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From cutting awkward road-side verges and tidying lawns to maintaining bowling greens, local authorities and contractors always have a use for a pedestrian mower. Many local authorities come back year after year with large orders, because they know E

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Job Vacancy

Morning everyone,
I realise nearly everyone here is running their own business but the firm for whom I work have a vacancy and I thought I'd post it here in case someone is looking for a job.

LDC are looking for a trainee, first job, part time student

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MPR Landscapes have been running for a few months now, we would like to thank all of our new customers for their support here is just a little update on what we have been upto. 

 

This week we have started a large landscaping project in Adlington which

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Flowering Fences

For many people, garden fences may be viewed as an essential piece of garden equipment for many reasons. They can ensure privacy from nosey neighbours, they can keep pets in, or other animals out, they can also be used as a form of security. However,
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Green Scenerys week commencing 18th july 2011

This week we have been carrying out a landscaping job in Leyland. We have lifted out old and un even block paved back garden and some poorly laid flags and we are replacing with mint fossil indian sandstone. So far we have laid two project packs with

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3314131247?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024Over the last few months Peak surfacing have been called in to rectify mistakes made by landscapers whilst installing resin bound aggregates and gravels.

With the right machinery and techniques resin bound aggregates can make a attractive feature to a

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Piers Dixon replied to Piers Dixon's discussion Advertising garden maintenance services
"Thanks for your response. Have you actually tried this??"
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After 26 years at Radley College, Adam King has seen grounds management evolve dramatically. Weather patterns have become less predictable, playing surfaces are under greater pressure than ever, and flexibility has become one of the most valuable…
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GroundsFest has welcomed Christina Walker to its sales team as preparations continue for the 2027 exhibition.Christina joins the award-winning team with an extensive background in publishing and exhibitions spanning more than two decades. She began…
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When freezing temperatures threaten the pitches at Forest Green Rovers FC, speed is everything. Protecting the stadium and training ground with frost covers can be a race against the weather, but thanks to Kress battery-powered blowers, the club's…
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The GroundsFest Academy has confirmed TLS as its newest Platinum Sponsor, adding further industry strength to the Academy's range of sponsors and partners as it continues to expand its training offering for the groundscare sector. The sponsorship…
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Peter sellers replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services
"Hi William, I would avoid working as a sub contractor if you can. Yes they will not pay a realistic rate as they will try to keep their profit as high as poss, in my experience getting paid was always an issue. We had a long and profitable…"
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Billybop replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services
"Thanks William, yes a bit like being a retained fire fighter I suppose. Monthly payments for a 12 month contract, knowing that worst case scenario only 6 months or so might require visits. Which could be very few and far between, or more numerous…"
Wednesday
William Baker replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services
"Hi Richard, thank you for your reply. I've not approached either of these companies as yet, would you suggest Outco and Nurture are good companies to contact, and do you have any experience with either?"
Tuesday
William Baker replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services
"Hi Peter, thank you very much for such a detailed response, and I'm sorry to hear of your ill health, I do hope you are well. Both of my existing clients that I'm looking to bring on board should be manageable, so they can hopefully help me to dip…"
Tuesday
William Baker replied to William Baker's discussion Winter Services
"Hi Billy, that's a really good idea, even if the contracts are a mix of 'subsciption' and ad-hoc, it at least covers the expense in a worst case scenario. "
Tuesday
Billybop replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
"Hi Tim i wear basic disposable ear plugs with either model if using for any extended period... not so much the volume per se, but it takes the edge off that irritating metallic sound... I think these are being sold for below cost, but heart warming…"
Tuesday
Tim Wallach replied to Rob's discussion Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
"My 130T arrived and was tested today.   It certainly runs fast...the high motor noise is slightly irritating compared to the rumble of the 130R though.  I've got used to working without ear defenders.    Planet tool owe you a finders fee."
Tuesday
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Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…
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