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“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design a Chelsea
Marshalls' revenue for the ten months ended 31 October 2014 was up 18 per cent at £312 million (2013: £265 million). Marshalls says is is experiencing strong order intake and sales growth
In a bullish statement, Marshalls state that [if[ the positive
The recent announcement that SALTEX (Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition) will be moving from Windsor to the NEC Birmingham, has been met with enthusiastic support from both exhibitors and visitors. The new look SALTEX will take place on 4
Dennis Return to the Golf Industry Show (GIS) which is taking place in the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando on February 5-6 2014, at booth 1979, featuring the Dennis FT510 interchangeable cassette cylinder mower with innovation being the ke
A new film, promoting the creation of ‘water sensitive cities’ as a way of addressing the major challenges of water shortage, flooding and pollution, has won a Sustainable Water Industry Group (SWIG) Award in the Communications Category. Commissione
It was once aceppted that by having a website ,you could be found by your customers ,that is not the case anymore,with the amount of websites on search engines increasing every day.
All is not lost as there are still many number of ways to be found ,b
This all encompassing title is perhaps a shade too grand for what I am to write, which may be added to in terms of the way the UK, (which has now ratified the ELC), make headway within its guidelines.
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“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…
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"I got a bit bored once I find the way forward is to offer other types of work. I got a weibang moss brush last spring I don't advertise it but I'm with local housing rental Companies who need a carpark etc doing from time to time and I find a day…"
"Thanku for your suggestions John
Yes there is a local booklet that gets posted to homes in the area so I will definitely look into that and the estate agents. "
Yes there is a local booklet that gets posted to homes in the area so I will definitely look into that and the estate agents. "
"The Telescopic long reach HLA86 share the same motor, controller and blade as the shorter reach HLA66 I believe, they are ok on this year's fresh shoots but when reaching across the top of a hedge for example where there maybe neglected older growth…"
"Had several HSA86 over the years I found over time even with maintenance they got a bit rattly and a fresh-out-the-box one would be desirable after a couple of seasons. They have the ability to "punch above their weight" a bit which means often they…"
"What fails on them so that they need replacing? I've had an HSA86 for years and it just keeps going for years..... maybe I'm just lucky though I do grease the gears etc regularly. "
"I bought the 12V Milwaukee battery shears a few years ago, which are like secateurs/ loppers, somebody on here recommended them, always using them, still prefer normal secateurs for pruning thin stuff but the powered ones are amazing, saving so much…"
"The best way is to walk or drive around the area & look for gardens that would benefit from your services. Make notes then write a personal letter to each one mentioning something about their garden. Post the letter through their letter box.
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"yes i find smaller to medium sized ones better, it also helps if your role is clearly defined as to what tasks the client expects you to do, in a big place there is always more work that has to be left until another time, potentially leading to…"
"Sometimes you simply have to just advertise in your nearest affluent area if these are your target customers .
My first one was via recommendation fortunately which worked out but others were acquired via advertising in target areas when I was…"
My first one was via recommendation fortunately which worked out but others were acquired via advertising in target areas when I was…"
"Hi Sam
Using your image of the blades, the right hand one appears to be fitted upside down or has the wrong blade fitted. These have a specific left and right handside blade. The curve on the end of the blade is designed to force the cut grass…"
Using your image of the blades, the right hand one appears to be fitted upside down or has the wrong blade fitted. These have a specific left and right handside blade. The curve on the end of the blade is designed to force the cut grass…"
"My work in larger gardens came about once I'd established myself in smaller gardens and my name was passed on. "
"I know it would be a big loss but my suggestion would be change it for either an iseki sxg216 or an etesia,.these won't clog up even if your mowing in torrential rain. We all learn from mistakes and the biggest is asking a salesman what to buy in…"
"Hi David if I relocated to North Devon I would introduce myself to estate agents who specialise in these typically larger properties . They don't always have for sale signs outside you may need to connect the dots by doing some Google research , You…"
Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
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…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
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…
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Etesia hydro 80/ BAHIA Mulch plug fitting
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
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Advertising garden maintenance services
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…
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