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    Re: Stihl BR600 Magnum Harness

    The Magnum BR600 is a beast. I switched over from hand held Tanaka Blower 12 months ago, and it takes all the stress and weight out of holding it as you do with a hand blower. I cut down my autumn...
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    Insurance for equipment

    Gday Guys, Im just wanting to know who everyone insures their equipment/tools with. Pros, cons and price of equipment covered and policy prices to help elaborate and make a decision if you don't...
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    Re: quoting for gardening

    I cant be bothered individually charging the way you do. ( which seems to be steep, but good luck to you) Im a qualified Horticulturalist, and I just charge $50.00 an hour regardless for whatever...
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    Re: Stihl vs Shindaiwa

    I use to use Tanaka Hedge Trimmer domestically, and since I went commercial, I am still using dedicated Tanaka Hand Held Hedge Trimmer and Tanaka Pole Hedge Trimmer. Ive never used anything...
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    Re: Tip Fees Green Waste

    Gday Jal, I paid $2600 for the Hansa, don't buy anything cheaper as they are cheap domestic grade models with rubbish side feeders. Good luck mate
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    Re: Tip Fees Green Waste

    I do a lot of heavy garden pruning, so It takes me a week on average to make a 1m3 mulch. That equates to $120 ( 2 caged trailers) in tip fees saved at Stonnington Recycle Plant (Melbourne). So over...
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    Re: Tip Fees Green Waste

    Ive just invested in a 6.5 hp Hansa Chipper and built a 3m3 mulch pit in my backyard. Now I find 90% of my green waste ( which I still charge full tip fees for), comes home, goes straight through...
  8. selective poisons safe for using on mondo grass

    Gday guys. I'm pretty well versed with many types of selective and non selective poison use, and i've done homework on a current issue, but thought I would put it out to the brains trust of this...
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    Re: Things that make HAPPY ''''''

    Today I figured out what makes me happy doing garden makeovers..... Its the weeding. People hate doing it, so you always get weeding work which you can charge nicely for and weeding for 4 hours,...
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    Re: Lawnmowing Marketing what works or not

    I have found KwikKopy very reasonable. I have 3 leaflets that can be cut each a4 page. 3000 leaflets cost around 250 bucks!
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    Re: Am i too expensive?

    One thing I've learnt real quick in the short time Ive been an independant mate... Your customers arent your friends. Im happy to have great relationships with my clients and some of them are...
  12. Re: Best place for Green Waste Disposal in South East Suburbs of Melbourne

    Looked into the industrial bins. SITA wouldnt deliver to residential addresses due to truck size and noise issues. JJ Richards only can offer 1m3 on rollers for a $36.00 pickup charge anytime........
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    Thanks for all the varied feedback guys, love the input and imparting of informations shared amongst fellow contractors. I have another question worth posing...... Have any of you guys thought of...
  14. Kawasaki Lawn Mowers over dare i mention it....... Honda's!

    Gday Guys. I have 2 Honda Hru196's at the moment, but am considering getting a new mower. Ive been doing some research on the Kawasaki 6hp FJ180V lawnmowers. I have been a massive fan of the...
  15. Re: Best place for Green Waste Disposal in South East Suburbs of Melbourne

    Would love to take up a client in Malvern Andy, just contact me when you want. Cheers, Karl
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    Sticky: Re: Suburbs you want work in.

    As I have just started out in the business, I would love to get some extra clients,casual or regulars in my area around Malvern East, Caulfield, Carnegie, Mt Waverley and even Rowville.... So if...
  17. Re: Best place for Green Waste Disposal in South East Suburbs of Melbourne

    Thanks guys for all your help. I will be sure to check out these to see what suits my need best!
  18. Best place for Green Waste Disposal in South East Suburbs of Melbourne

    Gday Guys. I would like to know where everyone else discards of their green waste litter in South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. Can you let me know rates and volumes as well if you can help me out....
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    Newbie needs guidance with pricing......

    Gday Guys..... As a newbie who is starting up in spring, i'm finding the hardest thing to tap into at the moment is pricing. I would love for you guys to give me a wide range of pricing for varied...
  20. Re: Securing Public High School Contract for Newbie

    Thanks for all your feedback everyone. Its great to see as a new member, that there is plenty of experience and varied opinions on each topic. Good advice, will take on board......
  21. Securing Public High School Contract for Newbie

    Hi Guys, First time poster.... Just quit my job as a Horticulturalist to start up my own property maintenance business. Other than marketing myself obviously at the domestic clients, I am keen to...
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