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  HM GARDENS July 8, 2010 at 8:50pm

  Thank's that what I thought, I've only done them in autumn and spring for myself and family and did some repairing early summer but will advise to delay.
  
  
  john pugh grass roots said:

  oh yes..... a local landscaping firm did a customers neighbours garden recently dead as a dough dough u cant rely on the client to water it and with hosepipe bans its a no go wait till the autumn otherwise you could get yourself into a corner if it dies /
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  Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care July 8, 2010 at 9:09pm

  Got one booked in for middle of next month. I'll see if the weather goes back to the norm. If not I'll ask the customer to hold off.
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  Kieran Ray July 8, 2010 at 9:18pm

  I would definitely hold off, I have got to have a look at a job this weekend, I hope he is not wanting it done soon! ATM as the ground is so hard and dry even if the customer watered it religiously it could still die. Definitely wait until the weather cools down and we have had some proper rain.
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  Paula Hale July 8, 2010 at 10:34pm

  Yes, definitely. A hosepipe ban starts tomorrow in my area (Friday 9th). Just hope that the lawns i've done will be ok. You can't expect customers to water lawns with a watering can - its enough of a job to get them to keep on top of watering with a hose/sprinkler.
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  Kieran Ray July 8, 2010 at 10:41pm

  When we do turf gardens I always leave sprinklers for the customer to use, I spike it in the ground and say 1 hour per sprinkler, they love it if they are on a meter! But it may die otherwise, I also usualy give them a leaflet on how to cair for your new lawn.
  
  Paula Hale said:

  Yes, definitely. A hosepipe ban starts tomorrow in my area (Friday 9th). Just hope that the lawns i've done will be ok. You can't expect customers to water lawns with a watering can - its enough of a job to get them to keep on top of watering with a hose/sprinkler.
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  Cesare Harradine July 9, 2010 at 6:13pm

  Yes, yes a thousand times yes. Clients never water their lawn enough in ideal conditions, in this weather the lawn stands no chance. There's also the problem with scorching and the root system is just not developed enough to off set transpiration loss.
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  Paula Hale July 10, 2010 at 9:49am

  Oooh, good luck with that! :)
  
  Fraser Watson said:

  got one going down next week...... :|
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  Donny Bryan July 12, 2010 at 9:21am

  According to United Utilities commercial landscapers are able to water in new turf and plantings but cannot water a domestic garden in any other situation. Domestic customers cannot use a hose pipe for anything. Therefore we're with Stuart on this one - see it as an opportunity!
  
  Stuart Marler said:

  Hose pipe ban does not include landscape professionals, according to your local press and LJN. How about adding into the cost an hour or so (depending on size) of visits per day for next fortnight to water?
  Obviously you have included a first cut in this job too?
  
  
  THE GARDEN COMPANY said:

  house pipe ban came in today here in cheshire , i will not be doing any laying of turf , i did one 3 days ago but i wish i hadnt , luckily only 3 rolls laid , but i no it will die ! makes me wonder how the lawn care franchise companys will cope , because any work on lawns at the moment isnt good practise , i have noticed a massive diff in my tipping journeys regards to cut grass , i usally tip 2-3 times per month i havent tipped since mid may , i do have some cutting in the trailer which are rotting down to zero lol