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Angus Roberts believes he has an opportunity to make his new business - Border Lawns, stand out from the competition and he claims that his recent investment in a range of Pellenc products will certainly help his cause.

Angus recently announced that h

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“I think you often learn a lot about your organisation in times of pressure and I am tremendously proud of this group of individuals.”

In January last year Agrovista Amenity was officially launched at BTME in Harrogate, and it is safe to say that a g

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At the time of writing - Mid March 2021 - many, many people will have already given their grass its first cut of the year....

However, perhaps you haven't or can't or don't have suitable machinery?

Perhaps your lawn is such a long, unkempt, ugly, weed

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20 Years and Counting!

It feels like we’re all finally coming out of a long winter that included much of 2020! Now it’s time to celebrate that fresh feeling of spring, with 20 years under our belt and looking forward to 20 more!

From humble beginnings with a summerhouse off

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Last year, KAR UK launched the new Hunter TTS-800 rotors and, in that time, they have become one of the most sought-after irrigation products in sportsturf. Sales Manager Mike McDonnell reveals the reasons why.

“Greenkeepers, Course Managers, Grounds

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STIHL Expands Pressure Washer Range

A new member of the extensive STIHL pressure washer range has launched! The RE 150 Plus is a new premium model ideal for extensive heavy-duty domestic and semi-commercial applications.

Designed specifically with versatility in mind, the new 13A RE 150

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Neil Darby replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season
"Done a few first cuts this week, my own lawn (or whart is left of it, last Sat.) Far too wet, even for the Stihl battery mower on one of the four lawns, for one client. Firm enough everywhere else. But the Moss....... everywhere I look there is…"
8 hours ago
PGM replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season
"Absolutely, we're the same for wet weather. Get the right tools and good waterproofs and just carry on. Have a great season "
8 hours ago
M Olsson replied to M Olsson's discussion Trailer and Rotavator for Sale
"If allowed, happy to share private email or phone number "
11 hours ago
M Olsson posted a discussion
Hi everyone,Firstly, my sincerest apologies if this is not allowed. I set up my self employed gardening business a couple of years ago, went really well but unfortunately developed Rhabdomylosis, and turns out I have a rare genetic condition. Now I…
11 hours ago
Dylan replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season
"Very true great machines but heavy and c. Easy damage lawns if the ground is on the soft side"
15 hours ago
Sam Bainbridge replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season
"Gonna make a start this week had a day off on Thursday check all is running and ready for action even the 30yr old honda started 2nd pull they don't make them like that anymore, picked the iseki up too so all set to go next week although forecast…"
15 hours ago
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…"
18 hours 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 "
yesterday
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…"
yesterday
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,…
yesterday
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"
yesterday
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…"
yesterday
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…"
yesterday
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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Trailer and Rotavator for Sale

Hi everyone,Firstly, my sincerest apologies if this is not allowed. I set up my self employed gardening business a couple of years ago, went really well but unfortunately developed Rhabdomylosis, and turns out I have a rare genetic condition. Now I…

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1 Reply · Reply by M Olsson 11 hours ago
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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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2 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers 18 hours ago
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