Robbie Lynn @ Premier lawns
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"Peter can you not delegate the hedge trimming to a team member ?
Sometimes it's not just the weight of the machinery it's the repetitive strain of performing the same actions over and over
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Sometimes it's not just the weight of the machinery it's the repetitive strain of performing the same actions over and over
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"Ian, thanks just looked but the combined weight of power unit, battery and cutter is roughly 6kg so no better off, plus they do not seem to do a multi angle head as an option which is a must have."
"I keep saying it. Maybe a video will make the point better.
Watch all of it and listen to his comments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grF97n2VTo8&t=4s"
Watch all of it and listen to his comments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grF97n2VTo8&t=4s"
"Peter- have you looked at the multi-tool battery units from all the main manufacturers- Stihl, Husky, Ego etc - they have the motor and battery at the operator end, and a drive shaft to the cutting head.
you could also use one of the battery…"
you could also use one of the battery…"
"Having handled a few battery machines and I omitted looking for longish reach rather than standard length, and ideally telescopic which does not seem to exist at the premium end of the market ? There seems to be a basic flaw in that the with the…"
"exactly + any of the touch weeds like dandelions will no doubt reappear as the roots will still be intact. "
Danny Negus has been spearheading the grounds maintenance efforts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne since 2016.His journey to becoming Grounds Manager reflects a dedication to his craft that spans three decades, starting as a Greenkeeper in 1994 and…
"Have a look at the Turf Teq Power Edger. Available to rent from importers GroundsCare Products. The machine is purpose-built for the job and stones won't worry the hardened steel blade."
"Not something I've done but with other jobs I do if I haven't got the tool I'll look for a second hand purpose built machine that way if you don't get the contract next year you usually don't loose money on the machine. Plus these machines have…"
"Good luck getting parts from Etesia...
I was assured on their open day which was organised through LJN over 10 years ago that they kept parts for every machine, both new and discontinued on their shelf in the UK.
I've been waiting 6 plus weeks for a…"
I was assured on their open day which was organised through LJN over 10 years ago that they kept parts for every machine, both new and discontinued on their shelf in the UK.
I've been waiting 6 plus weeks for a…"
"I've got the Stihl model shown in the photo someone else posted and I was actually using it this week to widen a clients gravel path to their house (cutting into the lawn). I think it's intended for cutting new edges in turf and for that, it's very…"
Insurance for using flame gun to clear weeds
Are any gardeners out there using flame guns/blow torches to clear weeds, particularly in gravel areas?I am interested to know how you find getting insurance to cover this work and what steps you are taking to ensure you are complying with the…
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Overgrown Shrub Border
Recently taken on this garden where the previous gardener has allowed the shrubs to become far too big. The mahonia, red robin and budleja are all things i'm very comfortable sorting over the course of this year and early next year. My one slight…
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Stihl lawn edger
We have a Stihl petrol kombi unit and are considering buying a lawn edger attachment.Do we go for straight or bent shaft?Are they any good?Its going to be used solely for cutting grass back against kerbs, concrete and tarmac on large commercial…
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AdBlue on lawns
Hi All, I have a client who I have worked for, for years, just as & when doing his lawn scarifying a bit of maintenance & now cut the lawns when they go their other place in Spain. Alright for some!Anyway he let me know a couple of days before he…
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