Each country has its own invasive species and rampant plants with a tendency to grow out of control. In most, the techniques for dealing with them are similar - a mixture of powerful chemicals and diggers. But in the US a new weapon has joined…
weeds (5)
With summer having arrived safely throughout the UK following a wet May, growth is exceptional. Here, Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control gives his monthly advice on what to look out for.
Council cut-backs are showing up across the country…
Hundreds of people are expected to turn out to help pick weeds along the River Dee and its tributaries in north Wales.
Several organisations have united to arrange their own "Dee day invasion" which is targeting non-native species like…
A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed by clicking…
Did my first gardening job of the year (I always take a break in January as it's ususally cold and miserable). Surprisingly the soil was very easy to work - I expect the snow and ice we've had has helped break up the clay.. it made me realise…
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Welcome to week four in my series of posts on starting and running a landscape or gardening business.
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I've been itching to let you in on a little information regarding a positive transition of my garden design…
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"Well I have learnt something from that Gary, I did not know about soaking the line before use to make it less brittle."
From our friends at Stihl GB - a very useful article explaining the different cutting attachments for Brushcutters.
Very relevant given a few recent threads ...
Very relevant given a few recent threads ...
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"I wouldn't bother with a weedkill now, it's getting late in the season. Scarify, moss control, and weed in May"
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Our pole pruners stay sharper for much longer than the ground saws (ms280 and ms360) as they aren’t used anywhere near the ground and are always…"
Our pole pruners stay sharper for much longer than the ground saws (ms280 and ms360) as they aren’t used anywhere near the ground and are always…"
The right cutting attachment for the job - Stihl
From our friends at Stihl GB - a very useful article explaining the different cutting attachments for Brushcutters. Very relevant given a few recent threads ...
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Reply by Gary RK 4 hours ago
Scarify before spray?
I'm going to be applying a selectivie - most likely Mogul - to a clients lawn soon, as well as scarifying, before reseeding (once interval between spray and seeding is up). Should I apply the selective before scarifying or after?
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Hi what seat covers are you using in your vans? i brought some Xtreme auto ones from Amazon but they have only lasted a couple of months. thanks
Read more…What to wear while spraying
As above, I know what I should be wearing but what do people actually use? Paper suit, gloves and a face shield?? And yes I am qualified, but it's a long time ago!
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