Over 120 groundsmen, superintendents, turf managers, agronomists and golf club managers attended the latest Turf Science Live event, which was held at Naas Golf Club in Ireland. The one day event allowed delegates to view live demonstrations of some
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As Blue Monday is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to give a small reminder to our community here on Landscape Juice to remember to tell people about your worries and if you’re having negative thoughts. Talking about emotions…
“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…
Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…
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"I would definitely avoid the concertina type ladders that go right down to 1 step high. I've used customer supplied of these and felt as safe as standing on a stack of cardboard boxes!
However the 4 part telescopic step ladders look decent and…"
However the 4 part telescopic step ladders look decent and…"
"Been using a "Little Giant" 6-rung for the past decade, it's about 6ft tall when folded up, a bit heavy but strong and stable, I prefer it on most jobs to the 12ft tripod, more recently acquired, a friend was given this tripod in a load of scrap…"
"Agree. Waste removal firms near me charge £20/£25 per bulk bag of garden waste and no doubt it gets tipped at the same site I use.
You are offering the same service so don't undercharge yourself."
You are offering the same service so don't undercharge yourself."
"In theory they look like a good idea. I did see a 20 something lad up a 12ft telescopic step ladder last year. The way it was bending looked alarming. I was tempted to offer him my 12ft tripod. "
Keith Porter, Grounds Manager at Leigh Sports Village in Greater Manchester, is celebrating his 18th year at the helm of one of the UK’s fastest-developing sporting venues – and with the installation of a new Hunter irrigation system supplied and…
"Graham, why not try charging more, rather than assuming, just saying..."
"Yes it is what it costs you and what it's worth to the client for you to get rid off.
Your vehicle, your time, your effort, your fuel.
i charge up to £7 for a 120lt bag (don't do bulk bags), council tip is the only option locally"
Your vehicle, your time, your effort, your fuel.
i charge up to £7 for a 120lt bag (don't do bulk bags), council tip is the only option locally"
"Paul, that seems a very fair price for both parties. Obviously we have not seen the plots but we will not go anywhere for less than £45 plus vat even if it's 10 min work think you have been sensible, if someone wants to do it cheaper let them get on…"
"Update: In the end they wanted a price per plot so they could add and remove at will, so I said an hour per plot. Thinking I could probably run round 7-9 plots a day if there wasn't much weeding. After reading about the troubles on here, I went in…"
"I'm near Penrith, Cumbria and the grass is growing faster than ever."
With disease pressure on the rise and traditional turf strategies being tested by unpredictable weather patterns, Southerndown Golf Club has found a reliable solution in Maxtima fungicide - introduced and supported by Agrovista Amenity. Under the…
"Surely it's not about what it costs YOU to get rid of the waste, but what it would cost the customer to get rid of it themselves? We are £25 per bulk bag but I don't itemise that on the quote. Admmitedly I get it wrong sometimes (I could be out…"
Telescopic step ladders
Looking at Telescopic step ladders specifically for hedge trimming and pruning at height .Main reason my henchman is far too long to fit on top of my new smaller vehicle and the telescopic step ladders actually work out cheaper than fitting roof…
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Honda Izy 46push or Weibang virtue 46push
Hello 👋 I am looking to buy a new mower for my small business where I currently mow small/medium lawns among other things.I've whittled it down to two contenders with the size, budget and weight in mind for me.so please if anyone has working…
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grass cutting
how is the grass cutting going i dont do many now, bu the ones i do have onley been cut once in 6 weeks, even my own has gon 4 weeks and that was just to cut the seed heads off at a high setting also do people still have the lawns fed in the drought…
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Mower blade style.
I have an HRH536 and wrecked the blade on it. Just wondering what people think of the mower blades with the air flow holes (?) on the back of the cutting edge?Gimmicky or worthwhile? Before I get one.
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