John Brookes MBE celebrated his 80th birthday last week. He has been designing gardens for over 50 years, and is well known for his classic book Room Outside, which was first published in 1969. In my opinion John has done for garden design what Eliza
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I once had a Nissan kubistar which had intermittent starting problems often leaving me stranded on customers drives after starting first time in the morning…"
I once had a Nissan kubistar which had intermittent starting problems often leaving me stranded on customers drives after starting first time in the morning…"
I’m hoping someone might be able to shed some light on an issue, because my local Ford dealership certainly hasn’t been able to.About 18 months ago I bought a Ford Transit Custom with 58k miles from my local Ford dealer. Within four weeks it was off…
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Hi does anyone on here use magnetic/stick on logos on there van/pickup if so are they any good or not any feedback thanks
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Ford Transit Custom Van Issue - Help!!!
I’m hoping someone might be able to shed some light on an issue, because my local Ford dealership certainly hasn’t been able to.About 18 months ago I bought a Ford Transit Custom with 58k miles from my local Ford dealer. Within four weeks it was off…
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Stick on logo for works van
Hi does anyone on here use magnetic/stick on logos on there van/pickup if so are they any good or not any feedback thanks
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Raised bed kits
Just curious has anyone used or during the course of their work come across the cedar and aluminium corner reinforced raised bed kits .? In various sizes they look fit for purpose and reasonably priced .I like the concept once planted up full of veg…
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Price increases
HiAn increase in prices for established customers can be a tricky part of our services. There's always a chance we can lose good business. How do folks respond to objections to an increase?
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