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From robotics to hybrid mowers and digital apps, ground-breaking ideas to thought provoking debates, career enhancing advice to limitless opportunities; the recent SALTEX 2018 at the NEC was a landscape of possibility and prospect for the future of g

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On the first day of SALTEX 2018, Sherriff Amenity’s ground-breaking new app, PrecisionPro, was announced as the winner of the second, annual SALTEX Innovation Award.

Established at the show in 2017, the SALTEX Innovation Award was created to encourage

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Reesink Turfcare, Sherriff Amenity and McConnel have been announced as the final three companies competing to get their hands on the SALTEX 2018 Innovation Award. 

After making its successful debut at last year’s show, the SALTEX 2018 Innovation Award

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Event organisers have reported a significant increase in pre-show visitor registration ahead of SALTEX 2018, which takes place at The NEC, Birmingham on 31 October – 01 November.

It certainly is encouraging times for the show which will be celebratin

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A visit to the Dennis stand on E070 at IOG SALTEX 2018 will show how the company’s range of world class turf maintenance equipment enables turf professionals to benefit from cutting edge technology. 

 Taking centre stage on the Dennis Mowers stand wil

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SALTEX 2017 visitor profile revealed

After an independent audit confirmed a record-breaking SALTEX attendance at the NEC, the show’s visitor survey has now revealed a fascinating insight into the 8,909 who attended. 

With over 300 exhibitors and more show features than ever before it is

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Darren Walters replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"Andrew, I've only speed read the other comments so forgive me if I am repeating someone else.  Get to know other gardeners in the area, tell them you are looking for work.  Once they reach full capacity themselves they will be happy to pass on your…"
10 hours ago
James King replied to James King's discussion Weibang 53 SSD or Weibang 53 ASD BBC or Honda HRX 537?
"I started this discussion back in November and thought I would provide an update. Despite leaning towards the Honda, I ended up going with the Weibang 53SSD. Two reasons for the change of heart. I wasn't overly impressed swith the dealer selling the…"
23 hours ago
Tim Poulter replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"I initially had a good gardening round where I lived in Sussex and then moved to Essex where I had to start all over again.
I met someone years ago who said to me 'advertising is king' and it is. Putting a couple of ads in the free magazines…"
yesterday
Neil Darby replied to Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
"I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. I am guessing that if you want a fence down the middle there are issues with your neighbour. It would look horrendous as well as totally impractiable, as others have said. Anybody worth their salt should walk…"
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
"Agree the steps are not wide enough to put a fence down the middle, how are you going to get anything past of any size with a fence down the middle? Can of worms !"
yesterday
Andrew Bentley replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"Hi
Thank you for your thoughts and advice!
 I'm going to try parish magazines for sure. 😊"
yesterday
Angela Sharp replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Finding work
"I have worked for 15 years as a gardener and not long after I first started I put ads in parish magazines in three local areas and also Yell. Now I think Yell is a bit outdated these days, and is also very expensive and didn't produce what I…"
yesterday
John F replied to Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
"Privacy perhaps  or to prevent a pet from escaping through the neighbours garden .
If it's for mobility a handrail would suffice . 
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Saturday
Jonathan Davidson replied to Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
"My first question would be WHY!
Why on earth would someone want a fence down the middle of a narrow shared footpath of steps...... it seriously starts to limit what can and cant be moved up and down the steps in the future what with the exitsting…"
Saturday
Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance updated their profile
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Billybop replied to robert pryor's discussion Battery hedgcutter advice
"The higher voltage (after a certain point) doesn't necessarily mean a faster stroke rate. For fine conifer and the like I use a Stihl HSA94T (older version of the HSA130T) which is incredibly fast, in fact I can't even cope with it on the highest of…"
Saturday
The Wall replied to Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
"Personally i think you are opening a can of worms, i would hazard a guess that somewhere in the title deeds you can not put a fence down there as both parties are responsable for the up keep of the steps, if you had asked me to quote i would walk…"
Saturday
Will Roberts replied to Ben Huntington's discussion Advice: Fencing down Concrete Steps
"If the fence has to go on top of the concrete steps I'd put up a continuous post and rail feather edge fence with the posts in holes cut through the concrete. (I hate using metpost supports) You won't need as many post holes as you would using…"
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A question for those offering lawn treatments. Does anyone use a specific product, separate to their normal treatments, that's specifically used when we have long, dry periods? Can anyone recommend a good product? I imagine it would likely be a…

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