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Top Marks for Etesia from Solihull School

Karl Brotherhood, head of grounds at the prestigious Solihull School, has claimed that his new Etesia Hydro 124 DN ride-on mower is ‘perfect’ for helping him fulfil a number maintenance tasks.

Solihull School is a coeducational independent school situ

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Saving seeds, one teaspoon at a time

Every year, members of the Hardy Plant Society embark on an epic project: parcelling up thousands of packets of seeds to be shared among other members and the general public.

The HPS seed distribution scheme has been going since the 1960s, and encour

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Olive killer disease arrives on Mallorca

A disease that poses a "very serious threat" to the EU's olive industry has been recorded on the Spanish island of Mallorca for the first time.

Island officials said a movement ban covering 15,000 hectares had been imposed and measures had been taken

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Self-employment numbers rise again

The latest UK jobs figures show the unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level for 11 years. Self-employment has continued to increase. The number of self-employed people has increased by 213,000 since the same time last year, now totalling 15.

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2016 'very likely' to be world's warmest year

2016 looks poised to be the warmest year on record globally, according to preliminary data.

With data from just the first nine months, scientists are 90% certain that 2016 will pass the mark set by 2015.

Temperatures from January to September were 1.

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How weeds heal bare soil

Bare, exposed soil isn’t part of nature’s master plan. How many examples can you think of where soil is naturally found bare and with no plants at all growing in it?

Good examples are beneath freshly uprooted trees, landslips, or where the ground has

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Nottingham Forest FC grounds manager Ewan Hunter and his assistant Matt Tietjen has claimed that the Dennis G860 is the club’s mower of choice.

When Ewan was appointed grounds manager in 2005, Matt was brought in as his assistant and the two have work

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Open forum activity

Graham Taylor replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"Sadly, I'd say  most commercially used stuff isn't really worth anything after 4 years work. As you say, if they give you half the new value, you'll never find a satisfactory secondhand one for that money but will just have to put it towards the…"
22 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Julian chambers's discussion Sick pay insurance
"We used to use Cirencester Friendly Society, the friendly societies tend to offer better terms. Premiums are based on financial benefit amd how many days delay after injury/sickness you choose before they payout. Make sure all medical history…"
yesterday
Julian chambers posted a discussion
Hi all. Hope everyone is getting off to a good start this season.Can anyone recommend a decent sick cover or work injury company. There's a lot out there so solid suggestions welcome pleaee 
yesterday
Richard Shelton replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season
"Most of our contracts run from 1st April, but the grass is ready to cut now. I've cut my personal lawns, but like other commenters on here, I cut in late November as well. Too wet from December and brought February though."
yesterday
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…"
Saturday
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 "
Saturday
M Olsson replied to M Olsson's discussion Trailer and Rotavator for Sale
"If allowed, happy to share private email or phone number "
Saturday
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…
Saturday
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"
Saturday
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…"
Saturday
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…"
Saturday
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 "
Friday
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…"
Friday
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…"
Friday
Marc Piechocki posted a discussion
Friday
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,…
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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 on Saturday
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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 on Saturday
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