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Ideas to cover a manhole cover

Hello - I am doing a design for a very small garden with a large manhole cover just to the left of a back door, in a shady paved area between house extension and shed. My clients would like to cover it up if possible. Using decking would not work I t

Started by Jane Harries in Design

9 Replies · Reply by Shane murphy Dec 27, 2013

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Top 7 Traits of a Successful Designer

While looking at the Article relating to to Contractor Traits, I also come across and read the following relating to Designers. Is this also true, are there any other traits/personality types that help or cause Designers to succeed or fail ? Does the

Started by Gary RK in Design

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Experienced Carpenter sought to give a quote on a garden design concept..

Hi!

I am looking for an experienced Carpenter to give a quote on a garden design concept for a small garden in North-East London. This is a bespoke project and I am looking for someone who is very experienced and skilled in designing and making one-of

Started by Judi Samuels Garden Design in Design

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Outdoor fireplaces

Hi all,

We're trying to source a manufacturer/stockist of outdoor wood-burning fire place hearths in the UK (or will ship to the UK), but with no success.

Does anyone know of a supplier who make products similar to this US one?

Many thanks,

Keith

Started by Keith Barker in Design

5 Replies · Reply by Garden Doctor Chris Apr 16, 2013

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When do you involve a "structural" specialist in a landscape project?

Given a Design or Design/Build project that involves "structural" works at what point should a structural engineer become involved to 'approve/underwrite' plans ? Would their reports/advice be passed on and charged to client ?

If not, where does liab

Started by Gary RK in Design

1 Reply · Reply by John Baker Apr 1, 2013

Gravel

I have designed a small gravel area that curves with a brick edging, as an extension to my clients existing patio.
My client is concerned about how this would look after a heavy downpour, particularly as his garden suffers from flooding when it rains

Started by Glenn Ellis in Design

9 Replies · Reply by Thermo Mar 12, 2013

Competition to find the Grand Designs Live London Garden Designer of the year

http://www.granddesignslive.com/show-info/show-highlights/45-garden-highlights/80-grand-designs-live-garden-designer-of-the-year

Started by Richard Boyd in Design

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Do you have an interesting or inspiring project that you have used Jacksons Fencing products in?

If you do we'd love to see your pictures and hear what you have to say about your project. The best of them will end up on our web site and maybe even in the Good Fencing Guide, and we will pay you £100 if we use them.

Please email pics@jacksons-fenci

Started by Marcia Francis in Design

4 Replies · Reply by Marcia Francis Feb 8, 2013

Looking for a garden planner programme

Hi guysI have recently set myself up as a Small local gardener working in the Selby area in North Yorkshire. I am struggling to find a simple, but effective programme for my (apple/iPad) computer that will allow me to plan the layout and design for a

Started by Paul Thomas in Design

2 Replies · Reply by Paul Thomas Feb 3, 2013

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Design a family garden for the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Calling all amateur gardeners and aspiring garden designers. For the first time in its history the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is opening its gates to one lucky amateur gardener in an exciting competition launched jointly by The One Show and

Started by Phil Voice in Design

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Garden Design Diploma

Last year I set up my company and thanks to LJN and Marshalls we have got off to a flying start. I'm often asked to create a design of the garden by the client and have been looking at courses to do in my own time to help aid me. Does any one have ex

Started by Craig Nester in Design

4 Replies · Reply by Craig Nester Feb 6, 2013

'Garden Designer' an unnecessary overhead to the landscape build contractor ?

Dear all

I have posted this question under the BKO group but too date have only had 4 responses.

I have therefore posted here as general thread.

I am looking for comments particularly from those of you who fall into either a Landscape build or Design di

Started by Kevin Barnett in Design

34 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Mar 8, 2014

4th Annual Jacksons Garden Design Competition

http://goo.gl/oiPUc

After the success of the previous three years show gardens project, we are pleased to announce our popular design competition, aimed at garden designers and landscape architects, will run for a fourth year.
The competition has attr

Started by Marcia Francis in Design

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Artificial Grass for dogs

Hi Im starting on a design project that I think would benefit from an area of artificial grass. The client has a disabled wife and low maintenance would be helpful especiallly when it comes to the dog run area.
I wonder if anyone can suggest a good

Started by Shadow Hall in Design

11 Replies · Reply by Stuart Hedgecock Jan 14, 2013

Looking for a Garden Designer in Berkshire

Hi looking for a Garden Designer, fairly local to me (im in Bracknell, Berks) that we can work with on future projects. If you fit the bill let me know, either by reply, msg or email.CheersLee

Started by Lee Wells in Design

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Planting plans

Hi all, I have been asked to quote for a planting plan for quite a large garden. I would normally do this as part of the garden design fee but as this is just for the planting plan I'm not sure how much to charge. Having looked through many sites on

Started by Anne Macfie in Design

7 Replies · Reply by Anne Macfie Dec 17, 2012

Chelsea's 2013 Centenary

So tickets and overnight packages are available for the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show and the show gardens have been announced (http://www.theatrebreaks.co.uk/2013-chelsea-flower-show/). What will be the focus of your garden in 2013?

Started by Simon Harding in Design

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Building A Babbling Brook

Hello

I am looking at building a man-made babbling brook for a client with a large countryside plot and wonder if anyone can help with suggestions for an appropriate pump?

The land is naturally sloped so the brook will follow the lie of the slope endin

Started by Graeme Toyne in Design

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Sewell Dec 6, 2012

Choosing the right tree for a rope swing seat in a small suburban garden..

Hi everyone,

I am grateful for any tips and advice before I get stuck in. Is there an alternative to Oak? Client's garden is too small for such a large tree. Client's child is currently 3 but will grow! I would like to plant a tree and when ready hang

Started by Judi Samuels Garden Design in Design

2 Replies · Reply by Judi Samuels Garden Design Nov 25, 2012

Cardiff Christmas meet up

If any landscapers, gardeners, arborists, designers in or around Cardiff are up for a meet up either for Christmas or in January, perhaps for a curry then I would be delighted to co-ordinate.

Send me an email if you are interested. cardiffgardener@g

Started by Mark Hamer in Design

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Nov 27, 2012

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