The properties of this "wonder plant" are well known to the older generation of gardeners and growers as well as those interested in organic
In noise sensitive areas consideration must be given to the distraction and annoyance caused by contractors using petrol powered machinery. In this instance a company such as Eco Garden maintenance may be utilised to undertake garden and landscape
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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…
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Clearly we're all coming under closer scrutiny by the inland revenue and being given extra homework 4 times a year. As we all want to do the right thing, what are the best HMRC recommended making tax digital providers for us sole traders? Thanks
"good luck with the sale. I think you'd do best on Ebay though.............. I'm sure these are fine however I'd guess anyone here would be very wary about buying anything that had been used commercially..... I certainly would be. A years…"
"I had magnetic signs in the past. I have been thinking about getting more though they do damage paint work.
There are alternatives. There's magnetic signs you can have cut into a more pleaseing shape, there is also stickers.
I normally advise by…"
There are alternatives. There's magnetic signs you can have cut into a more pleaseing shape, there is also stickers.
I normally advise by…"
Hi all,Selling off a couple of our battery hedge cutters so thought we may as well pop them on here too. They are:HSA 94t 30" £175HSA 86 £125Or £250 for both.Both just been serviced.Also have one HLA 66 which the motor needs replacing and anyone…
"Hi folks
Thanks for all the replies. All excellent and positive advice. Definitely swung it for me; I'll be sending my advertising budget in a different direction.
Best advice Ive recieved trom the mighty LJN Collective.
Keep on keeping on. …"
Thanks for all the replies. All excellent and positive advice. Definitely swung it for me; I'll be sending my advertising budget in a different direction.
Best advice Ive recieved trom the mighty LJN Collective.
Keep on keeping on. …"
"snap... exactly what I did, and it worked for me too"
"I don't think the signs ever got me any work but Instead I went to a gallery and bought some very nice good quality small art cards in packs with relevant images of plants and gardens .
I then selected suitable gardens near where I was working ,…"
I then selected suitable gardens near where I was working ,…"
"Hi Julian
I had them initially but they attracted the wrong sort of attention .
My van was broken into on Three seperate occasions and the total cost of theft 9 k worth of equipment .
On one occasion someone I suspect kids coming out of the…"
I had them initially but they attracted the wrong sort of attention .
My van was broken into on Three seperate occasions and the total cost of theft 9 k worth of equipment .
On one occasion someone I suspect kids coming out of the…"
"I used them on the car and the van when I first started up, they looked tacky and cheap imo. As Peter says, there are negatives, though I never had the problem of them falling off or degrading - they were like a massive fridge magnet and rolled up…"
"Hi Peter
Thanks for that. Good info re. paintwork blistering.
Cheers"
Thanks for that. Good info re. paintwork blistering.
Cheers"
"Julian. We used magnetics some years ago, eventually they blistered the paintwork and would blow off when travelling in high winds. And yes they advertise that your vehicle holds items worth stealing. Never had any leads from when we used them ,…"
"Throttle screws and move the governor spring across a hole.Takes less than five minutes. Can't say I have had any complaints about noise but then again I have customers I have worked for for years and never even met!"
Hi AllWhat are member's experiences of magnetic signage gor vans. I appreciate that the name and nature of the business will be free advertising but the flip side of this is advertising a cache of gardening tools available to plunder. Will this…
"Thanks Adam, an interesting counter-argument! 2 questions- 1) is this just the throttle-stop screw, and 2) are they then very noisy? We do seem to have some very noise-averse customers!"
"Thanks Peter, I did notice there was no forward speed on the specs!"
Etesia UK has announced three new appointments as the company continues to invest in its people, dealer network and customer support.Steven Massey has joined as Business Development Manager, Jim Maynard has taken on the role of Technical and After…
Making Tax Digital
Clearly we're all coming under closer scrutiny by the inland revenue and being given extra homework 4 times a year. As we all want to do the right thing, what are the best HMRC recommended making tax digital providers for us sole traders? Thanks
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Stihl Battery Hedge Cutters for Sale
Hi all,Selling off a couple of our battery hedge cutters so thought we may as well pop them on here too. They are:HSA 94t 30" £175HSA 86 £125Or £250 for both.Both just been serviced.Also have one HLA 66 which the motor needs replacing and anyone…
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Magnetic signage for vans
Hi AllWhat are member's experiences of magnetic signage gor vans. I appreciate that the name and nature of the business will be free advertising but the flip side of this is advertising a cache of gardening tools available to plunder. Will this…
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New roller mower
Hi i am looking to buy a new roller mower for this year what woukd you recommend for a great stripe and great wet collection thanks
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