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Replay Maintenance Limited are pleased to announce a partnership with the five County Football Associations residing in the East Midlands, namely Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
The Partnership will buil
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West Midlands Landscapes strives to make having a new driveway installed as an enjoyable experience as possible,for some the process of choosing a blockpaving contractor and having their driveway ripped up and relayed can be a daunting prospect to sa
There comes a point in life when you can’t (or don't want to) undertake the mowing of your own lawn perhaps for health reasons, lack of time or equipment, whilst away on business or holiday.
Maybe you have tried to get that perfect lawn but somehow ha
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"Yes rightly or wrongly, personally I might prioritise the most annoyed clients first. And/or the small quicker jobs. Later, the more flexible customers who really aren't too fussed when the hedge is done and are prepared to wait. There is also the…"
"Cheers both. There are some other hedges amongst the Laurels and I'm sure they can be cut in November. As Billybop says, winter's are generally mild these days. Planning into November helps me considerably. All I have to do is let the customers know…"
"agree with Peter, cutting them later is fine. And much less likely to be inconvenienced by wasps or nesting pigeons whilst trimming. With daylength shorter a large job may need splitting over more than 1 day. If the hedge is wet in the morning I…"
"I wouldn't worry, have cut Laurel in January with no problems."
The new Avant 855i and Avant 845 models have entered production.The biggest and strongest Avant loader series is now complete as two highly anticipated loader models have entered production. The Avant 855i is a single-speed version of the most…
"I thought I'd update this now as I settled on the Stihl AK range. It has saved me a hundred quid or so and the gear is fine for my garden. All cordless and I don't need a box full of batteries any more.
I got a strimmer, FSA90. It's probably above…"
I got a strimmer, FSA90. It's probably above…"
I have been very fortunate this season, being inundated with work. I have my regular customers who I mainly mow their grass for. Throughout the season, I have had calls with more work, which I have tried to accomodate. I am now in a situation where…
Following the launch of Maxtima fungicide, which provides turf-safe broad-spectrum disease control of microdochium patch and dollar spot, Nigel Green, Course Manager at Aberdovey Golf Club set within the Snowdonia National Park, has reported…
Since becoming Course Manager at Kibworth Golf Club in 2019 Martin Anderson has propelled the course to new heights. A crucial component in Martin's arsenal? The superior quality sand products from Mansfield Sand Company, renowned for their…
"Get the cert (PA1 / PA6). SHould, I know this is unlikley but s**t happens, someone's pet licks / eats / ingests some your Public Liability insurance won't work if youve been using it without the correct certification. I had this with someone's cat…"
"Thanks for sharing Ian , Some interesting alternatives to consider .
A customer has a garden stocked with mature box which is healthy and also alternatives , cotoneaster , yew ,holly ,Berberis , pyracantha, juniper ,golden privet , winter flowering…"
A customer has a garden stocked with mature box which is healthy and also alternatives , cotoneaster , yew ,holly ,Berberis , pyracantha, juniper ,golden privet , winter flowering…"
"1. Get a certificate BEFORE doing anything with chemicals.
2. Use them as the label says.
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2. Use them as the label says.
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Hedge Cutting November?
I have been very fortunate this season, being inundated with work. I have my regular customers who I mainly mow their grass for. Throughout the season, I have had calls with more work, which I have tried to accomodate. I am now in a situation where…
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Glyphosate recommendations
I am planning to apply some glyphostate into some gardens I work in. I am new to gardening and so don't have a legacy relationship with this herbicide, and am fairly new to the taboo nature of using it.Given the issues surrounding it, and what…
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Changing from petrol KM to battery
My petrol KM engine is 5 or so years old now, plus we have a weekly all day job that pays well, but the client would prefer us to use as much battery kit as possible going forward.We already have a smaller battery stihl mower for the easier stuff,…
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Cordless kit for own use
Well I have finally retired. After doing this on and off for most of my life, and enjoying most of it (!) I have sold on the equipment for a modest sum to someone I introduced to my customers and all is agreeable. Now I am left with my own garden…
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