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Tobermore have recently supplied a large quantity of Kingston facing brick in the vibrant blended tones of Moorland for a stunning new Persimmon Homes project in the charming market town of Epsom in Surrey, which has been named Copthorne Place.
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Turf Availability

With the ground being so wet the idea of turfing is perhaps not high on your agenda it may surprise you to know that we have been selling turf throughout January, the quality of the grass is good for the time of year and the sandy soil on which it is

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ROYCE TURF AND IRRIGATION LAUNCH APP FOR SMART PHONES

TURF APP NOW LAUNCHED

now available for all your smart mobile equipment our Royce Turf App. We are the first turf company to launch an app in the UK. On the app you will find hints and tips details

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Over the last few months, the South West Landscape Centre have reviewed their pricing.

The result is very simple, as follows.  For all our home-grown production, our prices will be fixed for the next 12 months.

5 litre - Shrubs, Grasses and selected He

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Open forum activity

Ian Harvey replied to Rob's discussion Help with pricing graveyards
"I am as far from Essex as I could be, so no idea of going rates there. However, if income is £180/day, at 5 days/week, 30 weeks per year typical grass cutting only gives you £27k BEFORE expenses such as vehicle, fuel, repairs, replacements,…"
3 minutes ago
Rob replied to Rob's discussion Help with pricing graveyards
"Yes. I used to be £180  a day, buy was going to increase to £200.
 
  Would you say that was about going rate ?
 
( Essex area). I really have little idea what others charge.
 
When I strim all the graves  and sides it takes approx  1 3/4 days.
 …"
1 hour ago
Ian Harvey replied to Rob's discussion Help with pricing graveyards
"If it takes you a full day, then you don't really need to see the photos. If you can earn £x  per day doing other jobs, then that should be what you charge for doing the graveyard.  The extra cost of mower blades is balanced out by the fact that…"
1 hour ago
Rob posted a discussion
I cut 2  graveyards and in the past have been accused of being drastically underpriced.Without saying how much I charge is it ok to post some pictures and ask people how much the approximate rate would be?I understand this differs somewhat person to…
10 hours ago
Ian Menzies is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
12 hours ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
At Longcliffe Golf Club in Leicestershire, Course Manager Mike Bunney has transformed the way he manages turf since introducing Turf Tracker into his programme.For a traditional heathland course set on the edge of Charnwood Forest, where precision…
yesterday
Adam Pilgrim replied to Rob's discussion Mowers mowers mowers
"Just read through this...
Got to say I am surprised - I have just retired (to now mow the house lawn), a 2015 Kubota W821 PRO (wheeled 21"). It still runs perfectly (although uses a little oil) - only retired as the aluminium deck has worn through…"
yesterday
Tim Bucknall replied to Kevin Bradnick's discussion Toro or Stihl Scarifier
"Thanks, it's older than that unfortunately.  Still runs like new!"
yesterday
Jo Ronald is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
yesterday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Rob's discussion Mowers mowers mowers
"That's the bit that makes no sense to me, a.new one costs a fortune and lasts 5 minutes and an old girl is cheap as can be and lasts far longer and that's after it's done 20yrs for someone else before I've had it.
If the machines are genuinely worth…"
Tuesday
Kevin Bradnick replied to Kevin Bradnick's discussion Toro or Stihl Scarifier
"Cheers Tim, used the camons before through hire, solid machines, however settled on the Stihl now
 "
Tuesday
Kevin Bradnick replied to Kevin Bradnick's discussion Toro or Stihl Scarifier
"I went with the Stihl in the end, got a good price for it. It is a lot lighter than I was expecting but that suits me fine as like you it'll be only be used on a handful of lawns by me each year. I'm more than happy to have a go at fixing things…"
Tuesday
John F replied to Rob's discussion Mowers mowers mowers
"I remember the older Honda's from new you could get 12 years of daily service out of them, literally pushing them to their limits before they needed a new gearbox , £300 back then and they would run for another 3 years at least . 
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Monday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Rob's discussion Mowers mowers mowers
"Got to totally disagree I've been round full.circle,.started with old ebay mowers built up to buying new mowers (Honda Pro not cheap nastys) downside to new as I discovered is they last 18 months then.need new gearboxes £500 a go and at nearly 2k 18…"
Monday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Replay Maintenance has announced a series of new and expanded partnerships with County Football Associations across England, reinforcing its commitment to raising standards in grassroots football facilities.Leading the latest developments is a new…
Monday
Tracmaster Ltd replied to Kevin Bradnick's discussion Toro or Stihl Scarifier
"Hi Tim. It's good to hear you've found your LS42 reliable. We've just launched the newest version of the LS42, the model LS42C1, which features the quick release rotor cartridges. There's a kit available to convert the LS42B1 to the new system, so…"
Monday
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Help with pricing graveyards

I cut 2  graveyards and in the past have been accused of being drastically underpriced.Without saying how much I charge is it ok to post some pictures and ask people how much the approximate rate would be?I understand this differs somewhat person to…

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3 Replies · Reply by Ian Harvey 3 minutes ago
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Mowers mowers mowers

Once more I  find myself here asking for mower advice.I  run  a small  garden business that has become smaller over the last 2 years due to injury.I still mow 2 large ish graveyards 1 church grounds and a few small gardens. I was advised to try…

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13 Replies · Reply by Adam Pilgrim yesterday
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