Perhaps you own or run your own business and need your grounds maintaining or are in a HR department and have been tasked with finding a grounds maintenance contractor to maintain your site(s)?
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Welcome to week four in my series of posts on starting and running a landscape or gardening business.
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"i would not have put a dpc in it as it will have a sidways load rather than a vertical load and would cause a week spot, i persume it has been built in english or flemish bond or simular to give it strength with a pond liner witch in turn will have…"
"We take our outlet from the bottom tap using 1/2” non collapsing hose, so for stop/start use we don’t have to keep priming the pump when it lifts above the water / lifting head ht."
"Thanks for the link, they look perfect to replace the grips on my ferris walk behind :)
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"No problem with the weight as well the forklift is ranted for 3t. It's more like a tele handler so can boom out ect. "
"Yes it will be a regular job over the summer and I want to make it as simple as possible. To water everything well will probably be nearly 2000l so 2 tanks. I don't quite follow what ⚯ needs a 1/2 inch outlet would a pump not just draw water out of…"
"You could try duplon grips for fishing rods, like these:
https://www.veals.co.uk/acatalog/duplon-hand-grips-541.html#SID=113
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https://www.veals.co.uk/acatalog/duplon-hand-grips-541.html#SID=113
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"a 12 v water pump attached to the battery will do it but not have a massive flow rate do not forgett that 1 lt of water weighs 1 kg so you will have over a tonne with a full IBC"
"https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Climaflex-Foam-Pipe-Insulation-Lagging-W...
Alternatly rubber strips, also on ebay. I'd stick whatever you choose on with a high quality adhesive spray, even so far as 3m 90 spray"
Alternatly rubber strips, also on ebay. I'd stick whatever you choose on with a high quality adhesive spray, even so far as 3m 90 spray"
"With the tank raised up on the fork lift and a decent diameter hose attached, you should be able to get a fairly decent flow of water to the nozzle. Certainly worth a try before spending extra on any unnecessary kit.
Alternatively, I’d be looking at…"
Alternatively, I’d be looking at…"
"Bike handlebar grips or tape can work quite well."
"i have the EGO multi tool with the strimmer, trimmer, pole saw, plus the blower. Blower drains even the big battery quickly when used on max (and why would you use it on anything but max). Strimmer and trimmer last a long time
Last year I had 2 x 2a…"
Last year I had 2 x 2a…"
"I have a weibang roller mower for 14 months now. Would not recommend them. I've three Honda HRH and two Kaas roller mowers. My guy's always go for Honda's and Kaas first leaving the Weibang behind. Doing my own basic repairs I find the Weibang is…"
"good point andrew thank you although i dont suppose he will admit to that if he had
Many Thanks
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"I really dont get it , £900 to supply and lay 35 sq mtrs ! Is that what folk pay in your neck of the woods ? "
"Is there any possibility that the customer or someone under their instruction has cleaned the wall with acid and/ or a pressure washer?
Andy"
Andy"
"Being an older guy I would tell you not to put a plastic damp course in a garden wall, as a strong wind or impact will allow the wall to topple over.
Engineering or semi-engineering bricks too two courses above finished ground level and the right mo…"
Engineering or semi-engineering bricks too two courses above finished ground level and the right mo…"
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Where to get foam tubing for bare metal handles?
Looking to make the handle on my Honda Izy a bit comfier..might even replace the stupid rubber handle cover on my hater pro as it annoys me. Anyone know what type of foam tubing to get or where to get it from? Thanks
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Summer watering with IBC tank
With a dramatic change in weather here in Somerset I'm after some recomendations for watering kit. I have a client with lots of raised planters along a quater mile long drive. We will soon be planting up with bedding for a summer display and will…
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I had a bricklayer build a small pond brick wall 3 years ago and the customer is complaining the jointing has failed and is crumbling I have offered to get the wall re pointed which in my opinion should resolve the issue He has said he has had a…
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Do you use Tripod Ladders for tree or hedge work? At Northern Arb Supplies, we supply a wide range of high-performance Tripod Ladders ranging from 1.2m(4ft) - 4.8m(16ft). In our latest article, we discuss the best hedge cutting ladders and give you…
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