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    Re: hedge trimmimg pics

    They are very good people to work for. When I first took this job the trees were a mess, prior contractor botched the job, over charged and under serviced. Ficus need to be done 3x a year or they...
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    Re: hedge trimmimg pics

    Been a while coming this one eh Fred! They shuffle the cars, normally 2 trees at once so we only have to set the cherry picker once. These were done in August, had to wait 2 weeks until we got a calm...
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    Re: hedge trimmimg pics

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    Some big ficus
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    Re: Which lawn variety for mornington peninsula?

    I'd use zoysia 'nara'.
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    Re: Mulch article

    Quite observant Fred. Takes years of experience and an inquiring mind to become good at this job. That crusty layer is what happens to mulches with too much fines in them.

    Go to any landscape...
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    Re: Totally electric commercial contractor

    http://www.pellenc.com.au/#!helion/c1fmv

    $4k+
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    Re: Mornington Peninsula. Should I?

    More the better, just help those who are good at their job stand out. Always getting called to fix up what average gardeners do. The glass is empty, so fill'er up...
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    Re: Trying to work out this quote

    The market has always been flooded, it's just perception. I met a jim in Toorak and he charged $80 for a 20 min nature strip... I aim to win less than 50% of quotes.
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    Re: Trying to work out this quote

    $1/min prices haven't gone up in 10 years.
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    Re: Things that make HAPPY ''''''

    noisy buggers, just hate it when you come across a pile of feathers that some feral cat has left
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    Mulch article

    Well worth a read

    https://ozbreed.com.au/articles/mulch.html
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    Re: EBIX Trades Monitor

    I had that one, it was for a $30 lawn. I told them my minimum for EBIX related accounts would be $200. If they want to waste your time it has to cost money.
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    Re: Things that make me grumpy

    1st mak lasted 5 years, 2nd one lasted 1-2 months, didn't feel the same as the 1st one...
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    Re: Things that make me grumpy

    Maruyama only have one pole hedger, but there is a choice of bar length. My shindi bar gaps weren't set right, so we would always pick up the maru first as it will cut through anything in one swipe....
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    Re: Things that make me grumpy

    I think Makita should receive bad reviews in the hedge trimming section. I won't buy another one if they rip-off customers. I think they would generate a lot of sales from reviews on this site. Come...
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    Re: Things that make me grumpy

    Same problem with my makita...thinking about a helicoil.
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    Re: Buying a chipper/shredder

    Well just so you know, i let a pile of green waste build up at home on purpose to test a 100mm red roo. What took six hours could have been done in 15 mins with 12". Try to feed anything more than...
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    Anybody want a lot of hedging work in the dandenongs. You would need to be set up for it...
    Guy who was doing much of the work up there has retired. Unfortunately he's got HAVS and can't work...
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    Re: Buying a chipper/shredder

    you wont get any efficiency gain with a chipper under 6".
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    Re: Could this happen to you?

    Simple. Detach the trailer.
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    Re: thing that make me laugh

    Pic 6 says it all. The guy needs help.

    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melbourne-cbd/other-garden/before-you-call-arborist-and-other-tree-services-call-us-first-/1077231704
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    Re: Things that make me grumpy

    Paul, don't underestimate people. Everybody knows that. I would never bother to visit to quote a small job. Just tell them your minimum for first time is xx, $5 or $10 more than your minimum once you...
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    Sticky: Re: Current Jobs List

    Large residential yard in Balwyn, at least 1500m2. Would need a ride-on. Probably only needs doing every 6 weeks.
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    Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    I would refuse to use the ladder because it would be an obvious sign that the customer that the customer cares more about their wallet than your safety. How would your relationship be with your...
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    Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Hi John I see you are new to the forum, don't know how long you have been gardening...

    I think your client is taking a big risk by getting you to use her equipment for a dangerous job. If you fall...
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