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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)
Useful Online tools
Ever come across really, really useful online tools / links et al that have helped you in running a landscape / gardening business ? If so, why not share it with us all ..... if it’s free to use and/or shareware etc post a link & a brief…
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Loss of direction - lawn treatments
I have been going for a good few years now and seemed to have lost a bit of direction.I have always had the intention of doing primarily lawn treatments and then a mixture of other garden services to fill in the spaces. It’s starting to feel like…
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I'm sure you've noticed that I'm not overly active on LJN at the moment. The following is a short roundup....I hope you understand. Many will know that in February 2016 I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. It meant that I had to have treatment,…
Read more…Hedges and Keeping up appearances at all costs
Over the past Three weeks i have received several requests to go and tidy up hedges which are really motoring due to heavy and prolonged rain . I explain my policy is to abide by the rspb guide lines and only cut before and after the nesting season…
Read more…Informal reminder to pay a bill or keeping it business like
I have a really good relationship with a property manager , the company are very flexible with maintenance schedules , no pressure , positive feedback for work carried out ,Their property portfolio is growing which is mutually beneficial to me and…
Read more…Charging for machinery and plant
To get the job done we often have to invest in various tools and equipment. We shouldn't, however, provide this equipment at our own expense and let clients benefit without compensating us for our costs. Although many clients will want to keep their…
Read more…Staff with health issues and time off
One of my guys who's been with me for around 3 years is a great lad but unfortunately he has a lot of days off sick for one reason and another. I'm convinced he isn't a skyver and I know he loves his job but It's got to the point where I need to…
Read more…Large Lawn Pricing
For those here that treat lawns on the larger side (1000m2+) - would any of you be so kind as to disclose some pricing information with myself?Our average lawn size is 143m2 and I want to lift this a little. I'm just targeting some bigger properties…
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Hello,Does anybody else have any tips or uses for recyling the aspen fuel bottles?? I think the odd one can go in the plastic recycling where I am, as its not a huge quantity Thanks
"For every 12m you need 1 tonne at 2 inch depth. A builders bag only holds 850kg so adjust accordingly "
A number of key industry experts will be uniting to collaboratively tackle the biggest issues facing the groundscare environment at SALTEX 2019, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.Learning LIVE, SALTEX’s all-encompassing a…
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I think sketchup is the bees knees, especially when coupled with good rendering software and a bit of patience. I like how you can show any type of construction, there's a great library of resources and you can add on extensions which…"
I think sketchup is the bees knees, especially when coupled with good rendering software and a bit of patience. I like how you can show any type of construction, there's a great library of resources and you can add on extensions which…"
"I am one of those who has never advertised, but it depends on what sort of gardener you are. I am pretty much entirely maintenance these days, grass cutting is the main thing I do. So you don’t constantly need new work. You keep mowing the same gras…"
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"That's an amazing memory. Did you notice what the weeds were like where the 'water sand' dust got trodden out of the door though? "
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"Keeping the soil surface moist for 2 weeks is always a challenge. Even if the customer agrees to do it, it's difficult to check! Nematodes have brilliant reviews for avoiding badgers burrowing for grub(s)."
"WD40 is what I use. I sray it on at intervals during use and apply it after use. It lubricates but also cleans the blades. It will break down and remove any 'green' build up."
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Recycling Aspen Fuel Bottles
Hello,Does anybody else have any tips or uses for recyling the aspen fuel bottles?? I think the odd one can go in the plastic recycling where I am, as its not a huge quantity Thanks
Read more…care of hedgetrimmer blades
Is it OK to use degrasant to clean the blades ? prior to lube; with gloves on I watched a you tube recently where the man suggested spraying diesel on the blades regularly. He seemed to oppose all arguments against and I was wondering whether any other gardeners followed this practice....
Read more…whats eating the leaves
any ideas as to what is eating these hydranger leaves i do not think its slugs or snails as some of the holes are in the middle of the leaves
Read more…How accurate is your business name / description ?
Wondering how we all describe our businesses, our job description and our skill set ? Does, for instance, calling yourself XYZ Gardening preclude you from certain types or work ? Would you expect XYZ Gardening to be able to perform hard landscaping ? Would they do Design work or would a client go looking for an explicit skill set in a business name ? Lastly, have you ever asked your clients what they think you can do ?
Read more…Stone - area coverage?
Hi all, have an area of roughly 50 meter squared. Would any one able to give me a help on how many tonne bags of stones I’d need to cover the area? Thanks
Read more…Lawnflite pro mowers
morning people hope everyone is doing well , has anyone had any experience with the lawnflite pro mowers what are your thoughts. Cheers chris.
Read more…Ant colony in sourced plant from grower
Hello All, What would you do if you got a plant from a grower directly to be planted and you are on the site when you lift out from the container discover there is an ant colony with lot of eggs living there happily...The plant would go in a family garden.... and the plant itself cost more than £100.oo
Read more…Petrol Pole Trimmer recommendations
Hello All,What are people using for their hedge jobs? I've been using a Makita PTR2500, a Makita RBC2510 or a Tanaka TBC2211. None of these machines are my own, however, and I need to buy one. Trouble is, all of these machines are 8+ years old and I cannot find them for love nor money anywhere. ALL modern replacements are significantly underpowered by comparison, adding almost half as much time again onto my jobs. I've tried Stihl, Husqvarna, Makita and Tanaka and the engines wouldn't take the…
Read more…Industry news
A number of key industry experts will be uniting to collaboratively tackle the biggest issues facing the groundscare environment at SALTEX 2019, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.
Learning LIVE, SALTEX’s…
Chainsaw artist Ian Murray is attempting to set a new world record by climbing the three highest peaks in the UK and creating wood sculptures at the top of each one by using a Pellenc Selion M12 chainsaw – all within 24 hours.
The purpose…
A fortnightly greens tank-mix consisting of Vitalnova Stressbuster, Greenmaster Liquid, Primo Maxx II and Ryder turf pigment, has proved to be a valuable base feed which has helped to reduce the use of fungicides according to Ben Kebby, Course…
Biological controls have been around for a number of years with mixed results. Their use has now come to the fore with the pressure on users to reduce the volume of pesticides they are applying, together with the…
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