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Tools that don't break !

I have bought 3 half moon turf edgers this season. None seem to be strong enough. The end of the shaft which attaches to the half moon plate is often thin steel which just bends. At £20 a go it's getting a bit expensive. Are there any good quality pr
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RHS Britain in Bloom 2010 results

Falkland in Scotland has retained its title of Champion of Champions in the RHS 2010 Britain in Bloom Awards - one of the largest horticultural campaign in Europe. The awards ceremony, attended by over 450 community and gardening champions, was held
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Malvern autumn show

Two new UK records and the highest number of Gold medals this century – the Three Counties Agricultural Society was celebrating today, as standards at its Malvern Autumn Show (25 & 26 September) continued to rise. Royal Horticultural Society judges a
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Social media in Australia

Hi everyone, I am a Australian Landscape Designer who has just started a social media gardening show called 'Through the Garden Gate' visit my website and blog at www.dsld.com.au and let me know what you think?My aim for the blog is to showcase our h
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new products

Over the summer we have been developing some new vandal proof park benches and memorial benches,aimed mainly at woodlands, green burial sites,and parkland who would like ecofriendly seating solutions.We now have our rustic back bench to add to the pr
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Dorset Naga Chilli turns up the heat

[PRESS RELEASE] Visitors heading for this weekend’s Malvern Autumn Show (24 & 25 September) will get the chance to admire, though not taste, the world’s hottest chilli pepper. The Dorset Naga, developed by Joy and Michael Michaud in a market garden i
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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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Fusion Media posted a blog post
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…"
Wednesday
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
Matt updated their profile
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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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