Caroline Jacobs

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Caroline's Garden Services

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01252 658384

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My name is Caroline a and I have a passion for gardening. I set up a gardening company over two years ago and now we have a team of 6 doing some hard, soft and general garden maintenance.

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Landscape Gardening

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https://www.carolinesgardenservices.com

Richard replied to Richard's discussion Quoting?

"The client has asked for me to look after both of those from now until November 25, 2024 then restart in March 2025."

Richard replied to Richard's discussion Quoting?

"Yeah, I really struggle with quoting. I say that's the hardest part of the job for me but I'd like to get your guys help because I've expanded my business from just grass cuts to full garden maintenance. Basically I've been asked to look after two…"

Richard updated their profile

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James posted a discussion

Overseeding

Just after some input from you guysGoing to be doing a lawn scarification and overseed/top dress but because of the naff weather we have had it has taken me ages to get the weedkiller down on the lawn. I have to wait 4 weeks before seeding and that…

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DerbyLad replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay

"Hi Guys, thank you for all the responses. I'll look into the post sleeves, or alternatively go with pre drilled posts as Peter suggested."

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Adam Woods replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay

"Totally agree with Peter... Clay is also quite wet so fence spikes will rust off fast. I'd find a way of digging the hole, put a postsaver sleeve around a proper 10 year (UC4) post."

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Transforming Repton School's Grounds with MM Seed

Repton School in Derbyshire is a well-known institution which mixes tradition with new ideas.Behind the scenes, Andrew Butler, the Head of Grounds and Gardens, is the man responsible for ensuring the grounds are not just aesthetically pleasing but…

David Benson replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay

"i am a bit out of date with prices but the cost of a spike and timber post will not that mutch differant from a concreate post and then you can have the option of using pannels "

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Honey Badger replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay

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Palisade fence, single or double.
I've used spike without concrete for panel fencing. Don't think I'd like to use them on close board without concrete because of the extra weight.
I figured out method for the spikes. Used a 6ft digging pushed…"

Peter sellers replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay

"Trying to drive fence spikes into the ground so that they stay straight we've found to be nigh on impossible, the smallest obstacle seems to send them in all directions apart from vertical. Are you suggesting spikes as you are using timber posts and…"

DerbyLad posted a discussion

Fence spike in clay

Hi all,I'm erecting a close board timber fence in clay soil. Due to the clay and poor drainage I'm thinking of using fence spikes. Would clay be suitable? Would it provide enough stability for a 1.8 mt high fence? I'm considering using 15cm wide…