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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

Help! I'm new to the whole 'my own garden' thin. I love the gardening bit, even though it's back braking, however it's literally growing over my head now. I desperately need a good strimmer/hedge trimmer ideally in one tool. Any tips what to look out for and where to buy?

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The ryobi make that b&q sell are good and not too expensive. Let me know if you need a hand

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Help! I'm new to the whole 'my own garden' thin. I love the gardening bit, even though it's back braking, however it's literally growing over my head now. I desperately need a good strimmer/hedge trimmer ideally in one tool. Any tips what to look out for and where to buy?"

Buy a quality brand like Stihl or Maruyama. Also go for petrol engine rather than electric. These things don't come cheap though. Buy local so that you don't have to travel half the world if something goes wrong with them.

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"Help! I'm new to the whole 'my own garden' thin. I love the gardening bit, even though it's back braking, however it's literally growing over my head now. I desperately need a good strimmer/hedge trimmer ideally in one tool. Any tips what to look out for and where to buy?

Buy a quality brand like Stihl or Maruyama. Also go for petrol engine rather than electric. These things don't come cheap though. Buy local so that you don't have to travel half the world if something goes wrong with them. "

Thanks McCarty some good tips there!

I know they won't come cheap that's why I want a good one that lasts.

Alternatively I guess I could always get some sheep

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Help! I'm new to the whole 'my own garden' thin. I love the gardening bit, even though it's back braking, however it's literally growing over my head now. I desperately need a good strimmer/hedge trimmer ideally in one tool. Any tips what to look out for and where to buy?

Buy a quality brand like Stihl or Maruyama. Also go for petrol engine rather than electric. These things don't come cheap though. Buy local so that you don't have to travel half the world if something goes wrong with them.

Thanks McCarty some good tips there!

I know they won't come cheap that's why I want a good one that lasts.

Alternatively I guess I could always get some sheep "

I might even come to visit if you get sheep

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"The ryobi make that b&q sell are good and not too expensive. Let me know if you need a hand"

Thanks for the tip and help offer. I like to work those kinda boy tool myself but you could always do the washing up or the laundry

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

Hire shops often sell off used equipment that will usually have been fairly good to start with. You could always try hiring a machine to see if it suits you first then purchase one if you like it. They'll also be able to repair it whenever you wreck it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was a landscape contractor for 18 yrs. ..hedges and trees were my bread and butter for 5 months in the year. Hedge cutters are the most dangerous garden implied out there...worse than a chainsaw...please please be careful. Petrol are the best but they are heavy and unless u are strong...fit and have a strong back forget it...There are some good powerful electric one out there....they don't give you maintenance issues that petrol ones do. They are simpler and easier to use. My advice...get two separate electric ones..and if grass is too high right now(as per ur other thread)...hire a petrol strimmer to get it down...then keep regular trimming. Hope that helps.

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"Hire shops often sell off used equipment that will usually have been fairly good to start with. You could always try hiring a machine to see if it suits you first then purchase one if you like it. They'll also be able to repair it whenever you wreck it. "

The local tool hire didn't make a trustworthy impression on me.

Are you imposing that I don't know how to use it speaking of wrecking it already? No confidence in a woman using a tool!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Help! I'm new to the whole 'my own garden' thin. I love the gardening bit, even though it's back braking, however it's literally growing over my head now. I desperately need a good strimmer/hedge trimmer ideally in one tool. Any tips what to look out for and where to buy?

Buy a quality brand like Stihl or Maruyama. Also go for petrol engine rather than electric. These things don't come cheap though. Buy local so that you don't have to travel half the world if something goes wrong with them.

Thanks McCarty some good tips there!

I know they won't come cheap that's why I want a good one that lasts.

Alternatively I guess I could always get some sheep "

I could lend you mine .... Sheep that is

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If near I'd do it...its not first or last time I've done it free

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Hire shops often sell off used equipment that will usually have been fairly good to start with. You could always try hiring a machine to see if it suits you first then purchase one if you like it. They'll also be able to repair it whenever you wreck it.

The local tool hire didn't make a trustworthy impression on me.

Are you imposing that I don't know how to use it speaking of wrecking it already? No confidence in a woman using a tool! "

I love to see women using a tool well!

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"Hire shops often sell off used equipment that will usually have been fairly good to start with. You could always try hiring a machine to see if it suits you first then purchase one if you like it. They'll also be able to repair it whenever you wreck it.

The local tool hire didn't make a trustworthy impression on me.

Are you imposing that I don't know how to use it speaking of wrecking it already? No confidence in a woman using a tool!

I love to see women using a tool well! "

Yeah, some people prefer to watch only

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"If near I'd do it...its not first or last time I've done it free"

Thanks Midas for all the tips and the generous offer. I think I'll be able to do it myself, I leave the field to the farmer and the garden is not that massive, the hedges are still in an infant stage and I've a good body strength due to a lot of physical work and work outs.

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare


"I was a landscape contractor for 18 yrs. ..hedges and trees were my bread and butter for 5 months in the year. Hedge cutters are the most dangerous garden implied out there...worse than a chainsaw...please please be careful. Petrol are the best but they are heavy and unless u are strong...fit and have a strong back forget it...There are some good powerful electric one out there....they don't give you maintenance issues that petrol ones do. They are simpler and easier to use. My advice...get two separate electric ones..and if grass is too high right now(as per ur other thread)...hire a petrol strimmer to get it down...then keep regular trimming. Hope that helps."

I'll have you know Michael McCarthy has being landscape gardening for nigh on 25 years now and he has already spoken

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare

But I do agree on the lighter less maintenance electric strimmer being more suited to her but that's besides the point

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just long grass or do bushes & trees need cutting back too DH?

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"But I do agree on the lighter less maintenance electric strimmer being more suited to her but that's besides the point"

or maybe more to the point if she plans on doing it herself as would imply from initial post....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our garden is about 1 acre....I buy strimmers hedge cutters from b&q...about half the price of the big names...you will probably use a strimmer 6-10 times a year. Hedge cutter 3-4 times..if you use the proper mix, and use them properly,they will last for yrs...top tip...don't strim nettles while wearing shorts...

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks

1 acre garden here... 4 Shetland ponies working away doing the gardening at the moment!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"1 acre garden here... 4 Shetland ponies working away doing the gardening at the moment! "
......what about the smell. ..lol.....ah I suppose they will get used to it...

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"1 acre garden here... 4 Shetland ponies working away doing the gardening at the moment! ......what about the smell. ..lol.....ah I suppose they will get used to it... "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was a landscape contractor for 18 yrs. ..hedges and trees were my bread and butter for 5 months in the year. Hedge cutters are the most dangerous garden implied out there...worse than a chainsaw...please please be careful. Petrol are the best but they are heavy and unless u are strong...fit and have a strong back forget it...There are some good powerful electric one out there....they don't give you maintenance issues that petrol ones do. They are simpler and easier to use. My advice...get two separate electric ones..and if grass is too high right now(as per ur other thread)...hire a petrol strimmer to get it down...then keep regular trimming. Hope that helps.

I'll have you know Michael McCarthy has being landscape gardening for nigh on 25 years now and he has already spoken

"

That's good to know. I don't think I was challenging anyone at all...I was offering years of experience advice and was trying to put myself in their shoes. Other people's advice is just as valid...some more suitable some less but all valid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No expert here & the boys know their stuff...however just for comparison when we were young & first moved in together we bought an electric strimmer/hedge trimmer duo from Argos I think, the strimmer lasted a decade and Mr cut the hedge last week with the hedge trimmer that is now 14 yrs old. Never serviced, just cleaned & kept dry. Cost us less than €100...

€150 petrol lawn mower that eats anything too.

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks

Don't forget there are still birds nesting at the moment!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No expert here & the boys know their stuff...however just for comparison when we were young & first moved in together we bought an electric strimmer/hedge trimmer duo from Argos I think, the strimmer lasted a decade and Mr cut the hedge last week with the hedge trimmer that is now 14 yrs old. Never serviced, just cleaned & kept dry. Cost us less than €100...

€150 petrol lawn mower that eats anything too."
....exactly. contractors need heavy duty =very expensive equipment, because it's working all the time. ..unless you plan on "going on the country"..the diy stuff lasts forever. ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No expert here & the boys know their stuff...however just for comparison when we were young & first moved in together we bought an electric strimmer/hedge trimmer duo from Argos I think, the strimmer lasted a decade and Mr cut the hedge last week with the hedge trimmer that is now 14 yrs old. Never serviced, just cleaned & kept dry. Cost us less than €100...

€150 petrol lawn mower that eats anything too."

Part of the problem I have seen all too often is that regular maintenance isn't a strong point and when one leaves it too long...many if not most of the electrical ones aren't up to the task.....hense the petrol ones being mentioned. ..but if trimmed regularly...its much quicker and less waste to cut and clear up. Just for the record...I have petrol ones still stored but use an electric mower and hedge trimmer as it's quick and I trim monthly... (the lawns and hedges that is )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No expert here & the boys know their stuff...however just for comparison when we were young & first moved in together we bought an electric strimmer/hedge trimmer duo from Argos I think, the strimmer lasted a decade and Mr cut the hedge last week with the hedge trimmer that is now 14 yrs old. Never serviced, just cleaned & kept dry. Cost us less than €100...

€150 petrol lawn mower that eats anything too.....exactly. contractors need heavy duty =very expensive equipment, because it's working all the time. ..unless you plan on "going on the country"..the diy stuff lasts forever. .."

Lol! BB, I was writing as you were posting!

I just checked Argos, €60 hedge trimmer/€25 strimmer, €20 extension cord, €160 petrol lawn mower...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stihl make a combo engine unit, you buy the engine and can attach a load of different units from leaf blowers to hedge trimmer to strimmer and on and on...advantage is only one engine to service, disadvantage...it ain't cheap...but it wont break down, easy to service and will definitely meet your needs ..

.however..agree with Midas..those petrol units are hard enough to handle...heavy and powerful...take care...or get help...gimme a shout if you need any more advice...or help..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No expert here & the boys know their stuff...however just for comparison when we were young & first moved in together we bought an electric strimmer/hedge trimmer duo from Argos I think, the strimmer lasted a decade and Mr cut the hedge last week with the hedge trimmer that is now 14 yrs old. Never serviced, just cleaned & kept dry. Cost us less than €100...

€150 petrol lawn mower that eats anything too.....exactly. contractors need heavy duty =very expensive equipment, because it's working all the time. ..unless you plan on "going on the country"..the diy stuff lasts forever. ..

Lol! BB, I was writing as you were posting!

I just checked Argos, €60 hedge trimmer/€25 strimmer, €20 extension cord, €160 petrol lawn mower..."
......leave the boys to play with their big- heavy - hard to handle-"tools"?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No expert here & the boys know their stuff...however just for comparison when we were young & first moved in together we bought an electric strimmer/hedge trimmer duo from Argos I think, the strimmer lasted a decade and Mr cut the hedge last week with the hedge trimmer that is now 14 yrs old. Never serviced, just cleaned & kept dry. Cost us less than €100...

€150 petrol lawn mower that eats anything too.....exactly. contractors need heavy duty =very expensive equipment, because it's working all the time. ..unless you plan on "going on the country"..the diy stuff lasts forever. ..

Lol! BB, I was writing as you were posting!

I just checked Argos, €60 hedge trimmer/€25 strimmer, €20 extension cord, €160 petrol lawn mower.........leave the boys to play with their big- heavy - hard to handle-"tools"? "

Far better if a skillful feline can handle it....finding suitable handlers can be hard....

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick

Stock up on the d I etc and get the boys round I am sure they will do a great job on ur garden and cut the grass and hedges too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No expert here & the boys know their stuff...however just for comparison when we were young & first moved in together we bought an electric strimmer/hedge trimmer duo from Argos I think, the strimmer lasted a decade and Mr cut the hedge last week with the hedge trimmer that is now 14 yrs old. Never serviced, just cleaned & kept dry. Cost us less than €100...

€150 petrol lawn mower that eats anything too.....exactly. contractors need heavy duty =very expensive equipment, because it's working all the time. ..unless you plan on "going on the country"..the diy stuff lasts forever. ..

Lol! BB, I was writing as you were posting!

I just checked Argos, €60 hedge trimmer/€25 strimmer, €20 extension cord, €160 petrol lawn mower.........leave the boys to play with their big- heavy - hard to handle-"tools"?

Far better if a skillful feline can handle it....finding suitable handlers can be hard...."
......you're looking for a cat to play with you're balls? ..fetlife is you're best bet..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No expert here & the boys know their stuff...however just for comparison when we were young & first moved in together we bought an electric strimmer/hedge trimmer duo from Argos I think, the strimmer lasted a decade and Mr cut the hedge last week with the hedge trimmer that is now 14 yrs old. Never serviced, just cleaned & kept dry. Cost us less than €100...

€150 petrol lawn mower that eats anything too.....exactly. contractors need heavy duty =very expensive equipment, because it's working all the time. ..unless you plan on "going on the country"..the diy stuff lasts forever. ..

Lol! BB, I was writing as you were posting!

I just checked Argos, €60 hedge trimmer/€25 strimmer, €20 extension cord, €160 petrol lawn mower.........leave the boys to play with their big- heavy - hard to handle-"tools"?

Far better if a skillful feline can handle it....finding suitable handlers can be hard..........you're looking for a cat to play with you're balls? ..fetlife is you're best bet.. "

...just hate furballs though......they get deep in your throat and cause issues

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

Let's not jump to any quick conclusions about the op or 'she'. I appreciate all the tips and the thoughts that go into the tips and I will take everything into account. However and first of all I'm not of petite build and used to physical work. Secondly I'm very much used to engine driven tools and aware that they need maintenance. My garden layout is not suitable for an electric trimmer and I know I would be well able to cut through the lead!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doesn't matter what sex/ size at all..watched a guy loose a finger doing a hedge last year..big lump of a lad , experienced.

.ill repeat...petrol driven units are heavy and powerful..take care..

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"Doesn't matter what sex/ size at all..watched a guy loose a finger doing a hedge last year..big lump of a lad , experienced.

.ill repeat...petrol driven units are heavy and powerful..take care.. "

I will

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Doesn't matter what sex/ size at all..watched a guy loose a finger doing a hedge last year..big lump of a lad , experienced.

.ill repeat...petrol driven units are heavy and powerful..take care.. "

he very was lucky then. I had one of my workers cut his tendon and chip his joint on his elbow...surgery...8 stiches....huge compensation...now with his arm as it is he struggles with ordinary jobs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My mate had a painting party - was great he did a BBQ

Why not have a gardening party

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


" he very was lucky then. I had one of my workers cut his tendon and chip his joint on his elbow...surgery...8 stiches....huge compensation...now with his arm as it is he struggles with ordinary jobs."

How did he cut his elbow with a hedgetrimmer? Either it was a faulty machine or he was doing some sort of horticultural gymnastics with it?

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By *exfordgentMan
over a year ago

arklow

The ryiobi stuff is good for a home gardener as is the stuff from argos but take out the replacement insurance on the argos stuff and if u break it ur covered.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" he very was lucky then. I had one of my workers cut his tendon and chip his joint on his elbow...surgery...8 stiches....huge compensation...now with his arm as it is he struggles with ordinary jobs.

How did he cut his elbow with a hedgetrimmer? Either it was a faulty machine or he was doing some sort of horticultural gymnastics with it? "

Yep...easily done...Quiet a common thing actually. Turn the blade inwards and if your elbow is still there it'll take a nano second...double sided hedge cutters are lethal tools in anyone's hands...experienced or not.

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


" he very was lucky then. I had one of my workers cut his tendon and chip his joint on his elbow...surgery...8 stiches....huge compensation...now with his arm as it is he struggles with ordinary jobs.

How did he cut his elbow with a hedgetrimmer? Either it was a faulty machine or he was doing some sort of horticultural gymnastics with it?

Yep...easily done...Quiet a common thing actually. Turn the blade inwards and if your elbow is still there it'll take a nano second...double sided hedge cutters are lethal tools in anyone's hands...experienced or not."

How do you mean "turn the blade inwards"? I don't get that?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" he very was lucky then. I had one of my workers cut his tendon and chip his joint on his elbow...surgery...8 stiches....huge compensation...now with his arm as it is he struggles with ordinary jobs.

How did he cut his elbow with a hedgetrimmer? Either it was a faulty machine or he was doing some sort of horticultural gymnastics with it?

Yep...easily done...Quiet a common thing actually. Turn the blade inwards and if your elbow is still there it'll take a nano second...double sided hedge cutters are lethal tools in anyone's hands...experienced or not."
.....I prefer a chain saw, and a hockey mask of course. .

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


" he very was lucky then. I had one of my workers cut his tendon and chip his joint on his elbow...surgery...8 stiches....huge compensation...now with his arm as it is he struggles with ordinary jobs.

How did he cut his elbow with a hedgetrimmer? Either it was a faulty machine or he was doing some sort of horticultural gymnastics with it?

Yep...easily done...Quiet a common thing actually. Turn the blade inwards and if your elbow is still there it'll take a nano second...double sided hedge cutters are lethal tools in anyone's hands...experienced or not......I prefer a chain saw, and a hockey mask of course. . "

Will look out for you at meets so!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Help! I'm new to the whole 'my own garden' thin. I love the gardening bit, even though it's back braking, however it's literally growing over my head now. I desperately need a good strimmer/hedge trimmer ideally in one tool. Any tips what to look out for and where to buy?"

Have you tried Veet??

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick


"Help! I'm new to the whole 'my own garden' thin. I love the gardening bit, even though it's back braking, however it's literally growing over my head now. I desperately need a good strimmer/hedge trimmer ideally in one tool. Any tips what to look out for and where to buy?

Have you tried Veet?? "

I'd go with the regular one none of that sensitive shite

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have a cordless strimmers for my gardens, it's lasted 8 yrs so far and only need to replace the line. Cheap enough at the time I think around 80 stg in b&q

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hey DH, I went into Aldi first thing to get some go-pro type cams for the holliers & I noticed they have petrol strimmers, chainsaws & hedge trimmers, all less than €100 each...

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"Help! I'm new to the whole 'my own garden' thin. I love the gardening bit, even though it's back braking, however it's literally growing over my head now. I desperately need a good strimmer/hedge trimmer ideally in one tool. Any tips what to look out for and where to buy?

Have you tried Veet??

I'd go with the regular one none of that sensitive shite "

You two smarty pants! I'll get a strap on part for my combi tool and then I'll give you a lil taste of its strength

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"Hey DH, I went into Aldi first thing to get some go-pro type cams for the holliers & I noticed they have petrol strimmers, chainsaws & hedge trimmers, all less than €100 each..."

Thanks Candy, I'll check them out...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hey DH, I went into Aldi first thing to get some go-pro type cams for the holliers & I noticed they have petrol strimmers, chainsaws & hedge trimmers, all less than €100 each...

Thanks Candy, I'll check them out..."
if u have alot of strimming to do I'd advise u buy a decent strimmers or hire a decent one out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was a landscape contractor for 18 yrs. ..hedges and trees were my bread and butter for 5 months in the year. Hedge cutters are the most dangerous garden implied out there...worse than a chainsaw...please please be careful. Petrol are the best but they are heavy and unless u are strong...fit and have a strong back forget it...There are some good powerful electric one out there....they don't give you maintenance issues that petrol ones do. They are simpler and easier to use. My advice...get two separate electric ones..and if grass is too high right now(as per ur other thread)...hire a petrol strimmer to get it down...then keep regular trimming. Hope that helps.

I'll have you know Michael McCarthy has being landscape gardening for nigh on 25 years now and he has already spoken

"
....are you his pr guy?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seeing people are taking about strimmer

Might aswell warn you of hog. It's the white type of flower that grows tall on the roads. Google it

Using a strimmer on this stuff is lethal unless your fully covered

Face sheild

Jacket on

Gloves

More or less don't leave any skin exposed because if the sap from the flower touches your skin get ready for blisters and burns

Not joke this hog is dangerous stuff. Don't even let kids pick it thinking that's a lovely flower

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any tips on how to get a back garden to grow right?

It's roughly 7m x 8m square shape.

All around the edges had s so I dug them up and made it level and spread some feed and but still getting it hard to get good grass to grow

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick

Depends on the soil condition if I were u I'd concrete it and paint it green

Maintenance free

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"Depends on the soil condition if I were u I'd concrete it and paint it green

Maintenance free "

..or keep an eye out for sport clubs replacing their astro turf!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Any tips on how to get a back garden to grow right?

It's roughly 7m x 8m square shape.

All around the edges had s so I dug them up and made it level and spread some feed and but still getting it hard to get good grass to grow "

what's the depth of top soil above the subsoil? Digging up the s sometimes doesn't help as it can break the roots and cause more to spread. What seed did you put down...broad leaf or fine leaf...

general way for hone use is to use a and feed without cutting it for a week before in growing season and 2 weeks after with only a light cut. Nitrogen and iron sulphate mix helps with pushing grass and killing moss....that's a very basic help...Google will give more detail than is reasonable on here. Hope that helps... oh water it if you have a week without rain too...

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

Synthetic grass is so good!

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"Synthetic grass is so good! "

..and requires less mowing!

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Synthetic grass is so good!

..and requires less mowing!"

Substantially less mowing indeed!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Synthetic grass is so good! "

Do you have to shampoo it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Synthetic grass is so good!

Do you have to shampoo it?"

Or smoke it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Synthetic grass is so good!

Do you have to shampoo it?

Or smoke it! "

Fooey that was a legit question - i want advice on its upkeep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anything to do with grass - not the smoke stuff I am your man

Trust me

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Synthetic grass is so good!

Do you have to shampoo it?

Or smoke it!

Fooey that was a legit question - i want advice on its upkeep "

There's no real upkeep at all apart from clearing off the accumulated leaves etc. A brush or leaf blower will do the job but I know one couple who use a vacuum cleaner on theirs.

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By *ommickMan
over a year ago

cork


"Depends on the soil condition if I were u I'd concrete it and paint it green

Maintenance free "

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"Synthetic grass is so good!

Do you have to shampoo it?

Or smoke it!

Fooey that was a legit question - i want advice on its upkeep

There's no real upkeep at all apart from clearing off the accumulated leaves etc. A brush or leaf blower will do the job but I know one couple who use a vacuum cleaner on theirs. "

Yes mine needs a blowjob a few times a year!!

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

I nearly bought a strimmer today. I've to do some price checks on the internet, but tomorrow is the day.

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"I nearly bought a strimmer today. I've to do some price checks on the internet, but tomorrow is the day."

Well it is a start!!

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over a year ago


"I nearly bought a strimmer today. I've to do some price checks on the internet, but tomorrow is the day."

Some strimmers require a petrol and oil mix for fuel

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"I nearly bought a strimmer today. I've to do some price checks on the internet, but tomorrow is the day.

Some strimmers require a petrol and oil mix for fuel "

I know. The fella in the shop told me all about it as I went to a proper dealer offering service, spare parts etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any woman needs her bush trimmed?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I nearly bought a strimmer today. I've to do some price checks on the internet, but tomorrow is the day.

Some strimmers require a petrol and oil mix for fuel

I know. The fella in the shop told me all about it as I went to a proper dealer offering service, spare parts etc"

I could give you a run down on mobility scooters sometime!?

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By *iiboyMan
over a year ago

Tankardstown

if your looking for the 2 in one, it will have to be petrol, can be troublesome, woodies do cordless strimmers and hedge trimmers by " flymo" "bosch" and "black and decker" flymo is my fav but you can pick your own, cost you total circa 140 , I wont offer to do the garden , i fekn hate it, but hey washing up , laundry and even ironing, im yer man lol

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"I nearly bought a strimmer today. I've to do some price checks on the internet, but tomorrow is the day.

Some strimmers require a petrol and oil mix for fuel

I know. The fella in the shop told me all about it as I went to a proper dealer offering service, spare parts etc

I could give you a run down on mobility scooters sometime!?

"

Heh?, what did you say, speak louder please!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I nearly bought a strimmer today. I've to do some price checks on the internet, but tomorrow is the day.

Some strimmers require a petrol and oil mix for fuel

I know. The fella in the shop told me all about it as I went to a proper dealer offering service, spare parts etc

I could give you a run down on mobility scooters sometime!?

Heh?, what did you say, speak louder please!"

I said, "........................................"

I've forgotten now!

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"I nearly bought a strimmer today. I've to do some price checks on the internet, but tomorrow is the day.

Some strimmers require a petrol and oil mix for fuel

I know. The fella in the shop told me all about it as I went to a proper dealer offering service, spare parts etc

I could give you a run down on mobility scooters sometime!?

Heh?, what did you say, speak louder please!

I said, "........................................"

I've forgotten now! "

I've just invented a cure for Alzheimer's. Now if I could just remember where I left it...

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By *rossflow daveMan
over a year ago

Mullingar

A quick question for some of our resident landscapers on here, what's the best herbicide or killer would you recommend for use on a lawn?

I have a lot of thistles, buttercups and daisies etc and sprayed it with dicophar last year with limited success ,

Is there anything better to use or what would you recommend? I'm spraying a half acre of lawn with a knapsack sprayer a few days after cutting the grass and leaving it a week before cutting again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Holster xl

40 ml into 15 lts of water via nap sack

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"if your looking for the 2 in one, it will have to be petrol, can be troublesome, woodies do cordless strimmers and hedge trimmers by " flymo" "bosch" and "black and decker" flymo is my fav but you can pick your own, cost you total circa 140 , I wont offer to do the garden , i fekn hate it, but hey washing up , laundry and even ironing, im yer man lol "

Woodies is a complete rip off shop, their prices are extortion for what the quality they offer.

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

I'm currently using Tritox which has a cocktail of ingredients in it, the only one of which I can remember is mcpa. It's pretty damn good but I'm not sure how it is with thistles as I don't often find them in lawns. In theory it can only be applied once a year and will impede grass growth if overused.

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks

With the new regulations most of the Herbicides have been withdrawn from the market...

You need to let it grow at least 3 days, preferably a week after mowing before spraying so there is reasonable amount of foliage to absorb the Herbicide, then leave at least a week before mowing.

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"I'm currently using Tritox which has a cocktail of ingredients in it, the only one of which I can remember is mcpa. It's pretty damn good but I'm not sure how it is with thistles as I don't often find them in lawns. In theory it can only be applied once a year and will impede grass growth if overused. "

Michael... are you registered with Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine?

I had to get registered to buy what I need!

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"I'm currently using Tritox which has a cocktail of ingredients in it, the only one of which I can remember is mcpa. It's pretty damn good but I'm not sure how it is with thistles as I don't often find them in lawns. In theory it can only be applied once a year and will impede grass growth if overused.

Michael... are you registered with Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine?

I had to get registered to buy what I need!"

Yes. It's purely a money making racket. I did courses in the eighties and again in the nineties, both of which were more advanced than the new one, but they don't count anymore.

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"A quick question for some of our resident landscapers on here, what's the best herbicide or killer would you recommend for use on a lawn?

I have a lot of thistles, buttercups and daisies etc and sprayed it with dicophar last year with limited success ,

Is there anything better to use or what would you recommend? I'm spraying a half acre of lawn with a knapsack sprayer a few days after cutting the grass and leaving it a week before cutting again. "

What's wrong with daisies and buttercups? Weed killers are horrible poisonous stuff!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A quick question for some of our resident landscapers on here, what's the best herbicide or killer would you recommend for use on a lawn?

I have a lot of thistles, buttercups and daisies etc and sprayed it with dicophar last year with limited success ,

Is there anything better to use or what would you recommend? I'm spraying a half acre of lawn with a knapsack sprayer a few days after cutting the grass and leaving it a week before cutting again. "
Roundup is good to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A quick question for some of our resident landscapers on here, what's the best herbicide or killer would you recommend for use on a lawn?

I have a lot of thistles, buttercups and daisies etc and sprayed it with dicophar last year with limited success ,

Is there anything better to use or what would you recommend? I'm spraying a half acre of lawn with a knapsack sprayer a few days after cutting the grass and leaving it a week before cutting again.

What's wrong with daisies and buttercups? Weed killers are horrible poisonous stuff! "

I've a carpet of daisies and i quite like them, breaks up all that green

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"I'm currently using Tritox which has a cocktail of ingredients in it, the only one of which I can remember is mcpa. It's pretty damn good but I'm not sure how it is with thistles as I don't often find them in lawns. In theory it can only be applied once a year and will impede grass growth if overused.

Michael... are you registered with Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine?

I had to get registered to buy what I need!

Yes. It's purely a money making racket. I did courses in the eighties and again in the nineties, both of which were more advanced than the new one, but they don't count anymore. "

I know... but had no option!

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


" Roundup is good to "

Kills anything it is sprayed on incl. the grass!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" Roundup is good to

Kills anything it is sprayed on incl. the grass!"
exactly. Top drawer stuff. Used it last year.

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"A quick question for some of our resident landscapers on here, what's the best herbicide or killer would you recommend for use on a lawn?

I have a lot of thistles, buttercups and daisies etc and sprayed it with dicophar last year with limited success ,

Is there anything better to use or what would you recommend? I'm spraying a half acre of lawn with a knapsack sprayer a few days after cutting the grass and leaving it a week before cutting again. Roundup is good too "

Lol

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"

What's wrong with daisies and buttercups? Weed killers are horrible poisonous stuff! "

Absolutely nothing wrong with them!

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"

What's wrong with daisies and buttercups? Weed killers are horrible poisonous stuff!

Absolutely nothing wrong with them!"

Apart from the potential cancer etc

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"

What's wrong with daisies and buttercups? Weed killers are horrible poisonous stuff!

Absolutely nothing wrong with them!

Apart from the potential cancer etc "

That's the killer, not the daisies etc

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks


"

What's wrong with daisies and buttercups? Weed killers are horrible poisonous stuff!

Absolutely nothing wrong with them!

Apart from the potential cancer etc

That's the killer, not the daisies etc "

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By *rossflow daveMan
over a year ago

Mullingar

The thistles are literally a pain in the arse for the naked sunbathing lol

I have a few rough fields around me and I'd say the seeds are blowing into my place and the lawns are infested with every known to man

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" Roundup is good to

Kills anything it is sprayed on incl. the grass!exactly. Top drawer stuff. Used it last year. "

Pistol better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm currently using Tritox which has a cocktail of ingredients in it, the only one of which I can remember is mcpa. It's pretty damn good but I'm not sure how it is with thistles as I don't often find them in lawns. In theory it can only be applied once a year and will impede grass growth if overused.

Michael... are you registered with Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine?

I had to get registered to buy what I need!

Yes. It's purely a money making racket. I did courses in the eighties and again in the nineties, both of which were more advanced than the new one, but they don't count anymore. "

There was. Grand father clause

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By *unnyfookMan
over a year ago

Naas

Buy a sthill or Tanaka multi combi strimmer, hedge cutter ,etc ,tgat Shut ye buy in woodies b nq are a waste of money, or better yet hire me im a proffesional gardener

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By *unnyfookMan
over a year ago

Naas

Buy a sthill or Tanaka multi combi strimmer, hedge cutter ,etc ,tgat Shut ye buy in woodies b nq are a waste of money, or better yet hire me im a proffesional gardener

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By *ub_leitrim_guyMan
over a year ago

Out in the sticks

Jeez... are we all Landscapers here? Reckon we should all join fabstrimmers!

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By *rossflow daveMan
over a year ago

Mullingar


"Jeez... are we all Landscapers here? Reckon we should all join fabstrimmers! "

How do you think the ladies got so good a trimming their bushes ?

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

She's a beauty, my new tool!

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

What did you buy?

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"What did you buy? "

A Tanaka 27cc grass strimmer, 4.4kg

I went as you said to the local dealer, had a look what he has to offer, fell in love with the Tanaka, went home, checked prices on the internet, went back haggled and got it 10euro cheaper including blade than the best internet price

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By *illbillMan
over a year ago

dublin

I've a ancient tanka it's savage and never let's me down

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By *eadue stallionMan
over a year ago

Yes


"I've a ancient tanka it's savage and never let's me down "

Did an A fall off?

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"What did you buy?

A Tanaka 27cc grass strimmer, 4.4kg

I went as you said to the local dealer, had a look what he has to offer, fell in love with the Tanaka, went home, checked prices on the internet, went back haggled and got it 10euro cheaper including blade than the best internet price "

That's good. The main advantage is that you have someone to go to if it gives trouble or when you need parts!

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By *ommickMan
over a year ago

cork


"What did you buy?

A Tanaka 27cc grass strimmer, 4.4kg

I went as you said to the local dealer, had a look what he has to offer, fell in love with the Tanaka, went home, checked prices on the internet, went back haggled and got it 10euro cheaper including blade than the best internet price "
nice one don't forget ur face guard safety first

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By *oghunter33 OP   Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"What did you buy?

A Tanaka 27cc grass strimmer, 4.4kg

I went as you said to the local dealer, had a look what he has to offer, fell in love with the Tanaka, went home, checked prices on the internet, went back haggled and got it 10euro cheaper including blade than the best internet price nice one don't forget ur face guard safety first"

The dealer gave me full instructions plus goggles. Did already half of my front garden and cleared cleared the patch up to my washing line. I finally could take down the panties. With the colder weather forecasted it might be no harm to have them ready!

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"What did you buy?

A Tanaka 27cc grass strimmer, 4.4kg

I went as you said to the local dealer, had a look what he has to offer, fell in love with the Tanaka, went home, checked prices on the internet, went back haggled and got it 10euro cheaper including blade than the best internet price nice one don't forget ur face guard safety first

The dealer gave me full instructions plus goggles. Did already half of my front garden and cleared cleared the patch up to my washing line. I finally could take down the panties. With the colder weather forecasted it might be no harm to have them ready! "

With the weather over the last 24 hours I'm sure the panties were already wet?

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By *ommickMan
over a year ago

cork


"What did you buy?

A Tanaka 27cc grass strimmer, 4.4kg

I went as you said to the local dealer, had a look what he has to offer, fell in love with the Tanaka, went home, checked prices on the internet, went back haggled and got it 10euro cheaper including blade than the best internet price nice one don't forget ur face guard safety first

The dealer gave me full instructions plus goggles. Did already half of my front garden and cleared cleared the patch up to my washing line. I finally could take down the panties. With the colder weather forecasted it might be no harm to have them ready! "
good choice u will be able to sell on done deal again if u like always a demand for quality panties I mean strimers

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