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Good consistent products and excellent customer service are the two reasons why Jeremy Browne, Head Greenkeeper at the Herefordshire Golf Club, chooses to use Mansfield Sand.

Established in 1896, the Herefordshire could well be the oldest club in the

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Moving on up with the Dennis Razor Ultra

The Dennis Razor Ultra cylinder mower is helping the ambitious Rykneld Bowling Club to progress in the right direction.

Rykneld Bowling Club, based in Derbyshire, boasts an impressive history that stretches back to 1918.  It is an exciting and progres

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Tom Weaver has been announced as the new Central Area Sales Manager for Agrovista Amenity.

Tom initially started his career as a greenkeeper and quickly worked his way up to the position of course manager. He credits his greenkeeping experience for he

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ICL has been announced as the BALI National Landscape Awards 2021 principal winner in the Supplier Exceptional Service category.

The prestigious British Association of Landscape Industries' (BALI) Awards is the largest in Europe and is designed to rew

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Pete Henchey replied to James's discussion Overseeding
"You could even go as far as buying a sprinkler head and adding it to the job cost, its more likely that they might actully water the seed then, as even with the customer stating they will water the lawn, they often dont follow through (Stuart's…"
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Intelligent Gardening replied to James's discussion Overseeding
"Just depend on the weather as you say, and the client. Would they water it dilligently or could you set them up on a timed sprinkler? Is it in the shade or full sun all day etc. It's impossible to say.
The main thing is just to talk with client and…"
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Lawnman replied to James's discussion Overseeding
"Agree with Stuart, should get good germination, water regularly till established then taper off watering. "
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Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance replied to James's discussion Overseeding
"As long as the client is willing to water in dry spells then I would say crack on. Make sure you have it in your terms and conditions that you are not responsible for lack of water after completion and make sure you get paid straight after. I have…"
44 minutes ago
Intelligent Gardening replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay
"Concrete posts for me or concrete the posts in. Clay shrinks and cracks when it dries out, and is brittle so when the fence moves in the wind... "
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Richard replied to Richard's discussion Quoting?
"The client has asked for me to look after both of those from now until November 25, 2024 then  restart in March 2025."
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Richard replied to Richard's discussion Quoting?
"Yeah, I really struggle with quoting. I say that's the hardest part of the job for me but I'd like to get your guys help because I've expanded my business from just grass cuts to full garden maintenance. Basically I've been asked to look after two…"
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Just after some input from you guysGoing to be doing a lawn scarification and overseed/top dress but because of the naff weather we have had it has taken me ages to get the weedkiller down on the lawn. I have to wait 4 weeks before seeding and that…
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DerbyLad replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay
"Hi Guys, thank you for all the responses.  I'll look into the post sleeves, or alternatively go with pre drilled posts as Peter suggested."
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Adam Woods replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay
"Totally agree with Peter... Clay is also quite wet so fence spikes will rust off fast. I'd find a way of digging the hole, put a postsaver sleeve around a proper 10 year (UC4) post."
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Overseeding

Just after some input from you guysGoing to be doing a lawn scarification and overseed/top dress but because of the naff weather we have had it has taken me ages to get the weedkiller down on the lawn. I have to wait 4 weeks before seeding and that…

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