And the Marshalls Contractor of the Year goes to Shore Landscapes! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/MUvWmNAjm2
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There is still time compete in the Institute of Horticulture Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHoY) 2014 competition. Prizes valued at more than £10,000 are on offer, including the coveted £2,000 Percy Thrower Travel Bursary prize for the winner, pr
Complete Weed Control franchisees from across the country joined head office staff at the annual CWC Franchisee Conference, this year held in Amsterdam – with the theme ‘Building on Success’.
Managing Director Ian Graham opened proceedings stating tha
This is my first ever blog, I've been reading a few of them on here and thought I'd give it a go. Hopefully i won't be boring you silly. Well here goes.
I thought I might write a little about my beginnings and my future as a garden maintenance provide
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Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…
Open forum activity
"It's definitely turned out to be one of the best things I ever bought for my micro business John. I got a very good deal on the Revolution XE model from Amazon but that was about 10 years ago. Just wish it wasn't quite so heavy to move around…"
"Yes the ladder conversion aspect I really like it looks like it's got stability , I would definitely get good use out it both at home and at work ."
"Hi John yes I often stand on the Little Giant top step in A-frame position, feel more confident to do this when it's not at full height of course, but it's certainly stable enough if you have a good sense of balance. I bought a very small platform…"
"I know what you mean Geoffrey , I can feel a Wallace and Gromit invention moment would be in keeping like a safety parachute type back pack 😵💫"
"Thanks for this Ian another consideration , very reasonable price for EN131 ladder , fantastic value and looks sturdy ."
"Had a Google , I like the look of the little giant , not sure but it looks like you can stand on the very top step in A frame position ? It looks sturdy and versatile .
I have a similar very old Wickes platform ladder it's served me well but the…"
I have a similar very old Wickes platform ladder it's served me well but the…"
"There is something very reassuring about a tripod .
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When Adrian Strudwick, owner of Brentwood Tree Surgery, was weighing up whether to hire another employee or invest in a new machine, he made a game-changing decision — and hasn’t looked back since.The purchase of an Avant 630 compact loader has not…
"Thank you I'll take a look at them too. This is such a difficult choice to make! "
"Thank you, is your Izy a relatively new one? People have said the new ones aren't made as well "
"Oh thank you will take a look at that one ☺️"
"Sounds good, thank you 🙏 "
"Haha thank you 🙏 "
"I would definitely avoid the concertina type ladders that go right down to 1 step high. I've used customer supplied of these and felt as safe as standing on a stack of cardboard boxes!
However the 4 part telescopic step ladders look decent and…"
However the 4 part telescopic step ladders look decent and…"
"Been using a "Little Giant" 6-rung for the past decade, it's about 6ft tall when folded up, a bit heavy but strong and stable, I prefer it on most jobs to the 12ft tripod, more recently acquired, a friend was given this tripod in a load of scrap…"
"Agree. Waste removal firms near me charge £20/£25 per bulk bag of garden waste and no doubt it gets tipped at the same site I use.
You are offering the same service so don't undercharge yourself."
You are offering the same service so don't undercharge yourself."
Telescopic step ladders
Looking at Telescopic step ladders specifically for hedge trimming and pruning at height .Main reason my henchman is far too long to fit on top of my new smaller vehicle and the telescopic step ladders actually work out cheaper than fitting roof…
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Honda Izy 46push or Weibang virtue 46push
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grass cutting
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Mower blade style.
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