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As Blue Monday is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to give a small reminder to our community here on Landscape Juice to remember to tell people about your worries and if you’re having negative thoughts. Talking about emotions…
A carefully-planned turf nutrition and treatment programme utilising three key Sherriff Amenity products has produced a sustained rise in the health, condition and playing standard of greens at the Milford Golf Club in Surrey.
The programme…
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…
A recent school grounds seminar held at Charterhouse in Surrey has been hailed a huge success by all who attended.
The event attracted over 50 delegates from all levels as several topical issues were explored and discussed. Supported by…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…
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Hello All,I'm new to the forum and thought I would introduce myself.Currently looking to start a small gardening business In March after handing in my notice next Thursday.I'm trying to do my planning at the moment but struggling with the wealth of…
"not for me, i thrive on unpredictability, the less routine the better lol ... what i do is weather dependent and have elderly parents and young children, i am out pretty much every sunday and bank holiday with my other business, again the results fr…"
"That’s a worry when you are in business lol"
"Agree. Also articulating battery powered hedge cutter one is also ‘poor’"
"The BG -KLM combi blower i find useful but mine is about six years old and lasted well , it is powerful enough to take wet leaves off most surfaces and deal with most debris , Its possibly not an essential accessory though , I didn't use mine much w…"
"Just another day to me might work or might not can't plan that far ahead lol"
"Hi James. I bought the Pick Tine and have only used it on one job. This was on a flower bed with soft soil. Perhaps I'm wrong, but, I look at tools as to how often they are used and therefore value for money. The hedge cutter, pruner and strimmer (s…"
"I’d say the hedge trimmer attachment is not as good as some others on the market, Stihl’s old version was brilliant, the new one I would not buy again. "
"Hi James, what attachments do you consider not to be so good? I am doing the same as you and building up my collection "
"Agree that ground cover planting needs careful selection but by definition you want them to spread by rhizomes or stolon to cover the surface beneath shrubs and / or herbaceous plants. It may require some weeding initially while the ground cover pla…"
"Cheers Gary. As with Dom, you have answered my concerns. I do have the Kombi kit and am rapidly increasing the number of attachments - some good, some not so good, hence my question. Do you happen to use the path edger? this is something else I am c…"
"Good point about soil being ill. Membrane must interrupt the normal activity of worms, and may interrupt the passage of nutrients and possibly the funghi that are an essential part of the normal structure of healthy soil. I wonder how much it affect…"
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Hello All,I'm new to the forum and thought I would introduce myself.Currently looking to start a small gardening business In March after handing in my notice next Thursday.I'm trying to do my planning at the moment but struggling with the wealth of…
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Stihl Kombi Brush
I am considering buying the Kombi Brush attachment. I have a couple of jobsthat require a lot of brushing - 2 car parks. One car park has a lot of pine needles that have been left for a long time and and a normal brush won't move them. I have looked…
Read more…New Website for Bawden Tree Care
Our tree care department launched an updated website today with fresh design and lots of new content. I invite you to have a look around the site and see for yourself the services offered. Quick link to the site…
Read more…Bessertrim brushcutters
Hi all.Our echo brush cutter after 7 years of abuse is now beyond economical repair. I was going to plump for the exact same new model, but knowing parts can be pricey I've vaguely thought about purchasing a different brand. My newest employee…
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