Saltex at the NEC 
The trade show takes place in November at Birmingham's NEC. Are you planning to visit as many network members are looking to link up?

Ride on mower advice 
One member of the network is looking to buy a new or nearly new ride on mower which collects and is wondering what others are currently using?

Packaging & labelling - Pesticide contracts - PPE requirements [sponsored]
From June 1 this year all hazard symbols used in the UK and across Europe have been standardised. The previous labelling of hazardous goods was a mish-mash of UN best practice and national usage – the voluntary code is up to individual countries to enshrine in law which the UK has done.

Featured member

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.

Landscape supervisor: Uxbridge, Denham

Landscape operative: Slinfold, West Sussex

Landscape gardener – team leader: Farnham, Surrey

Landscaper required: Wigan

Landscape gardener: Chelmsford

In the Business Objectives Group

Hedge cutting rates 
Should you charge by the metre, or by the job? Members pass on their tips.

2 or 3 crew grounds maintenance team 
What has to be considered when looking to expand the business and take on more staff?

Industry events

Strictly Sustainable - Palmstead soft landscaping workshop 
To register for the event on Wednesday 16th September at The Ashford International Hotel in Kent please visit www.palmstead.co.uk

A photo pic from members

Featured job vacancy

Landscapes supervisor Uxbridge 
The ideal candidate will be able to read from drawings, work to budget and time scales, and have excellent health and safety knowledge. You must have excellent communication skills and be confident and professional when working on site.

FREE classified ads

It's FREE to post an advert Post now.

More from the forum and blogs

LJN placed #8 in the world`s top 20 landscape architecture sites 
For the third year running, the Landscape Juice Network has been named in the The Top 20 Landscape Architecture Websites of 2015.

Stihl RTS harness who uses one? 
Is buying a harness for longer hedges wroth the investment?

Sudden oak death on viburnums 
A small collection of viburnums are struggling with disease, do you have any advice or tips to pass on?

Kubota GR2120 
Any tips on cleaning this ride on mower as the machine's pulleys and belts are jammed packed with grass.

Reseed a damaged lawn 
What is the best way forward when reseeding a lawn that has been damaged by past building work?

News headlines

Small firms 'relying' on friends and family to stay afloat 
Two thirds of Britain’s microbusinesses rely on mostly unpaid support from friends and family to stay afloat, as red tape and increasing employment bureaucracy dissuades business owners from taking on new staff, a report suggests.

HSE and HMRC offer webinar on running your business 
Find answers to typical questions for growing businesses on health and safety and taking on new employees in this live webinar.

Meet your supplier

Press releases

Joe Kinder promoted to technical manager at Sherriff Amenity 
Sherriff Amenity has announced the promotion of Joe Kinder who will now take on the role of technical manager for the company.

Everris launch 2015/16 product guide 
The comprehensive brochure was designed using feedback gathered from a wide range of turf managers detailing what they wanted and needed to be included.

Members' benefits