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Seaton Carew Golf Club, a historic championship course and the 10th oldest in England, has recently undergone a transformative upgrade with the installation of a state-of-the-art Hunter irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK.

Course Manager Tom Coulson

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After nearly five decades of dedicated service, Andy Walker, Field Support Manager at the Howardson Group, is set to retire, marking the end of an era for one of the industry’s most respected figures.

Andy’s journey began in 1976 when, aged just 16, h

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The first ever GroundsFest Academy event has been hailed a huge success, as delegates from across the industry gathered for a free day of hands-on education at DLF UK’s state-of-the-art facility. With a packed schedule of insightful sessions and inte

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Keswick’s two flagship parks – Hope Park and Fitz Park – nestled in the heart of the Lake District in Cumbria, are setting the standard for sustainable grounds maintenance thanks to the exceptional performance of three Dennis ES-510 battery-powered m

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Get ready—visitor registration for GroundsFest 2025 is officially open, and this year promises to be bigger, better, and bolder than ever before.

Returning to Stoneleigh Park from 9–10 September 2025, GroundsFest is more than just a trade show. It’s a

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Hindley Hall Golf Club, a hidden gem nestled in the Northwest of England has invested in a state-of-the-art Hunter irrigation system supplied by KAR UK.

The system, featuring the Hunter ACC2 controller and TTS-800 Series Golf Rotors, has already had a

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Andy Richards, Grounds Manager at Haileybury School, has praised the Dennis ES-34R battery-powered rotary mower for its sustainability, quiet operation, and exceptional performance.

At the prestigious independent school in Hertfordshire, which boasts

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Etesia UK is thrilled to announce substantial savings of over £8,000 on its renowned Hydro 124 range of ride-on mowers.

This limited-time offer presents an exceptional opportunity for customer to purchase the best-in-class cut and collect machines at

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Pellenc Launches the Essential Line

Pellenc has announced the launch of the Essential Line – a range of on-board battery tools which offer a practical and cost-effective solution for maintaining green and urban spaces.

Pellenc is exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Etesia U

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A team from Howardson Group is preparing to take on the formidable National Three Peaks Challenge in memory of their much-missed colleague, Joe Emery, who sadly passed away in July last year. The challenge will see the team scaling the highest mounta

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Open forum activity

Graham Taylor replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Hedge trimming costs
"I don't think a customer would be happy to pay £150 to dispose of the cuttings!!    If its soft stuff and you can run the mower over it, you'll get it down drastically............ you might even be able to blow it back under the hedge if there's…"
42 minutes ago
Adam Woods replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Hedge trimming costs
"I agree that your disposal fee is way too low. I charge £25 a bulk bag...that much hedge would fill about 5 or 6 maybe more bags"
3 hours ago
BCH Gardens replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
"Hi Josh
I agree with everything Peter has said.  You will be lucky to find something up to the job at £6k.  Frankly the toro timecutters are not even close to suitable for light commercial work.  That is mid to high range stiga and stihl sit a…"
3 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
"That was the point I was trying to make to Josh pleased someone else agrees"
3 hours ago
Adewale Wahbi Yusuf is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
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Sam Bainbridge replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
"Buy 2nd hand commercial that stuff you've listed isn't worth consideration "
4 hours ago
Sam Bainbridge replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
"John deere was always cheapest to keep going usually around £400 per year compared to my other bits that cost about £1200 per year"
4 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Hedge trimming costs
"We would be £450 plus vat inc disposal. "
9 hours ago
Neil Darby replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Hedge trimming costs
"Less than a days work I would say for 1 person, so £360 sounds high. Although £40 for diisposal sounds low, depending on how much you are taking off. If say going to 6ft that will be quite a bit to take away."
9 hours ago
Neil Darby replied to Adam Woods's discussion Help....Box caterpillar has attacked
"Whilst on the subject, but slightly off. So this week & last I have been busy clipping Buxus. Thursday afternoon 4 hours solid on a couple of double sided hegdes 30M each plus various balls & clouds. We should all know hygeine with Buxus & pretty…"
9 hours ago
Jason Taylor posted a discussion
Hello all,we've got a hedge trimming job to price up. 72 meters, 35 meters are about 8 foot. The rest is about 5. Cherry laurel and beech. We're going to go £360 + £40 for waste disposal. Is this about the going rate?The customer said it took two…
9 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to James King's discussion Can I legally cut a Council Hedge?
"100% agreed.
Surely the worst situation is you take the trouble to ask, which will without doubt be at least 3 phone calls and an email or two. They say "no". You then have an unhappy client, less work, and the hedge probably wont be cut for another…"
10 hours ago
MF Hodgson replied to Peter sellers's discussion Waterproof trousers
"Berghaus has been my go-to waterproof for years and the trousers are excellent: https://www.berghaus.com/men-s-paclite-pant-black/13160755.html"
11 hours ago
MF Hodgson replied to James King's discussion Can I legally cut a Council Hedge?
"I'd go ahead and cut it and if the council want to complain you can say sorry and suggest they cut it themselves next time. In these situations it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission."
11 hours ago
Josh Thompson replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
"It'd be mostly for areas up to 2 acres so I don't think I'd need to spend commercial ride on money."
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Peter sellers replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
"Josh, think you will struggle at 6k to buy anything that is going to be up to a commercial environment. The machines listed are home owner machines really, that may or may not be upto the job, no doubt there will be readers who disagree suppose on…"
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Hedge trimming costs

Hello all,we've got a hedge trimming job to price up. 72 meters, 35 meters are about 8 foot. The rest is about 5. Cherry laurel and beech. We're going to go £360 + £40 for waste disposal. Is this about the going rate?The customer said it took two…

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Etesia 100 Hydro

Good morning all.I'm Pete from Wrexham, an ex mechanic turned tanker driver, retired but still busy fixing things for friends etc.  I'm hoping that someone here can help me.  If, I'm premature in asking as a new member then I understand.But,…

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