Entrance area at Primary school: Dewsbury
Contractor is required to construct a new block paved entrance area at a primary school in West Yorkshire.

Changes in Consumer Contract Regulations on 13th June 2014
New rules, regulations and guidance on the ways that businesses can sell to consumers are set to be introduced.

Knocking down other tradesmen prices
Is it right to haggle over prices when using other trades, or are you willing to take it when quoting on your own work?

At the heart of the 525 series is a new 25.4cc X-Torq engine which keeps exhaust emissions at a minimum whilst offering improved fuel efficiency combined with more power and torque.

The family is characterised by its low weight, balance & manoeuvrability.

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Gardener: Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire

Experienced Landscaper: Bristol

Landscape maintenance assistant: Glasgow

Garden/landscape designer: Wollaston, Northamptonshire

Dicophar is the new replacement for Tribute.

Great mix of active ingredients ensures contact and systemic action on a broad range of common weeds
Dicamba provides improved control of deep-rooted weeds such as dandelions & yarrow.

More details on Dicophar here

Woodland fencing by Ayegardening Ltd

Markup on subcontractors
A member wonders what the percentage markup on working as a subcontractor might be.

We got our job back
When an existing contract begins to struggle, it can take some time, perseverance and patience to win it back.

Mower serviced from new...look at the state of this
Taking apart the roller mechanism on a lawn mower reveals the problem and the solution undertaken.

Stolen tools from van last night
Having your tools stolen overnight can cause real problem, here some members pass on the steps they take to protect their equipment.

Machines know when they are being replaced
Just as you begin to think about some new equipment, you old machines shake off their troubles. They know don't they?

Darren said:

"Now that's what I call good customer support! "

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Garden maintenance - structuring your time?
If running the business alone, is it possible to balance regular contracts against one-off projects to ensure some variety when working?

Has anyone installed irrigation for a lawn before?
A client wants to keep their new lawn in good condition with the installation of a watering system, but there are a few things to consider first.

Church in Wales looks to protect ancient yew trees
The Church in Wales has launched a campaign to help protect yew trees, some of which are more than 5,000 years old.

Woodland to become living memorial for Scotland’s First World War heroes
Scotland’s First World War heroes will be commemorated with new native woodland in the Pentland Hills south of Edinburgh.

Could spiders be the key to saving our bees?
A novel bio-pesticide created using spider venom and a plant protein has been found to be safe for honeybees - despite being highly toxic to a number of key insect pest.

Spring has sprung with a vengeance
2014 is turning out to be so different from last year. In May 2013, the grass eventually woke up from a long winter, whereas this year, it is about six weeks ahead. Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control gives his monthly advice on what to look out for.

Etesia UK Dealers Visit Pellenc Factory in France
Ten Etesia UK dealers have recently visited Pellenc’s state-of-the-art facilities in Pertuis, France to reward them as the ten best performing dealers for the range of environmentally friendly battery-powered equipment.

Alan Ronaldson Retires from Dennis & SISIS
Dennis and SISIS area sales manager Alan Ronaldson has retired after twelve years’ service with the company.