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Should your gardening business be offering robot mower hire?

Robot mowers aren’t “the future” anymore — they’re already in gardens up and down the country. The real question is whether gardeners should be involved… or left watching from the sidelines. More clients are asking for:✔ predictable monthly costs✔ quieter, low-maintenance lawns✔ fewer visits but better results Some gardeners are responding by renting robot mowers, […]

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When to Start Cutting Grass – And Why Getting It Right Matters

The Job / Local Gardener

Every spring, people are itching to get the mower out. The sun appears, the lawn looks a mess, and off they go. But cutting grass too early is one of the easiest ways to weaken a lawn before the season has even started. Knowing when to start mowing – and why timing matters – makes

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ATV Services Scotland Ltd appointed as AODES dealership

News / Local Gardener

One of Scotland’s most prestigious off-road vehicle dealers, ATV Services ScotlandLtd., has been appointed as an AODES dealership. AODES’ UK distributor, BOSSORV, has made the announcement, saying it is a major advantage for the AODESdealer network to have such a historic ATV dealer join the AODES dealer network.ATV Services was founded in 1989 by director

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GKB Leaf Blower proves the economical choice forEaton Golf Club

News / Local Gardener

Established in 1910, Eaton Golf Club offers its members a mature parkland setting for a picturesque 18-holes of play on the outskirts of Norwich. Jay Seaman, Head Greenkeeper, has become all too familiar with the challenges that come with managing such an established parkland site – with leaf fall not only proving to be a

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Gardening jobs in Dubai

Where Next / Local Gardener

If you’re tired of wet winters, slow-growing plants, and low pay in the UK, the idea of working as a gardener in Dubai might have crossed your mind. But before you book a one-way ticket, here’s a practical guide on what to expect — including pay, taxes, visas, and real-life pros and cons. 🌞 Why

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Cheap Prices Attract Broke Customers

Blog / Local Gardener

As price rise season approaches, many small businesses feel the pressure to hold their prices down. There’s a fear that increasing prices will drive customers away, especially in tough economic times. But there’s an uncomfortable truth that needs saying: Cheap prices don’t just attract more customers – they attract the wrong ones. Cheap Prices Set

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Are Robot Mowers Threatening Jobs

Blog / Local Gardener

Robotic lawn mowers are quietly transforming garden maintenance across the UK, raising growing concerns about the future of thousands of professional gardening jobs. As these machines become more affordable and technologically advanced, many homeowners and councils are choosing automation over traditional labour. These compact, battery-powered machines operate autonomously, using GPS, boundary wires or onboard cameras

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Driving Into Trouble

Staying Legal / Local Gardener

For generations, professional gardeners have relied on vans to transport tools, plants, and materials. But in recent years, changes in emissions laws, parking restrictions, licensing, and even speed limits have made running a gardening business more complicated—and more expensive—than ever. From the cost of upgrading vehicles to unexpected fines, many gardeners now find that staying

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New Digital Tax Laws

Staying Legal / Local Gardener

From April 2026, the UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) scheme will bring big changes for self-employed gardeners and small gardening businesses. Under these new digital tax rules, those earning over £50,000 annually will be required to maintain digital financial records and submit tax updates to HMRC every three

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WHAT DOES IT COST TO EMPLOY SOMEONE?

Uncategorized / Local Gardener

THE TRUE COST OF HIRING: WHAT DOES IT REALLY TAKE TO EMPLOY SOMEONE? Hiring an employee at minimum wage may seem straightforward, but the true cost of employment stretches far beyond the basic hourly rate. Business owners, especially those in gardening and trade industries, must factor in taxes, insurance, vehicle expenses, equipment, travel time, and

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