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Employer liability 
One members wants to take someone extra on for the summer period, and has had a steep increase in their employers liability insurance.

Where to source British natural stone for landscaping projects 
Britain has some magnificent stone belts... from Portland right down on the southern coast of the English mainland right up into into the Scottish Highlands.

Bracken Control – Asulox herbicide back for a limited period only 
This year’s legislation is now approved and a limited production run is being done by the manufacturers.

New: The 36-Volt garden tools from Bosch

Bosch is one of the leading suppliers of electric garden tools for hobby gardeners and has had a definitive impact on the market for powerful tools with lithium-ion batteries. With its new cordless technology, Bosch is now entering the market for professional users. A 36-Volt system with 6.0 Ah is available as of spring 2015

New: The 36-Volt garden tools from Bosch Forward-looking battery technology

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Latest landscaper & gardener vacancies

Drop in on the new Landscape Juice Network job board. 
Check out the latest opportunities. 
Or post your own advert if you have a vacancy.

Experienced landscaper: Birmingham

Senior gardener: Kirdford, West Sussex

Landscape Gardener – Commercial Maintenance – Team Leader: Farnham

Trainee landscaper: Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Landscaper required: Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Senior gardener Kirdford

Experienced hard landscaper Hertfordshire

In the Business Objectives Group

Admin support 
With the paperwork pile getting higher and higher, what options are available to help get through the admin work?

Planning permission 
A member has received a letter from the council informing him he has 7 days to remove all his bins, vehicle and trailer as he does not have planning permission.

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Featured job vacancy

Senior gardener Kirdford 
This role will involve both practical hands on gardening including direct liaison with clients in the overall care and long-term management of their gardens. You will be responsible for helping to supervise other members of a friendly team, ensuring the work is managed and carried out to our client’s expectations.More

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More from the forum and blogs

Proposal to change Pro Member to Supporter 
Gauging members' opinion on moving the emphasis away from Pro membership by calling those who support LJN, simply, Supporters.

Landscape Architect or Urban Designer in a sales role...Can it work? 
A supplier is interested to hear people's opinion on a particular recruitment challenge they are facing at the moment.

Toro Super Bagger mowers 
Looking for feedback on model numbers 20897 or 20899, as there is a need for a small lightweight mower capable of collect and mulch.

Really chuffed, 45 bird boxes nested in 
Have you also had success in the garden this spring with wildlife taking up settlement?

Irrigation for hanging baskets help please 
Hints, tips and ideas on how to ensure plants remain healthy.

News headlines

Gardening tops poll of UK’s favourite outdoor activities 
Gas and electricity supplier, First Utility, more than 2,000 Britons what they put their energy into, and gardening came out top.

National Trust gardens star once again in Open Garden Squares Weekend 
The National Trust is inviting visitors to enjoy and explore the unique gardens of seven of its London properties on 13 and 14 June as part of Open Garden Squares Weekend 2015.

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Press releases

Bosch Professional Cordless Garden Tools Event 
18th June 2015 at Devonport House, King William Walk, Greenwich

Pellenc launches first professional lawnmower 
Pellenc has launched their first professional lawnmower – the Rasion which is available in push and self-propelled options and offers impeccable cutting quality for all types of mowing work undertaken by landscapers and local authorities.