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Lawnswood Landscapes are currently looking for an experienced hard landscaper to work on a variety of projects Based in Southwick over the past 9 years we have established an excellent reputation for our work and now looking to expand due to our increased work load. The ideal candidate will need to have at least 4Casual help with soft landscaping
Seeking some temporary help at a 4.5 acre garden in Oxforshire. A friendly team, we need help with preparing the garden for an upcoming event. All aspects of soft landscaping and garden care, some hard landscaping useful too.gardener / domestic garden maintenance
Due to continued expansion and demand for our services we are looking for a new team member to join our small successful garden maintenance business. The applicants should be enthusiastic, fit, hard-working and able to hit the ground running with a willingness to learn. a full clean uk driving license is essential (minor points accepted)Maintenance gardener
We are looking for a full time maintenance gardener to join our busy team. We deal solely with private, top end gardens in the Richmond area of South West London. Applicant must have a working knowledge of common garden plants and experience with the usual maintenance tools. A driving licence is preferred. Applicant must beLandscaper
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can experience the great outdoors and have a meaningful impact on UK conservation? What better way to mitigate climate change and benefit wildlife than planting trees and helping to create biodiverse habitats. As the UK’s most experienced ecological consultancy and contractor, Ecosulis is currently looking toHard Landscaping Specialist
Hard and soft landscaping specialist immediate start for the right person, must have construction skills in all areas ie block, stone, brick etc. good rates of pay, initially self employed. This is a great opportunity for the right person, as nearing 70 years of age I need to step back a little. So if youLandscaper
Skilled landscaper required for immediate start with family run business installing high end landscaping projects in Gloucestershire.Gardener required Saffron Walden
Great opportunity to work in a large developing garden as Assistant to the head Gardener, in a large country estate featured on our website. Also working at various other locations. Must be enthusiastic, hard working, motivated and a good team player. RHS qualified preferred. An ability to manage others and a Drivers licence.Hard Landscaping Assistant
We are looking for a landscaping assistant to join our friendly team building high quality gardens for our customers in Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be part of a growing business. To be suitable for this role, you must be: – Enthusiastic and willing to learnBusiness Objectives Group (BOG)
Employee-Ownership. Anyone else looked at it?
Just got my renewal for the BOG, so thought I'd better start a thread to get my money's worth. I work for a reasonable-sized garden maintenance company in the home counties. I suppose you could say I 'run' the business, but my background is not a…
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EU Non-UK workers application for Settlement in the UK
Heading up the Jacksons Fencing Approved Installer programme, we use over 120 independant landscaping and fencing companies who employ many EU workers. The below article and link maybe of use to some of you. In case your teams employ non-UK EU…
Read more…Employee Annual Increases / Bonus Schemes
Morning all,Coming into the time of year where I start to consider what needs work in good time for next year. Our most important assets need a little future planning for me - the team. Mine has still been a business in it's relative infantcy until…
Read more…rain rain go away
So every week for around the last 4 we've lost at least one day a week, and had several trips to the van to shelter on the days we have tried to work.What's your rule around when rain stops play? , Ours is, if you cant count the rain drops hitting…
Read more…What Apps/software for managing your team and workflow.
We are a growing grounds care business with a team of five so far, we expect to recruit further next year. Controlling the workload, time spent on a task and feedback etc is problematic and we think the solution must lie with electronic…
Read more…knapsack pricing
hi, i have just weed sprayed around a school grounds, using roundup pro, not sure what to charge, by the hour or by the knapsack, what the going rate would be approximately. thanks
Read more…Straightening a small tree
Hi Anyone have any ideas about how to rescue this? The client likes it but wants it upright and as you can see, all that is keeping it off the floor at the moment are some planks of wood. Apparently it was flat on the floor when they moved in a…
Read more…SSIP acreditation
Hi I am looking to get an SSIP accreditation such as CHAS. I am aware that they all are to the same standard but is there one i particular scheme that is better for a new venture or easier to deal with than another.Ta
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"Amazing, I didn't realise it was so high."
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could offer any help and guidance on a management plan template for invasive weeds and plants. I want to use the winter downtime to get all my paperwork in order for the following season. I've been unable to find a…
"Thank you Corin. Some useful information there which I will take note of. And now I have 2 reasons to look for root barriers, I need some for bamboo also! But I do wonder about the depth of these things. I mean, how deep would an effective root barr…"
"Thanks again John,
I just recently got concerned because a new enquirer asked me about their laurel hedge that went around the property and ended very close to the corner of their house. I said I'd never seen this causing a problem. I also told them…"
I just recently got concerned because a new enquirer asked me about their laurel hedge that went around the property and ended very close to the corner of their house. I said I'd never seen this causing a problem. I also told them…"
"There are a few guides that I have seen that show how far roots can travel based on tree type. These guides will tell you which trees have more harnful roots and which are fine too. Try landscape architecture books rather than gardening. If I rememb…"
The Dennis G34D cylinder mower is helping to provide a fantastic finish on the pitch at the Emirates Riverside Stadium according to Durham CCC head groundsman Vic Demain.This year has been particularly testing for Vic and his team especially with th…
"Not too late at all. Better now, as the hedge is going into dormancy, than early March, when the sap is rising again. A late frost in the spring could kill off any buds that you have stimulated by cutting in Feb/ early March. "
"Hi Karsten
The leylandii problem was diagnosed by the clients insurance companies surveyors report , I was told due to drought conditions the tree's had taken the moisture out of the soil leading to the property needing under pinning but a differen…"
The leylandii problem was diagnosed by the clients insurance companies surveyors report , I was told due to drought conditions the tree's had taken the moisture out of the soil leading to the property needing under pinning but a differen…"
"I'm with you paul re artificial grass , should only be used to replace an area of paving not grass . I shy away from installing it now , if its fitted in a sun trap it gets too hot to use , when dogs go to the toilet on it there is no way you can ge…"
"Thank you John, That is all really interesting. Really!
I have done a cursory Google search for it. But time is precious and always compressed, so I have not done one of my hours-long in-depth searches yet.
I agree with your 3-plant list except I th…"
I have done a cursory Google search for it. But time is precious and always compressed, so I have not done one of my hours-long in-depth searches yet.
I agree with your 3-plant list except I th…"
"I dont know of any specific rules but an interesting question .
Some newly planted shrubs and trees are probably okay planted close to a property but as they mature over the years will be unsuitable .
some with roots which like to explore such as…"
Some newly planted shrubs and trees are probably okay planted close to a property but as they mature over the years will be unsuitable .
some with roots which like to explore such as…"
"Hi Vic, no problem about the name. I've been called a lot worse...
the part of the garden you see wasn't as bad as the lower area, which is from where the pic was taken. Top half had various bedding areas in it and a tree/ bush in it. Previous owne…"
the part of the garden you see wasn't as bad as the lower area, which is from where the pic was taken. Top half had various bedding areas in it and a tree/ bush in it. Previous owne…"
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could offer any help and guidance on a management plan template for invasive weeds and plants. I want to use the winter downtime to get all my paperwork in order for the following season. I've been unable to find a template online and I also asked during some recent knotweed training, but they couldn't help.Thank you in advance.
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Hi All,I periodically get asked the question "Is this planted too close to the house?". I can rarely give an authoritative answer, and usually say it is a specific area of expertise and it may be best to contact the local council.Am I missing a trick here? Does anyone know of any definitive references for this? Should I just do a multiple Google search and combine the result I find? Yes, I know, that sounds terrible. I'm just looking for the realities of it. I'm trying to make life easier for…
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This week Landscape Juice Network (LJN) passed yet another amazing milestone - it's 7000th member ! I would like to thank every single member for making yet another major milestone possible - the site would not be what it is without you, the members. Web traffic continues to grow (and we will post a selection of statistics later) which creates more and more exposure for this site and our industry, in addition to increased recognition of members, advertisers and our sponsore ProGreen.. If you…
Read more…The Landscape Juice Network reaches 7,000 members
On Friday the Landscape Juice Network welcomed its 7,000th member, bringing together people from all corners of the landscaping industry. From day one of the site's creation, the network has worked to bring information and advice to small and medium sized landscaping practitioners, without having to have the 'right' connections. Of course our network isn't just about landscaping, it's also draws on the experience of those in the hard landscaping sector, as well as garden designers, lawn care…
Read more…Too late to cut deciduous hedges?
I'm being asked to cut a deciduous hedge towards the end of the this month (only free time I have) - but wasn't sure if this was too late in the year? We're south of england, but frosts are happening and I give it two weeks before most trees are completely bare.Are there any issues cutting hedges, particularly deciduous ones like hornbeam, so close to winter/in to winter?
Read more…Landscaping suppliers in Torbay
Hi allI've offered to landscape my mother in laws garden this winter. I live in Bristol, she lives in Paignton. Could anyone let me know the name of a good supplier around that area. Preferably one that has paving on display for her to have a look at.Cheers
Read more…Best Stihl brushcutter?
You know that old saying about buying cheap and buying twice, well I've learned the hard way. My brushcutter is worthy of nothing but the bin. I'd like a petrol Stihl under £300 and they look pretty good, just wondered if anyone had any recommendations. I only do residential properties and don't use on every job but when I do I want one that actually works. TIA.
Read more…repairing artificial grass
I went to quote a job which I was told was weeding.when I got there there was weeds coming through artificial grass (having not a lot of exp in this) I noticed It had no membrane.my question is , will all the compacted sand have to be dug back up and a weed membrane added underneath or could you add a membrane on top of the sand directly under the grass ? ...the customer has spent loads already and doesnt want to pay again. any advice apreciated.
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The Dennis G34D cylinder mower is helping to provide a fantastic finish on the pitch at the Emirates Riverside Stadium according to Durham CCC head groundsman Vic Demain.
This year has been particularly testing for Vic and his team…
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The event attracted over 50 delegates from all levels as several topical issues were explored and discussed. Supported by…
Andrew Brough, head groundsman at Wolverhampton Rugby Union Football Club, claims that the SISIS Quadraplay single pass maintenance system, has helped him in his personal quest to improve the standard of pitches.
It is safe to say that…
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