landscaping - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T14:38:37Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/landscapingNew On The MGD Blog - A Guide To Outsourcing Garden Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/new-on-the-mgd-blog-a-guide-to-outsourcing-garden-design2024-03-18T11:59:54.000Z2024-03-18T11:59:54.000ZMy Garden Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/my_garden_design<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12401860901?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Every landscaping project should have a good, well thought out garden design from the outset. It forms the basis of quote, your workflow documents, your health and safety strategy and most of your customer communications. But what if creating layout plans doesn’t come easily to you? When that’s the case, you’ll probably want to outsource garden design.</p><p>In my latest blog I look at the pros and cons of outsourcing and suggest some strategies for finding that sweet spot between reducing your workload and retaining full control of the project.</p><p><a href="https://mygardendesign.co.uk/guide-to-outsourcing-garden-design" target="_blank">https://mygardendesign.co.uk/guide-to-outsourcing-garden-design</a></p></div>How Garden Design Made Me A Better Landscaperhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/how-garden-design-made-me-a-better-landscaper2023-06-05T09:23:29.000Z2023-06-05T09:23:29.000ZMy Garden Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/my_garden_design<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11414204482?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p> </p><p>This year, my landscaping business, Holland Landscapes, celebrates 35 years of creating gardens for people in (mainly) Essex and Suffolk. My Dad business the started in 1988, just one man with his van. Today, we have completed over 500 garden makeovers and put smiles on the faces of countless clients.</p><p>So what is the secret to sustainability in business? And by sustainability I mean building a business that can weather dips in demand, changes in client's tastes and lifestyles and changes in garden trends too.</p><p>In our case, I believe that good garden design has been a leading factor in the company's success. Read why in this blog and please, let me know your thoughts.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://mygardendesign.co.uk/how-garden-design-made-me-a-better-landscaper" target="_blank">https://mygardendesign.co.uk/how-garden-design-made-me-a-better-landscaper</a></p></div>Could You Earn More Money By Bringing Garden Design In House?https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/could-you-earn-more-money-by-bringing-garden-design-in-house2022-05-09T09:21:38.000Z2022-05-09T09:21:38.000ZMy Garden Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/my_garden_design<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10474598299?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Let's face it, with the cost of living rising, we're all looking for ways to make our businesses more efficient and more profitable....ideally without having to burn the candle at both ends.</p><p>This blog may have been written 18 months ago but it's more relevant now than it's ever been. It's all about adding an extra service to your portfolio, without having to work harder. Whether your main focus is on landscaping, or on managing planting schemes, you'll find some useful ideas in this article.</p><p>Let me know what you think......</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://mygardendesign.co.uk/earn-more-money-by-bringing-garden-design-in-house" target="_blank">https://mygardendesign.co.uk/earn-more-money-by-bringing-garden-design-in-house</a></p></div>Sneak Previewhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/sneak-preview2021-10-18T10:09:04.000Z2021-10-18T10:09:04.000ZMy Garden Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/my_garden_design<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9711535898?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Good Morning LJN'ers</p><p>I thought I'd share with you a sneaky preview of the blog I plan to publish on the MGD website later this week. It's a case study.</p><p>This is a back garden in Essex that Duff and Co were invited to makeover. As you can see - it's a good sized, but fairly featureless space.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9711546068,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9711546068,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="9711546068?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><p>Oliver Duff sent us a whole heap of "before' pictures, the client brief and a set of measurements. Our job was to make the garden more interesting, and to create a 'journey' from the back door to a newly installed garden office.</p><p>This is the plan we can up with.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9711546671,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9711546671,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="9711546671?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><p>And here's what it looks like now that work is finished.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9711547073,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9711547073,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="9711547073?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><p>The case study will hopefully be uploaded to our website towards the end of the week - provided the week runs to plan.</p><p>In the meantime, there are already some examples of past projects on the website - <a href="https://mygardendesign.co.uk/trade/examples-of-our-work" target="_blank">click here to take a look</a>.</p></div>Speed up whip planting with the Turf Teq Trencherhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/speed-up-whip-planting-with-the-turf-teq-trencher2021-09-28T12:08:30.000Z2021-09-28T12:08:30.000ZPaul Erringtonhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/PaulErrington<div><p>A 636m stretch of native hedgerow mix whips planted by <a class="ql-mention" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/?trk=guest_homepage-basic_nav-header-signin#">Rob Bowditch</a> and his crew, with great ease, using the Turf Teq Trencher which really speeded up the job. Great team work!</p><p> </p><p>Turf Teq design and manufacture a range of walk-behind Power Rakes, Edgers, Ploughs, Brooms and Brush Cutters. All units are self-propelled and use a Honda ® GXV390 engine with a hydrostatic transmission unit. </p><p> </p><p>The modular design consists of a base power unit to which attachments can be quickly mounted. This allows the customer to purchase one unit to drive all the attachments, thus reducing overall purchase and maintenance costs.</p><p> </p><p>Attachments are easily removed and re-installed when needed, in order to pass through gates as small as 28 inches.</p><p> </p><p>To enquire about a hire, trial, demo or purchase of the Turf Teq range, call the team at <a class="ql-mention" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/?trk=guest_homepage-basic_nav-header-signin#">GroundsCare Products</a> in Tadley, Hampshire on 0118 981 1313 or visit <a href="https://www.groundscare-products.co.uk/pe.htm">https://www.groundscare-products.co.uk/pe.htm</a> for further product information.</p><p> </p><p>Photo credit <a class="ql-mention" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/?trk=guest_homepage-basic_nav-header-signin#">Rob Bowditch</a> of Bowditch Countryside Management in Dorset and the South-West of England.</p><p> </p><p><strong class="ql-hashtag">#whips</strong> <strong class="ql-hashtag">#planting</strong> <strong class="ql-hashtag">#treeplanting</strong> <strong class="ql-hashtag">#trenching</strong> <strong class="ql-hashtag">#trench</strong> <strong class="ql-hashtag">#landscaping</strong> <strong class="ql-hashtag">#countrysidemanagement</strong> <strong class="ql-hashtag">#countryside</strong> <strong class="ql-hashtag">#equipmenthire</strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9615997265,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9615997265,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="9615997265?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p></div>Nice job with the Turf Teq Power Rake!https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/nice-job-with-the-turf-teq-power-rake2021-09-27T15:18:15.000Z2021-09-27T15:18:15.000ZPaul Erringtonhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/PaulErrington<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Emerald Groundscare of Dublin used the Award Winning Turf Teq Power Rake for a seed preparation job at the Kildare Stud Farm with great results!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">TurfTeq<sup>TM</sup> design and manufacture a range of walk-behind Power Rakes, Edgers, Ploughs, Brooms and Brush Cutters. All units are self-propelled and use a Honda ® GXV390 engine with a hydrostatic transmission unit.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The modular design consists of a base power unit to which attachments can be quickly mounted. This allows the customer to purchase one unit to drive all the attachments, thus reducing overall purchase and maintenance costs. It also allows the attachment to be easily removed and re-installed when needed, in order to pass through gates as small as 28 inches.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Groundscare Products of Tadley, Hampshire, UK are the sole distributors of the Turf Teq range in the UK. If you would like to enquire about a trial, hire, demo or purchase, call the team on 0118 981 1313</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Further product details can be viewed at the link below:-</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://www.groundscare-products.co.uk/pr.htm">https://www.groundscare-products.co.uk/pr.htm</a></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9613565280,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9613565280,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="9613565280?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p></div>Office Day Suggestion for Snowy Weatherhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/office-day-suggestion-for-snowy-weather2021-02-08T13:29:50.000Z2021-02-08T13:29:50.000ZAngela Lamberthttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AngelaLambert15<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8532300865?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>I woke up this morning to a lovely crisp layer of snow (I'm in South West Norfolk). For me, that's wonderful. I love snow and because my work is all office-based, the weather doesn't affect productivity.</p><p>I'm guessing though that any landscapers and gardeners who have been met by similar weather, have opted for an "office day". Perhaps catching up on paperwork, perhaps working on business development.</p><p>As you know, I work for several clients in the landscape industry, helping with various aspects of marketing. I get involved with website content management, social media posting and some blog writing too. One such client Paul Baker of Holland Landscapes and My Garden Design ..... I've mentioned MGD on here before.</p><p>The latest article on MGD is all about business development. We're looking at the practical aspects of promoting your garden design services - particularly if you are a landscaper who wants to offer garden design as a new service.</p><ul><li>How do you add garden design to a landscaping business?</li><li>What you need to know about selling garden design</li><li>Where can you get the information and/or guidance that you need?</li></ul><p>As well as all the information that's been crammed into the article, Paul and I, along with website developer Gary Marshall, are offering a FREE consultation for any landscaper who wants to make more of MGD's online garden design service. If the article doesn't answer your questions, we'll take a look at your website and/or social media and give you some hints on adapting them to promote garden design as well as landscaping.</p><p>Here's the article - all the contact details you need are on there</p><p><a href="https://mygardendesign.co.uk/how-to-add-garden-design-to-landscaping-website">https://mygardendesign.co.uk/how-to-add-garden-design-to-landscaping-website</a></p><p>Maybe I'll speak to you soon?</p><p>Angela</p><p> </p></div>TV Garden Makeovers and Managing Expectationshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/tv-garden-makeovers-and-managing-expectations2021-01-26T10:12:35.000Z2021-01-26T10:12:35.000ZAngela Lamberthttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AngelaLambert15<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8478630674?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div>Garden makeover shows vs customer expectations. A rant.</div><div> </div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div>I'm not normally one for ranting on social media, but I spotted a question in one of the landscaping forums on a well known social media platform this weekend - all about qualifying the lead.</div><div> </div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div>Customers in general, don't realise (or don't care) that costs landscapers time and money to visit a site and prepare a quote. But all too often, those quotes are rejected for being far higher than the customer expected. All because a celebrity gardener had done it for a third of that cost on the telly. To add insult to injury, the client feels that the landscaper is trying to rip them off. </div><div> </div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div>Sadly, garden designers and landscapers can't influence what happens on telly land - but we can do our homework before committing to visit a potential client. That way, if you don't think the client will be a good match for your offering, you can politely decline the opportunity to quote.</div><div> </div><div>My pal Paul Baker at My Garden Design is a landscaper and knows all too well the pain of being stuck at the computer creating quotes, and so he has very kindly shared his "cheat sheets". Simple questionnaires (one for phone enquiries and one for email enquiries) that help reduce the risk of wasting a day following up a lead that will never come to fruition. This blog on the My Garden Design website talks about qualifying sales leads and leads to the FREE downloadable forms.</div><div> </div><div>You do need to register as a trader to be able to access the forms but it's super-quick, totally free and you won't be bombarded with spam emails.......Paul hates sending them as much as he hates receiving them lol</div><div> </div><div>Here's the blogpost</div><div> </div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div> </div><div><a href="https://mygardendesign.co.uk/5-questions-to-ask-the-client-before-a-site-visit">https://mygardendesign.co.uk/5-questions-to-ask-the...</a></div></div><p> </p></div>A Contemporary Patio Installation for a Luxury Townhouse in Shrewsbury, Shropshirehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/a-contemporary-patio-installation-for-a-luxury-townhouse-in-shrew2021-01-25T16:36:58.000Z2021-01-25T16:36:58.000ZHORNBY GARDEN DESIGNS™https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/HORNBYGARDENDESIGNS<div><p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yT-xZH_2Odc" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div>A Garden Path and Jacksons Traditional Featherboard Fencing Installation in Shrewsbury, Shropshirehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/a-garden-path-and-jacksons-traditional-featherboard-fencing-insta2021-01-15T11:50:18.000Z2021-01-15T11:50:18.000ZHORNBY GARDEN DESIGNS™https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/HORNBYGARDENDESIGNS<div><p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-IoC6SSxVsU" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div>New Online Garden Design Service for Landscapershttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/new-online-garden-design-service-for-landscapers2021-01-14T14:09:06.000Z2021-01-14T14:09:06.000ZAngela Lamberthttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AngelaLambert15<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8422593290?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>My Garden Design is a user friendly online platform that allows landscapers to offer garden design services under their own branding. In a nutshell, the landscaper uploads the client brief, “before” pictures and site survey details to the My Garden Design website. Clever programming has created an online garden design questionnaire which breaks the client brief down into a series of yes/no answers. When all information has been gathered, qualified garden designers will set to work to turn the information into a beautiful concept plan. The completed garden design will carry the landscaper’s own logo and contact details. And all at trade prices.</p><p>Now that I’ve got your interest, let me introduce myself. My name is Angela Lambert, (aka @Ladylawn) I spent many years working in the marketing department at Harrowden Turf but now work independently, helping landscaping related businesses to get more work. </p><p>One such business is My Garden Design. It’s the brain child of Paul Baker (Holland Landscapes). Together with Paul’s amazing website developer, we launched the business back in August 2020 and the website has been buzzing ever since. It occurred to me only this morning that I’ve been very remiss in not telling my colleagues on Landscape Juice about the site and so here I am, hoping to make amends.</p><h2>So what‘s the story behind My Garden Design?</h2><p>Paul actually had the idea for an online garden design service for landscapers a few years ago now – but you know what landscaping is like – he just didn’t have time to cross the t’s, dot the I’s and get the thing up and running until his “normal” work was stopped by COVID.</p><p>The aim of the business is to save you, the landscaper, time. To cut down on the number of pre-project site visits and give you an extra income stream.</p><p>Designs are priced for the trade and you can get an instant quote simply by typing in the dimensions of the garden. Straight away you’ll see the cost of the design and a recommended retail price which should cover the cost of site visits and give you a profit margin.</p><h2>How does My Garden Design work?</h2><p>The website is easy to use – it works from a PC, tablet, or smartphone, so you can upload information while you are onsite. </p><p>You, the landscaper, meet with your client and gather all of the information needed to create their perfect garden design. The site measurements, survey details and images of the plot and its surrounding area all get uploaded onto a project on the My Garden Design website.</p><p>There’s a comprehensive questionnaire to help you build the client brief and a whole host of free tools to make it easier for you to sell the idea of garden design to your clients.</p><p>You can build a project profile online for free – you only need to pay once you’re ready for the design to be created.</p><p>Each design is created by professional garden designers and double-checked by Paul Baker. Paul is an experienced landscaper and will instantly spot whether or not a design can be brought to life within the client’s build budget. The completed design will be emailed to you in around 3-4 weeks and will show only your company logo and contact details.</p><p>To access all of the tools offered on the MGD website, all you need to do is register online as a trade customer. There’s nothing to pay until you are ready to hit the ‘buy’ button. And you certainly won't be bombarded with sales calls or spam emails - we haven't got the time or the inclination to do all that!</p><p>Honestly – the best way to understand what My Garden Design has to offer is to go onto the website and take a look around.</p><p>If you have any questions, the best person to talk to is Paul Baker himself. Email <a href="mailto:hello@mygardendesign.co.uk">hello@mygardendesign.co.uk</a> or call 0333 577 9886</p><p>You’ll find the website here <a href="https://mygardendesign.co.uk/">https://mygardendesign.co.uk/</a></p><p>I’d love to know what you think of it……</p></div>Is Landscape Gardening Ruining the Planet?https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/is-landscape-gardening-ruining-the-planet2020-03-13T17:20:47.000Z2020-03-13T17:20:47.000ZFleur Voicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FleurVoice<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4096591833?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=361"></div><div><p>News that scientists are warning us that our planet will not take any more abuse has been increasingly circling over the last few years. There are various reasons for this – non-biodegradable materials are polluting the planet; industrial waste is being disposed of into rivers and greenhouse gasses are causing a change in climate. However, have you ever wondered about the environmental impact landscape gardening has on our environment?</p><p>Let’s go back to basics first of all and look at what landscape gardening entails as well as what its aims are. When landscaping an open space, a garden or an urban area, the main aim is to make it more presentable, more orderly, to make the space ornamental. Therefore, we would consider landscape gardening as the beautification of nature. Because beautification is a synonym of enhancement – this would suggest that landscape gardening aims to enhance an outdoor space. So, by enhancing the quality of our environment, we are enhancing the planet. Consequently, we are taking care of our environment. </p><p>So, by taking care of something and by investing in it, this will enhance its lifespan and will guarantee prosperity in the future. We could therefore argue that landscape gardening is environmentally sustainable as it preserves landscapes and green spaces for future generations.</p><p>Additionally, the presence of green spaces aids with well-being. Landscapes of care is a term used in Social Geography to define the efforts to deinstitutionalise spaces to make room for less invasive environments. It acknowledges the importance of the subject’s relationship with nature, and its caring effect it has on our wellbeing.</p><p>However, on the flip side, because landscaping essentially alters the rawness of nature by modifying it and transforming it into something that suits man’s taste and requirements, it could be viewed as a disruption of nature through its ‘enhancement’. It is ‘enhanced’ by Man’s standard, but the act of transforming something from its original state is disruptive in itself. Additionally, landscaping doesn’t always promote green space – it installs paving, gravel, water features and decking to name a few.</p><p>These elements may beautify, but they don’t enhance nature. Paving can cause flooding as it covers up the natural earth that would absorb excess moisture, and spaces that could promote green spaces are replaced with patios or decking. If we look at the broader picture – the materials used for landscape gardening are also harmful to the planet. The extraction of gravel and stone from sea-beds and mountainous areas is disruptive to the environment as is metal and concrete. In some respects, landscape gardening can also cause deforestation. Other aspects of landscape gardening can be highly polluting, too – the use of AstroTurf also contributes the impact landscape design has on the environment. Creating man-made fibres is polluting in itself through the products it requires to create it in the first place, but it isn’t recyclable either. All of these elements increase Landscaping’s carbon footprint. </p><p>Landscape gardening has both its positive and negative impacts. However, studies have shown that despite the modification of the ecosystem, the pollution and the deforestation it causes, its provision of contact with nature, environmental conservation, improved concern for natural spaces in urban environments has been found to outweigh its negative impact on biodiversity.</p></div>The LJN Big Interview with Westhill Garden & Landscaping Ltdhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-ljn-big-interview-with-westhill-garden-landscaping-ltd2019-10-10T20:13:37.000Z2019-10-10T20:13:37.000ZFleur Voicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FleurVoice<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3655604079,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3655604079,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="3655604079?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="180" /></a></p>
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<p>Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in his internet sales job in favour of a mower and a van. But since, he has progressively grown his business thanks to acute attention to detail and very happy customers. From mowing lawns to now landscaping and designing, he is now taking on £20,000-scale jobs in Somerset and only laying quality products from manufacturers such as Stone Market and Millboard.</p>
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<p><strong>We then proceeded to ask the current “big” economic question: How do you think Brexit will affect you, and how are you preparing for it? </strong></p>
<p>Much to my surprise, Amanda informed me that they are expanding their business in anticipation for the country’s unknown future. They have recently employed an additional team member, Lucy, to take over much of Amanda’s admin duties to enable her to drive the business forward through extra marketing to widen their radius, to then expand their range of customers and the density of the projects on offer.</p>
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<p>West Hill is a Landscaping and Garden maintenance company providing high quality and professional work in Somerset.</p>
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<p>Daniel and Amanda are both directors of West Hill Garden & Landscaping Services Ltd. Daniel's role in the company is building landscaping projects, quoting jobs and overseeing jobs on site as well as many day to day tasks that come with running a business. Amanda's role is invoicing, day to day administration tasks, scheduling and business development.</p>
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<p><strong>Typically what type of client do you deliver your services to?</strong></p>
<p>A whole range of customers; from small domestic gardens, large country estates and small to £20,000 landscaping projects. We also work with number commercial customers.<br /><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3655595426,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3655595426,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="3655595426?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="381" height="281" /></a> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Do you carry out all aspects of landscaping / gardening or do you engage with other companies / what is the range of services you supply? </strong></p>
<p>We carry out all aspects of garden & commercial maintenance and landscaping, however we sub contract in a tree surgeons and metal workers when required.</p>
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<p><strong>How long have you been doing this?</strong></p>
<p>5 years.</p>
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<p><strong>How many staff do you employ?</strong></p>
<p>We employ 8 staff members.</p>
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<p><strong>Define the best attributes of what you do?</strong></p>
<p>We employ fully qualified horticulturists and skilled landscapers ensuring we provide the best service with skilled, tested employees. We aim for 100% customer satisfaction. </p>
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<p><strong>What made you want to become a landscaping business type?</strong></p>
<p>The love of creating outdoor spaces from start to finish and seeing the joy that customers get from their gardens.</p>
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<p><strong>What route have you taken to get to your current position (i.e. college; self-taught; mentoring)?</strong></p>
<p>Daniel spent 10 years training with a stonemason and learning the art of perfection before going to collage to gain a qualification in building techniques. Most of Daniel's landscaping experience is made up from years of practical hands on construction and applied to hard landscaping.</p>
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<p><strong>What is the most effective form of publicising your business to date?</strong></p>
<p>Word of Mouth</p>
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<p><strong>What gives you most pride in your job?</strong></p>
<p>When a project is completed, and the customers’ exceptions are blown away or receiving emails/phone calls praising the guys work!</p>
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<p><strong>What irks you most about the landscaping and horticulture industry?</strong></p>
<p>We feel the Landscaping industry needs to be regulated, equivalent to other industries like the plumbing industry. We believe the APL are trying to lobby this in parliament and yes we would like to be part of that change</p>
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<p><strong>Do TV gardening shows inspire you or are they unrealistic?</strong></p>
<p>TV shows can be inspiring but are normally unrealistic to the customers’ expectations of pricing. It would be nice to see budgets for projects mentioned on tv.</p>
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<p> <strong>How is your working week split? / How many jobs to you deal with per day?</strong></p>
<p>The landscapers deal with one job from start to finish. This could be 3 days to 2-4 weeks. The horticulturists have either 1 full day in 1 large garden, or 2/ 3 small gardens in 1 day. The lawn mowing staff can do up to 11-12 customers a day depending how large the areas are to cut.</p>
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<p><strong>What is your most productive time of the day?</strong></p>
<p>The morning.</p>
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<p><strong>Contemporary or traditional gardens...what's your preference?</strong></p>
<p>Contemporary</p>
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<p><strong>Do you listen to music when working?</strong></p>
<p>Yes</p>
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<p><strong>Do you have a family or pets?</strong></p>
<p>No pets! We don't have time....... but we have 4 children ....26, 23, 21 and a 10 year old</p>
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<p><strong>After a busy week, how do you unwind and relax?</strong></p>
<p>We relax with friends with the odd glass of wine and we like to take short breaks.</p>
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<p><strong>What is your motto?</strong></p>
<p>Do it once......Do it right!</p>
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<p><strong>What would you like to do more of in the future?</strong></p>
<p>Modern large landscaping projects - design and build.</p>
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<p><strong>Can you offer any advice to others setting up in a similar business?</strong></p>
<p>Be reliable, on time, good customer service and deliver a professional, tidy job. - the customer is always right .... (well, most of the time!) Most importantly, if you don't know how to do a project, walk away or seek advice or help from and experienced person.</p>
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<p><strong>Finally, what are your ambitions for your business?</strong></p>
<p>To grow and double in size, we are also looking into our own garden furniture range.</p>
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</tr></tbody></table><p> </p></div>Stihl MS 150 Chainsaw Chain by Rotatechhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/stihl-ms-150-chainsaw-chain-by-rotatech2018-02-28T11:07:25.000Z2018-02-28T11:07:25.000ZNorthern Arb Supplieshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/northern_arb_supplies<div><p>The Stihl MS 150 chainsaw is the smallest and lightest petrol chainsaw in the Stihl range.</p><p>Designed for delimbing small-medium branches, pruning and <a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/blog/tree-felling-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">felling small trees</a>, the MS 150 saw comprises high cutting power, provided by it's specially designed narrow attachment. This high-performance saw is also ideal for producing firewood during the <a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/blog/logging-equipment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">logging process</a>.</p><p>Now available is the Rotatech chain to fit the Stihl MS 150 chainsaw!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/make-model-bar-length/2765-rotatech-chains-for-stihl-chainsaws-1.html#/3cutter_type-semi_chisel/2aguide_bar_length-10/1stihl_saw_models-ms150" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shop Here</a></strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/make-model-bar-length/2765-rotatech-chains-for-stihl-chainsaws-1.html#/3cutter_type-semi_chisel/2aguide_bar_length-10/1stihl_saw_models-ms150" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3284652754?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p></div>Essential Landscaping Equipment Supplyhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/essential-landscaping-equipment-supply2018-02-05T15:36:18.000Z2018-02-05T15:36:18.000ZNorthern Arb Supplieshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/northern_arb_supplies<div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Essential Landscaping Equipment Supply</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Landscaping is not an easy task even if you are working in a small space.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In professional landscaping, owning the right equipment is essential in order to achieve your desired results. The market features a host of landscaping equipment and what you require will depend on the</span> layout and features of your landscape design. You can start with purchasing the basic tools to get started on your project.</p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A lawn mower is one of the of the first pieces of equipment you should acquire. There are many types of lawn mowers and in different sizes, too. Consider the size and the features of the landscape. A push lawn mower should be fine for small gardens while rider lawn mowers are ideal for larger areas.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For gardens with incredible amounts of fallen leaves during autumn, you may want to purchase a mulching lawn mower for faster leaf removal. There are electric and battery-powered types. If you have a compost pit, an ideal device is a leaf blower, which blows and vacuums fallen leaves.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another essential piece of gear you may need to purchase is a hedge trimmer. Use string trimmers for areas in the garden that a lawn mower cannot reach. Look for affordable, lightweight electric hedge trimmers, which are very easy to use.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A chainsaw is also a necessary landscaping tool used for cutting trees and large branches. Electric chainsaws make trimming large trees quick and easy. It's also important to use sharp <a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/631-make-model-bar-length" target="_blank" rel="noopener">chainsaw chains</a> that keep you cutting.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other essential landscaping equipment supplies include:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/blog/best-work-gloves/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Work Gloves</a></span></li><li><a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/453-pruning-saws" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pruning Saws</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/463-loppers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Loppers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/464-rakes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rakes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/465-secateurs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Secateurs</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/466-garden-shears" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Garden Shears</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/467-spades-shovels" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spades & Shovels</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/468-trolleys" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trolleys</a></li><li><a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/628-strimmer-line" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Strimmer Line</a></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For all your landscaping equipment feel free to <a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/631-make-model-bar-length" target="_blank" rel="noopener">browse the Northern Arb Supplies website</a>.</span></p></div>Examples of Professional Landscaping Equipmenthttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/examples-of-professional-landscaping-equipment2018-01-24T11:09:38.000Z2018-01-24T11:09:38.000ZNorthern Arb Supplieshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/northern_arb_supplies<div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For the average landscaper or gardener, basic tools such as rakes, manual trimmers, spades, trowels and hoes would be required to work on a landscape. However, for the serious landscaper and for gardeners who work in establishments such as hotels, they would need more advanced equipment.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is where professional <a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/422-landscaping-equipment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">landscaping equipment</a> and <a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/blog/cheap-garden-hand-tools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">garden hand tools</a> come into play. These tools help landscapers and gardeners do their job faster so that they could cover large areas.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The most common piece of equipment for landscaping is the lawn mower. Cheaper lawn mowers are pushed around. However, there are expensive lawn mowers that can be ridden by a driver! This machine cuts grass quickly and evenly. This is particularly useful for large lawns and golf courses. The downside is that they emit fumes that are harmful to the environment.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Also commonly seen is the hedge trimmer. This tool consists of a small engine on one end. The engine powers a sharp, spinning blade at the other end of a long pole. As its name implies, this piece of equipment is primarily used to trim hedges evenly and quickly. However, it can also be used to cut tall grasses, weeds and soft branches.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A chainsaw is another well-used piece of equipment for landscapers. It is important to keep the chainsaw lubricated to increase the lifespan and longevity of the bar and chain. The best way to prolong your chainsaw's lifespan is to use tacky, anti-fling <a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/443-chainsaw-oil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">chainsaw oil</a> which lubricates the engine and additionally increases the performance of the saw. Some landscapers and tree professionals prefer to use environmentally friendly oil - the solution to this is <a href="http://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/blog/page/2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">biodegradable chainsaw chain oil</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A lawn or a landscape can sometimes be covered with dead leaves, especially during autumn. While a rake can clear a small area, it is downright impossible to rake an area the size of a golf course. This is where a blower takes over. A blower pumps a powerful flow of air out of its nozzle which clears the area of leaves.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This equipment can certainly make life easier for a gardener or landscaper. However, since they consist of machinery, they should be handled with care. That means, safety in operating any one of these machines should be the first priority.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Northern Arb Supplies supply a wide range of <a href="https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/422-landscaping-equipment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">landscaping equipment</a> online.</span></p></div>Walled Gardenshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/building-walled-gardens2017-05-16T19:55:57.000Z2017-05-16T19:55:57.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314793812?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314799527?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314799527?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full" /></a></p>
<p>If you enjoy visiting National Trust stately homes, the chances are you’ll have had a walk around a walled garden, writes Vanessa Drew, Landscape Designer at <a href="http://www.tobermore.co.uk/" target="_blank">Tobermore.</a></p>
<p>Historically this would have been constructed to create a microclimate in which to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers for use in the big house. Most keen gardeners would give anything to have a walled garden like this but it may remain out of reach. However, some people may not have noticed that they already have a walled garden. It may not be Sissinghurst, but a smaller version can still be used to create the same effect.</p>
<p>Many back gardens are bordered by a garage wall. The sun will heat up this wall during the day and the heat will radiate out at night. Against a wall, features such as espalier fruit trees, climbing plants, raspberries, peas and beans, etc. can be grown. The base of a wall is often in a rain shadow and the soil may contain builders rubble and hardcore from construction. In this case, the plants will require extra nutrition and moisture, so a wheelbarrow full of organic matter such as well rotted manure or garden compost can be added.</p>
<p>A lean-to greenhouse could also be used as a summer house to sit in even in winter. A wooden arbour can be positioned against a wall and is planted with climbers. This will act as a focal point in the garden as well as somewhere to sit and admire the scenery. An arbour is quite rustic so this could be combined with a pathway created with a traditional style paving product.</p>
<p>If digging down is too difficult, you could create a raised bed with walling products. Combined with coping stone along the top, this will also act as seating area. If you are building a raised bed against a wall you will need to tank the front of the existing wall to stop moisture from the soil seeping through. If that sounds like too much hard work, simply attaching wall planters will transform the space. These can be used to grow strawberries, herbs and salad leaves or summer bedding such as trailing lobelia and nasturtiums.</p>
<p>Green ‘living’ walls are very popular in European cities, but they require extensive irrigation and artificial fertiliser if they are to survive. Green wall systems are available to purchase but they are quite expensive although very impressive if successful. Plants such as sedum and saxifrage which have very shallow roots are perfect for this idea.</p>
<p>On close inspection you may notice that walling is a haven for wildlife. If you grow evergreen wall shrubs such as pyracantha, cotoneaster, ivy and honeysuckle, you will create nesting sites for small garden birds which are in decline. In addition to this you may notice the tiny nesting holes of solitary bees and mason bees – don’t panic – they are both stingless and totally harmless. Bumble bees like to hibernate in crevices in walls. They are becoming endangered due to people tidying their gardens too much and using pesticides, so they need all the help they can get. Pollinating insects are essential for a lot of crops and fruit trees so please try to encourage them in to your garden.</p>
</div>Setting out a large landscaping projecthttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/setting-out-a-large-landscaping-project2016-12-24T07:47:41.000Z2016-12-24T07:47:41.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314747136?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314747136?profile=original" width="680" class="align-full" /></a></p>
<p>How did a small landscaping contractor from Southampton secure a huge contract (their largest contract to date) out of area and manage it you ask? Let’s start at the beginning…</p>
<p>Bath Rugby Club wanted some landscaping works completed at their training ground, Farleigh House. They approached Marshalls, as the leading product manufacturer in the UK who put forward three of their best award winning domestic contractors who were a part of their register.</p>
<p>The brief was to create a large car parking area, lay paths and create a paved awards atrium with steps (lots of them) for the rugby clubs training facilities situated at Farleigh House.</p>
<p>The products they chose to complete the project was Marshalls Antique Silver Sawn Sandstone plus step kits, Scoutmoor Setts for the paved areas and Tegula Drivesett Traditional kerbs.</p>
<p>It was imperative that the project met the highest standards of workmanship with a fantastic finish as the training facilities are accessed by the media to film live coverage and reports so it was the first impression given to fans and followers of Bath Rugby Club (no pressure!!)</p>
<p>The client’s main concern was attention to detail so although the contract was technically a commercial project they requested a high quality domestic installer and hence the project was secured.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314747863?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="300" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314747863?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300" class="align-right" /></a>The project was the largest we, as a company, had taken on to date and was a baptism of fire so to speak. The timeframe was anticipated to be 3-4 months but it actually took 7 months due to a particularly cold and snowy whereby the team stayed on site (camping in the grounds!) during the warmer months.</p>
<p>The weather we had and the extreme low temperatures prevented work from progressing as we had hoped. With the backing of Marshalls we suspended laying in these conditions where frost could cause problems with the materials and the laying course (particularly where frozen materials can swell in the presence of frost and so their use can give incorrect levels and problems with compaction).</p>
<p>To give an overview of the project and size - there were over 600 steps engineered and cast in concrete in four separate pours, 2,400+ cuts made on the steps alone and 2,000 square metres of paving laid.</p>
<p><strong>How did we approach the project?</strong></p>
<p>As it was the largest project we have ever installed and managed, we thought it wise to partner with an engineering firm. We chose a local firm that we had a good relationship with and had worked with on previous projects.</p>
<p>Having our own team of engineers proved to be a key decision and we worked alongside Bath Rugby Clubs resident architect and engineering team and had numerous team consultations. These were to ensure the project was progressing as planned, to ensure all teams were working cohesively on the project and to ensure best practice when setting out levels.</p>
<p>Their own team of groundworkers completed the excavation works and we then laid the products, cut, jointed and finished the project.</p>
<p><strong>How were the levels set out?</strong></p>
<p>Setting out the levels was achieved using total stations, laser levels and good old string lines. The engineers set out the levels three days ahead of us, the laying team, for kerb heights which were then laid and then the roadways were excavated down from the finished heights on the kerbs.</p>
<p><strong>How was accuracy maintained?</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314750309?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="300" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314750309?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300" class="align-right" /></a>Accuracy on the project was maintained via regular checks by the engineering team to ensure all works were within a 3mm tolerance. We worked to the clients’ drawings throughout and for more precise cuts on the paving used a wet cut bench saw (which gives a better finish).</p>
<p>The client chose to use all Marshalls products and so had their help and advice with any technical queries or product issues that arose.</p>
<p>Overall, the project was a learning curve for us as a small company but gave us the experience of working on a £250k+ contract, working with a high profile client and working on a prestigious project (and it’s great for the portfolio). Our ‘takeaways’ from the experience are; to have a good engineer beside you to enable a complete overview of a project of this scale and to see any problems before they arise. Secondly, know your numbers, if we had not worked day and night number crunching before submitting our quotation we could have put the company at risk. Finally, be prepared for delays out of your control (due to the great British weather) and be prepared to suspend works if necessary.</p>
<p>Thankfully we did pull the project off …</p>
<p>“Mike worked seamlessly with our architect to bring the design to life. He was able to fine tune the architectural design to ensure it worked well with the product, as the finish had to be both aesthetically pleasing and practical. After all, the players are incredibly important to us, and from a practical and safety perspective, it had to be spot on.” Lee Callow, Facilities Manager, Farleigh House</p>
<p>For more information on Aura landscapes, visit their website: <a href="http://www.auralandscapes.co.uk">www.auralandscapes.co.uk</a> </p>
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</div>What makes concrete eco paving & walling ‘Eco’?https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/what-makes-concrete-eco-paving-walling-eco2016-12-21T08:13:29.000Z2016-12-21T08:13:29.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><p>As the construction industry becomes more and more focused on green, sustainable product solutions, it can often be ambiguous as to what exactly makes eco products ‘eco’. For instance, what differentiates concrete eco paving and walling products from standard concrete paving and walling products?</p>
<p>The answer is that concrete eco paving and walling products achieve their ‘eco’ status from the large percentage of recycled content they are comprised of. This involves waste concrete material, which usually comes from damaged or imperfect concrete product units that will go unused, undergoing a crushing process. This is a relatively simple procedure. As the waste material is crushed, it is condensed into recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) as a partial replacement for primary aggregates.</p>
<p>Following the removal of any contaminants via a screening process whereby the recycled concrete aggregate is graded based on the size and quality of the aggregates, the aggregates that pass are then used to form eco paving and walling products that promise an equal performance level and all the aesthetic detail and beauty of the standard product equivalents, but with valuable environmental benefits.</p>
<p>Tobermore, the world class paving and walling manufacturer, use this method to create their concrete eco products, and as a result, their eco paving products consist of no less than 64% of recycled content and their eco walling products consist of no less than 61% recycled content, thereby achieving a significantly reduced carbon footprint.</p>
<p>Like all Tobermore products, the company’s eco paving and walling ranges are also produced via a variety of green manufacturing methods. The 50 acre Tobermore factory at company headquarters in Northern Ireland features a rainwater harvesting system that allows products to be created with 70% recycled water, and the installation of solar panels on the factory roof and the recent addition of a 250KW wind turbine on site have permitted products to be produced with renewable electrical energy.</p>
<p>Visit the Tobermore website for more information on the full Eco Paving and Walling range available: www.tobermore.co.uk/professional/products/eco-paving</p>
</div>The Landscapers Circle – Supersizing Your Business!https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-landscapers-circle-supersizing-your-business2016-09-26T13:30:00.000Z2016-09-26T13:30:00.000ZMike Warmanhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AuraLandscapes<div><p>Mike and Paula Warman are proud to announce the upcoming launch of <b>The Landscapers Circle.</b></p><p></p><p>This business is a service dedicated to <b>bringing in more customers and more money for landscapers</b> across the UK.</p><p>With targeted marketing campaigns, The Landscapers Circle grows your business and your revenue. Similar marketing strategies have been used on Aura Landscapes, taking it from a <b>£70k yearly revenue to £500k.</b></p><p></p><p>You can choose which package you’d like, and experience a quality done for you service. This service is also <b>only for landscapers,</b> so you can be sure that you’ll be marketed in a way that will successfully grow your business.</p><p></p><p>However, there is a catch.</p><p></p><p>To ensure you get the most out of this service, The Landscapers Circle is only offering this unique opportunity to <b>one landscaper per postcode area.</b></p><p>Some areas have already gone, so you need to check if yours is still open today.</p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.thelandscaperscircle.co.uk/exclusive-access" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">I Want To See If My Area Is Still Available!</a></p></div>CED Stone Group: Sponsoring 'The Next Generation'https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/ced-stone-group-sponsoring-the-next-generation2016-09-01T13:34:12.000Z2016-09-01T13:34:12.000ZCED Stone Grouphttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/cedstonegroup<div><p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: helvetica;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/news/sponsoring-the-next-generation"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314756480?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></span><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: helvetica;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk" target="_blank">CED Stone Group</a> are sponsoring this year’s <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://prolandscapermagazine.com/search-begins-for-the-next-30-under-30-the-next-generation/">30 Under 30: The Next Generation</a> initiative, run by <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://prolandscapermagazine.com/">Pro Landscaper Magazine</a>. Open to all who were under the age of 30 as of 01st January 2016 and who have been working in the horticultural industry for at least one year, the initiative aims to promote accomplishments made by those under the age of 30. Simultaneously, the initiative also hopes to raise awareness of the career following the recognition by <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://prolandscapermagazine.com/">Pro Landscaper Magazine</a> that fewer and fewer people are taking up the profession.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: helvetica;">With seven members of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk" target="_blank">CED Stone Group</a> staff having achieved their 25 years of service, and double that having achieved 10, CED Stone Group appreciate developing people within their careers and providing an environment in which people can grow.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: helvetica;">It is this that makes <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk" target="_blank">CED</a>‘s sponsorship of <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://prolandscapermagazine.com/">Pro Landscaper Magazine</a>‘s <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://prolandscapermagazine.com/search-begins-for-the-next-30-under-30-the-next-generation/">30 Under 30: The Next Generation</a> a logical choice. “We’re delighted that CED has continued their partnership with us at Pro Landscaper Magazine by sponsoring the 30 Under 30: The Next Generation initiative, which was successfully launched in 2015.” says <strong>Jim Wilkinson</strong>, Managing Director of <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://eljays44.com/">Eljays44 Ltd</a> – the company behind industry leading magazine <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://prolandscapermagazine.com/">Pro Landscaper</a>. “We’ve worked very closely with them on previous sponsorship opportunities which highlight the quality of the industry, such as our RHS Chelsea Flower Show coverage and they have always supported what we’re doing by getting involved with <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://futurescapeevent.com/">FutureScape</a>. It’s a great initiative in which we hope to showcase the future leaders and influencers of the landscaping industry, and having CED’s support has allowed us to do exactly that.”</span></p><p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: helvetica;">Launched by <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://prolandscapermagazine.com/">Pro Landscaper Magazine</a> in 2015, the initiative which aims to find ‘the next generation of industry experts’ was also celebrated during the 4th anniversary of popular exhibition, ‘<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://futurescapeevent.com/">FutureScape</a>’, which saw over 160 exhibitors and 1400 guests, with this year promising to be even bigger.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: helvetica;">With the winners of the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://prolandscapermagazine.com/search-begins-for-the-next-30-under-30-the-next-generation/">30 Under 30: The Next Generation</a> being announced in November’s issue of <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://prolandscapermagazine.com/">Pro Landscaper Magazine</a>, and being celebrated during the much anticipated ‘<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://futurescapeevent.com/">FutureScape</a>’ show, running on 15th November, any potential applicants need to be made quickly; the deadline for entries is 9th September 2016. Application is easy — send an email to <span><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:nina.mason@eljays44.com">nina.mason@eljays44.com</a></span> who will then supply you with a quick and easy questionnaire to complete and return.</span></p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: helvetica;">Article originally published here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/news/sponsoring-the-next-generation" target="_blank">http://www.ced.ltd.uk/news/sponsoring-the-next-generation</a></span></p></div>'Clinic TF' Launchhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/clinic-tf-launch2016-08-24T09:49:10.000Z2016-08-24T09:49:10.000ZAgrigem - Sarah Kimmhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/agrigem<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314749550?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314749550?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="893" class="align-center" height="1262"/></a></p></div>Order your selected artificial hedge panels and instant-hedging units for gardens and design projects in the UK ~https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/order-your-artificial-hedge-panels-and-instant-hedging-planters2016-07-26T10:56:06.000Z2016-07-26T10:56:06.000ZJenny Mellishhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/jennymellish<div><p><a href="http://hedgedin.co.uk/shop/bespoke-hedge-building-services/artificial-hedge-planters/" target="_blank"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314786810?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p>A wide choice of UV stable artificial hedging panels and instant ready-made hedging units are available online here <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hedgedin.co.uk%2F&h=LAQFeWaIhAQEDyZgIy1Qd4ahYjIwddlHonriCTBnXM-UW3A&enc=AZOiOv8L6vJrtRT69XN3zlNqov87oonT8RkDNbu8AB66wAKdpyEgW0qzS7sunsJ7XZz12LshPu1ccm2BbjPh6t0D4PFXVZEMJZ1m9B9e_LcNJxEB0B6zsUfMdt2BIzKcA9i4oy1Ro-V6RZrw7_QP9R17JDOxtNrfEL3GYQ2aBFvwU7Yg_Ym1I04ApyffGCIoU7ZTNrCOCr6TSQ__SiVKmLSj&s=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.hedgedin.co.uk.</a></p><p>Price are inclusive of VAT & PP.</p><p>Quantity discounts.</p><p>Our professional BESPOKE hedge building service saves you time and money.</p><p>Get advice on design and installation.</p><p>Affordable prices and fast delivery.</p></div>9 Hottest Garden Design Trends - 2016https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/9-hottest-garden-design-trends-20162016-07-13T06:58:07.000Z2016-07-13T06:58:07.000ZRicky Goodwinhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/RickyGoodwin61<div><p>In our busy lives, there are times when you wish to be closer to nature. Gardens are simply the best options to do so, without having to venture out in long, risky, adventurous jungle-rides. Bought a beautiful new house and planning a garden or need to give a nice make-over to the existing garden? There are a lot of beautiful garden designs trending this year that will help you transform your outdoor space into beautiful hangouts for your friends and family to rejoice and cherish.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314798015?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314798015?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" /></a>It is a good idea to keep your garden as an useful space all throughout the year, which can also be used as an extra room in your house where you can socialise while getting some fresh air and relaxing. While a lot of people across London invest heavily in recreating their outdoor spaces, here are some good ideas to catch up to, as we enlist for you the hottest garden design trends that are going to dominate 2016.</p>
<p><strong>1.    Outdoor Living Area</strong></p>
<p>Using furniture in your garden has always been a popular practice but in 2016, it is going to witness a whole new level of innovations. Extended kitchen areas, fire-pits and also a stylish welcoming area to relax and enjoy are trending. Also installing a barbecue and seating area helps in giving your garden a fresh new look!</p>
<p><strong>2.    Natural Looking Furniture</strong></p>
<p>This has been in trend for a few years now and is still going strong. Using furniture with natural look helps in giving your garden a Mediterranean feel. With the choice of plants or through the design of cushions and other accessories, you will always have scope to add different colours and patterns so that your garden looks unique.</p>
<p><strong>3.    Minimalist Design</strong></p>
<p>The minimalist design has been in trend for indoors but in 2016 it is sure to spread to outdoor design as well. With monochrome palettes, one can create sophisticated and calm garden spaces. Grey shades can be used to give your garden a soothing feel. Additional features like stone water, slate and white flora can enhance the beauty of your garden.</p>
<p><strong>4.    Vegetable Plantation</strong></p>
<p>As increasing numbers of people are looking for different ways to make their outdoor space more useful throughout the year, one trend which is catching up pretty fast is the vegetable plantation. It helps you in being partially self-sufficient and with proper strategy; you might avoid supermarkets altogether. Vegetables planted in your garden also assure that you are having healthy and natural, homegrown food.</p>
<p>The Garden Builders team will help you decide the best way to plant vegetable patches in your garden. Its award-winning team will exclusively work to help you out with finest of solutions and ideas.</p>
<p><strong>5.    Lighting Variety</strong></p>
<p>It has been noticed that using lighting to enhance the garden beauty has picked up way faster. There have been a lot of notable innovations, such as LED bulbs and mobile app-controlled lighting systems which have helped in surging the sales of lighting products, especially for gardens. Garden owners are using greener solutions such as solar LEDs to highlight important trees, rare plants and other architectural features.</p>
<p><strong>6.    Different Materials</strong></p>
<p>In 2016, you shall also witness a lot of variety in the material used for your garden design. Different texture and atmosphere help in redefining a space. Mixing wood with iron or steel with wicker can help you get results like never before.</p>
<p><strong>7.    Illusion See-Through Fencing</strong></p>
<p>We know that both see-through and fencing are contradictory terms because fencing is for privacy but it is all about how well can one experiment. The slats can be placed at an angle which helps in giving a feel of see-through and also lets a lot of light come in.</p>
<p><strong>8.    Compactness</strong></p>
<p>Dwarfs and compact plants are very helpful in managing good gardens in confined spaces. These plants have the same characteristics as bigger plants but they help in saving a lot of space. It also has the advantage of fewer management worries and easier cleaning. Compact hydrangeas and shrub roses are the best options for gardening purpose in restrictive spaces.</p>
<p><strong>9.    Pallet Furniture</strong></p>
<p>This concept has got famous very recently. The innovation behind this concept is amazing and has managed to grab a lot of attention from across the world. These are even used in bars which are mostly handmade. It can indeed be an amazing moment for your guests when they come to know that your furniture has been crafted from pallets.</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>
<p>There are a lot of garden designs ideas and suggestions available over the internet. It is, however, very important to choose the most sustainable options of all. One also has to keep the budget in mind while designing the garden. If there is high expenditure involved while making the garden area then there are high chances of high maintenance expenses too in the future. Hence, make smart, well thought of and sustainable choices for your garden design in 2016!</p>
<p>Still Confused? Call the experts for help.</p>
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</div>CED Stone Group at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Showhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/ced-stone-group-at-hampton-court2016-07-07T13:51:09.000Z2016-07-07T13:51:09.000ZCED Stone Grouphttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/cedstonegroup<div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-4"><strong>CED Stone Group</strong> have been sponsoring show gardens at the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/" target="_blank">RHS</a> Flower Shows for <strong>over 27 years</strong>, including RHS Chelsea, RHS Hampton Court, RHS Tatton Park, RHS Malvern and RHS Cardiff.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-4"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314798581?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314798581?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2"><span class="font-size-3">W</span>e had the privilege of supporting 12 show gardens at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscaper.org.uk/" target="_blank">APL</a> Trade Stand, which saw a collaboration of the association’s members.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">With designs ranging from Japanese to a uniformed Charleston garden to the wilderness of Machu Picchu and the Yorkshire Dales, a vast variety of our products and services were clearly on show.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Whilst several designers visited our depots and personally hand-picked the stones which featured in their gardens, more in-depth help from our in-house geologist and Sales team member, Will Meeks, was provided to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.elks-smith.co.uk/" target="_blank">Helen Elks-Smith</a> for her <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/zoflora-outstanding-natural-beauty" target="_blank">Zoflora: Outstanding Natural Beauty</a> garden. Along with bespoke services, we spent a lot of time with Helen to ensure that the right material was chosen for her design, which went on to win the Best Construction award and a Gold medal.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314792139?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314792139?profile=original" width="650" class="align-center"/></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/footpath-gravels/cedec">CEDEC</a>, our specially formulated footpath gravel was a popular choice amongst designers, with it featuring in four of the gardens, including the Bronze winning <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/cancer-research-uk-s-life-garden">Cancer Research UK’s Life Garden</a>, designed by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.podgardendesign.co.uk/" target="_blank">Andrea Young</a>. As a footpath gravel comprised of granite and quartzite, CEDEC is chemically inert and durable, which will not affect the pH value of the surrounding soil. Made up of specially graded decorative aggregates, CEDEC is ideal for areas where traffic is too heavy for grass but where a natural appearance is desired.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Other gravels featured at the show include <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/golden-flint-gravel">Golden Flint Gravel</a>, made up of warm golden brown hues and<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/irish-rosemary-quartzite-aggregate">Rosemary Quartzite</a>, a gorgeous mixture of light cream and grey with hints of pink when dry and richer golden brown tones when wet.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Both our Golden Flint Gravel and Rosemary Quartzite are naturally angular in shape, durable and hard-wearing, making them ideal for use with our gravel stabilisation system, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/cedagravel">Cedagravel</a> (also featured at the show).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Golden Amber Footpath Gravel was the choice for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sadiemay.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sadie May Stowell</a> for her ’<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/great-gardens-of-the-usa-the-austin-garden" target="_blank">Great Gardens of the USA: The Austin Garden</a>’. Sadie also favoured our <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/weathered-limestone-rockery">Weathered Limestone Rockery</a>, Gabion Stones, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/black-slate-riven-paving">Slate Paving</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/gabbro-boulders">Gabbro Boulders</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/highland-cobbles">Highland Cobbles</a> and our <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/yorkstone-rockery-stones">Yorkstone</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/purbeck-limestone-rockery">Purbeck Rockery</a> for use within her gardens. The Brand USA Great Gardens of the USA went on to win two Silver-Gilts (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/great-gardens-of-the-usa-the-austin-garden" target="_blank">Austin</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/great-gardens-of-the-usa-the-oregon-garden" target="_blank">Oregon</a>) and a Silver for the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/great-gardens-of-the-usa-the-charleston-garden" target="_blank">Charleston</a> garden.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314798295?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314798295?profile=original" width="650" class="align-center"/></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">This year saw CED Stone Group supporting two début designers at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jenniferjonesgardendesign.com/" target="_blank">Jenny Jones</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.diamond-hill.co.uk/" target="_blank">Arit Anderson</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">For Jenny’s design, whose garden was Silver-winning ’<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/journey-latin-america-s-inca-garden" target="_blank">Journey Latin America’s Inca Garden</a>’, she visited our West Thurrock Depot to hand-pick the desired stone. Initially believing that boulders were her only option to capture the dry-stone walling of the Inca’s, it wasn’t until she saw our vast range of stocked products that she found the ideal materials. Subsequently, Jenny used a variety of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/reclaimed">Reclaimed Granite Dock Edge</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/feature-stones/boulders">Boulders</a>,<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/footpath-gravels/cedec">CEDEC Silver</a>, Silver Grey Granite Gabion Stones and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/reclaimed">Reclaimed Granite Setts</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314794113?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314794113?profile=original" width="650" class="align-center"/></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Also after visiting our West Thurrock Depot, Arit chose MOT Type 1, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/footpath-gravels/cedec">CEDEC Silver</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/weathered-limestone-rockery">Weathered Limestone Boulders</a> & Aggregate and small <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/feature-stones/rockery-stones">Rockery</a> to form the stone elements of her ‘<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/Near-Future-Garden" target="_blank">Near Future Garden</a>’ design. The garden, promoting Climate Change and the challenges it brings gardeners as a result, achieved a Gold medal.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">New product Stokksnes Pebbles, a stunning mix of flat black pebbles with hues of grey, blue and beige, featured within the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/the-bowel-disease-uk-garden-for-crohn-s-disease" target="_blank">Bowel Disease UK Garden for Crohn’s Disease</a> along with some of our <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/feature-stones/boulders">boulders</a>. The garden, which hoped to raise awareness of the debilitating disease won a Gold medal and the award for ‘Best Summer Garden’.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314793436?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314793436?profile=original" width="650" class="align-center"/></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Another Gold winning garden was the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/ccla-a-summer-retreat" target="_blank">CCLA: A Summer Retreat</a>, inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement and designed by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cf-gd.com/" target="_blank">Amanda Waring</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lauraarison.com/" target="_blank">Laura Arison</a>. Constructed by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://arunlandscapes.co.uk/" target="_blank">Arun Landscape</a>, our <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/black-quartz-stone-walling">Black Paddlestones</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/black-basalt-coping-stone">Black Basalt Coping</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/irish-rosemary-quartzite-aggregate">Rosemary Quartzite</a> were perfectly showcased.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314794053?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314794053?profile=original" width="650" class="align-center"/></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Two more Silver-Gilt winning gardens that we had the pleasure of supplying to include ‘<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/all-the-world-s-a-stage" target="_blank">All The World’s a Stage</a>’ by Lunaria Landscapes and built by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://livinglandscapesuk.com/">Living Landscapes</a>, and ’<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/Gardens/2016/Witan-Investment-Trust-Global-Growth-Garden" target="_blank">The Witan Investment Trust Global Growth Garden</a>’ designed by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jbgdesign.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jane Bailey</a> - an edible garden inspired by the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://press.rhs.org.uk/RHS-Gardens/Press-releases/New-Edible-Garden-for-RHS-Garden-Hyde-Hall.aspx" target="_blank">Global Growth Vegetable Garden</a>project which is due to open at RHS Hyde Hall in Spring 2017. The Global Growth Garden used our <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/footpath-gravels/cedec">CEDEC Silver</a>, whilst All The World’s a Stage went with a selection of sizes of our <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/golden-flint-gravel">Golden Flint Gravel</a> and gravel stabilisation system, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/cedagravel">Cedagravel</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314795097?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314795097?profile=original" width="650" class="align-center"/></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Given our long history of supporting horticultural charity, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://perennial.org.uk/" target="_blank">Perennial</a>, we were pleased to offer our support when approached to assist with their garden. Co-sponsored and built by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://livinglandscapesuk.com/" target="_blank">Living Landscapes</a>, the garden was the vision of young designer <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cherryblossomlandscapes.co.uk/" target="_blank">Cherry Carmen</a> who has just come through a battle with kidney cancer. Designed to reflect her own experience, emotions and the ethos of Perennial, the garden heavily featured our<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ced.ltd.uk/products/ebony-cloud-paving">Ebony Cloud Paving</a> and won a Silver medal at the show.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314794964?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314794964?profile=original" width="650" class="align-center"/></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">We are very proud to have been a part in all the above show gardens and are delighted to announce that we supplied to four Gold winning gardens, four Silver-Gilt winning gardens, three Silver winning gardens and one Bronze winning garden.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">A huge congratulations to all involved, we look forward to working with you again in the near future!</span></p></div>Marestail Control Guidehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/marestail-control-guide2016-07-07T11:41:07.000Z2016-07-07T11:41:07.000ZAgrigem - Sarah Kimmhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/agrigem<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314796927?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314796927?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="1014" class="align-center" height="1434"/></a></p></div>How to save money on your waste disposal?https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-save-money-on-your-waste-disposal2016-05-25T18:13:10.000Z2016-05-25T18:13:10.000ZChris Kervinhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/ChrisKervin<div><p>Most landscaping and garden related jobs will produce waste in some form or another, and larger jobs may require a waste disposal solution. There are a number of options available, but whatever you choose, it is important that you get a great value deal.</p><p><a href="https://www.skiphire.services/cheap-skip-hire/" target="_blank"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314750226?profile=original" width="600" class="align-center"/></a></p><p>A great way to ensure that you are not paying more than you need to begins by ensuring you choose the best option for your waste. If you are only producing relatively small amounts of waste, you can consider a waste bag, or may be able to take the waste away yourself in a van or trailer. For jobs that produce larger amounts of waste, or that take place over several weeks, a skip may be a more suitable option.</p><p>Experts always advise consumers to request multiple quotes before deciding on a service provider. This couldn’t be more true in the waste industry, where it is important to compare like for like services from numerous providers. This will give you a better understanding of the going rates in your area, and you can use the lowest quote to negotiate a better deal with your preferred waste removal provider.</p><p>Disposing of waste can increase your costs and eat into your profits, so it is vital that you save money on your rubbish disposal. One of the best ways to save money is by reducing the amount of waste you need to throw away. In many circumstances, waste can be recycled, donated and even sold to third parties. This will reduce the amount of waste you have, and consequently reduce your disposal costs.</p><p>Saving money on your waste disposal can be extremely simple, and will save you a significant amount of money. If you choose a cheap skip provider or rubbish removal team, always ensure they are insured and have a waste carriers licence.</p></div>Water Conservation - How we can help the environment!https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/water-conservation-how-we-can-help-the-environment2016-03-21T13:14:57.000Z2016-03-21T13:14:57.000ZMike Warmanhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AuraLandscapes<div><p>Being a part of a professional body such as the <span><strong>Association of Professional Landscapers (APL)</strong></span> means an obligation, as a company, to keep up to date with training and knowledge important to our industry.</p><p>Recently we improved our knowledge and offering to our customers by completing a certificate in water conservation. This is a fantastic opportunity to upgrade our knowledge in this department and be able to advise our customers should this be of interest when planning their landscaping project.</p><h2><span class="font-size-3">Did you know?</span></h2><p>An average<strong><span> <span style="color: #99cc00;">house roof can collect 21,000 litres</span> </span></strong>of water every year! A fantastic reason to use water butts.</p><p>Well positioned ponds and lakes can be a great source for stored rainwater that can be re-used on the garden. However, be mindful that they are important wildlife habitats so limit amount of water taken at any one time.</p><h2><span class="font-size-3">Tips to conserve water:</span></h2><ul><li><span>Use permeable surfaces for hard</span> landscaping or install adequate drainage to cope with surface water run off and re-direct into planters/ borders.</li><li>Harvest rainwater into underground water tanks that can be pumped out and re-used (this needs to be thought about way ahead of planning the landscaping project).</li><li>Hose pipes should be fitted with trigger guns to conserve water.</li><li>Drip irrigation systems are efficient but if connected to a tap fit pressure reducers and timers.</li><li>Water features should be designed to use non-potable water and be self-sustaining.</li></ul><h2><span class="font-size-3">What should your landscaper consider when planning a project with water conservation in mind?</span></h2><ul><li>Plan the site to make maximum use of rainfall</li><li>Consider harvesting and storing rain water</li><li>Use existing boreholes</li><li>Limit use of tap water</li><li>Consider soil type – clay rich soil = moisture retentive vs free draining soils = sandy & can dry out quickly</li><li>When looking at planting schemes select plants that will thrive in specific locations</li><li>Local climate</li><li>How does water naturally behave on site (where does it run to and collect)</li><li>What does the client want and how important is water conservation to them!</li></ul><p></p><h2><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Advice – Think before you water!</strong></span></h2><h2><span class="font-size-3">Once a project is completed here is some basic water conservation advice for clients:</span></h2><ul><li>Don’t water when rain is forecast or if soil is still moist a trowel depth down</li><li>Don’t water in the middle of the day</li><li>Established plants, trees and turf generally don’t need extra watering</li><li>Heavy clay soils don’t need as much watering as fast draining sandy soils</li><li>Areas protected from wind or in shade need less water</li><li>Regularly maintain irrigation equipment (if using)</li><li>Rotate well used playing areas regularly to reduce compaction</li><li><strong><span>Newly laid turf only needs to be kept moist for 28 days</span></strong></li></ul><p>Always discuss your landscaping needs and anything that will impact the design or plan such as water conservation at the planning stage.</p><p>Information on the APL and finding a local APL registered landscaper visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscaper.org.uk/find-your-landscaper">http://www.landscaper.org.uk/find-your-landscaper</a></p><p>Information on water conservation in the home and more advice:</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.waterwise.org.uk/pages/water-saving-advice-and-tips.html">http://www.waterwise.org.uk/pages/water-saving-advice-and-tips.html</a></p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.how-to-save-water.co.uk">http://www.how-to-save-water.co.uk</a></p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://everylastdrop.co.uk">http://everylastdrop.co.uk</a></p></div>Marshalls trading update 10th December 2015https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/marshalls-trading-update-10th-december-20152015-12-10T08:00:34.000Z2015-12-10T08:00:34.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><p class="ab"><span class="v">Marshalls' revenue for the eleven months ended 30 November 2015 was up 8 per cent at £365 million (2014: £338 million) despite strong comparatives versus the second half of 2014. The Group continues to experience robust order intake alongside encouraging sales growth in its main end markets and overall trading momentum continues to be positive.</span> </p>
<p class="ab"><span class="v">Sales to the Public Sector and Commercial end markets, which now represent approximately 66 per cent of Group sales, were up 11 per cent compared with the prior year period.  Commercial work from <span class="v">Water Management, Street Furniture, Rail and Newbuild Housing </span>continues to increase and the Group continues to outperform the market in these areas.</span> </p>
<p class="ab"><span class="v">Sales to the Domestic end market, which represent approximately 29 per cent of Group sales, were up 3 per cent compared with the prior year period. The survey of domestic installers at the end of October 2015 revealed order books of 11.2 weeks (October 2014: 11.9 weeks) and compares with 12.0 weeks at the end of June 2015.</span></p>
<p class="ab"><span class="v"> </span>Adjusting for currency movements, revenues from the International business, representing approximately 5 per cent of Group sales, increased by 2 per cent in the eleven months ended 30 November 2015.  Due to the adverse movement in exchange rates, however, this translated to a fall of 5 per cent once converted into sterling.  The Group has made continued progress in developing the International business, and the opening of a sales office in Dubai, which will facilitate further sales growth in the Middle East, is now well advanced. </p>
<p class="ab"><span class="v">Continued performance improvement has been delivered in the smaller UK businesses and revenue for the eleven months ended 30 November 2015 was up 14 per cent. The smaller UK businesses include Street Furniture, Mineral Products and Stone Cladding. The turnaround in these smaller UK businesses in the year to date is ahead of our previous expectations with a consequent improvement in profitability of approximately £1m now expected for the current financial year.</span></p>
<p class="ab">Outlook</p>
<p class="ae"><span class="v"> </span>The strength of trading in the last quarter of the year has resulted in the Board revising its expectations for the current year to be ahead of its previous view.</p>
</div>Landscapers Venturing Into World of Artificial Grasshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/landscapers-venturing-into-world-of-artificial-grass2015-12-08T13:30:19.000Z2015-12-08T13:30:19.000ZMike Warmanhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AuraLandscapes<div><p>Multi-award winning landscapers <i>Aura Landscapes</i> are expanding their landscaping services, branching out in to the Artificial Grass sector, an industry that is “growing in demand considerably”, says Director, Mike Warman.</p><p>The Southampton based company are the south coasts Nam Grass Approved Installers, and will be operating throughout Southampton, Chichester, Winchester and Basingstoke.</p><p>Director, Mike Warman said: “After five successful years offering our hard landscaping services to domestic and commercial clients in and around Hampshire, we feel now is the right time to expand our business, and offer a service that is growing in popularity with a great force. People are turning to artificial grass for a number of reasons; whether that be for a low maintenance alternative to real turf, or simply because they want their grass to look green and pristine all year round.”</p><p>The company will be expanding their workforce, and are currently recruiting artificial grass installers to work for their team. Aura Artificial Grass is set to launch officially in January 2016…a year that looks to be another award winner for Aura; they've just been short-listed for an APL award in the hard landscaping category. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314738679?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314738679?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="261" class="align-full" height="33"/></a></p></div>