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Under the trading banner of South Lincs Grass Care, ANP Services Spalding Ltd provide standalone lawn and grass care services right across the turf management sector as well as our complete garden and grounds maintenance services.
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Can I cut my lawn in winter?
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Soil Biology
Managing the soil, or rootzone, is the key to high quality lawn and turfgrass surfaces. Lawn Care & Turf managers carry out many maintenance operations, such as mowing, fertilising,…
The nutrients your lawn needs and when to apply
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Even in our local area, not many people know the true scale of the works that we can offer - basically if its grass (of virtually any description), we can offer services to help you maintain it, improve it, or even prepare the ground and reseed…
In today's world of gardening, there exists a discussion so heated that puts even the age-old coffee vs. tea debate to shame. And it all began with one deceivingly simple question – should you seed or sod your lawn? As it turns…
In the Southeastern United States, lawn care and turf management programs have failed to evolve. Even though new herbicides are becoming more and more normal, fertility costs are where the sacrifices have been made. As a result, the cheaper…
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Morning guys and gal's, I've just bought a second hand etesia pbts, I just needed something cheap to see me through the autumn. Very pleased with it, but seems to have a very weak drive. I'm assuming (hoping) a new drive belt will sort this, is ther…
"I started it this year for grass cutting. From now on all new clients will be on this via go cardless. I run it from feb - dec (11 months), though any adhoc work like hedge cutting is invoiced for on the day. It's great how muchmore free time it g…"
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"It is true that anyone can cut grass. But not everyone can cut grass well, neatly, efficiently, at the right time, under the best conditions or produce a good result.
That's where we come in."
That's where we come in."
"i am with vic on this you could end up missing out on 4 or 5 months payments any thing can happen even with commercial cilents
i had one domestic cilent move to the other end of the country witout telling me then rang me just before the start of the…"
i had one domestic cilent move to the other end of the country witout telling me then rang me just before the start of the…"
"A 38 and a 42 are very similar, why do you need two almost the same size?
I run a Stiga Pwx 740 with a 100cm [about 39 inches] deck. It is four wheel drive and mulches. I use it on many sites including a trading estate. It is superb in churchyards,…"
I run a Stiga Pwx 740 with a 100cm [about 39 inches] deck. It is four wheel drive and mulches. I use it on many sites including a trading estate. It is superb in churchyards,…"
Hi All
Im after a 38 inch and a 42 inch ride on mower
it would be used on care homes and industrial estates
What do people recommend?
cheers
Michael
Im after a 38 inch and a 42 inch ride on mower
it would be used on care homes and industrial estates
What do people recommend?
cheers
Michael
If you’re into lawns, especially in a professional way such as turfcare/greenkeeping - a thought provoking article via Lantra :
https://www.lantra.co.uk/news/anyone-can-cut-grass
https://www.lantra.co.uk/news/anyone-can-cut-grass
Dennis Mowers will be unveiling a new and exciting range of mowers when the show opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.Although product details are being kept tightly under wraps, the Dennis stand at SALTEX (E070) is set to be…
"So sorry to hear this news Henry. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Thank you for agreeing to continue the work your Dad started. Setting up as a sole trader this network made the whole process a lot more manageable. Your Dad has helped a l…"
Thank you for agreeing to continue the work your Dad started. Setting up as a sole trader this network made the whole process a lot more manageable. Your Dad has helped a l…"
"I wouldn't recommend April-April for this system though. Jan-Dec works well for me. I know this contract you're talking about is fixed and you don't have a say in the months paid, but offering it to domestic clients I'd suggest Jan-Dec"
"Tried string once.
It was the first thing that got cut........."
It was the first thing that got cut........."
"Personally this is a system I really don’t like. Unfortunately I have one contract which works this way with a local Council, which is their way of working so I have to put up with it if I want the work.
The mowing ends in late October or mid-Novem…"
The mowing ends in late October or mid-Novem…"
"by eye but if its a redyction on sloping ground you can use a cane/stick with a bit of tape round it for a marker i did use a line once on a side reduction of 18 in but set the line about a foot above the hedge out of the way "
Etesia pbts weak drive
Morning guys and gal's, I've just bought a second hand etesia pbts, I just needed something cheap to see me through the autumn. Very pleased with it, but seems to have a very weak drive. I'm assuming (hoping) a new drive belt will sort this, is…
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Ride on mowers
Hi All Im after a 38 inch and a 42 inch ride on mower it would be used on care homes and industrial estates What do people recommend? cheers Michael
Read more…Anyone can cut grass .....
If you’re into lawns, especially in a professional way such as turfcare/greenkeeping - a thought provoking article via Lantra : https://www.lantra.co.uk/news/anyone-can-cut-grass
Read more…Charging over 12 months rather than per visit
Has anyone else tried this ? I've only asked 6 clients so far but all but one have moved over. One of them I charge £15 per cut and cut 23 time a year, £345 a year, divided by 12 = £28.75 but she's rounded it up to £30. Seems like a good way to save…
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