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What equipment do you need to start a small-scale pruning/tree care business?

17 Dec 2010 | by Sally Drury

A: A business focusing on pruning work seems a good idea. A number of contractors in the domestic-garden market have told me they are losing work as clients feel the pinch and take over their own garden maintenance. However, while these clients are prepared to mow the lawn, weed the borders and paint...

Q: Any advice about getting rid of mare's tail?

10 Dec 2010 | by Sally Drury

A: I have heard gardening advisers say that the best remedy for those suffering an infestation of mare's tail - also called "horsetail" (Equisetum arvense) - is to move house. This weed ranks alongside the most difficult when it comes to control.

I've been a groundsman for 10 years and have had several jobs "cutting grass". I feel I am ready for a supervisory post but I have been passed up for promotion and didn't get either of the two jobs I recently applied for. I don't want to go back to college but at the interviews I attended they said they were looking for someone with more qualifications. What can I do to improve my prospects? I have a National Certificate.

24 Oct 2008 | by Sally Drury

If you are not a memeber of the Institute of Groundsmanship (IoG) I suggest you join immediately. If you are, then why not look at becoming an IoG CPD (continuing professional development) member and also consider distance learning to gain more qualifications without going to college. As a member...

I am looking for a handheld vibrating "trowel" to use for sowing seeds into plug trays. If there is such a device available, which company makes it and where could I buy one? A vacuum seeder is not an option.

20 Mar 2008 | by Sally Drury

I've never come across a vibrating "trowel". However, I do have a suggestion for a handheld seeder that may be useful.

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