The common misconception in the UK is that the last thing we need to do in our gardens is irrigate. But because of our weather which can be unpredictable,(downpour one minute, sunshine the next), it is precisely this cycle of drenchor drought that ne
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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…
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…
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"I'd say price them as you would a normal round. Are there multiple plots on the same site? I'd opt for a fixed price per plot which will work out in your favour if they're all close together. I'd also be prepared for very late payments. I've worked…"
"I have a John Deere Z535M [48inch deck]. I think the current equivalent machine can be had for about £8k to £9k. I have owned it since March 2018. It has been used both on regular mowing and on clearance jobs where it has cut waist high growth. It…"
Been asked to maintain several plots for a national builder. The plots are landscaped and ready for sale I just have to keep them looking ok, mowing weeding etc. Do people charge a premium for this, I assume the house builder wants it as cheap as…
"According to the checkatrade website, hedge trimming is £90 per hour on average. I'm not sure that is correct. Seems far to high for me.
Not sure where they get their information from although they say the average price per hour for a gardener is…"
Not sure where they get their information from although they say the average price per hour for a gardener is…"
"A familiar scenario and one I've experienced. It's so frustrating when you can see what needs doing right there and you know very well that if the offical people (eventually) do it they'll make a mess of the job you would do properly. "
"I agree. I have seen some very expensive, mature box structures being sold in garden centres but there's no sign of a warning about what a liability it is to have this plant, especially due to the box caterpillar in the south of the country. Can you…"
"We can get rid of 1 ton for £40 at a composting place that is 9 miles away. I think we will go for £360 all in. We've got a good shredder that reduces the volume. "
"I don't think a customer would be happy to pay £150 to dispose of the cuttings!! If its soft stuff and you can run the mower over it, you'll get it down drastically............ you might even be able to blow it back under the hedge if there's…"
"I agree that your disposal fee is way too low. I charge £25 a bulk bag...that much hedge would fill about 5 or 6 maybe more bags"
"Hi Josh
I agree with everything Peter has said. You will be lucky to find something up to the job at £6k. Frankly the toro timecutters are not even close to suitable for light commercial work. That is mid to high range stiga and stihl sit a…"
I agree with everything Peter has said. You will be lucky to find something up to the job at £6k. Frankly the toro timecutters are not even close to suitable for light commercial work. That is mid to high range stiga and stihl sit a…"
"That was the point I was trying to make to Josh pleased someone else agrees"
"Buy 2nd hand commercial that stuff you've listed isn't worth consideration "
"John deere was always cheapest to keep going usually around £400 per year compared to my other bits that cost about £1200 per year"
"We would be £450 plus vat inc disposal. "
"Less than a days work I would say for 1 person, so £360 sounds high. Although £40 for diisposal sounds low, depending on how much you are taking off. If say going to 6ft that will be quite a bit to take away."
Large building site plot maintainence.
Been asked to maintain several plots for a national builder. The plots are landscaped and ready for sale I just have to keep them looking ok, mowing weeding etc. Do people charge a premium for this, I assume the house builder wants it as cheap as…
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Hedge trimming costs
Hello all,we've got a hedge trimming job to price up. 72 meters, 35 meters are about 8 foot. The rest is about 5. Cherry laurel and beech. We're going to go £360 + £40 for waste disposal. Is this about the going rate?The customer said it took two…
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Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
Hello, I'm in the market for a Zero Turn mower around 42" and up to £6000. I'm looking for recommendations for any models preferably with a grass collector attachment so I can get more use out of it as this will be my most expensive tool yet.So far…
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Etesia 100 Hydro
Good morning all.I'm Pete from Wrexham, an ex mechanic turned tanker driver, retired but still busy fixing things for friends etc. I'm hoping that someone here can help me. If, I'm premature in asking as a new member then I understand.But,…
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