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    Re: Good customers turning bad.

    Some customers are insane..!! I nearly feel like chucking it all in. But Im the best boss Ive ever had.
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    Re: One thousand dollar prize

    Well Done AJD and imoww that was cool. I have a pretty epic video ill post up soon of me slashing on my new rideon. Involved hills and getting bogged i think.
  3. Thread: Lawn Fertilisers

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    Re: Lawn Fertilisers

    I personally love Scotts lawn builder. You get what you pay for with fertilisers. I normally like to do both organic and mineral fertilising. I have actually found that scotts last longer then other...
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    Sticky: Re: Current Jobs List

    I did this with Stripes. It was very cruisy and good sorts about for the optic nerve. Obviosly I will try and help him out 1st up but I encourage others to help (you do get paid, though some would do...
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    Re: One thousand dollar prize

    I hope this is ok. I had a delivery and it wasnt what my dog wanted. So he showed me what he thought of it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=HnsngYEMOpY


    To those wanting to post video
    ...
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    Re: New Walker Mowers

    Thanks PhilG legend.
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    Re: Active Tree Services.

    Active here in Sydney started to get big with the Council contracts/ powerline lopping. So you can imagine. Every street in sydney needs to be checked and seen to.

    They invested in the right...
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    Re: New Walker Mowers

    PhilG - When you get the X one, could you do a write up or PM me to what you think about it. I want to get one but no one around hear has one to demo. I might go to the SuperZ, but they dont have 54...
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    Re: some ztr opinions please

    This is a good thread, about to buy a 27/50ish inch deck.

    Only thought of the toro G3 high performance
    Hustler Super Z
    Maybe just maybe buy a Walker 27HP with two decks. $$$$ ouchies!! I could...
  10. Thread: Dethatching

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    Re: Dethatching

    oops mistake post
  11. Thread: Uniforms

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    Re: Uniforms

    Rangas shouldnt be gardeners.

    I now wear someone elses high-vis workware on some work sites, I need sunnies as the whole shirt is fluro.

    But my own shirts i wear king gee worn wear shirt. i...
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    Re: Whats your favorite plant

    I like Kangaroo paw, liriope, Dianella, Grvillea, Wattle, Protea, Japanese maples, the range of fruiting blossom trees, Daphne, Oleanders, Roses, Frangipani, Birch, Eucies, ok i like alot,
    but my...
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    Re: Formula for Quoting hedges

    not really any help, but I go by experiance when giving a quote, but i am happy to still charge by the hour, but i am awesome at charging for rubbish clipping removal, $$$.

    My formula is have a...
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    Re: New Client-Job Photos

    cap when you can grab a self propelled, youl get more work done and wont be as tired.
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    Re: 7 properties to mow!

    just to let your know, I do just edging for some customers (cos im awesome at it) and i charge $25 for it.

    Any house would be minimum of $45 jsut to run the mower over it.

    Dont be too cheap,...
  16. Re: What type of lawn is this and how can I bring it back to life?

    Jumpnut, I work in Ryde, I have both machines you need, can give me a PM and ill give you my number if you like, dont pay kennards pay me lol!!!.
    You can dethatch buffalo, but not super crazy if...
  17. Thread: Dethatching

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    Re: Dethatching

    lol i felt bad when you came over.. I only have one beer left too.. and how would it be for me to just have that one left. beers were on order, should catch up for one later then.

    There was one...
  18. Thread: Dethatching

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    Re: Dethatching

    Hey all did these with Bryan, his customers.

    So for pricing prices start about 8 times the price of a regular mow, depending on how thick it is. Its hard yakka. Remembering tip fees and pain and...
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    Re: Dethatching

    Yeh some people do charge $30 or so on top to wear them spikes.. I hate them. That mower spkie wheel attachment looks scary, no one will bess with your gear if they see thats the thing you work with....
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    Re: Dethatching

    Yep keep the water up to it. Even if you core it, will help too.
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    Re: lock your gear up

    I had my blower stolen 2 weeks ago, but now I have a shiny new one, only attitude i can take to get over the gutted feeling of having the blower nicked. I keep the new one locked in my van now.
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    Re: Dethatching

    This is true, with the help of Stripes I have been flat out, meaning I have not been in the forum in a while. Pleasure to work with and pick his brains, Thanks :). :clap:

    Dethatching is mainly...
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    Re: Lawnmowing Landscaping Vehicle

    Ill be poor forever mate, baught a house... :( but :) then mortgage payments :mad:
  24. Thread: Advertising Help

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    Re: Advertising Help

    I've only done flyers (1000 or so) and then all other work was word of mouth.

    I'm in a down time at the moment, this has got me thinking i need to get a proper job, but I should pull my finger out...
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    Re: Lawnmowing Landscaping Vehicle

    Thanks for your help, I see its much safer with a ute, and understand this. Taking in the info. Also found the non leaking jerry cans, would help with fuel smell.

    Anything could spark up with...
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