Standardising rates of payment for land management is a grey area. And whilst the FC guidance lists for standard rates is a good guide to costs re forest operations it is just a guide and a very useful one at that. But the recognition of the constrai
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The hosepipe ban is know on, we are in a new trading environment as of today and the indications are that the ban will be all year even with a wet summer, so we have to adapt or go out of business. Planting plans do not have to be stopped projects ca
JUTA are European leaders in a range of markets. We have now been in business for over 60 years and the success of the business never fails to amaze, the success has been built around a high quality product and sterling reputation throughout the mark
As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympic Games, athletes from across the world will be busy preparing to display their skills on an international stage. It is not only sports men and women who have the chance to shine at the Olympics, though. Lond
Hi all,
I think this post may help ones that install or plan the use of astro turf ( synthetic turf/ fake turf).
In the last week, my business seems to be dead from orders. Not surprising Christmas coming , short day etc so got the time to do few thing
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"John. These machines with the motor at the blade end are awful not surprised has given you issues. Thats why I bought the Echo DHCAS 2600 which is just fantastic to use with petrol performance - read my review on it a few posts down from this post."
"No expert but I suspect the petrol machines having the engine at the back are more balanced creating less vibration down the shaft .
My left hand is very painfull and weakened which started after I started to use long reach battery kit which is…"
My left hand is very painfull and weakened which started after I started to use long reach battery kit which is…"
This year's been a real struggle to find good landscaping and gardening staff to join our team up in Scotland, has anybody else been having issues this year? for some reason nobody wants to work. We now have a full diary and still lots of inquiries…
I have a number of machines available for sale. Eliet 401's and 451's and also a sisis autorake mark 5. The groundsman aerator is a 345hd all listed on eBay. Anyone want to make me an offer. I also have a nearly new all battery techneat 3m boom…
"interesting comment about your hands, I have the same issue with hand pain and my cordless Stihl, yet can use a petrol one all day without trouble. I use gel pad gloves for both. I've just picked both up, and the trigger position and hand grip seem…"
GreenBest will return to GroundsFest in 2026, giving grounds professionals, landscapers and lawn care specialists the opportunity to explore its extensive range of turf and lawn care solutions.Visitors to Stand 28 in Hall 1 will be able to meet the…
"I cut all across the midlands Derby, Loughborough, Nuneaton, Burton on Trent, mower has only been used for mulching hedge clippings for the last 8 weeks bar the odd patch that is in total shade. Luckily all contracts so other jobs can be found to…"
GroundsFest Academy recently welcomed a large number of grounds professionals, students and volunteers to Loughborough Grammar School's Quorn Playing Fields for a highly successful CPD-accredited Integrated Weed Management event.The free one-day…
The DLF stand at GroundsFest will highlight a wide range of sustainable solutions from the world's largest grass seed breeder, featuring products from the MM, Designer Seed brands.Alongside leading cultivars for sports and amenity turf, stand thirty…
Visit Mansfield Sand on stand OSA260 at GroundsFest 2026, taking place on 16 and 17 September at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, and discover a comprehensive range of premium sand-based solutions designed for the sports turf industry. With more than…
Visitors to the Landscape Zone at GroundsFest 2026 will have the opportunity to discover Penny UK’s comprehensive irrigation offering, with the company exhibiting on Stand L155.Well established within the fruit growing and horticultural sectors,…
Gardening & Landscaping Recruitment
This year's been a real struggle to find good landscaping and gardening staff to join our team up in Scotland, has anybody else been having issues this year? for some reason nobody wants to work. We now have a full diary and still lots of inquiries…
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Eliet Scarifiers and Groundsman aerator for sale
I have a number of machines available for sale. Eliet 401's and 451's and also a sisis autorake mark 5. The groundsman aerator is a 345hd all listed on eBay. Anyone want to make me an offer. I also have a nearly new all battery techneat 3m boom…
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Looking for budget hand tools?
These small seaside shops have absolute bargains on spades and buckets. You can also get sets of little flags for marking out perimeters.
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UK Green Industry!
Building Canopy – I’d genuinely value your feedbackSince the end of last year, I’ve been building Canopy after experiencing the same frustrations many of us face running businesses in the UK green industry.The vision has never been to create just…
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