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Speed up whip planting with the Turf Teq Trencher

A 636m stretch of native hedgerow mix whips planted by Rob Bowditch and his crew, with great ease, using the Turf Teq Trencher which really speeded up the job. Great team work!

 

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Managing one of the busiest multi-sport facilities on the south coast is no small task – especially in a region increasingly defined by prolonged dry spells and intense seasonal wear. At Bournemouth University, Grounds Manager Alex McCombie relies…
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Tim Wallach replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Maybe I'm going to be looking to upgrade my old steel platform for an aluminum version...thanks"
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Tim Wallach replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Thanks...your comment appreciated!"
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Gary R replied to Gary R's discussion Does moss always = full renovation
"Thanks Peter"
1 hour ago
Peter sellers replied to Gary R's discussion Does moss always = full renovation
"Gary,
The method we use when the client does nor want a full renovation - spray pro kleen liquid iron at a dilution of 2.5 lts in 12lts water this will cover around 200 sq mts if you thoroughly wet the area. After 7 to 10 days repeat but with the…"
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John F replied to Peter sellers's discussion Ride on mower/ ride on plant are you covered?
"Interesting but not surprised . Makes we wonder about mowing a grass verge outside a customers property and cutting the pedestrian side of a hedge which is a public right of way . "
11 hours ago
John F replied to Gary R's discussion Does moss always = full renovation
"Not strictly the purists method but had customers who prefer not to use moss killer which discolours the lawn or just prefer an organic approach .
I have used dethatching tines on a Stihl mm56 machine which literally pulls the moss out and a great…"
12 hours ago
Gary R posted a discussion
Hi.Does a mossey lawn always equal a full lawn renovation? Once you kill (or control) moss the customer is left with brown / black dead moss all over their lawn. So then its needs scarifying to rake it up, then usually a preseed fert, seed and top…
14 hours ago
Honey Badger replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"I have two tripod ladders, 8ft henchman and 12ft from orchard ladders, both have three extendable legs adding an extra foot and half. Been using them three years now, great ladders.
Ive cut a 10ft hedge with the 12th foot ladder. It not ideal the…"
15 hours ago
Billybop replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Yes that photo shows you would struggle to find anything less suitable to cut that particular hedge from. I have a large tripod and it only gets used several times per year, perfect for certain jobs but for day to day use more of a hindrance"
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Selected attendees of the 2025 GroundsFest Academy events were recently given a unique opportunity: a behind-the-scenes experience day at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal F.C. The day offered a CPD-accredited, practical insight into the…
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Tim Wallach posted a discussion
How do you get on using a tripod ladder taller than the hedge you're cutting?  Are photos using them like this practical?I cut a variety of heights and only want to buy one new ladder to rule them all.   I currently use a folding combination ladder…
yesterday
Jon Chandler replied to Ian Stanton's discussion lawn repair soil
"Hi Ian,
My chooice is to scarify, overseed then top dress using Field 4 organic dressing, it's bloody brilliant.
You work it over the lawn with a lute or landscaper rake, i buy in bulk and have it delivered.
Hope that helps.
Jon"
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Peter sellers posted a discussion
Some of you may not be aware that your public liability insurance does not cover you for accidents/ damage whilst driving ride on machinery across car parks or on private roads. A separate policy "Road risks" is required regardless of whether the…
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Monty’s Machinery has been appointed as an authorised dealer for Etesia UK, strengthening the brand’s presence across Cornwall and the wider South West.Founded in January last year by Adam Hicks, Monty’s Machinery may be a relatively new name, but…
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Graham Taylor replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"Sadly, I'd say  most commercially used stuff isn't really worth anything after 4 years work. As you say, if they give you half the new value, you'll never find a satisfactory secondhand one for that money but will just have to put it towards the…"
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Does moss always = full renovation

Hi.Does a mossey lawn always equal a full lawn renovation? Once you kill (or control) moss the customer is left with brown / black dead moss all over their lawn. So then its needs scarifying to rake it up, then usually a preseed fert, seed and top…

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