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Agrovista Amenity has announced the launch of Tree Hugger™ Biodegradable Shelters - a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to plastic tree shelters or guards.

Made from organic cotton encapsulated in renewable pine tree rosin, the Tree

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An ICL integrated turf management programme is helping Millwall Football Club’s new stadium pitch get off to the best possible start.

Steve Chalk has been at Millwall FC for nearly 12 years and in that time he has worked his way up to the position of

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Managing Client's Expectations

Last week I posted a blog to my landscaping company's website.  Entitled "What Does 25K Get You In Landscaping?", the blog explores all of the elements of a garden makeover and tries to explain why landscaping costs what it does.  I'd be really inter

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Etesia launches new Hydro 80 model

Etesia UK has launched the Hydro 80 MKHPF ride-on mower which has been designed specifically for long, rough grass areas.

The new MKHPF ride-on mower combines the working comfort of a Hydro 80 with the mowing power of the ATTILA SKD brushcutter.

The MK

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Mulching Mowers

we are looking to change two of our Husqvarna mulching mowers 

Dose anyone have any experience with Grin mowers or play it safe and go for  Etesia Bio Cut 

your thoughts would be much appreciated 

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How To Spot And Avoid Time Wasters

We've all done it - most of us have done it several times. Spent many hours on a site visit and preparing a quote for a client, only to discover they've decided not to go ahead with the work. It can cost an absolute fortune in time and fuel.
 
I'm noti
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Hunter helps to futureproof the Tigers

A newly installed Hunter irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK, is part of a long-term plan to help futureproof Leicester Tigers’ Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, according to Head Groundsman Ed Mowe.

With a CV boasting positions at Leicester City

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Dennis E-Series Excites at Oakham

The rise of battery-powered machinery has impressed Richard Dexter, Head of Grounds and Gardens at Oakham School, but he believes “Dennis Mowers has gone one step further and made it even better.”

Oakham School, based in Rutland, East Midlands, is a

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Pellenc is Grade A at Marchmont House

A range of Pellenc battery-powered equipment is helping to maintain the grounds at one of Scotland’s grandest mansions.

Marchmont House is a ‘Grade A’ listed Palladian mansion in Berwickshire built in 1750 by Hugh Hume-Campbell, 3rd Earl of Marchmont.

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A Vibrant Mix of Machinery and Sustainability

We were delighted to welcome 300 people in person for our first full RTM Show Live since 2019! Brackwell Farm was once again alive with the hum of conversation and machinery as guests took advantage of the opportunity to talk with over 30 manufacture
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The Head Greenkeeper at Knole Park Golf Club, in Sevenoaks, Kent, has explained how his entire nutritional programme revolves around ICL’s Vitalnova Stressbuster. 

Knole Park Golf Club is a course steeped in history and is regularly named as one of th

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Peter sellers replied to Ian Stanton's discussion lawn repair soil
"Ian, we have bought some utter crap over the last 40 years in the trade. The words " screened" and to " British Standard" are meaningless and appear to cover up screened demolition waste mixed with green waste or just green waste.
For the amount you…"
1 hour ago
David Benson replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"I forgot to add your premiums will go up as you have had a claim "
9 hours ago
David Benson replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"Peter, thats how it works with them and its on your purchace price not the current RRP and will want purchace receipt. as a exsample a £600 machine in 4 years time will be valued at £190 but the new price could have gon up £100 in the 4 years since…"
9 hours ago
John F replied to Ian Stanton's discussion lawn repair soil
"I tend to buy whatever top soil the local nursery has on offer usually in 25 litre bags , screened where possible and check it's not damp .
Store it in a dry place before use .
Have had the bulk bags where it's more viable to purchase in bulk but…"
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Ian Stanton posted a discussion
Hello, I have a approx 110 square meter shady lawn that I need to repair.  It was turfed two years ago, I think fairly badly, and doesn't seem to have been watered through the summer.It is patchy with 70% green, 30% dead.The client is only renting,…
22 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"Hiscox are market value  but thanks. It seems to me that with insurers its heads they win and tails you lose"
23 hours ago
John F replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"Have you tried Hiscox business insurance , not with them myself but they say rapid tool replacement to keep a business running in the event of a mishap . 
Bit of a minefield though when it comes to machine brand choice replacement , right tool for…"
23 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"Yes I wholly appreciate that, but with a car there are price guides eg cap or glass's to gauge a value . Not aware of any such guide for grounds kit. 
The issue I have is the insurer expects me to replicate our losses by sourcing used kit from…"
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Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"On that basis anything 4yrs old is worthless so is not worth insuring which is clearly not correct."
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David Benson replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"as a genral rule of thumb it will devalue at 25% each year. if you do manage to find one that do new for old your premiums are going to be sky high "
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Graham Taylor replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"market value sounds quite fair really.  If your car gets nicked, you won't get a brandnew one back!! 
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Peter sellers posted a discussion
We are struggling to get new for old insurance for our equipment, all insurers we have tried are saying "market value" and expect us to get quotes from dealers for used equipment of comparable age and condition. This is going to be nigh on…
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Graham Mitchell posted a discussion
We have been looking to fill a number of positions within our company but struggling to find experienced staff for both the Gardening & Landscape sides of our business ! Has anyone else had issues and does anyone have any tips to snagging our…
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lawn repair soil

Hello, I have a approx 110 square meter shady lawn that I need to repair.  It was turfed two years ago, I think fairly badly, and doesn't seem to have been watered through the summer.It is patchy with 70% green, 30% dead.The client is only renting,…

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New for old insurance

We are struggling to get new for old insurance for our equipment, all insurers we have tried are saying "market value" and expect us to get quotes from dealers for used equipment of comparable age and condition. This is going to be nigh on…

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