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GroundsFest Academy welcomed grounds professionals from across the industry for its latest CPD-accredited event, Preparing Surfaces for Sports, held at Plymouth Football Club’s Home Park Stadium.

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The GroundsFest Academy continued its mission to upskill the industry with another free educational day, held on 31 July at Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

With a strong focus on robotics and sustainable technology, the CPD-accredited eve

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The GroundsFest Academy is set to host another free educational event on 31 July 2025, focusing on the latest robotics and sustainable technologies in the groundscare and landscaping industries.

Taking place at Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park, Warwicksh

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A Vibrant Mix of Machinery and Sustainability

We were delighted to welcome 300 people in person for our first full RTM Show Live since 2019! Brackwell Farm was once again alive with the hum of conversation and machinery as guests took advantage of the opportunity to talk with over 30 manufacture
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Open forum activity

Rob posted a discussion
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment?  The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
3 minutes ago
Rob posted a discussion
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment?  The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
8 minutes ago
david woodhouse replied to david woodhouse's discussion Loss of enthusiasm
"I've now relocated to north devon and although I have secured some regular gardens from an established gardener here, I am keen to pick up some bigger gardens to maintain on 12 months contracts.
 
Where do I look or advertise to find these potential…"
29 minutes ago
Ian Harvey replied to Jake's discussion Etesia hydro 80/ BAHIA Mulch plug fitting
"I don't have a Hydro80, but looking at your photo and the below links, it looks like the plug should simply be pushed down the grass chute to block the exit. There is also a dedicated mulch kit, which is what the parts list calls for, and looks like…"
4 hours ago
Jake posted a discussion
I've recently bought a second hand Etesia hydro 80, I've got a mulching plug for it but have no idea how it's fits or if it's even the correct part that's been sent. Hoping someone on here can help out
21 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Piers Dixon's discussion Advertising garden maintenance services
"Hi Piers - Ive sold up and retired now... but I grew the business by using Bark.com. Yes there was a FB and Insta presence, but nothing pushy - and a great deal of caution about replying to FB enquiries - normally someone with a wee estate garden…"
yesterday
Nathan Pettit is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
yesterday
Billybop replied to Sam's discussion Honda HF2417 - Advice
"I have gone with an Ego battery ride-on now as I wanted something that just works, without consideration for belts, engine etc, got a great deal (£2.5K) on an ex demo machine which had only 5 hours on the clock, it's absolutely the equal or better…"
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Sam's discussion Honda HF2417 - Advice
"You are welcome."
yesterday
Sam replied to Sam's discussion Honda HF2417 - Advice
"Thanks so much "
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Sam's discussion Honda HF2417 - Advice
"Toro titan if you don't mind zero turn, pretty bomb proof. Stay away from John Deere unless you can afford the shaft drive to axle models, the rest have a belt driven transmission which are a nightmare to replace the drive belt you basically have to…"
yesterday
Sam replied to Sam's discussion Honda HF2417 - Advice
"Thanks to those that have replied 
There is no mulch plug, it's a 2 in 1 so it collects and mulch's, a door to the collector is shut when mulching and a lever differentiates between the setting. I've basically never used the collection on it, door…"
Wednesday
Piers Dixon posted a discussion
Hey folks,I'm planning a marketing push for my garden maintenance business with the aim of getting more regular work in large gardens for high end clients. Our diary is full but we are expanding.I'd love to know what has worked and not worked for…
Wednesday
Adam Woods replied to Peter sellers's discussion Bulb planter for an old git
"Now theres the idea of the day.. turn the torque down, thank you for that one  Peter "
Wednesday
Peter sellers replied to Sam's discussion Honda HF2417 - Advice
"We ran a similar Honda ride on for several years primarily for leaf collection , it worked well even on wet mushy leaves but the chute would block now and again. As others have said one blade looks to be on upside down whether the other blade is the…"
Wednesday
David Benson replied to Sam's discussion Honda HF2417 - Advice
" i hav looked at the photo again and i think the wrong blades hav been fitted the left one is nealy right but the beveld cutting edge is on under side of the blade. honda stoped using the mulching plug on that model in mid 2021 after that they used…"
Tuesday
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