Apples, plums and lawn mowing
Do you push the mower straight through fallen fruit, rake it all up to one side or charge more for the extra time and work involved?

Best tool or machine for removing turf
Is a dedicated machine the best option? Or do you have other advice, tips or techniques to ensure a quick and efficient job?

Certified contractor required to treat reeds on Thames riverbank

Our client has a small boatyard with moorings on the River Thames in Oxford. The moorings have a problem with reeds.

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Under gardener required: Nr Cirencester

Landscape supervisor: Reading

Commercial landscape gardener: Farnham

Gardner/Landscape gardener: Truro

How big do you go? Toro introduce 30" walk behind mowers
Promising time savings, a large walk behind mower has been launched by Toro, members of the site pass on a few thoughts.

Garden flame thrower - lol
Maybe not a flame thrower as such, but can these pieces of kit help in keeping the weeds at bay?

Husqvarna brushcutters as good as Stihl?
One member of the site is looking to buy a new piece of equipment, but is looking for any thoughts and experience from others.

North Wales and Chester newbie ... my plans ... please comment or make suggestions
What advice would you pass on to someone who is just starting out in the landscaping business? From pricing to the best mower.

Business fluctuations with work load
If business is a bit up and down, what can you do to ensure things keep ticking over and hopefully pick up in the near future?

Work mobile and personal mobile
Is it better to have separate phone numbers for home and work, and if so what tips and techniques work best?

Planting trees to commemorate the centenary of the First World War
People across the UK are being given the chance to grow their own history by planting free trees as part of a national campaign to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

An intoxicating collection of plants and fungi at Kew Gardens
Running from 20 September until 12 October, 2014, at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, an Intoxication Season will explore the secret history behind mind-altering plants and fungi.

Dumbarton Academy breaks all records
Dumbarton Academy has opened the doors of its impressive new school building, costing a cool £15.5 million and has won the title as the quickest secondary school ever built in Scotland.

Closing date for entries into the Marshalls Register Awards 2014
The closing date for entries into the prestigious annual Marshalls Register Awards is fast approaching on 12 September 2014.

Husqvarna enters the arena of connected outdoor power products
The landscaping business is about to become connected. Utilising sensors on outdoor power products, landscaping businesses and their landscaping teams will get improved control of up-time, machine handling, and vibration reports.