A Study by AMA Research shows that the market for domestic garden landscaping materials is said to rise and see a steady growth per year of about 3-4 percent. In 2012, because of weather and general turndown there was a negative affect created on the
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Although the economic forecast is all doom and gloom, figures from HSBC and Santander reveal that spending on outdoor projects in 2010 were £5.2 billion - double that of 2009.
What has been your take on 2011?
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"It makes it a small window of opportunity for the current tax year. We will all be wanting our new gear between the first of April and the fifth of April for the invoice date to be valid for the 20/21 tax year. I am sure for most of us our machinery…"
"The budget is giving you an incentive to purchase to purchase machinery and computer equipment with an extra tax reduction.
Instead of the normal 100% purchase price being able to set against tax, as from the 1/4/21 it will be 130%.
That works like…"
Instead of the normal 100% purchase price being able to set against tax, as from the 1/4/21 it will be 130%.
That works like…"
"I agree with what you say.
We have just put all our contracts by 5% for the annual increase and we lost one customer who says they can't affrd the extra £2 a fortnight. That customer is the one we are glad to see the back of.
By increasing all our…"
We have just put all our contracts by 5% for the annual increase and we lost one customer who says they can't affrd the extra £2 a fortnight. That customer is the one we are glad to see the back of.
By increasing all our…"
"You could try greenmile trees in Retford or Dtail plants in York, they both offer a wide range."
"There is a serious pitfall here. The idea that if the initial task is performed cheaply, under-priced to what it should be, that the new client will be so pleased that more work will follow. The hypothesis being that charging the first task out at…"
"I agree Dragonwood .
While formulas are in place to help a buisness calculate profit and loss its also important to use your instinct and not overlook potential opporunity by being too rigid over price within reason .
A recent enquiry asking if i…"
While formulas are in place to help a buisness calculate profit and loss its also important to use your instinct and not overlook potential opporunity by being too rigid over price within reason .
A recent enquiry asking if i…"
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"All depends what you want/are tryin to achieve and on what scale.... Wheter you want a 'fast response fertilizer' or a slow release coated product....
I mix and match throughout Progreens offerings on both liquid product and granules as they are…"
I mix and match throughout Progreens offerings on both liquid product and granules as they are…"
"I found it very good and easy and clean to use but find for the few extra minutes of adding the powder to a bucket of water then topping the knapsack up it's not for me worth the extra price."
Just wondered if anyone has had time to fully digest the latest budget and its pros and cons to us gardeners On the face of it seems positive if you are looking to purchase new mowers and vans etc plus I think he said a tax break for digital / IT…
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"If you are trying to secure more work in another area I'd say just price it fair based on your day rate and expect to make a little less its a calculated risk. It also depends on the area, is it affluent enough to be able to afford your additional…"
Looking for wholesale nursery recommendations that have a good constant stock of established 6ft+ plants and hedges. Must be able to offer delivery to West Yorkshire. Thanks in advance
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The moss killer is fantastic"
" Hi Peter I have used the Bosch shears but found them a bit under powered to be honest for Buxus , but they were someones elses shears so i dont know what state the battery was in . Bosch is generally a great brand .
I have the Stihl HS47 trimmer I…"
I have the Stihl HS47 trimmer I…"
Budget 2021
Just wondered if anyone has had time to fully digest the latest budget and its pros and cons to us gardeners On the face of it seems positive if you are looking to purchase new mowers and vans etc plus I think he said a tax break for digital / IT…
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Established 6ft+ plant supplier
Looking for wholesale nursery recommendations that have a good constant stock of established 6ft+ plants and hedges. Must be able to offer delivery to West Yorkshire. Thanks in advance
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Small cordless shears
We are looking for recommendations for some small cordless hand held shears for very occasional use on Buxus in pots. Looked on amazon seen Bosch easy shear around £47, anyone have any thoughts, thanks.
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Which brand of lawn fertiliser?
Just wondering if you guys use particular branded lawn fertilisers, or go for say ProGreen or similar's own branded ferts?Any recommendations on anything?
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