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Helen Fresson replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Hi Peter, 
this is helpful, thank you. We've been considering making a change to aim at more comercial work for a year oir two now, it is interesting to hear that it has worked for you. 
The domestic gardens alow more scope for creativity though I…"
7 hours ago
Helen Fresson replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Hi Honey Badger,
thank you for your responce, It is good to hear that gardening proffessionals are charging a decent rate. It can feel like a race to the bottom in this area! Refreshing to hear your thoughts!"
7 hours ago
Helen Fresson replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Hi Adam,
thank you for your responce. It sounds like you know the challeges well!
Yes please, if you are happy to share your template I'd be greatful. 
Did you have staff previously and how many? I am concerned about staff jobs if we raise too much…"
7 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Helen
I charge more than that (ok no VAT) for garden maintenance -- - and all  kit is supplied by the clients. But I know COrnwall isnt the richest part of the country... and there are probably loads of "gardeners" who have basically dropped out and…"
16 hours ago
PATRICK CAHILL-GRANT is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
yesterday
Honey Badger replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Hi Helen, 
I'm based in Berkshire. I do note care for employees nor am I vat registered. I've been doing this job for 22yrs.
I do mostly domestic gardening, I also do hard and soft landscaping. 
Some old garden's I do confess I work on hourly which…"
Monday
Paul Errington replied to Marc Ollerenshaw's discussion Insurance
"......and if you hire equipment, don't forget Hired-in Plant insurance either as a stand-alone plolicy or, if you are able to get it, an add-on to your Combined Commercial policy."
Monday
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Monday
Tracmaster Ltd replied to Edward baker's discussion Rough cut mower recommendations
"You could take a look at our Bluebird Wheeled Brushcutters - they're very reasonably priced and will easily fit in your van. You can see them here: https://www.tracmaster.co.uk/collections/bluebird-wheeled-brushcutters"
Monday
Peter sellers replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Helen, the majority of our work is commercial maintenance with a modest amount of high end domestic work along with a small amount of soft landscaping in both sectors, we also do tree work which I have left out of the day rate question as there are…"
Sunday
Helen Fresson replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Hi Peter, 
thank for your response.  
We are domestic hard and soft landscaping and garden maintenance. 
Which sector are you and which part of the country? 
Thank you "
Sunday
Intelligent Gardening replied to Tony @SM's discussion Cordless kit for own use
"Makita makes great equipment!"
Saturday
Ted Waldron replied to Edward baker's discussion Rough cut mower recommendations
"The other reason for cutting rather than mulching is to allow the arisings to rest on top for a couple of weeks to shed their seed. proper management of "meadows" is more than just cutting."
Saturday
Stephen Gaved is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Saturday
Peter sellers replied to Helen Fresson's discussion Day rate for landscaping?
"Difficult one, depends on the market you are aiming at along with the competition. You don't say what sector you are in, soft, hard , maintenance, commercial or domestic? Are you making a margin on plants / materials? We are at minimum of £350 pppd…"
Saturday
Bryn Evans replied to James King's discussion Weibang 53 SSD or Weibang 53 ASD BBC or Honda HRX 537?
"Hi James,
I ran 3 Weibangs last season and in March this year I ended up selling go them all and buying 3 Hondas to replace them. HRX537, HRD 536 and a wee Honda Izzy. I will say the 53BBC has a great finish and is great at bagging with the high…"
Friday
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