JP Living The Dream
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BRAND NEW Stihl Lawnmower nearly DESTROYED I was so lucky! #gardening
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In this weeks video disaster almost strikes and could have meant the end for one of my new machines. I also do a product review for a new collaborative partner: bazivve.com/ Link to product: amzn.eu/d/fWmwW9C
REVIEW of the STIHL GTA 26 BATTERY GARDEN PRUNER! Would YOU buy this?
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In this weeks video I add a new tool to the collection and show you the unboxing and first use! Will this make my life easier? Tune in to find out! #gardening #garden
What does a UK GARDENER do during the COLD WINTER months? #gardening
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Hey folks, so winter is almost upon us and many people wonder what gardeners do to earn money when the grass cutting stops.. join me while I show you!
Returning to work following an injury! A day in the life of a SELF EMPLOYED gardener!
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Hi guys, Thanks for tuning in to this weeks video where I make my return to gardens following an ankle injury- find out how I got on! JP
Tenants left this GARDEN in a HUGE MESS for the landlord- Can we SAVE IT?
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A huge task in this weeks video guys, house was rented for 15 years and the garden was so overgrown and messy. Could I save it? Thanks for watching? JP #gardening
SIX HOUR GARDEN UPGRADE with beautiful DECORATIVE SLATE! #gardening
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Hi guys, As promised, join me on a lovely job where I was tasked to revive a tired front lawn! Hope you enjoy JP
Fitting more NEW GARDENING CUSTOMERS in the diary! 2024 has been CRAZY so far!
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Hi guys, Celebrating hitting a milestone this week as we hit 600 subs! Thank you so much for sticking with me guys. I also take you to work again on a new lawn to be cut. So happy right now! JP
How I price gardening jobs and how much I NEED to EARN each day!
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Hey guys, A popular request has been to show some content on how I go about pricing jobs… so here you go 😊 Enjoy and hope it’s helpful to you JP
How to LANDSCAPE a MULTI LEVEL Garden #ukgardening #gardencare
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Hi guys, This weeks video shows you how I manage work in a large 3 tier garden- how to remove the waste and bring in new materials. Hope you find it helpful. Many thanks for watching JP
My 2024 Garden Maintenance Van Set up and how I TRANSFORM it into a CAMPERVAN
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Hey folks, So just a quick video to show you my gardening van set up and also how I turn it into a camper van for weekends away. Hope you enjoy All the best JP
Complete GARDEN MAKEOVER to help SELL this house!! #gardencare #ukgardening
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Complete GARDEN MAKEOVER to help SELL this house!! #gardencare #ukgardening
First test and review of the STIHL RM443-T Lawnmower! Would YOU buy this?
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Hey folks, Quick review and test of the latest addition to my gardening fleet- the STIHL RM443-T Find out how I got on cutting some long grass and what I think to it. Thanks for watching JP
Garden decking TRANSFORMATION! Looks SO MUCH BETTER NOW!
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Hey guys, In today’s video our customer wanted his open decking area making more private so he can chill in the sunshine and not be overlooked by neighbours- who were we to turn a job down!! Enjoy folks and thanks for watching JP
Day in the life of a GARDENER- How to PRUNE ROSES and stop brown spot disease FOR GOOD!
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Hi folks, Join me on a very wet Monday as I battle to keep on top of my customers lawns and also show you a handy weed pulling tool that’s a must have for any gardeners van. I also address some diseased roses and help them to grow. JP
A VERY PEACEFUL day in the life of a UK GARDENER! BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY COTTAGE
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A VERY PEACEFUL day in the life of a UK GARDENER! BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY COTTAGE
MEGA GARDEN CLEARANCE! This garden is HUGE now!
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MEGA GARDEN CLEARANCE! This garden is HUGE now!
WEEDING BORDERS Part 2- Day in the life of a UK GARDENER plus Mulching with the STIHL RM4RT Mower
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WEEDING BORDERS Part 2- Day in the life of a UK GARDENER plus Mulching with the STIHL RM4RT Mower
How to weed borders using the STIHL KOMBI TILLER attachment! #ukgardening
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How to weed borders using the STIHL KOMBI TILLER attachment! #ukgardening
A day in the life of a UK GARDENER! Finding the lost river in an amazing country garden!
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A day in the life of a UK GARDENER! Finding the lost river in an amazing country garden!
VANLIFE UK at its VERY BEST! Bargoed Farm WALES!
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VANLIFE UK at its VERY BEST! Bargoed Farm WALES!
2024 PDC UK DARTS OPEN at BUTLINS MINEHEAD! GAME ON!!
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2024 PDC UK DARTS OPEN at BUTLINS MINEHEAD! GAME ON!!
STEALTH CAMPING at a PUB in Wales near BARMOUTH! VANLIFE UK
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STEALTH CAMPING at a PUB in Wales near BARMOUTH! VANLIFE UK
Which ACTION CAMERA would YOU buy?? | DJI or GO-PRO
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Which ACTION CAMERA would YOU buy?? | DJI or GO-PRO
How to get APPLE CARPLAY on a BUDGET in a Renault Trafic camper van!! #applecarplay #campervans
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How to get APPLE CARPLAY on a BUDGET in a Renault Trafic camper van!! #applecarplay #campervans
Is LANOGUARD worth the MONEY?? RUST PROOFING my Renault Trafic CAMPER VAN
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Is LANOGUARD worth the MONEY?? RUST PROOFING my Renault Trafic CAMPER VAN
Birmingham Frankfurt CHRISTMAS Market 2023 & Snow Day FUN
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Birmingham Frankfurt CHRISTMAS Market 2023 & Snow Day FUN
Some of my FAVOURITE Camper Van MODIFICATIONS that I can’t live without! #VANLIFEUK
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Some of my FAVOURITE Camper Van MODIFICATIONS that I can’t live without! #VANLIFEUK
FIRST TEST of my CHINESE DIESEL HEATER while STEALTH CAMPING In my RENAULT TRAFIC DAY VAN!
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FIRST TEST of my CHINESE DIESEL HEATER while STEALTH CAMPING In my RENAULT TRAFIC DAY VAN!
Chinese Diesel Heater Fitted in my Renault Trafic Camper Van! TOASTY VANLIFE
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Chinese Diesel Heater Fitted in my Renault Trafic Camper Van! TOASTY VANLIFE

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  • @hoehoehoegardeningservices306

    Great video JP. Seriously have a think about picking up some battery secateurs. I've got a pair of Stiga ones, which are great. Stihl hadn't brought out a pair when I needed them, as I've got the GTA26, wish I'd hung on a bit longer. I do love a trip to Charlies, I'm based on the Wirral (not too far away from your neck of the woods), I have to pop over the border to Queensferry to visit my nearest store - spend a fortune everytime 😄

  • @Homescape.garden.maintenance

    Id be like a kid at Christmas in a shop like that!

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream День тому

      😂 Yep, it’s a nightmare as it’s literally 2 mins from my house too.. my lock up is starting to look like this shop lol! Cheers for watching mate and all the best 👍🏻👍🏻 JP

  • @tinkeringtaylor3053
    @tinkeringtaylor3053 День тому

    Done a great job JP on them Elderberry bushes, i do not like them we cut and poison out, looking forward to see what you purchased 👍👍

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream День тому

      Thank you so much mate, yeah to be honest I have a feeling next year they will get me to remove them completely, they grow from what I have cut them to here to at least 5 feet taller again by summer and are a bit of a pain for them and the neighbour. Thank you mate, all will be revealed in the next vid if I get the time to edit before our wedding this coming Thursday 😊💒 If not will be after honeymoon bud. Always appreciate your comments on here. All the best JP 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @tinkeringtaylor3053
      @tinkeringtaylor3053 День тому

      @@JP_livingthedream congratulations to you both on getting married have a lovely day 🍾🥂

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream День тому

      Thank you mate, we can’t wait 😊👍🏻👍🏻

  • @dogmangreengrass736
    @dogmangreengrass736 День тому

    where that store please ?

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream День тому

      Hey, it’s in Shrewsbury, Shropshire mate. I only showed a little of what they stock but they literally sell everything from Stihl to Echo to Husky etc. fantastic place. Thanks for watching and all the best 👍🏻👍🏻 JP

    • @dogmangreengrass736
      @dogmangreengrass736 День тому

      @@JP_livingthedream so much choice there , nothing like that in lincolnshire here . cheers 🍻

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream День тому

      Yeah we are quite lucky here as there are a few places in and around my town that sell plant and machinery.. if you’re ever this way I’d 100% recommend a visit to ‘Charlie’s Store, Shrewsbury’ Take care mate 🍻👍🏻

  • @alandykes2519
    @alandykes2519 День тому

    Nice job again mate good to see you wearing safety gear I lost 50% of my sight in the right eye a stone hit me in the center of the eye and cut it right through the center I learned the hard way 👍 👍👍👍

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream День тому

      Oh mate, that must have been awful for you bud 😞 sorry to hear that pal. Yeah I always either have my mask or safety goggles on when cutting, plus gloves and the rest of the gear. Thanks for sharing that and I hope that it’s not hampered you too much. Always appreciate your comments on here mate. Take care and all the best JP 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Steven-jn2cw
    @Steven-jn2cw 3 дні тому

    Great video and luckily you found that golf club. Is your Sthil Mower an RM430?

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 3 дні тому

      Thank you mate, appreciate that.. that mower was the RM443- I use that on the medium size lawns.. my heart was in my mouth when I realised that golfing iron was buried and sticking out the ground under me 😬🤦🏻‍♂️ Thank you for watching, really appreciate it. All the best JP 👍🏻

  • @tinkeringtaylor3053
    @tinkeringtaylor3053 3 дні тому

    Great job JP, touch wood we haven't had any heavy frost yet 🥶👍

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 3 дні тому

      Thank you mate😊, yeah it was a bit of a shock to see the frost on windscreen yesterday.. but then afterwards it was mild all day.. the grass is STILL growing which in 20 years is getting to a stage I’ve not seen often, last year I did the final cuts the last week in October. Thank you for watching as usual mate, really appreciate it 😊😊 Take care JP 👍🏻

  • @adrianwelch4306
    @adrianwelch4306 3 дні тому

    Keep up the good videos mate but no to reviews of non gardening related goods!

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 3 дні тому

      Thanks mate, appreciate it.. and don’t worry, I’ve got a few new tools that I’ve already recorded reviews on which will be coming up over the festive period 😊 Thanks again and all the best JP 👍🏻

    • @adrianwelch4306
      @adrianwelch4306 3 дні тому

      @ great look forward to seeing them👍🏻

  • @alandykes2519
    @alandykes2519 3 дні тому

    It's not nice when you are mowing away and you hear that awful bang have done it before so now im like you i always check first better to be safe than sorry 👍👍👍👍

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 3 дні тому

      Oh yes, that noise is what nightmares are made of mate.. my heart was in my mouth as the golf club had been pressed down into the soft ground and the iron part was sticking up but hidden by the long grass so if I’d have hit it, the blade would have smashed to bits 😬 Thankfully not this time 😊 Thanks ever so much for watching as usual pal. Take care JP 👍🏻

  • @daveh1081
    @daveh1081 3 дні тому

    Mate......I once drove a customers kubota ride on over a metal rod (plant stake) that had been discarded in the grass. The deck had to be rebuilt........he was superb about it but you can imagine how I felt!! I think it cost him over £300 ten years ago. I felt sick about it. By the way, I'm still cutting grass up here......bizarre. All the best Dave (N. Yorks)

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 3 дні тому

      Hi mate, wow that must have been a nightmare for you bud.. I’m constantly paranoid about rolling over stuff, especially when I’m asked to cut overgrown lawns covered in leaves like this one 😬 Yeah the growth here hasn’t stopped either yet, few cold mornings but the days are mild and I’m still in a T-Shirt every day. Thank you for watching and sharing your experience too. All the best JP 👍🏻

    • @daveh1081
      @daveh1081 3 дні тому

      @@JP_livingthedream No sweat bruv. I think I'll be doing my final cut on Monday........this dry spell has to come to an end soon!! Yup, I'm in T shirt every day too.......once I've done some work and warmed up a bit!!!! Good luck getting to 1000 subscribers by the way.

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 3 дні тому

      Cheers mate, it’s been a bit of a labour of love this channel, it’s a lot of work to edit the footage and also film on site, especially on the days I have multiple jobs planned… but I do really enjoy it. Take care pal 👍🏻

    • @daveh1081
      @daveh1081 3 дні тому

      @@JP_livingthedream You too mate!👍

  • @chriselfyn
    @chriselfyn 8 днів тому

    I have a Saker, uk version. £50.00 on Amazon with a single battery. I was tempted by the Stihl but it costs nearly 3 times more and as a non-professional, I don't plan to give it heavy use. So far, so good. Cuts really well and the only gripe is that the chain tension is fiddly to adjust. The big advantage of these in my short experience of it, is being able to hold an overhanging branch while you cut it so it doesn't drop into the neighbour's garden. I bought some chainsaw gloves to go with it as I don't want my fingers ending up in the neighbour's garden either! Really enjoying your channel and your generous sharing of your expertise.

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 8 днів тому

      Thank you for sharing your experience with the Saker, I’ve heard nothing but good things about them and you’re quite right, a fraction of the price of the Stihl and other big name ones. Thank you so much for your comment, glad you are enjoying the channel.. big things planned for the new year. All the best JP 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @steveningram865
    @steveningram865 8 днів тому

    I bought the ferex one from Aldi £35 you will not believe the jobs I’ve done with it and I already had 3 spare batteries from a couple of drills I had, and the chain is still going strong 3 years warranty on it so if it goes wrong in that time just get my money back. Not that I’m bothered as it’s paid for it’s self ten times over now. I’m a big stihl fan but couldn’t stretch this far in my first year.

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 8 днів тому

      Wow that’s exactly why I wanted to hear from others who have tried different ones as I’ve looked at so many and read hundreds of reviews and the not so ‘well known’ makes seem to be getting good feedback. Some of the ones from Amazon even utilise the Dewalt drill batteries which I have loads of. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment mate, All the best 👍🏻👍🏻 JP

  • @Kabuti78
    @Kabuti78 9 днів тому

    Good things, as a regular chainsaw user, that manual oiling would be too much ball-ache for me. Also, I can really only afford one tool so its a regular, chainsaw for me but you nearly sold it to me, you're right it does exactly what a gardener needs.

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 9 днів тому

      Thank you for watching, and appreciate the comment.. yeah I couldn’t ever have a manual oiling regular chainsaw, but with this one only being used now and then on the small stuff, I’m hoping it won’t become too much of a pain. Knowing my luck Stihl will update the model soon and include an auto oiling feature 🤣 All the best mate JP 👍🏻

  • @alandykes2519
    @alandykes2519 9 днів тому

    Great review mate nice bit of kit it will earn it's weight in gold 👍👍👍👍

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 9 днів тому

      Thank you mate, it certainly seems to be a very capable tool, time will tell but if it saves me some time here and there I’ll take that. Have a great weekend mate JP 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @tinkeringtaylor3053
    @tinkeringtaylor3053 9 днів тому

    Really good review JP, i have a saker its ok but the motor is on the side and it can catch up when cutting but does me for my diy cutting 👍👍

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 9 днів тому

      Thank you mate, yeah the Saker was the first one I remember seeing, it looks good also, and then there’s cheaper ones on Amazon etc. This one is impressive and I’ve just found out you can buy replacement parts, longer bars/chains etc so it should last a long time fingers crossed 🤞🏼 Have a great weekend bud JP 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @martinjarman7385
    @martinjarman7385 9 днів тому

    Great vid mate, something I have been looking to buy.looks impressive.

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 9 днів тому

      Thank you mate, yes it was definitely better than I expected it to be, will have it on a job next week where I have a fair bit of small stuff to saw so will see how we get on. Appreciate the comment mate and all the best 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @martinjarman7385
      @martinjarman7385 9 днів тому

      This time of year I'm sure will get alot of use. I'm not far from you. I have a small garden maintenance business in Ludlow.

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 9 днів тому

      @@martinjarman7385Fair play mate, yeah we’re not far.. give me a shout if you ever need anything 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @theewhaler
    @theewhaler 9 днів тому

    Nice one 👌 just deleted my comment by mistake 🤦‍♂️. Good for you for actually mentioning figures. I must have watched a dozen of these where the gardeners don’t mention any numbers. 220 “profit” after your 50 & 40 fees sounds good to me. For a days solid hedge cutting I currently charge 250 and agree with the customer beforehand that any waste charges will be extra. Could be 50, could be 100, depends on how much waste And I just add 20 quid or so for my time transporting. My local council have just started charging £190 for a medium sized van of green trade waste. Wood chipper is my next investment Anyway keep up the videos I’m going back through them now and watching 👍

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 9 днів тому

      @@theewhaler Sounds good to me that mate, nice work 👍🏻 Thanks again for watching and all the best, JP

  • @OutAndAbout-UK
    @OutAndAbout-UK 14 днів тому

    Nice work JP you looked like Darth Vader with the way you were slinging that hedge trimmer around! 😂

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 14 днів тому

      Haha thank you mate and may the force be with you 🤣👍🏻

  • @christophergraham1857
    @christophergraham1857 16 днів тому

    Hi what awning is that on your van? Great video

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 15 днів тому

      Hey, thank you for your comment.. it’s a FIAMMA F35 pro.. it’s not the longest but does the job when needed 😊 All the best JP 👍🏻

    • @christophergraham1857
      @christophergraham1857 15 днів тому

      @JP_livingthedream cheers looks smart

  • @neilgreen9285
    @neilgreen9285 16 днів тому

    When Autumn winter comes I move from gardening to exterior cleaning I have all the gear gutter vac long reach brushes chemical tanks I get a lot of well paid work these seasons. I've just purchased an Ifor Williams P8E and a Rock venom chipper so I can take on some big hedge and tree work so can't wait to get them in action. I'm from Shrewsbury originally then moved to Portsmouth and now live in Cornwall

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 16 днів тому

      Hi mate, great to hear from another Shrewsbury guy in the trade. Yeah I’ve just bought a Cobra chipper mate and I’ve considered gutter vac myself as the amount of times my customers ask me if I know anyone who does it. Thanks so much for the comment mate and all the best 👍🏻 JP

    • @neilgreen9285
      @neilgreen9285 16 днів тому

      @@JP_livingthedream Definitely get a gutter vac mate and some long brushes for washing them too very good money 💰

  • @alandykes2519
    @alandykes2519 16 днів тому

    Nice job JP as always good to see you back mate hope you had a good Halloween as i did with my grandkids and i filmed it and put it on Facebook 👍👍👍👍

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 16 днів тому

      Thank you my mate, yeah was a nice Halloween. My children are a bit older now but they still love this time of year. Glad you had a good one 👍🏻 All the best JP

  • @tinkeringtaylor3053
    @tinkeringtaylor3053 16 днів тому

    Really good video JP, got a break in the weather yesterday🌞 so all the grass got cut

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 16 днів тому

      Thank you so much mate, yeah was nice to finally get back on with things.. also been struggling with a knee Injury again but hopefully on the mend now. Thanks again bud, top man 👍🏻 JP

  • @markbayley2925
    @markbayley2925 28 днів тому

    Spot on, I've made exactly the same mistakes. I was employed doing grounds maintenance for 17 years, been self employed for 11 years. I didn't understand business and finances, took on way too much work, priced to cheap, tried pleasing everyone. Getting there now, but what a journey.

  • @samueljaramillo4221
    @samueljaramillo4221 Місяць тому

    Do you do all your mowing with a push mower? Do you own or use a riding mower?

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      @@samueljaramillo4221 Depends which gardens I’m doing, I do have access to ride on mowers when I need them, but I tend to be able to manage using my self propelled machines. Thanks for watching 😎👍🏻

  • @samueljaramillo4221
    @samueljaramillo4221 Місяць тому

    Hello from America. You certainly know what your doing. I know what you’re going through in your job. I was a manager of a twenty seven hole golf course for twenty two years. I managed a maintenance crew of thirty. Budgets for insurance,irrigation ,machines, fertilizers, chemicals. And the golf course members. All of these things had to be addressed year after year. After twenty two years I was ready to leave this very stressful job. And it was the best decision made and never regretted it. So keep doing what your doing. You are on the right track to success.

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      Hey, thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment.. it really means a lot 😊 Wow it sounds like your job was extremely busy to say the least. I learnt groundwork’s over 25 years ago and have always loved working outside, although this isn’t my only job, I also work for our local water company as well as running my business so it’s a busy life. Nice to hear from you, All the best JP👍🏻

  • @rootbrag
    @rootbrag Місяць тому

    Great video

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      Thank you very much for the kind comment 👍🏻 All the best JP

  • @anthonymcroberts2760
    @anthonymcroberts2760 Місяць тому

    I feel for you mate,I'm a self-employed chippy I've been off work 10 weeks so far and I'm looking at a possible 12 months plus off unable to drive so looking at 4 walls everyday and getting excited at getting out to go to hospital appointments

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      Ah mate it’s a nightmare isn’t it.. hope you can get sorted asap, sounds like you’re having a tough time of it. All the best to you pal JP

    • @anthonymcroberts2760
      @anthonymcroberts2760 Місяць тому

      @@JP_livingthedream 👍

  • @neilgreen9285
    @neilgreen9285 Місяць тому

    Love the videos by the way ive just subscribed

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      @@neilgreen9285 Thank you so much, really appreciate it 🙏🏼😊

  • @neilgreen9285
    @neilgreen9285 Місяць тому

    What part of Shropshire im originally from Shrewsbury

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      @@neilgreen9285 Yeah I’m from Shrewsbury also mate 👍🏻

  • @ThyCorylus
    @ThyCorylus Місяць тому

    Your experience as a new business owner sounds exactly the same as mine, albeit in a different trade! It was farcical lookong back now, but you soon learn!

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      I’m not a new business owner, been doing this for nearly 25 years 😂 Getting too old now tho, the body has had enough 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @alandykes2519
    @alandykes2519 Місяць тому

    Great job job JP especially on the last one good to see you back mate fit and well 👍👍👍👍

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      Thank you so much mate, it’s been a hard couple of months but glad to be back 😊

  • @tinkeringtaylor3053
    @tinkeringtaylor3053 Місяць тому

    Good to see you back with another excellent video JP and tidy jobs done, the gardener my mum uses this time of year he cuts grass weather permitting and till he see`s frost forecast, he then stops

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      Thank so you much mate 🙏🏼 Yeah it’s pretty much like it is for me but the rain we have makes the gardens soft and end up making more mess if we go one them. Thanks again bud All the best JP

  • @chrismarshall5743
    @chrismarshall5743 Місяць тому

    Loved the video do you have any recommendations on a divider between the stone and grass I after something long term so maybe not wood thanks

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      Thank you, means a lot 😊 I’ve used lots of different products over the years, there’s so much on the market now.. you can even get poly sleepers instead of timber, but depending on budget a lot of general supplies sell alternative edging products, such as Wickes, Huws Gray etc. I still quote a lot of people for standard, treated timber sleepers though. Best of luck mate, JP

  • @stgr3577
    @stgr3577 Місяць тому

    I'm a self employed garden maintenance myself just got back myself two days ago broken my ribs and punched the menbane round the lung two weeks ago trying to catch up on my regular garden maintenance working Saturday and Sunday this week too not good but hay ho have a good weekend happy days 😊

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      Thank you for the comment mate, that sounds a a nasty injury.. make sure you don’t over do it during your recovery as if you make things worse you’ll be off again. It’s a tough job this at the best of times. Speedy recovery mate and all the best JP 👍🏻

  • @andrewsflicks7920
    @andrewsflicks7920 Місяць тому

    Great video again, and good to see you back...🙂👍 That Wolffgarten hoe is the bees knees...one of the best bits of kit that I've purchased...gets the weeds out both ways and, as you say, along with the handrake it makes a beautiful job of the borders. 😊

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      Thank you so much mate, means a lot 😊 Yeah the Wolfgarten stuff is a game changer for me, really recommend it to anyone. So quick to achieve good results. I spent many years on hands and knees so it’s a god send. All the best mate JP 👍🏻

  • @daveh1081
    @daveh1081 Місяць тому

    Which strimmer are you using mate......is it a recharcheable model? What do you think of it? We all live in fear of picking up an injury. Another informative video. Cheers mate!!

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      Hi mate, thank you for you kind comment.. it means a lot 😊 I have a few strimmers depending on what I need them for but the 2 I use in the video are the Stihl FSA57 which I use to edge the lawns and it’s a battery rechargeable model and the bigger brush cutter with the handlebar grip is the Stihl FS70 which is petrol.. I use that mainly for bigger clearance works with a blade on it. I love the Stihl stuff, not everyone does but it works for me and has for many years. Take care and all the best mate JP 👍🏻

    • @daveh1081
      @daveh1081 Місяць тому

      @@JP_livingthedream No sweat mate....you come across well and you clearly have integrity. Yes, I'm a bit of a stihl fan boy........partly because it always makes sense to me to stick with one system. I've had a couple of comments recently.....mostly about my SH55 blower. I'd switch to some battery gear but at 60, I'm not sure how much longer I'll do it for so not so easy to justify now. But ya never know????? Best Dave

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      @@daveh1081 Thanks mate 👍🏻 Yeah 100% agree, I’m fast approaching 50 and the work ver the years has taken its toll that’s for sure.

  • @davidhenley7985
    @davidhenley7985 Місяць тому

    How long you been gardening

  • @mikegaynor9406
    @mikegaynor9406 Місяць тому

    Well done Jamie. Keep up your hard graft

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      @@mikegaynor9406 Thank you Mike mate, means a lot 😊👍🏻

  • @Paulslawnpatrol
    @Paulslawnpatrol Місяць тому

    Season 1 for me and I've done exactly what you described, clearance jobs priced way too low and sweating by lunchtime knowing I'm nowhere near half way through - physically shot by the end of the day and morale tank empty safe in the knowledge I've got to go back in the morning to finish off! Lessons learnt but slowly getting better at it - still lots of pain to go through no doubt but posts like this are so helpful. Oh and I definitely skip around with my mower and strimmer making almost no money but I am happy at least 😆 Great video - thanks for posting!

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream Місяць тому

      Thank you so much for watching.. so now you need to price for what you’re worth mate.. we don’t need to be greedy nor sell ourselves short, just make a living with a little bit to cover holiday, sickness, and tools etc. Keep going 👍🏻👍🏻 JP

  • @scottrobertson5554
    @scottrobertson5554 2 місяці тому

    Great advice. So many hidden costs and variables. Obviously unwise to charge hourly. Concentrate on net profit, not what you've made that day without taking into account the 'hidden' costs. You talk a lot of sense. All the best to you and your business.

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 2 місяці тому

      @@scottrobertson5554 thank you very much for the kind words, really appreciate it. All the best to you too JP 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @farmermatt2
    @farmermatt2 2 місяці тому

    Perfect you hit the nail on the head

  • @laurencechapman1990
    @laurencechapman1990 2 місяці тому

    Awesome set up. I’m thinking of getting a L4 boxer/relay van which I could live off grid in and use for my gardening business. Just need to play around with designs to make sure it can all fit in!

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 2 місяці тому

      Thank you mate, ah that sounds cool bud.. it’s all about making the most of the space you have. All the best with it 😊 JP

  • @TheJDWay
    @TheJDWay 2 місяці тому

    Tidy job that JP. Nice work fella.

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 2 місяці тому

      @@TheJDWay Thank you mate, hope you’re keeping well.. I enjoyed this job. Got some camp outs planned for next year also so should be a nice mix of stuff on the channel going forward. Take care JP 😎👍🏻

  • @thisnthat6972
    @thisnthat6972 2 місяці тому

    Where do you put waste if you have to take green waste with you

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 2 місяці тому

      @@thisnthat6972 I don’t, it’s bagged up and I’ve got a bloke who comes and removes it to the tip for me, all fully licensed and insured. It just means I only have to turn up, do the job and go 👍🏻

  • @tracybaker8089
    @tracybaker8089 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for doing an amazing job, you really do enjoy your work, it was truly appreciated and glad you enjoyed Clarkson’s finest beer when you got back 😊

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 2 місяці тому

      @@tracybaker8089 thank you so much, really appreciate the work and the hospitality 😊 Have a lovely weekend 😎x

  • @conormunro
    @conormunro 2 місяці тому

    Great vid mate. Im in my third season and my pricing has changed vast amounts over that time. Experienced all the same things and found my niche of what i like doing and what tools i need to afford etc. We also make youtube vids and will probably talk money at some point as its very helpful to compare and share information. Keep up the good work JP. - Conor.

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 2 місяці тому

      @@conormunro Cheers mate, top man. I’ve subbed you too 👍🏻 Have a great weekend JP 😎

  • @alandykes2519
    @alandykes2519 2 місяці тому

    Another awesome job mate nice touch with the music keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 2 місяці тому

      Ah thanks mate, was a tough one and the body is aching now but worth it 😊 Have a great weekend bud JP 👍🏻

  • @tinkeringtaylor3053
    @tinkeringtaylor3053 2 місяці тому

    Great job JP, looks really good 👌👍

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 2 місяці тому

      Thank you mate, a tough day but worth it for a happy customer 😊 Have a great weekend bud 👍🏻

  • @thesmithsfamily1901
    @thesmithsfamily1901 2 місяці тому

    Great vid JP. Quick question about the tiller. How is it on hard clay borders? Will it chew them up or just bounce off? I’m working on one at the moment. Not been cultivated in 5 years. A spade barely penetrates it. I was wondering if this would be a better option. Thanks mate.

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 2 місяці тому

      @@thesmithsfamily1901 Thank you mate, I would say no regards the tiller on solid clay mate.. it’s fantastic in loose material but hard clay would be a problem. Just gotta smash it up best you can unfortunately unless you hire a bigger one mate. All the best JP

    • @thesmithsfamily1901
      @thesmithsfamily1901 2 місяці тому

      Yeh, thats what I thought! Thanks for sharing your exoriencd mate! Loving the vids. Keep up the good work!

    • @JP_livingthedream
      @JP_livingthedream 2 місяці тому

      @@thesmithsfamily1901Thank you, means a lot 😊 Have a great weekend 👍🏻

  • @Michael-h3z7u
    @Michael-h3z7u 2 місяці тому

    Mate why would you tell everyone what people should learn from experience,people like you are the reason the trade is over run with gardeners