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Sherriff Amenity has announced that it is launching some new additions to its popular fungicide packages. The new tank-mixes have been designed to combine fungicides, nutrients and adjuvants, helping to control major turf diseases including Microdoch

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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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Organic Lawn Care

Lawn care in the US or UK is no small matter. Industry statistics estimate that up to $40 billion is spent on lawns, and that in the US alone, they account for 30 million acres of land. The vast amount of money spent on lawn care is no testimony to t

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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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Open forum activity

Fusion Media posted a blog post
Maintaining a top-class playing surface at Easter Road Stadium is no small task, but for Steven Thomas, Head Groundsman at Hibernian Football Club, having the right machinery is making all the difference. One of the latest additions to his…
7 hours ago
Si Al replied to Neil Darby's discussion Radio ear defenders
" Stihl great quality, battery amazing, wear all day. 
Also use Jabra ear buds with noise cancelling if using electric as opposed to petrol machines."
7 hours ago
Si Al updated their profile photo
9 hours ago
Si Al replied to david woodhouse's discussion Loss of enthusiasm
"I feel your pain. I am stuck in a job which was interesting for the first 10 years, but the last 10 has just been maintenance on the planting and structure of the garden. I can now do the job with my eyes closed. My saviour has been Audible.…"
9 hours ago
Ian Harvey replied to Neil Darby's discussion Radio ear defenders
"You could download podcasts and music onto your phone at home (on Spotify or similar), and then use Bluetooth headphones to listen while working. This means you don't have to worry about poor reception and data dropouts etc. This is what I do, with…"
19 hours ago
Jonathan Davidson replied to Neil Darby's discussion Radio ear defenders
"I use these but it does rely on having the phone Bluetooth to listen to the radio via my mobile network rather than DAB+. some places at work have given the WiFi so can always get signal 
 
https://isotunes.co.uk/products/pro-3-0"
21 hours ago
Neil Darby replied to Neil Darby's discussion Radio ear defenders
"Thanks all, so far. I think I will need DAB radio as where most of my jobs are (one of the richest parts of Surrey) is a bloody awful signal on all networks, so doubt if I would pick up spotify or sounds via my phone.
I looked at the Protear on…"
23 hours ago
Tim Bucknall replied to Joe McWilliams's discussion crushed limestone.
"Type 1 round us is always limestone, I haven't come across type 1 granite.  Yes  it should be fine, as long as it's properly graded, which it should be from any proper supplier."
yesterday
Ian Harvey replied to Neil Darby's discussion Radio ear defenders
"I have had a pair of Stihl Dynamic Bluetooth ear protectors since 2020, which have been used every working day since. Survived out in rain, snow and being pulled off my head crawling through undergrowth etc. Still working like new, and battery last…"
yesterday
Gareth Twohey is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
yesterday
Sebastian Edwards replied to Neil Darby's discussion Radio ear defenders
"I use a pair from Amazon called Protear. They've lasted me for years, but i don't think they've got the best at decibel protection. Mine are just Bluetooth because I use BBC Sounds & download loads of music & comedies & podcasts to my phone."
yesterday
Honey Badger replied to Neil Darby's discussion Radio ear defenders
"They all break after 12/18months. The last pair I had was sthil Bluetooth. They were good but don't have as good noise excultion as husqvarna all expensive
I use husqvarna standard ear defenders with cheap in ear phones at £10 a pop in expensive no…"
yesterday
Richard Shelton replied to david woodhouse's discussion Loss of enthusiasm
"Hi David,
sounds a little bit like burnout. Are you able to give yourself a rest for a couple of months and gently reassess things? Sometimes that can be enough and can give new perspectives.
wishing you all the best "
Sunday
Neil Darby posted a discussion
Hi all, following on from the previous discussion on lack of enthusiasium at this time of the year, there wa a mention of listening to music or podcasts etc. Of course to do this we will need some decent ear defenders. I have just had a quick look…
Sunday
Peter replied to david woodhouse's discussion Loss of enthusiasm
"I've been at it 15 years and have experienced these times now and again.   Agree with others that it's normal in any job to sometimes lose enthusiasm. 
For me what has kept me going is keeping jobs on that I like, bigger gardens with year round jobs…"
Sunday
Julian chambers replied to david woodhouse's discussion Loss of enthusiasm
"Headphones are a must; most  of us being sole traders we spend  our working days in solitude  but music, radio and audio books help to pass the time abd refresh your moods.
This time of year we have shorter working days and the skies are grey and…"
Saturday
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Loss of enthusiasm

Hi.Im looking for some ideas to help get my enthusiasm back in running my gardening business please. I've been established for 18 years but this year I have totally lost interest in the job. I slowly reduced my work to majority grass cuts whilst…

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