The recent announcement that SALTEX (Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition) will be moving from Windsor to the NEC Birmingham, has been met with enthusiastic support from both exhibitors and visitors. The new look SALTEX will take place on 4
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Replay Maintenance, one of the UK’s leading synthetic sports pitch maintenance providers, has continued to give on-going support to the work of the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) by supporting the recent one day synthetic surfaces course, held at
Dennis and SISIS, a leading British manufacturer of innovative world class turf maintenance equipment, continue to give on-going support to the work of the Surrey Cricket Groundsman’s Association by supporting the recent ‘one stop shop to renovation’
Thank you for reading “Groundsman in Crisis” today I want to introduce you to Sam who we met earlier this year.
Sam is a well-respected landscape gardener whose work has featured in the trade press so some details have been changed to protect his iden
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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…
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"yes i find smaller to medium sized ones better, it also helps if your role is clearly defined as to what tasks the client expects you to do, in a big place there is always more work that has to be left until another time, potentially leading to…"
"Sometimes you simply have to just advertise in your nearest affluent area if these are your target customers .
My first one was via recommendation fortunately which worked out but others were acquired via advertising in target areas when I was…"
My first one was via recommendation fortunately which worked out but others were acquired via advertising in target areas when I was…"
"Hi Sam
Using your image of the blades, the right hand one appears to be fitted upside down or has the wrong blade fitted. These have a specific left and right handside blade. The curve on the end of the blade is designed to force the cut grass…"
Using your image of the blades, the right hand one appears to be fitted upside down or has the wrong blade fitted. These have a specific left and right handside blade. The curve on the end of the blade is designed to force the cut grass…"
"My work in larger gardens came about once I'd established myself in smaller gardens and my name was passed on. "
"I know it would be a big loss but my suggestion would be change it for either an iseki sxg216 or an etesia,.these won't clog up even if your mowing in torrential rain. We all learn from mistakes and the biggest is asking a salesman what to buy in…"
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"I've got HLA86 same as you Rob but use as little as possible only when absolutely necessary as the power is pretty weak, the better telescopic one which has just come out I think its called HLA150B but it's around £700 "
"Is it as long as the hla 86? Im looking at it but it doesnt appear to be extendable.Thanks."
"not what you were looking for Rob I know, but anyone else in the market for a serious Stihl battery hedgetrimmer (Corded, Pouch & cable required at extra cost if you don't have one), just bought a 30 inch blade HSA130T for £152.99 inc VAT brand new…"
"sorry misread your post, for long reach (non telescopic) I use HLA135, much more powerful and better made, but heavier. I use AP200 batteries in mine"
" Im uisng the HLA 86, HSA are the shorter ones arent they?"
"yes the HSA86 end up being a bit disposable, for units that use the same AP batteries, the HSA140 and HSA 150 are much more heavy duty, not tried either, as I've been using HSA130 (both T and R versions) which also use the AP batteries but are…"
"If I had the batteries I'd be upping my rates to buy a new bare unit each season. The batteries (IMO are the expensive part"
Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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Etesia hydro 80/ BAHIA Mulch plug fitting
I've recently bought a second hand Etesia hydro 80, I've got a mulching plug for it but have no idea how it's fits or if it's even the correct part that's been sent. Hoping someone on here can help out
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Advertising garden maintenance services
Hey folks,I'm planning a marketing push for my garden maintenance business with the aim of getting more regular work in large gardens for high end clients. Our diary is full but we are expanding.I'd love to know what has worked and not worked for…
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