@@johnohalloran915 hahaha I like to keep it like that! Like I said in the video it’s not for everyone but coming from a background where everything was just chucked in the van no organisation and things got broken on a regular basis. I wouldn’t have any other way. Thanks for watching
AN enjoyable video to watch - so good to see a professionally laid out van. Clients are always impressed when they see equipment looking well maintained and logically arranged inside the van. Shows a tidy, methodical approach work. You're wise to leave space at the back of the van for one off equipment needs. Really looking forward to seeing your new seasons videos. Best wishes from Ireland.
Thanks so much for the really kind words mate!! Yeah that’s what I think as well! I would think the same if a trade came to my house with a neat van!! Thanks for the support!
Great vid, well done. One thing you didn't mention was how you stop the mowers rolling from side to side. p.s. love the carpet.....that won't stay clean n dry for long!!!
Hiya! Thanks for the comment glad you enjoyed it! That is a good question!! So the ego is held in with that red bungee that is clipped onto the ply. And tbh the Honda just sits perfectly in the grove of the floor and doesn’t move an inch! Haha love the carpet! And tbh you’d be surprised how clean it does keep! I do give it a brush out every now and then. But does stay relatively clean. Thanks for the comment!
The is one nice van mate! Completely agree with you, it’s gotta be easy to reach and not rolling around! Also things that rattle hah dose my head in when I hear ratting all day! Good vid mate that’s a lovely set up! Some good tools in there as well bud!
Hiya mate thanks for the comment! Yeah I’ve had a good handful of people message about the inverter and battery set up! I’ll be making a video on it tomorrow! Thanks for the support!
Wow mate that’s a seriously nice van set up bud! Sum serious bits of kit in that. Good video mate very informative mate! Nice video keep it up loving the content!
My OCD was pleased with your set up :) The ego charger in the van is a must & is a great idea, the problem with battery tools is when your in the middle of no where all day, how do you charge? my ego blower is a battery drinker!
Thanks for the support! Yeah the inventor has been a really good edition with the batteries!!! I must say that’s the one thing I’m not sold on yet is the blowers I just don’t thing for someone that is out all day they are ready yet! Thanks for the support!
I’m really glad the video motivated you!!! My dad’s company I worked for before starting my business he’d work like that! Drove me nuts hah! Thanks for the support!!!
Nice video mate. Good arrange of tools there! Pretty much covered for any job really good tools as well! We love the Honda range! When you’re looking at upgrading the blower have a look at the Honda hhB25E that’s a fantastic bit of kit!
Thanks for the support! I have actually been looking at that Honda blower! Will need to do a bit more research when the time comes! Like I said In the video the current one runs perfect so won’t be imminent! Thanks for the support!
New subscriber here, thanks for the video im ireland based and this season will be my first season giving gardening a go, best of luck in your journey and happy new year
I like the use of the space on those barn doors, I just got a used Vito and it is a tailgate door lifts up, hmm didn't think about the storage there. But the rain protection will be appreciated..
Another new subscriber. I’m in the minority and follow the American idea of running aluminium box trailer rather than a van. I’ve got the same clips and hooks as you and they haven’t failed in 4 years of bouncing around keeping everything in place. Velcro straps keep the Strimmers on the hooks. Look forward to more content.
Thanks for the support mate!!!! Really appreciate it! Oh that’s cool! I mean if you can make it work then it’s a good set up to have! Personally where I live near London it just would never work hah! I do think they look cool though! Yeah the hocks haven’t shown any sign of giving it all seem very solid! Thanks for the comment!
Now thats what you call a tidy van! Really need to get mine in order 😂 A video on the inverter would be good mate, ive been considering since i started buying battery gear but i dont have a clue about them 🤦🏾♂️
Thanks for the support mate! Ok mate I’ll keep that in mind for a future video! They really do make life a lot easier when it comes to charging the battery! Thanks for the support!
Thanks for the support as always mate! Yes I do intend to make a full review on the ego mower in a future video! Just need get some lawns under its belt hah!
Hey, hope your well. Just a quick question.. I’m in the process of setting up my van, and was wondering the name of the little sprung loaded brackets? Many thanks Gavin
So glad i found your channel mate great video i must say i love your set up you can see all your tools and gets to them with ease also just out of curiosity what does you set up time take for an average sized job 👌🤙
Thanks for the support mate! Yeah an organised van is key on my opinion! Like I said every gardener is different and has different ways of doing things! But for me I have to have it organised! and I’m not sure I understand the last bit of the question! Get back to me and I’ll happily answer!
Nice set up mate! Wish I’d gone with the Ford transit! Can’t get the Honda in side ways like you can in my van (vauxhall Vivaro) so I had to stay with hyater! But I wanted to move to Honda!
thanks for the support as always!!! tbh was a happy coincidence that the Honda fit around the side lol!!! i never measured it or anything!! never really looked at any other van tbh. thanks for the support!
Great video, there’s nothing better than an organised professional look. I’m in the process of contemplating, starting my own gardening business, and have been putting the feelers out lately to find out as much information as I can, so I’m not going into it blind. Have you any advice for someone like me, who’s looking to start out?
Hiya mate thanks for the support!!! Yeah I have had countless customers say how professional it looks! Uhhhh that’s brill!!! Yeah always do your research into you local area I:E what’s the going rate for gardening,and also what sort of work you want to be doing weather it’s just mow blow go (in and out) kinda jobs or you want to do general garden maintenance or like me you do both! Best advise I can give to you mate is get yourself on a marketing app like the one I’m on trusratrader or check a trade, they have brought me in so much work the past year! Second bit of advice would be to buy cheaper tools and work your way up! At the beginning it’s all about getting those customers in! I started off with a handful of second hand tools that got me going and did just fine!
Hey, thanks for the advice, I’m a bit like you, I would be happy to do both. I currently work for a water utility company in Oxfordshire, so not shy of manual work including digging etc. I’ve been trying to do as muck research as I can, and advice like yours goes a long way so thanks. What do you think is best to do first..get tools and equipment, then customers, or the other way around. Cheers Gavin
@@gavinwood8431 yeah I would say most are doing both! Yeah no probs mate! Another questions you got add my Instagram account grass cut plus and shoot me in that!! Ummm I would recommend you get some decent enough stuff to start with! But all you need to get going is a mowe, strimmer and a blower! But customers have to be your main focus!
Hahaha yep get me through a lot of work hah. You have to bear in mind that was just after a winter clean! Doesn’t look like that through out the season mate hah! Thanks for the comment!
Hey, great video mate! I’m planning my van set up for my garden business and bought of bunch of those spring hooks and L hooks like yours. How did you fit them into your plywood lining? I put a test screw in but just came straight back out again. Any recommendations? Cheers!
Glad you liked it bro! Ummm tbh I wouldn’t really know tbh mate! Only real thing I could say is you gotta have a ply that’s a decent thickness or it won’t be strong enough to hold the heavier tools. Make sure your ply is at least 6mm in thickness anything below that and the screw thread might not have enough to hold onto in the ply. All mine are just screws into the ply with big 8m screw caps
@@tristanmayer no problem! Yeah so mines 8m thick but I don’t think you’ll have a problem with 6m I had 5m on my old belingo and was find never had a problem! I don’t see why you should have a problem my friend!
Ummmmmm that’s a good question and is mostly personal preference and where you live! In the uk where we don’t have all those straight roads and gardens are alot smaller probs not such a good idea for the pick up!
Have you had any issues with your Honda strimmer? I've got a Stihl FS55R currently and over the past 6 months I've had quite a few issues. The final straw was having to call off a job early and then miss the final job of the day because it wouldn't start up at all... Infuriating!!! I saw you rated the Honda quite highly and it looks like it'd be ideal for me. Cheers
I have had 0 issues with that Honda strimmer mate! Just like my Honda mower starts with no fuss and just dose what I need it to so Hah! Had it a year now and have only had to service it which I do myself! Yeah can be super annoying when that happens! Although I must say I’ve have lots of STIHL products and non of them have ever failed me so that is strange! But yeah would highly rate Hondas stuff I mean the name speaks for itself lol! Thanks for watching
@@Grasscutplus Ah super, thanks for replying. I got a KM94 (not used it yet), would you say it is a bit heavy for mow, blow and go edging? Or do you think it is just better to have one solely for edging?
@@thesmithsfamily1901 umm no! Personally I’d rather have the power so you’re covered for all jobs!!! I’ve used my km 94 with the strimmer attachment and although heavy it is still really good! Tbh I’ve actually moved to electric! So my Honda is only getting used for commercial type jobs.
@@Grasscutplus Ah okay, I’ll give it a bash. I guess the less power heads you have, it costs less on servicing. Then again, I guess a back up unit is always a good thing. Thanks for getting back to me and wishing you a successful season. Keep the good vids coming. 👌
@@thesmithsfamily1901 yeah I’m using the ego lm15 and it’s bloody brill! Same power output as the Honda! Crazy good and good battery life! But unfortunately doesn’t have the runtime for big commercial jobs, so Honda comes in clutch then!!! Thank you my friend! And to you as well!! Will do have a new one for you guys tomorrow:)
Hi, thanks for the support! I actually have wooden boards that sit next to the Honda on the left! You can kinda see them when I show the mowers! They just slot in against the bulk head at the front. Thanks for the comment.
Hello! Thanks for the great video! I have a few questions. I plan to organize a similar business and initially start with lawns. I am planning to buy a scarifier, a mower, a trimmer, and a blower. Please tell me, is it possible to get by with one multimotor for grass and bushes, etc.? Which one of yours would you recommend? Which one is easier to work with?
Hiya thanks for the comment! Yes, of course, it’s possible to just use a militia tool for both strimming and hedge cutting! The only downside is the more you use it you do run a risk of the connection in the middle getting over worked and eventually breaking! But from the experience I have had with my combi unit it’s been fine! Personally I would wait on the scarifier and get the fundamental tools that you’ll be using every day! Like mower strimmer blower and a good combo unit! Although scarifier is a decent tool to have I would strongly recommend getting the bread and butter of the trade first! As a scarifier, I’ll only be using a few times a year! Hope that helps!
@@АлексейРужинский-ь3з no problem! The combi unit I have is the sthil km 94 rc, and I run hedge trimmer,pole pruner and an edger on it! But could use strimmer as I do have the attachment I just don’t use it!
hiya mate!! thanks for the support!! sure the link is blow for you www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-heavy-duty-anti-slip-storage-hook-black-240-x-255mm/2671J?kpid=2671J&cm_mmc=Google-_-Datafeed-_-Security%20and%20Ironmongery?kpid=KINASEKPID&cm_mmc=Google-_-TOKEN1-_-TOKEN2&ds_rl=1247848&ds_rl=1244072&ds_rl=1241687&gad_source=1&ds_rl=1247848&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtaOtBhCwARIsAN_x-3J2z-k5t7JExSXIwlWWy8PKkhmlNMQCSbjXwsqgZSi_IftGtJK5ZxAaAhelEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Lovley set up mate! Could cope with any job with that set up! Did have 2 questions. First was the br 800 dose that not fall over when going around bends? And what’s with the carpet in the van hah? Never seen that before! Good video keep it up!
Thanks for the support as always! So the br 800 doesn’t move at all! It’s a pretty heavy bit of equipment and have a decent wide base so it’s pretty solid! And haha the carpet I didn’t put in when I brought the van it came with the carpet and I liked it so kept it haha!
Great video and info, how is the van. As I’m in the market for a newer van. Currently working out of 13 plate mk7 transit for my gardening business. I’m wondering if the Custom is recommended by you. Best wishes Adrian
Glad you enjoyed it mate! And thanks for the support! Yeah they really are good! 4 Pcs Mop Broom Holder Tool Heavy... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B096QSSHJV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Keep up the good work 💪🏻been thinking about starting up a basic gardening firm this spring but haven’t got loads of experience do you recon it’s possible??
Thanks for the support! Oh for sure you could mate!!!! I started out with a small van and a handful of second hand tools that cost me next to nothing and just went for it! Have a look on the facebook market place lots of really good tools for a good price on there! But for sure you could mate! Wish you the best of luck with it! Need any help just shoot me a message be happy to help!
@@Joel-ct2tn so I worked with my dads landscaping business for 4 years before I started my business little over a year ago now. So this is my 5th year.
Hiya mate thanks for watching!!! So the ego is held in with that red cord and the Honda to be completely honest it’s not held in at all mate. The rear roller slots into the grove of the rear floor perfectly mate plus the weight of it, doesn’t mover anywhere! And I just use a 3m scaffold board that’s been cut into half mate. Use it for everything.
I can’t believe you get the HRD536 in the side door. I’ve a long wheel base Vivaro and it’s just not wide enough. You have a standard wheel based Custom right?
Haha I was as shocked as you are bud!!! Yep it’s legit just standard wheelbase mate! The transit is a wider van than the others available and was part the reason why I got this van!! Thanks for the comment!
Great video - been looking for decent tool clips for our van. Was using spring clips but just got bent up and broke. Do you have a link for these clips that your using on your power tools and combi etc. just subscribed
Thanks for the support mate! Yeah they have been really good! Zero bend in them and still have shown no sign of bending or giving up!!! Link is below www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-heavy-duty-anti-slip-storage-hook-black-240-x-255mm/2671J?kpid=2671J&cm_mmc=Google-_-Datafeed-_-Security%20and%20Ironmongery?kpid=KINASEKPID&cm_mmc=Google-_-TOKEN1-_-TOKEN2&ds_rl=1247848&ds_rl=1244072&ds_rl=1241687&gad_source=1&ds_rl=1247848&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtaOtBhCwARIsAN_x-3J2z-k5t7JExSXIwlWWy8PKkhmlNMQCSbjXwsqgZSi_IftGtJK5ZxAaAhelEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@Grasscutplus that Would be great thank you mate. I’ve got a load of extensions that I did have clipped up on those spring clips now laying on the floor getting damaged. So those better clips will definitely be better. Been trying to find a good organisation in our van but been difficult as do a lot of different stuff. Trying to get the ultimate set up is hard 😂
@@cgpm tbh mate I don’t think you’ll ever get the perfect set up! Even now I still sometimes go to a job and miss a certain tool that’s not perhaps in there! So I think you just gotta get a good mix of things that will cover 95% of jobs! And the other 5% it’s just one of those things! If I don’t have the tool i need I’ll most likely have something else that could get the job done just not as efficiently maybe!! Took me a while planning what to put in the van and what to take! So it will come mate!
@@Grasscutplus I find there is never enough room. Used to have two vivaros that I sold last year and bought a long wheelbase high top movano which has tons of room. The trouble is the more you try and fit in it😂
Nice video, personally your van looks to clean to be a gardeners van, and carpet , well that's crazy... are you constantly cleaning it with your henry lol x
Hiya thanks for the comment! Hah! I do like to keep the tools looking as clean as possible as I feel it looks more professional turning up with clean equipment as such to dirty tools! But I must say I did clean all of them as part of my winter maintenance so they do look extra clean! During the season they don’t look like this hah! Thanks for the comment!
Hiya mate! So I’ve actually made changes to the van set up since this video not hugely! But I’ve got more waste bags now! I do take waste away but not a lot tbh! Like I said in the video 80% of my regulars have green bins so I don’t take much waste! It’s more for clearance jobs!
Have you got the link for that bracket thats holding your weed eater string , iv been looking for one for ages for mine but i havent managed to find one so far. Thank you
Hi mate , I was looking at buying a STIHL FS 55 R , do you think it would be best spending a bit more and buying the kombi unit or just stick with the strimmer ?
Hiya mate! So it’s completely up to you and is personal preference mate! Personally I like having a dedicated strimmer as it’s less fiddling around constantly swapping attachments. And I do have a STIHL KM 94 RC which is used primarily as a hedge trimmer with occasional use of the edger, the Comby units can sometimes fail in the middle with all swapping of attachments so that’s why I like to have a dedicated, straight shaft strimmer. The fs 55 is an entry-level strimmer so bear that in mind when purchasing! Hope that helps!
Umm I have a chipper that goes in the van and then I just take the waste away it’s pretty simple really hah! And vans deffo are built for towing mate! My vans can deffo tow some weight as I’ve don’t it lol so yeah
Hiya mate thanks for the comment. I use the Cobra CHIP650LE ES Chipper. Yeah it’s decent mate like any lower power ones they do struggle a little with lots of leafs but it dose a real good job! Tbh I don’t use it all that much as it drinks through fuel! On smaller jobs I take my electric shredder out!
Thanks for the support mate!!! Yeah sure I’ll get them over to you tomorrow when I’m on the pc hah!!! But if you just type in rubber wall mop holder it will pop up! They are really good and strong!
Hiy guys just wanted to correct myself! When I’m talking about the cord I say 553m it’s actually 253m hah not sure why I said 553!!! Sorry about that!
You should start adding links to products in your vids. A bit of money for you, a ref. for us.
@@curious_sausage you gotta become an Amazon affiliate for that mate I can’t be bothered with it tbh with you lol! Thanks for watching
This is awesome man! Different ✔️💯💪🏾 Give me the handheld blower and day!
Bloody hell for a gardener your van is so clean and tidy ...fairplay to ya ...way to be
@@johnohalloran915 hahaha I like to keep it like that! Like I said in the video it’s not for everyone but coming from a background where everything was just chucked in the van no organisation and things got broken on a regular basis. I wouldn’t have any other way.
Thanks for watching
AN enjoyable video to watch - so good to see a professionally laid out van. Clients are always impressed when they see equipment looking well maintained and
logically arranged inside the van. Shows a tidy, methodical approach work. You're wise to leave space at the back of the van for one off equipment needs. Really looking forward to seeing your new seasons videos. Best wishes from Ireland.
Thanks so much for the really kind words mate!! Yeah that’s what I think as well! I would think the same if a trade came to my house with a neat van!! Thanks for the support!
Love that set up bud, really tidy. Very jealous 😂.
@@tommathias-hj4du haha thanks mate! Took a long time to get it that way trust me!
I need to raise my game!!
Great vid, well done. One thing you didn't mention was how you stop the mowers rolling from side to side. p.s. love the carpet.....that won't stay clean n dry for long!!!
Hiya! Thanks for the comment glad you enjoyed it! That is a good question!! So the ego is held in with that red bungee that is clipped onto the ply. And tbh the Honda just sits perfectly in the grove of the floor and doesn’t move an inch!
Haha love the carpet! And tbh you’d be surprised how clean it does keep! I do give it a brush out every now and then. But does stay relatively clean. Thanks for the comment!
The is one nice van mate! Completely agree with you, it’s gotta be easy to reach and not rolling around! Also things that rattle hah dose my head in when I hear ratting all day! Good vid mate that’s a lovely set up! Some good tools in there as well bud!
Thanks for the support as always mate! Oh trust me rattles are such a pet peeve for me hah I hate them so much! So totally agree! Will do thanks!
Great video! I’m trying to start my own gardening business and this video was really informative! Thank you!!
Ayyyy thanks for watching mate! Really appreciate it! Glad you found it helpful!
A video of your battery charger set up would be good
Hiya mate thanks for the comment! Yeah I’ve had a good handful of people message about the inverter and battery set up! I’ll be making a video on it tomorrow! Thanks for the support!
Great set up there nice and neat a place for evrey thing.
Thanks for the support mate! Yeah I tried to make it as easy as I could to get to things!
Wow mate that’s a seriously nice van set up bud! Sum serious bits of kit in that. Good video mate very informative mate! Nice video keep it up loving the content!
Thanks so much!!! Yeah I’ve tried to invest wisely! Thanks for the support as always!
@@Grasscutplus for sure! Worst thing you can do is invest in poor quality tools that breakdown constantly and need fixing! Good job!
Tidy van mate, 👏🏼👏🏼
That’s for the support!!
My OCD was pleased with your set up :) The ego charger in the van is a must & is a great idea, the problem with battery tools is when your in the middle of no where all day, how do you charge? my ego blower is a battery drinker!
Thanks for the support! Yeah the inventor has been a really good edition with the batteries!!! I must say that’s the one thing I’m not sold on yet is the blowers I just don’t thing for someone that is out all day they are ready yet! Thanks for the support!
Brill vid mate! That’s a lovely van! Ducks bit made me laugh😂 look forward to the next!
Haha the ducks had to speak up just at the wrong time haha😂😂 thanks for the support as always!
Nice tour mate. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the support!
Great content! You’ve got me motivated to organise my vans! I’m a throw it all in and get the work down guy at the moment but it does irritate me!
I’m really glad the video motivated you!!! My dad’s company I worked for before starting my business he’d work like that! Drove me nuts hah! Thanks for the support!!!
Nice video mate. Good arrange of tools there! Pretty much covered for any job really good tools as well! We love the Honda range! When you’re looking at upgrading the blower have a look at the Honda hhB25E that’s a fantastic bit of kit!
Thanks for the support! I have actually been looking at that Honda blower! Will need to do a bit more research when the time comes! Like I said In the video the current one runs perfect so won’t be imminent! Thanks for the support!
Lovely set up mate!!!
New subscriber here, thanks for the video im ireland based and this season will be my first season giving gardening a go, best of luck in your journey and happy new year
Hey! Thanks for the support mate! Oh wow that’s brill!!! Best thing I ever did was start my company! I wish you all the best of luck with it pal!
I like the use of the space on those barn doors, I just got a used Vito and it is a tailgate door lifts up, hmm didn't think about the storage there. But the rain protection will be appreciated..
Hi thanks for the support mate!!! Yeah I try and utilise all the space on the ply I can! Yeah you can deffo use that as shade! Thanks for the comment!
Nice tools in there mate!!! Good video!
thanks for the support as always mate!!
Great setup, any chance you can link the grommet clips for the wolfgarten pole and attachment?. Cheers mate
Hiya mate I’m currently away on holiday! Will be back next week I’ll sort the link out for you when I’m back! Thanks again!
Nice van setup mate, I’ve subscribed 😁👍
Thanks for the sub!
Another new subscriber. I’m in the minority and follow the American idea of running aluminium box trailer rather than a van. I’ve got the same clips and hooks as you and they haven’t failed in 4 years of bouncing around keeping everything in place. Velcro straps keep the Strimmers on the hooks. Look forward to more content.
Thanks for the support mate!!!! Really appreciate it!
Oh that’s cool! I mean if you can make it work then it’s a good set up to have! Personally where I live near London it just would never work hah! I do think they look cool though!
Yeah the hocks haven’t shown any sign of giving it all seem very solid! Thanks for the comment!
Very nice and tidy
Thanks for the support!
Great video. Interested in how you fitted the inverter
Hiya mate thanks for the comment! I have a video that goes into the inverter mate! So give it a watch will tell you more info!
Now thats what you call a tidy van! Really need to get mine in order 😂
A video on the inverter would be good mate, ive been considering since i started buying battery gear but i dont have a clue about them 🤦🏾♂️
Thanks for the support mate!
Ok mate I’ll keep that in mind for a future video! They really do make life a lot easier when it comes to charging the battery! Thanks for the support!
Nice setup.
Interested to see how you get on with the EGO mower......
Thanks for the support as always mate!
Yes I do intend to make a full review on the ego mower in a future video! Just need get some lawns under its belt hah!
Hey, hope your well.
Just a quick question.. I’m in the process of setting up my van, and was wondering the name of the little sprung loaded brackets?
Many thanks
Gavin
So glad i found your channel mate great video i must say i love your set up you can see all your tools and gets to them with ease also just out of curiosity what does you set up time take for an average sized job 👌🤙
Thanks for the support mate! Yeah an organised van is key on my opinion! Like I said every gardener is different and has different ways of doing things! But for me I have to have it organised!
and I’m not sure I understand the last bit of the question! Get back to me and I’ll happily answer!
Nice set up mate! Wish I’d gone with the Ford transit! Can’t get the Honda in side ways like you can in my van (vauxhall Vivaro) so I had to stay with hyater! But I wanted to move to Honda!
thanks for the support as always!!! tbh was a happy coincidence that the Honda fit around the side lol!!! i never measured it or anything!! never really looked at any other van tbh. thanks for the support!
Hi, like the van set up. Can I ask what van you have as we've so far been using our car but needing to buy a van now
@@rachelspencer-je5or I used a car for a couple weeks! So respect that! I have a Ford transit customer medium wheelbase
Hi mate I’ve never seen such a tidy van … why is mine so wet and smelly 6 months of the year 🤣🙌🏼
Hah I try to keep it as tidy as possibly! Makes work life much much easier! Thanks for the comment bud!
Great video, there’s nothing better than an organised professional look.
I’m in the process of contemplating, starting my own gardening business, and have been putting the feelers out lately to find out as much information as I can, so I’m not going into it blind.
Have you any advice for someone like me, who’s looking to start out?
Hiya mate thanks for the support!!! Yeah I have had countless customers say how professional it looks!
Uhhhh that’s brill!!! Yeah always do your research into you local area I:E what’s the going rate for gardening,and also what sort of work you want to be doing weather it’s just mow blow go (in and out) kinda jobs or you want to do general garden maintenance or like me you do both!
Best advise I can give to you mate is get yourself on a marketing app like the one I’m on trusratrader or check a trade, they have brought me in so much work the past year! Second bit of advice would be to buy cheaper tools and work your way up! At the beginning it’s all about getting those customers in! I started off with a handful of second hand tools that got me going and did just fine!
Hey, thanks for the advice, I’m a bit like you, I would be happy to do both.
I currently work for a water utility company in Oxfordshire, so not shy of manual work including digging etc.
I’ve been trying to do as muck research as I can, and advice like yours goes a long way so thanks.
What do you think is best to do first..get tools and equipment, then customers, or the other way around. Cheers
Gavin
@@gavinwood8431 yeah I would say most are doing both!
Yeah no probs mate! Another questions you got add my Instagram account grass cut plus and shoot me in that!!
Ummm I would recommend you get some decent enough stuff to start with! But all you need to get going is a mowe, strimmer and a blower! But customers have to be your main focus!
i think you got the left and right side confused lol. really neat set up like it...
@@VoicesofthePeopleTV cheers mate!
Nice setup man
Thank you my friend!!!
That’s the cleanest gardeners van ive ever seen…….you sure you do any work??? Lol
Hahaha yep get me through a lot of work hah. You have to bear in mind that was just after a winter clean! Doesn’t look like that through out the season mate hah! Thanks for the comment!
Hey, great video mate! I’m planning my van set up for my garden business and bought of bunch of those spring hooks and L hooks like yours. How did you fit them into your plywood lining? I put a test screw in but just came straight back out again. Any recommendations? Cheers!
Glad you liked it bro! Ummm tbh I wouldn’t really know tbh mate! Only real thing I could say is you gotta have a ply that’s a decent thickness or it won’t be strong enough to hold the heavier tools. Make sure your ply is at least 6mm in thickness anything below that and the screw thread might not have enough to hold onto in the ply. All mine are just screws into the ply with big 8m screw caps
@@Grasscutplus thanks for getting back so quickly. Yeah, sure it’s about 6mm thick, will check again tomorrow. Thanks dude
@@tristanmayer no problem! Yeah so mines 8m thick but I don’t think you’ll have a problem with 6m I had 5m on my old belingo and was find never had a problem!
I don’t see why you should have a problem my friend!
@@Grasscutplus ahh I bet I’m just not using good screws ha… just grabbed some random short ones. Will take a trip the B&Q ha!
@@tristanmayer yes mate! The bigger tools like the combi and strimmer I’d recommend a big 8m hex caped screw! Something with some big wide thread!
Only clicked on the video because of the legs. 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the video! Is van better than pick up for gardening?
Ummmmmm that’s a good question and is mostly personal preference and where you live! In the uk where we don’t have all those straight roads and gardens are alot smaller probs not such a good idea for the pick up!
Hi Brad , what clips are you using to hold the wolfgarten tools?
Just setting my van up and invested in some wolfgarten stuff
Dave
Nice one mate. Great video.
Not sure about those shorts tho 😆
Jokes bro
Thanks for the support bud!
lol yeah they are a little tight hah!!! Been hitting leg day to hard obvs😂😂
Thanks again mate!
Never skip leg day 😎
Have you had any issues with your Honda strimmer? I've got a Stihl FS55R currently and over the past 6 months I've had quite a few issues. The final straw was having to call off a job early and then miss the final job of the day because it wouldn't start up at all... Infuriating!!!
I saw you rated the Honda quite highly and it looks like it'd be ideal for me. Cheers
I have had 0 issues with that Honda strimmer mate! Just like my Honda mower starts with no fuss and just dose what I need it to so Hah! Had it a year now and have only had to service it which I do myself! Yeah can be super annoying when that happens! Although I must say I’ve have lots of STIHL products and non of them have ever failed me so that is strange! But yeah would highly rate Hondas stuff I mean the name speaks for itself lol! Thanks for watching
Great video, thanks for sharing. What is the Stihl model equivalent to your Honda strimmer? Thanks.
Thanks for the comment! So would be between the FS 94 and the FS 91 it’s slightly more powerful then the 94
@@Grasscutplus Ah super, thanks for replying. I got a KM94 (not used it yet), would you say it is a bit heavy for mow, blow and go edging? Or do you think it is just better to have one solely for edging?
@@thesmithsfamily1901 umm no! Personally I’d rather have the power so you’re covered for all jobs!!! I’ve used my km 94 with the strimmer attachment and although heavy it is still really good! Tbh I’ve actually moved to electric! So my Honda is only getting used for commercial type jobs.
@@Grasscutplus Ah okay, I’ll give it a bash. I guess the less power heads you have, it costs less on servicing. Then again, I guess a back up unit is always a good thing. Thanks for getting back to me and wishing you a successful season. Keep the good vids coming. 👌
@@thesmithsfamily1901 yeah I’m using the ego lm15 and it’s bloody brill! Same power output as the Honda! Crazy good and good battery life! But unfortunately doesn’t have the runtime for big commercial jobs, so Honda comes in clutch then!!! Thank you my friend! And to you as well!! Will do have a new one for you guys tomorrow:)
Brill set up that bud! How do you get that big Honda out? You take ramps out? Keep up the content.
Hi, thanks for the support! I actually have wooden boards that sit next to the Honda on the left! You can kinda see them when I show the mowers! They just slot in against the bulk head at the front. Thanks for the comment.
Hello!
Thanks for the great video!
I have a few questions. I plan to organize a similar business and initially start with lawns. I am planning to buy a scarifier, a mower, a trimmer, and a blower.
Please tell me, is it possible to get by with one multimotor for grass and bushes, etc.? Which one of yours would you recommend? Which one is easier to work with?
Hiya thanks for the comment! Yes, of course, it’s possible to just use a militia tool for both strimming and hedge cutting! The only downside is the more you use it you do run a risk of the connection in the middle getting over worked and eventually breaking! But from the experience I have had with my combi unit it’s been fine! Personally I would wait on the scarifier and get the fundamental tools that you’ll be using every day! Like mower strimmer blower and a good combo unit! Although scarifier is a decent tool to have I would strongly recommend getting the bread and butter of the trade first! As a scarifier, I’ll only be using a few times a year! Hope that helps!
Thanks for the advice! Good luck to you!
@@АлексейРужинский-ь3з no problem! The combi unit I have is the sthil km 94 rc, and I run hedge trimmer,pole pruner and an edger on it! But could use strimmer as I do have the attachment I just don’t use it!
Great video have you got a link for brackets thanks
hiya mate!! thanks for the support!! sure the link is blow for you
www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-heavy-duty-anti-slip-storage-hook-black-240-x-255mm/2671J?kpid=2671J&cm_mmc=Google-_-Datafeed-_-Security%20and%20Ironmongery?kpid=KINASEKPID&cm_mmc=Google-_-TOKEN1-_-TOKEN2&ds_rl=1247848&ds_rl=1244072&ds_rl=1241687&gad_source=1&ds_rl=1247848&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtaOtBhCwARIsAN_x-3J2z-k5t7JExSXIwlWWy8PKkhmlNMQCSbjXwsqgZSi_IftGtJK5ZxAaAhelEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Lovley set up mate! Could cope with any job with that set up! Did have 2 questions. First was the br 800 dose that not fall over when going around bends?
And what’s with the carpet in the van hah? Never seen that before! Good video keep it up!
Thanks for the support as always!
So the br 800 doesn’t move at all! It’s a pretty heavy bit of equipment and have a decent wide base so it’s pretty solid!
And haha the carpet I didn’t put in when I brought the van it came with the carpet and I liked it so kept it haha!
Great video and info, how is the van. As I’m in the market for a newer van. Currently working out of 13 plate mk7 transit for my gardening business. I’m wondering if the Custom is recommended by you.
Best wishes
Adrian
Van is brill mate! Yes mate! Very big in the back can get alot in there mate!
Hi just subscribed, great set up mate! 👍 Can you give me a link for the rubber broom clips please? They are exactly what I've been looking for! 😅
Glad you enjoyed it mate! And thanks for the support! Yeah they really are good! 4 Pcs Mop Broom Holder Tool Heavy... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B096QSSHJV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
That's fantastic cheers mate! 👍🏻
Keep up the good work 💪🏻been thinking about starting up a basic gardening firm this spring but haven’t got loads of experience do you recon it’s possible??
Thanks for the support! Oh for sure you could mate!!!! I started out with a small van and a handful of second hand tools that cost me next to nothing and just went for it! Have a look on the facebook market place lots of really good tools for a good price on there! But for sure you could mate! Wish you the best of luck with it! Need any help just shoot me a message be happy to help!
Nice one top man 👍🏻
When u started out did u have any experience or just learned as u went along ??how long have u been doing it??
@@Joel-ct2tn so I worked with my dads landscaping business for 4 years before I started my business little over a year ago now. So this is my 5th year.
What did you use to stop your mowers moving while you’re driving?
Also what do you use to get the mowers out the van?
Hiya mate thanks for watching!!! So the ego is held in with that red cord and the Honda to be completely honest it’s not held in at all mate. The rear roller slots into the grove of the rear floor perfectly mate plus the weight of it, doesn’t mover anywhere!
And I just use a 3m scaffold board that’s been cut into half mate. Use it for everything.
I can’t believe you get the HRD536 in the side door. I’ve a long wheel base Vivaro and it’s just not wide enough. You have a standard wheel based Custom right?
Haha I was as shocked as you are bud!!! Yep it’s legit just standard wheelbase mate! The transit is a wider van than the others available and was part the reason why I got this van!! Thanks for the comment!
@@Grasscutplus lol, good move! The 536 is the perfect fit for the transit. Side door entry is the way to go! It’s slump of a machine!
Hi, what van do you have? Looking to get a van instead of using our car!
Hiya! I have a Ford transit custome! It’s a normal wheel base model!
Great video - been looking for decent tool clips for our van. Was using spring clips but just got bent up and broke. Do you have a link for these clips that your using on your power tools and combi etc. just subscribed
Thanks for the support mate! Yeah they have been really good! Zero bend in them and still have shown no sign of bending or giving up!!!
Link is below
www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-heavy-duty-anti-slip-storage-hook-black-240-x-255mm/2671J?kpid=2671J&cm_mmc=Google-_-Datafeed-_-Security%20and%20Ironmongery?kpid=KINASEKPID&cm_mmc=Google-_-TOKEN1-_-TOKEN2&ds_rl=1247848&ds_rl=1244072&ds_rl=1241687&gad_source=1&ds_rl=1247848&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtaOtBhCwARIsAN_x-3J2z-k5t7JExSXIwlWWy8PKkhmlNMQCSbjXwsqgZSi_IftGtJK5ZxAaAhelEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@Grasscutplus that Would be great thank you mate. I’ve got a load of extensions that I did have clipped up on those spring clips now laying on the floor getting damaged. So those better clips will definitely be better. Been trying to find a good organisation in our van but been difficult as do a lot of different stuff. Trying to get the ultimate set up is hard 😂
@@Grasscutplus awesome. What are the spring clips you got the Kombi attachments clipped into as well
@@cgpm tbh mate I don’t think you’ll ever get the perfect set up! Even now I still sometimes go to a job and miss a certain tool that’s not perhaps in there! So I think you just gotta get a good mix of things that will cover 95% of jobs! And the other 5% it’s just one of those things! If I don’t have the tool i need I’ll most likely have something else that could get the job done just not as efficiently maybe!! Took me a while planning what to put in the van and what to take! So it will come mate!
@@Grasscutplus I find there is never enough room. Used to have two vivaros that I sold last year and bought a long wheelbase high top movano which has tons of room. The trouble is the more you try and fit in it😂
Nice video, personally your van looks to clean to be a gardeners van, and carpet , well that's crazy... are you constantly cleaning it with your henry lol x
Hiya thanks for the comment! Hah! I do like to keep the tools looking as clean as possible as I feel it looks more professional turning up with clean equipment as such to dirty tools! But I must say I did clean all of them as part of my winter maintenance so they do look extra clean! During the season they don’t look like this hah! Thanks for the comment!
Great van , do you not take any waste on your jobs ? Or do you hAve a trailer
Hiya mate! So I’ve actually made changes to the van set up since this video not hugely! But I’ve got more waste bags now! I do take waste away but not a lot tbh! Like I said in the video 80% of my regulars have green bins so I don’t take much waste! It’s more for clearance jobs!
@@Grasscutplus cool , that’s much better . It’s a pain taking waste
@@scottmclean4237 yeah! I do charge to take it away! But it’s still a pain!! Hah
Have you got the link for that bracket thats holding your weed eater string , iv been looking for one for ages for mine but i havent managed to find one so far. Thank you
hiya yeah for sure!!! ill drop it below< is very good bracket!!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000E3Z0EY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Hi mate , I was looking at buying a STIHL FS 55 R , do you think it would be best spending a bit more and buying the kombi unit or just stick with the strimmer ?
Hiya mate! So it’s completely up to you and is personal preference mate! Personally I like having a dedicated strimmer as it’s less fiddling around constantly swapping attachments. And I do have a STIHL KM 94 RC which is used primarily as a hedge trimmer with occasional use of the edger, the Comby units can sometimes fail in the middle with all swapping of attachments so that’s why I like to have a dedicated, straight shaft strimmer. The fs 55 is an entry-level strimmer so bear that in mind when purchasing! Hope that helps!
I’ve had a few 55s and they aren’t cut out for the work definitely get something more commercial and save yourself the headache
@@briankelly3646 totally agree!
How do you dispose of tree branches and other bulky items that usually require a trailer? Since Vans don't have the strength to tow one
Umm I have a chipper that goes in the van and then I just take the waste away it’s pretty simple really hah! And vans deffo are built for towing mate! My vans can deffo tow some weight as I’ve don’t it lol so yeah
@@Grasscutplus which brand and model is your van, mate?
could you show how the invertor due to wanting to pop one in my van
Hiya mate I have a video on this subject on the channel! Feel free to give that a watch! Will explain!
What model cobra chipper do you have and how do you find it with leafy stuff?
Hiya mate thanks for the comment. I use the Cobra CHIP650LE ES Chipper. Yeah it’s decent mate like any lower power ones they do struggle a little with lots of leafs but it dose a real good job! Tbh I don’t use it all that much as it drinks through fuel! On smaller jobs I take my electric shredder out!
😂Inside of my van looks like its been thrown off a cliff !
Hah! I can’t work like that!!!! Would drive my OCD through the roof! Thanks for the comment!
Hey great video
Have you the link for the rubber clips and hangers etc ?
Many thanks
Thanks for the support mate!!! Yeah sure I’ll get them over to you tomorrow when I’m on the pc hah!!! But if you just type in rubber wall mop holder it will pop up! They are really good and strong!
Will do
Many thanks
did you make the invertor vid?
I sure did it’s on the channel!
Is this the long wheel based custom?
No mate, just the standard wb mate. Thanks for watching!
Could i get the link for the weed eater string please
👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the support as always
Do you actually work? Your van and tools seam spotless. Certainly not what a busy gardeners van and kit look like
I think judging by the way his van is organised, he is meticulous with everything, including cleaning his tools etc.