An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.
Day 16
Coffee
Composite decking mainframe
The composite decking mainframe is taking shape, I want to us
recycled (5)
Conservation volunteer group BTCV used British Recycled Products recycled plastic lumber to replace a set of eroded steps on the Flambourgh Costal Path.
Why recycled plastic?
The longevity of any new installation was the most important factor to the
Yes it is mad! Our dinning table is full of plastic crumbs... I should say recycled plastic crumbs.... the living room looks more or less like a factory..... Oh ... Actually in the middle now... I was cutting 2000 samples of the material that we made
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
What is it?
LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
The site is…
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Open forum activity
"Andrew, we use a bit more oil than 50:1. CAUTION Echo are specific to which spec of oil to use don't use red ! We have used Stihl semi synthetic since new and both blowers have been fine.
Enjoy the power !!!"
Enjoy the power !!!"
"Thanks Ian, as it happens mine came with a hip belt, cheers"
"Hi Peter, that's exactly what I was hoping to hear regarding the br600 🤣🤣. It's arrived today and has come with a hip belt! Maybe it's something they do now? Good news for me anyway, cracking idea with the bungee cords though, thanks
Oh, what fuel…"
Oh, what fuel…"
"I had reinforced steel cage internally but this reduced valuable internal space and created user access problems which was ridiculous but it was very effective in stopping tool and machine theft .
Van theft perhaps wheel clamps to prevent van being…"
Van theft perhaps wheel clamps to prevent van being…"
"Looks like they do. See following video:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/757468429174261"
https://www.facebook.com/reel/757468429174261"
"Andrew, we have run these since they came into the UK, absolutely awesome bit of kit you'll think your BR600 was a toy in comparison!
Not aware of a hip belt being available, but necessary, we use a bungee cord doubled up between the straps and this…"
Not aware of a hip belt being available, but necessary, we use a bungee cord doubled up between the straps and this…"
Evening folks, just upgraded from my trusty br600 to an echo 8010 ( arriving tomorrow) do they do a hip belt for. This model? Seen them for some other models but nit this one? Tia
"I was lucky... always able to park the vehicles up the end of a locked long gravel driveway - with bright PIR floodlights"
"Absolutely agree Angela"
"Agreed...+ Giving a service above the standard now and go operator"
"Hi Anthony
That is the catch. We lost a few more than usual (around 6) when we went to £60 (2021). That said we picked up a couple of massive gardens at that rate which more than made up for the 6 we lost.
That is the beauty of upping the price for…"
That is the catch. We lost a few more than usual (around 6) when we went to £60 (2021). That said we picked up a couple of massive gardens at that rate which more than made up for the 6 we lost.
That is the beauty of upping the price for…"
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Echo pb 8010 - hip belt?
Evening folks, just upgraded from my trusty br600 to an echo 8010 ( arriving tomorrow) do they do a hip belt for. This model? Seen them for some other models but nit this one? Tia
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Van security
Wondered what others are using in the way of physical, not electronic or technological security devices. We are only concerned with overnight security to deter the the vehicle being stolen and the serious consequences of a complete van and contents…
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Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?
Hey all, just completing my 3rd year as a gardener and have benefited from lots of great advice here in the forums so i've finally paid for premium to get full benefits of the forum! I’ve just dropped 3 days private estate work a week year round due…
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Day rate for landscaping?
Hello,what's everyone charging as a day rate at the moment? We are currently £250 pppd +vat based in Cornwall. We've absorbed alot of costs over the last couple of years and there are tax rises to consider from April. We need to raise our rates but…
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