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At the time of writing - Mid March 2021 - many, many people will have already given their grass its first cut of the year....

However, perhaps you haven't or can't or don't have suitable machinery?

Perhaps your lawn is such a long, unkempt, ugly, weed

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Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control (South & Central Wales) has claimed that ICL’s residual herbicide, LockStar, has become an essential product in his armoury.

Since its launch last year, LockStar has been well received in the turf and landscaping s

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Safe and effective weed control

Roundup ProActive: confidence for both contractor and customer

Adam Pilgrim from ANP Services Spalding Ltd, has long relied on Roundup ProActive from ProGreen claiming that it offers several benefits to both the contractor and the customer.

Roundup Pro

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Oeliatec return to SALTEX on stand number E055 to showcase their range of environmentally-friendly range of weed control products.

All Oeliatec weed control machines kill weeds with 100% hot water by delivering an efficient low pressure treatment at t

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Perhaps you own or run your own business and need your grounds maintaining or are in a HR department and have been tasked with finding a grounds maintenance contractor to maintain your site(s)?

Some things you need to ask for from anyone tendering or

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How can I control weeds in my lawn or paddock?

This is a question that is commonly asked, where 'undesirable weeds' such as plantains, daises or ragwort threaten to take over from the grass!

Unfortunately, its not a simple solution if you want to 'do it yourself'....

There are now not many selectiv

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Open forum activity

SK is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
5 hours ago
Will Roberts replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
"It's probably a combo of crappy topsoil to start with then the 3 in 1 treatment finishing it off. Maybe try killing off the remnants of lawn, rotavating in soil improver and reseeding. "
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philip shaw updated their profile
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Peter sellers posted a discussion
Anyone know where we can source Oregon high lift blades to fit Hayter 56 pro 22inch and Stiga 950 vr 48cm. Thanks.
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Neil MacLeod is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Friday
Darren Walters replied to Andrew Betteridge's discussion Diseased tree.
"Could it have been a graft at one time perhaps?"
Thursday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Agrovista Amenity has strengthened its team with the appointment of Rob White as an Amenity Specialist. With 17 years of experience in greenkeeping, including a successful tenure as Head Greenkeeper at Wollaton Park Golf Club, Rob brings a wealth of…
Thursday
Daisy Lacey replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
" Hi James, it's difficult to give you an answer to this without being there and having a good look for myself. 
You could try sending a soil sample off for analysis. Personally, I would go for the full monty and include soil texture, CEC,…"
Thursday
Daisy Lacey commented on Angela Lambert's blog post 9th Annual UK Lawn Care Association Conference Was A Resounding Success
"The UKLCA is a fantastic organisation. The committee are dedicated and did an amazing job planning the conference this year. If you're in professional lawn care and want to grow your business look no further!"
Thursday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
ICL is pleased to announce the appointment of Liam Hargreaves as Research and Development Officer – UK Turf & Landscape. Liam joins ICL from STRI, where he held the position of Research Manager, bringing with him extensive experience in scientific…
Thursday
Honey Badger replied to Peter sellers's discussion Honda or Masport?
"Customer of mine have 20 yrs old masport rotorola 19inch.
Its been very reliable. Bar doesn't get in the way. Picks up well in the wet. The only thing that let's it down is it's really slow.
 "
Wednesday
robert pryor replied to robert pryor's discussion Battery hedgcutter advice
"Thanks for your info Adam. I’ve reduced all my hedging (and there’s a lot of it) in height and I have my niwaki tripod ladders if needs and still happy with my Shindaiwa long reach, which isn’t overly heavy at the moment. i’m just finishing a very…"
Wednesday
Peter sellers posted a discussion
Looking for lightish roller mower, not battery!Anyone using Honda 476 QY 19 inch or Masport rotorla 22 inch ? Both similar weight, looking at the Masport don't like the handle bracing bar which runs between the 2 vertical handles and looks like it…
Wednesday
James replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
"Hi Andrew 
Yes it was compost from a well known brand sold in garden centres"
Tuesday
Andrew Betteridge replied to James's discussion Lawn issues
""we only topdressed with compost when the seed went down.". 
Is that the compost that is sold as soil improver at the household waste recycling centres and green waste disposal sites that is made from shredded garden waste?…"
Tuesday
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…"
Tuesday
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Honda or Masport?

Looking for lightish roller mower, not battery!Anyone using Honda 476 QY 19 inch or Masport rotorla 22 inch ? Both similar weight, looking at the Masport don't like the handle bracing bar which runs between the 2 vertical handles and looks like it…

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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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13 Replies · Reply by Will Roberts yesterday
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