Contessa~Vanessa Johanning

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V Gardens LLC

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414-213-7775

About you and your business ( please complete)

I am a professional Landscape/ Garden Designer.. ..25 years I take care of 27 private estates.( maintanence, annuals, perennials, waterfalls, design, rennovation) I lOVE what I do and it is my Dream Job!!! My work is my addiction, and I WILL NEVER GIVE IT UP!! ha.!! ;)

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Garden Designer, Business Owner

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https://RhinestoneContessa.com

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https://rhinestoneContessa.com

JANINE MCMAHON replied to Oliver clarkson's discussion Rose spray

"Look forward to hearing your results.
"

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John F replied to Richard Farley's discussion Nature Loving Customers !!!

"It's interesting though how many customers see any creature within their garden territory as an intruder .
Fear of the unknown perhaps ?
Must admit though the unfortunate label of slow worm does them no favours . "

Billybop replied to Richard Farley's discussion Nature Loving Customers !!!

"to be fair, if they were unaware of what Slow Worms are, from the name alone, they might sound like a pest, like some outdoor type of tape worm"

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Honey Badger replied to Richard Farley's discussion Nature Loving Customers !!!

"By breaking the laws on protected species."

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Richard Farley posted a discussion

Nature Loving Customers !!!

Had a brief chat with a once a year customer , where I just cut his knee length grass down . I happened to mention the abundance of wildlife in his garden , and that last year I saw some slow worms basking in the sun.He looked at me and replied " Oh…

David Benson replied to Henry's discussion Etesia Hydro 80 failing to start

"no expert on this but the safty switch on the seat will not allow any power to the starter unless you are sat on it or bypast. Ihave come accross other switches on the deck if ther is a removable flap
is the earth on the starter ok "

David Benson replied to Peter sellers's discussion Compost survey

"i have used clover multi purpos which has some peat in it no lumps or rubbish in it. 3 bags today for potting and seeds did not come accross anything i had to chuck out "

Neil brown posted a discussion

Project completion forms

Hi Everyone Does anybody use project completion forms for customer's to sign at completion to say they are satisfied with the outcome to avoid payment issues when sending the final invoice Thanks in Advance Neil

Billybop replied to Brian's Garden Maintenance's discussion Clients contracts for wet Grass cutting

"hi Brian, the charge would essentially be doubled. Tripled even. Or something close to that. Depending on when I would be available to return. Especially on the big gardens which are not easy to reschedule. So there is no incentive for the customer…"

Brian's Garden Maintenance replied to Brian's Garden Maintenance's discussion Clients contracts for wet Grass cutting

"Thank you, Adam, for your replay
That is a great help. if you don't mind me asking. How much would you charge for the nock back what sort of a percentage do add on extra for the second visit, please?
"

Brian's Garden Maintenance replied to Brian's Garden Maintenance's discussion Clients contracts for wet Grass cutting

"Adam One of my clients I do need water wings on the lawnmower it is that wet! LOL Luck I got a 4 wheel lawnmower!
"

Brian's Garden Maintenance replied to Brian's Garden Maintenance's discussion Clients contracts for wet Grass cutting

"Thank you, Billybop for your reply.
Yes, there are domestic types! If you don't mind me asking. How much percentage do you charge extra for the second visit, please?
"

Andrew replied to Peter sellers's discussion Compost survey

"I agree that the quality of compost, PARTICULARLY peat-free p.compost is appalling.I find sticks,bits of plastic/stones,string etc in these 'environmentally' friendly brands.Basically, we're in wild west country now where any old tom,dick and harry…"

Henry replied to Henry's discussion Etesia Hydro 80 failing to start

"I did wonder that but it's not getting 12v at all on the trigger wire, so I don't think it's being "asked" to energise "

Henry replied to Henry's discussion Etesia Hydro 80 failing to start

"That's really helpful, although I haven't replaced my loom it does sound like a very similar issue and gives me a few things to try "

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David Beasley Garden Design October 1, 2010 at 5:32pm

Hello Fellow LJN Garden Designer!

I have just written a blog entry on LJN that may be of interest to you.

If you produce "hand-drawn" designs / 2D only CAD drawings and would like to offer your Clients Professional, Budget, 3D SketchUp Photorealistic Renders / Artistic Impressions based of your designs (with a quick turn-around) then please read my Blog entry:

2D AND 3D GARDEN DESIGN / VISUALISATION SERVICES

Kind Regards

David Beasley
Jackson's Landscape Design October 7, 2009 at 12:13am

Bless you Vanessa
Should you require any 3d designs I'm happy to assist in all departments

A vast variety of projects and house sizes in your images, nice work

Kerry
Contessa~Vanessa Johanning July 28, 2008 at 2:54am

Good luck with the veggies, I love to mix them with the perennials!!
Contessa~Vanessa Johanning July 22, 2008 at 11:45pm

Hew!! it was a long day, I was at six properties today!!!
The weeds are so happy... But I am Not! Hee hee.
I know its hard to complain, because our growing season is so short here! ( Zone 5) I am looking out at my own garden and the bright flowers arent even doing it for me....Oh but dont worry, 5 months from now ... in the blizzard snowstorm I will be longing for it all over again... Such is the life of a true gardener...sigh...
Cat Fereday July 12, 2008 at 11:28am

Hi Contessa Vanessa! Just wanted to say "welcome" to a fellow colonial on the network. Having married an Englishman, it's great to have access to someone (outside my family - a great bunch) who can confirm to my husband some of the more unusual aspects of life in the US... he still doesn't completely believe me about stringing cranberries and pop corn for the Christmas tree!!
Richard Loader July 2, 2008 at 5:52pm

Hi - just looking at your profile and found the web link to your excellent site has a little problem. The URL needs the /site removing - then it works.
Cheers
Richard
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Phil Voice July 2, 2008 at 1:46pm

Hi Contessa and welcome to the Landscape Juice Network

We now have several members from the US and I am sure that it will be interesting to compare practises and share information across the pond.

I hope you find the site friendly, interesting and useful.

Kind regards

Phil
Kerrie John-The garden design Co July 2, 2008 at 12:57pm

Thank you for your comment on the pic!
Contessa~Vanessa Johanning July 2, 2008 at 3:19am

Yes! Hello to all my fellow garden fanatics! Hee hee, its finally summer here in Wisconsin.
Home of the Harley Davidsons, Beer Barons, Packers, and what else? Some pretty cool gardens!

Contessa~Vanessa Johanning

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