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RHS Level 2 Horticulture vs City & Guilds Horticulture

Hi, been a while since my last post but still lurking. I'm considering completing a course to improve my gardening knowledge; I want to learn things such as pruning techniques, plant identification, lawn care tips, and anything else that can practica

Started by Roger in Accreditation

1 Reply · Reply by Rob Askham Mar 2, 2016

Who represents YOU in Horticulture?....national industry standards enforced or not?

Hi All, Thankyou all so much for adding to my other forum post. What I observed was a debate less about media and more about accreditation and who or how this should be brought about, if at all. It would seem that Tree Surgeons for example aspire to

Started by Charlie Bloom in Design, Business, and Groundscare

4 Replies · Reply by Charlie Bloom Feb 21, 2016

Online courses

Hey guys. Has anybody got any feedback on a distance learning online course? I have seen the level 2 in principles of horticulture with the Royal corispondane college. And your finals are with the RHS. I just want to get the paperwork behind me.But b

Started by Nathan millward in Design, Business, and Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Nathan millward Feb 23, 2016

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Criminal record disclosure checks ruled 'unlawful'

The High Court this afternoon ruled the criminal record checks scheme used in England and Wales was "arbitrary" and unlawful.

As many Contractors need such disclosure to satisfy various vetted schemes (such as Trading Standards) it will be iinteresti

Started by Gary RK in Accreditation

2 Replies · Reply by Sammy Willis Feb 7, 2017

Beginners?

I'm a 47yr old gardener who's been trying to build up a gardening round part time in the face of impending redundancy at my full time job. Its now looking like the redundancy is imminent, and I've enjoyed working outside all year and hope to make som

Started by Chris in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

32 Replies · Reply by Chris Nov 28, 2015

Installer Programmes - The good, the bad & the ugly.

Good evening all,

I'm looking forward to becoming an active member in the community here and supporting it where we can as a company. I wanted to put this post up to get some feedback from you all on the topic of Installer Programmes.

Our business has

Started by Adam Callow in Accreditation

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Contractor schemes - the landscape changes again - Which?

Interesting move by Which?

Which.pdf

It seems they have opened a new level in their Trusted Trader scheme, that of - "Member Approved, but not Vetted Contractor" - offering it free of charge if you are already listed on Which? Local (behind their pay

Started by Gary RK in Accreditation

2 Replies · Reply by Adam Callow Oct 17, 2015

RHS Courses

Has anyone studied for an RHS Level 2 course online / distance learning and if so who did you go with, and was it worth it? I can't afford to take time off the day job to study full time (or day release) so distance/online learning is something I'm l

Started by Carl in Accreditation and Careers

6 Replies · Reply by David Law Jan 27, 2016

Just spraying weeds

I've been noticing a lot of driveways with a healthy crop of weeds lately and got to thinking about advertising weed control as a standalone service. I'm already providing it's an extra to current clients but as I would now be advertising, and thus m

Started by Phil Seabrook in Accreditation

6 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt May 2, 2015

Insurance backed guarantee

I'm sure many of you offer Insurance backed guarantee. This is something we want to look into. Can you recommend any company? What is the annual cost?

Thanks

Started by Michael in Accreditation

5 Replies · Reply by Michael Mar 10, 2015

Introduction to Autus Organics

Hello all,

I run company Autus Organics. I thought I would take some time to introduce our services.

About Us

Autus Organics is a UK producer of Biostimulants and associated products for the following industries:

Agriculture
Horticulture
Turf indu

Started by Graeme Todd in Business, Groundscare, and Health and Safety

2 Replies · Reply by David Cox Mar 2, 2015

trusted trade scheme which one suggestions?

Hello,

Which trusted trader schemes do people use as ive got check a trade coming to see me seem alot of people use them but it is a lot of money any suggestions and advice would be great thanks

Started by Mitchel ingham in Accreditation

9 Replies · Reply by Mick Gammage Feb 25, 2015

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How many trader accreditation schemes exist ?

Discussing our proposed Buy With Confidence move earlier today with some other non-landscaping traders, we struggled to identify all the 'commercial' schemes currently available (...and got confused by similar sounding names).

I fancy identifying all

Started by Gary RK in Accreditation

9 Replies · Reply by Landscape Juice Feb 24, 2016

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HantsCC BWC "Transfer Offer" for SurreyCC members

For those who will see their Trading Standards BWC scheme disappear next month (Feb 2015), this is the offer from HampshireCC TS to transfer to their scheme with the same benefits, same branding etc

Hampshire%20BWC%20Scheme.pdf

Started by Gary RK in Accreditation

3 Replies · Reply by Ayegardening Ltd Jan 4, 2015

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Surrey CC to close their "Buy With Confidence" scheme and merge with CheckaTrade

Received news yesterday that Surrey CC are to close their section of the "Buy With Confidence" scheme following a review over recent months.

The SurreyCC BWC scheme will close on 2nd Feb 2015, with members given several choices;

- leave scheme and

Started by Gary RK in Accreditation

10 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Feb 4, 2015

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Revamped Buy With Confidence website goes live next week, with new features to come soon after...

Great news that Trading Standards based "Buy With Confidence" scheme has invested in revamping the website, giving a new fresh look, improved search facilities and a 'Trader Dashboard' providing Admin facilities.

They also report: "We are promoting f

Started by Gary RK in Accreditation

8 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 6, 2014

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Rated people

Has anyone used them?I tried them a couple of years ago.Did not have that much success really.Only mentioning it as I have just been checking emails and happened to see some leads.Not bought any for at least 2 years.What are your thoughts on these an

Started by Richard Gadsby in Accreditation

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Sep 5, 2014

Chartered Institute Of Horticulture

Hi all,

I've been looking into the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. I've never actually dealt with them or come across them and their work (apart from the YHOTY competition), and having looked at their website I can't really see much incentive to

Started by BensBotanics in Accreditation

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Standing out from the crowd...

Hi, have recently noticed a few more 'gardeners' and 'landscapers' popping up in the area, seemingly over night! I've seen in the building trade there are certain criteria that you can meet to show you are of a high standard of work. Is there anythin

Started by Mike symonds in Accreditation

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