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Lee Davis replied to Lee Davis's discussion New mower time!
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New mower time!

Hi guys. I've been in business 7 years and it appears to be time to buy a new mower. I've been using a Hayter 41 Pro roller and AS 420 Superclip mulching mower, the combo has worked well. But I managed to wreck the engine on the Hayter and it's £530 to replace, really should check the oil more often! So I'm thinking of getting a 4 wheeled collector rather than another roller as a more practical all rounder. The mulcher is great but some clients don't like it, if grass is damp like it often is…

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Overseeding

Just after some input from you guysGoing to be doing a lawn scarification and overseed/top dress but because of the naff weather we have had it has taken me ages to get the weedkiller down on the lawn. I have to wait 4 weeks before seeding and that now leaves me at June the 1st for doing it.  Do you think that this is getting a bit to close to the summer and seeds drying out in the heat or do you think it will be fine. I know it probably depends on the weather at the time but welcome your…

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16 Replies · Reply by Catherine Rose 16 hours ago
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Fence spike in clay

Hi all,I'm erecting a close board timber fence in clay soil. Due to the clay and poor drainage I'm thinking of using fence spikes. Would clay be suitable? Would it provide enough stability for a 1.8 mt high fence? I'm considering using 15cm wide boards with a slight gap to allow for expansion and wind to pass through as opposed to feather edge boards, any one else done this? Thanks in advance 

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7 Replies · Reply by Wayne Buckland May 11
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Nature Loving Customers !!!

Had a brief chat with a once a year customer , where I just cut his knee length grass down . I happened to mention the abundance of wildlife in his garden , and that last year I saw some slow worms basking in the sun.He looked at me and replied " Oh how do I get rid of them ? "I explained that were of benefit not sure if he took it in.

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5 Replies · Reply by Dominic Gillespie May 4
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Clients contracts for wet Grass cutting

Hi allJust, interested as we had so much wet weather. What do you do when the grass is so wet for your clients? I know you can cut wet grass, but I am finding sometimes clients turn around and say to wet on a dry day!Do you have it in contract with your clients for this so you can cut it or do you leave it, please?I look forward to your thoughts.

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