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Disingenuous client

I drew up a garden design for a client a little under a year ago. Went to present it and finalise options. She said how much she loved it. Priced it and then she said she did not want to use me as i delivered the quote a day later than i said i…

Started by Ed Fox in Design

6 Replies · Reply by Gary RK May 14

Can't supply matching artificial turf. Suggestions for solutions or a border to hide different turf?

Removed an old slab but I can't get a supply of the grass thats already installed. Tryied to find a close match but the join is going to show so will need to use a slightly differnet turf. I was thinking about a turf level deck but there is a…

Started by Sam Blakeman in Design and Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Katie Forward Mar 2

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Free-standing espalier - any ideas?

I'd like to try an ornamental espalier (non-fruit) to border a knot garden and wondered if anyone had any tried and tested suggestions for something relatively low growing (i.e. under 6ft). I've done pyracantha, ceanothus and garrya sucessfully…

Started by Alice Meacham in Design and Landscaping

12 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Jan 8

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Red flags for those providing gratuitous garden design services

I thought I'd re-post this historical case as its re-surfaced this week after going to the court of appeal.

The Court of Appeal has upheld an earlier decision by the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in Lejonvarn v…

Started by Phil Voice in Design, Business, and Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 2, 2018

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Symbiosis - mutually beneficial relationships between professionals.

When I was studying architecture, I noticed that there seemed to be an antagonism between the "designers" and the "makers". The makers disapproved of the designers because they didn't make, and the designers disapproved of the makers because they…

Started by Jennifer Mitchell in Design, Business, and Landscaping

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Water feature..

Hi I'm tryig to source a water fountain similar in style to this...can anyone recommend anywhere or someone who…

Started by Sarah Bicknell in Design

15 Replies · Reply by Sarah Bicknell Nov 12, 2018

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Trying to identify this paving type, can you help?

i need to extend this driveway and to match these.

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Started by Susan Gallagher in Design

3 Replies · Reply by Southern Landscape Contracts Oct 6, 2018

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Watering service.

Hi all,

hope everyone is surviving the heat etc! Just wondering if anybody has experience with offering a watering service, I guess mainly targeting people going on holiday for long periods over the Summer, any advice greatly received!

Started by Ben Gooding in Design, Groundscare, and Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Jul 29, 2018

Photo rights

Hi
How do you go about getting permission to use photos of your clients gardens?

Do you simply email them and ask...'is it ok if...?'

Do you send them a questionnaire where they have to tick a box saying 'Ok to use pictures of my…

Started by Sarah Bicknell in Design

7 Replies · Reply by Marie-Plews Garden Design Jul 30, 2018

Innovative fence panels

Hi there

I'm on the lookout for interesting fence panels - possibly black or grey - possibly composite boards for a project- has anyone been able to source something a little different? I dont want to construct them from scaratch and then…

Started by Sarah Bicknell in Design, Landscaping, and Suppliers

5 Replies · Reply by Gary RK May 30, 2018

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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…

Started by John F in Landscaping

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Mowing 500sqm lawn - price survey

Out of interest, what would people charge to mow a 500sqm lawn. It's in 3 areas, not out of control, easy strimming, good access. I'd charge £50 if weekly or £60 if every two weeks (inc VAT). No requirement for stripes, but waste away likely, though…

Started by Andrew Watts in Business

10 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon on Friday

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non slip surface

I have a client with sudden mobility problems who struggles to walk . Problem for her is when she steps out of her car she steps straight onto an impacted soil surface , it was never a problem when she was in better physical health but now its not…

Started by John F in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods on Wednesday

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UK Lawn Care Association One-Day Events

Good evening all,Apologies for the plug, but these events will most certainly be of interest to BOG members... https://members.uklawncare.net/uk-lca-regional-events-summer-2019/The UKLCA for the first time will be going regional next month - with…

Started by UK Lawn Care Association in Business

5 Replies · Reply by UK Lawn Care Association Jun 7

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SISIS Flexibrush keeps worm casts at bay

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SISIS Flexibrush keeps worm casts at bay

Posted by Fusion Media on June 14, 2019 at 12:35pm in Industry news

Gary Barnfield, head greenkeeper at Oswestry Golf Club in Shropshire, claims the SISIS Flexibrush has proved to be an ideal solution for controlling worm casts.

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Two new Pellenc UK dealers announced

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Pellenc UK has welcomed Terra Firma and Greenlay to its ever-growing dealership network; both of which will be distributing the full range of Pellenc professional battery powered equipment.

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David Dixons confirmed as Etesia dealer

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MM proves its worth at Shrewsbury School

Posted by Fusion Media on June 11, 2019 at 12:28pm in Industry news

Grounds manager Andy Richards claims that Limagrain UK’s MM brand of grass seed has proved time and time again, to be the best mixtures for the sports pitches at Shrewsbury School.

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