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Ecobuild, which opens from Tuesday 1st March until Thursday 3rd March, is the future of design, construction and the built environment. It is the biggest sustainable building exhibition in the world.

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Adam Woods replied to robert pryor's discussion Battery hedgcutter advice
" Robert - I'm in a similar situation. I sold the gardening business in 2022. I kept back the Stihl longreach battery (AK) hedgecutter to do the 50M of beech hedge behind the house - this having had the long reach heavy duty AP (HLA86). THe AK one, a…"
2 hours ago
James replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
"No cleaning done to the path or driveway. I imagine it could be what Jonathan suggested as the timing of this happen through autumn into winter.
What's the best course of action to repair this now?"
14 hours ago
Jonathan Davidson replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
"On Thursday I saw one of my regular lawns looking similiar and in a right state. It has been looking fantastic for years treated by a reputable company. Dug out a small plate size of turf to find a dozen crane fly larvae in that small piece, i dread…"
16 hours ago
robert pryor replied to robert pryor's discussion Battery hedgcutter advice
"How strange, a generous friend gifted me a pair of these a few years ago, Blivery branded and appox £70. I scoffed a bit at the time and whispred to my wife and others that i’d probably never use them. Well two years on and i think they are…"
23 hours ago
David Benson replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
"have they had there drive and path cleaned with chemicals and a pressure washer. the grass seed could have been for use on a putting green which takes a lot of looking after "
yesterday
James replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
"There is a path to the garage from the front door but.i didn't notice any black from weed and feed. It has almost died off completely in places and is down to the soil."
yesterday
Graham Taylor replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
" Well the grass on the bottom right has the "black" look you get from an overdose of weed and feed.............. since it started going downhill after that, could that be the problem.  Doesn't help  that they're constantly walking on the grass to…"
yesterday
Andrew Betteridge replied to robert pryor's discussion Battery hedgcutter advice
"In a mad moment around eighteen months ago, I bought a Milwaukee M12 BLPRS-202 pruning shears kit, my wife raised an eyebrow and questioned why, and it's still a hard to justify purchase, but they are great to use.…"
yesterday
James replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
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James replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
"Thanks guys
No feed went down at the time we only topdressed with compost when the seed went down. The seed took and for several months the lawn was great. Even through the summer months with the sun on it most of the day.
Regarding the weed and…"
yesterday
Keith Owen is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
yesterday
Peter sellers posted a discussion
Anyone recommend a hole saw set, want a set in a case to stop walkies. Needs to cut steel and stainless , can't justify Starrett cost. Need a selection of sizes with arbours.Only occasional use numerous choices on net but difficult to know if any…
yesterday
John F replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
"Yes I wonder if the soil was depleted .
Did you put any feed into the soil before sowing the grass seed .
I always put a 777 mix such as growmore down a few days before sowing .
It looks like nitrogen deficiency .
Also was the customer over zealous…"
yesterday
Andrew Betteridge replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
"Some years ago I was talking to a guy who had worked on a pig farm on an old World War II airfield, he said a contractor called in one day and asked if he could buy their topsoil.
The farmer said they didn't want to strip the topsoil off and the…"
yesterday
James posted a discussion
Im after some advice regarding a lawn issue.  A customer had spoken to me regarding their front lawn that really struggled to put on any growth at all even during spring time. I suggested that because the house is a new build, although built a…
yesterday
John F replied to robert pryor's discussion Battery hedgcutter advice
"Hi Robert I reached your stage Five years ago urgently needed lightweight hedge cutters but to replace the efficiency of my Stihl and echo petrol (very capable ) machines the equivalent battery models were just as heavy so it was counterproductive .…"
yesterday
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Hole saw set

Anyone recommend a hole saw set, want a set in a case to stop walkies. Needs to cut steel and stainless , can't justify Starrett cost. Need a selection of sizes with arbours.Only occasional use numerous choices on net but difficult to know if any…

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Lawn issues

Im after some advice regarding a lawn issue.  A customer had spoken to me regarding their front lawn that really struggled to put on any growth at all even during spring time. I suggested that because the house is a new build, although built a…

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9 Replies · Reply by James 14 hours ago
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Battery hedgcutter advice

Hi all,I have recently retired properly from my self employed gardening business, although I still do a few bits!  I’m now faced with upkeeping my own property of 1.5 acres, plenty of everything, grass, hedges, overgrown bits etc etc.Previous work…

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9 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods 2 hours ago
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Mower choice.

After a few years of excellent service the gearbox on my weibang virtue 53ssd (shaft drive) has failed.I could have it replaced. But I'm minded to get a new machine instead. I'm looking at possibly a Stihl this time as a lightweight alternative.…

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1 Reply · Reply by Peter sellers on Friday
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