headgroundsman
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I have been using bits cut from the hedge for last few years. As said before super dry and split if not thin enough. It just takes a bit of planning to light the fire early enough so it is a bed of coals when time to cook
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What if it had some form of tensioning on a daily/weekly basis. A length of threaded bar welded to one end of steel banding and a bracket with a hole in to the other. Just a turn or two on a nut at regular intervals?
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it takes practice and not as easy as some may think. especially after going round something or if lines are getting longer. I just think it can give a more professional finish and could get you more work once people see how good it looks
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If you have a mower that leaves stripes try to keep them straight otherwise it may be better not to have stripes at all.
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It was very crude but still using charcoal made after dousing a fire that had nearly burned out when burning what I had cut out of my hedge
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Anyone wanting to tip chip and/or waste wood near Burton on Trent
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Bunker for grass cuttings, ideas needed?
headgroundsman replied to csservices's topic in Landscaping
A pile of grass that big is unlikely to dry too much but grass on its own does not compost very well. green leafy material needs mixing with brown woody material to get the best compost. Some woodchip mixed in would help! Shredded or torn up cardboard does a pretty good job too. -
Suggestions to smooth out the dips...
headgroundsman replied to jennifersmith's topic in Landscaping
I would never use a wacker on grass as it will only cause compaction -
Think what you would be happy with and then what he will want to pay. Somewhere between the 2 might fit the bill?
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I was collected in pre Victoria days in large quantities for tanning leather
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Watered down pee on the lawn late spring makes it a lovely green colour. if you don't believe this try a small area first
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very well put Russ
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regular feeding helps a lot too as it promotes grass growth over moss growth. Any lawn fertiliser that is high in iron would be good. Take extra care never to overdose. I prefer to use half dose and twice as often
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Not simple with a rake as very hard work and will not get rid of the problem. First kill the moss that is there with lawn sand (ferrous sulphate mixed with sand) or water soluble ferrous sulphate watered in. Then get rid of the reason for the moss which is most commonly compaction. Lots of hole with a garden fork is a great way if the lawn is not too large!
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http://www.calu.bangor.ac.uk/Technical%20leaflets/050104woodchipbeddingcompostrev3.pdf Not sure if this will work as a link but if not try google it. You could use it as bedding in the cattle sheds, then compost it and use it again. Once composted it would not rob the ground of nitrogen and would even give some back
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Time to spray Leylandii for cypress aphids
headgroundsman replied to Woody82's topic in Tree health care
Early summer and every 6-8 weeks throughout summer months. I would say mid May would be the earliest worth starting. worth doing on youngish plants but not on more mature ones as unlikely to make much difference -
Remember the spine can bend both ways and yet we spend most of our time bending forward. Best advice I ever had (before breaking my back) was to bend back every so often during the day. It ready did work!
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Good luck to you both
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I am sure I will be corrected if wrong but as I understand it smaller size would not be included in the 5 cube I thought it was under 8" diameter but never had to apply it
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If you can buy it, split it, sell it and still make a profit then it is fair. If not let someone else try?
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Woodchip not completely composted would deplete nitrogen from the ground so be careful not to mix with soil unless properly composted. Once composted it makes a fantastic soil conditioner.
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Tips? Be reliable Be tidy Work quicker and better not cheaper( that way you can do more work for a fair price not lots and lots for next to nothing ) Learn about turf care ( if you don't already know ) so you can give the best lawns ( free advertising ) and not just grass cutting. There is nothing better for getting work than a very tidy striped front lawn that everyone can see!
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I would always charge by the job but have the experience to know what will make a profit and what will not. Grass cutting with your own equipment you would be mad to charge hourly rate but with customers equipment it is probably fair enough. If you don't think you have the experience to price jobs correctly then an hourly rate will at least prevent you working for a loss but no opportunity for working harder and getting job finished for a better profit!
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Many thanks to all, well nearly all, the replies. I am new to this game and welcome the help. Any more would also be welcome. Paul
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I posted this in general chat but now think it would be better here. Does anyone here know how to bid for timber from the forestry commission or would anyone wish to share some lots with me? I do have access to some cash but no experience of buying this way. I have already registered to bid. Best partner would be someone with the means of moving the wood so we could sell on to others here at a fair price. I am based near Burton on Trent Staffs
