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Progreen Discount: Last Week of September Promotion Commotion

Dear Progreen People

I (and the people that reply to this optimistic post) have decided you need to do a Last Week of September promotion.

That 'LJN Sponsor logo' up there on the right is all very well, but as the nights draw in you need to add some pi

Started by Tim Wallach in Pesticides, Deals, and Social Media

11 Replies · Reply by John F Sep 25, 2019

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Does anyone have an "Amazon Business" account

I had an email a while ago inviting me to open an "Amazon Business" account. I already have an amazon account that I use for the business but the bumf in the email suggested a "Amazon Business" account may teild better offers, more flexibility on wh

Started by Darren Walters in Deals

3 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Jul 11, 2018

Starting out

Hello everyone.So I'm a long time free member on here and recently a pro member. I have decided it's time to get back to being outdoors. Currently I have my own ltd servicing, repairing steam turbines in the power industry. I have sort of fell into t

Started by Dan Young in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Ben Pritchard Jan 14, 2018

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In London anything not to miss?!!

Hi all in London for a few days anything I shouldn’t miss??Thanks for any ideas.Got here and now can’t make our minds up what to do!

Started by Richard Gadsby in Deals

12 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Oct 22, 2017

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Seeking 10 people to learn together with Piet Oudolf, Dr Noel Kingsbury and others

Hello everyone,

It's been several years since I've been on here. And MyGardenSchool has now grown quite a lot. We're trialling an initiative where we'd like to find 10 people who would be happy to learn together in one class - and really feel like

Started by Elspeth Briscoe in Design, Accountancy, and Business

97 Replies · Reply by Nicola Berry Nov 25, 2017

Starting my own business

Hi my name is Kingsley.I am 21 years old I was working in drainage/civil engineering/ flagging ground works, till around a year ago. My manager at this drainage firm had. Decided to set a landscape gardening business (he had no experience of this). I

Started by Kingsley Powers in Design, Accountancy, and Business

6 Replies · Reply by Jay smith Aug 15, 2017

ServiceM8 software?

I'm a Jobber user however the renewal for just me as a sole trader is £48/mth, whereas ServiceM8 (based on 15jobs p/wk) comes in at £18/mth. That's quite a difference. I was wondering if anyone's had any practical experience of ServiceM8 and if so, I

Started by Chris in Business, Consumer, and Deals

9 Replies · Reply by Chris Jan 4, 2017

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Toro Turfmaster For Sale On Ebay

Evening all,

for anyone interested, please find below link for my Turfmaster for sale on Ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/272344871975?

Ask any questions!

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Groundscare, and Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Aug 21, 2016

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Pleached hedge spacing and supply

Morning all,Whilst on one of my bigger maintenance jobs, I opened my big mouth and said 'A pleached beech hedge would look really good there', so now I'm stuck with planting it.I know a common planting is hornbeam rather than beach for speed of growt

Started by Tom Beevor in Design, Groundscare, and Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by dan Aug 7, 2016

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Pleached Beech Hedge

Evening all, Have just spent the evening casually chatting to a client about how we're going to improve their garden long-term. Their property is called The Beeches and they're after a privacy screen (eventually) so I suggested a pleached beech hedge

Started by Tom Beevor in Design, Landscaping, and Deals

4 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor May 17, 2016

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Yew hedge reduction

Evening all,I have a client with a fairly short in length but tall in height yew hedge (approx 20ft) that needs reducing to around 12-15ft as cheaply as possible. There is road access and was wondering if anyone here thinks it may be possible to get

Started by Tom Beevor in Groundscare, Machinery, and Deals

38 Replies · Reply by Michael Lowe Mar 27, 2016

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Fencing Essentials - Current Offers and News

Every month at Fencing Essentials we produce a simple flyer with details of current promotions, new products general news. Please take a look by following the a link below:

http://www.fencingessentials.co.uk/uploads/news/Fencing_Essentials_-_Promotio

Started by Fencing Essentials in Deals

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Head Gardener for Private Estate

The role of the head gardener is the overall maintenance of the gardens, lawns and grounds. When the opportunity arises, parts of the gardens might be redesigned and replanted. The gardens form an essential and much loved part of a private estate. Main Responsibilities: Full management of 2 part-time assistants, including day-to-day supervision and working

Self Employed Gardeners

Grasstex are currently seeking to engage the services of local (West Sussex / South Surrey) gardeners. If you are a new start up looking for more work, or an existing business with the odd spare day to fill, we may have something for you. We have various types of work available to match your skills.

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Gardener required I run an established garden maintenance and soft landscaping business based in North London. I have a record of working in the industry and now work with fellow colleagues on domestic gardens. I’ve spent many years studying and training at Capel Manor. I’m looking to grow my business by taking on additional help

female landscaper/project manager – physic garden

Physic Garden – Project Manager / Landscaper Dec 19 – April 20 – part time – project based Freelance fee £8,000 Location – Nelson Lancashire Expressions of interest should include a letter, outline of relevant experience/CV and reference contact details by email to info@idlewomen.org by 20 Dec 2019 Idle Women the arts and social

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ICL launches organo-mineral fertilizer range

Posted by Fusion Media on April 2, 2020 at 10:58am in Industry news

ICL has announced the launch of Gronamic - a new range of organo-mineral fertilizers.

The Gronamic range comprises various analyses and particle sizes to suit the demands of all types of fine and coarse turf. The range combines the benefits…

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ICL launches organo-mineral fertilizer range

Posted by Fusion Media on April 2, 2020 at 10:58am in Industry news

ICL has announced the launch of Gronamic - a new range of organo-mineral fertilizers.

The Gronamic range comprises various analyses and particle sizes to suit the demands of all types of fine and coarse turf. The range combines the benefits…

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SALTEX College Cup winners prepare pitch for El Clásico

Posted by Fusion Media on April 1, 2020 at 11:00am in Industry news

After winning the 2019 SALTEX College Cup, four students from Myerscough College recently enjoyed an unforgettable experience at Real Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium.

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