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Founded in 2008. The Landscape Juice Network (LJN) is the largest and fastest growing professional landscaping and horticultural association in the United Kingdom.

LJN's professional business forum is unrivalled and open to anyone within within the UK landscape industry

LJN's Business Objectives Group (BOG) is for any Pro serious about building their business.

For the researching visitor there's a wealth of landscaping ideas, garden design ideas, lawn advice tips and advice about garden maintenance.

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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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Thieves trying it on...

Sat in the Van, having my morning Cream tea and scones as you do, and left my blower sitting by the front of the van, out of the corner of my eye I see someone walk onto drive and go to pick up my blower, needless to say I was quick to act and if it

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

15 Replies · Reply by Sean Spurdle Feb 22, 2016

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Self-employment review

Julie Deane's independent review of self-employment in the UK.

This independent review by Julie Deane OBE looks at the challenges and opportunities for those who want to work for themselves.

Importance / Significance - The number of self-employed in

Started by Phil Voice in Info

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Correspondent college course

Hello everyone.Just joined landscape juice.Just wandered if anyone has done the level 2 course in horticulture principles with the correspondence college. It's a distance learning course. And you do the final exam with the RHS.I'm looking to get the

Started by Nathan millward in Info

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I need a user or parts manual for.....

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A massive collection of 628278 pdf-manuals.
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Started by Phil Voice in Info

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HELP NEEDED

HELLO

MY NAME IS JOHN PHILLIPS. 16 MONTHS AGO I SOLD A LARGE WINDOW CLEANING BUSINESS AND RETIRED .ITS NEARLY DRIVEN ME NUTS . I AM STARTING UP AGAIN BUT CHANGING THE SCOPE OF THE NEW BUS TO INCLUDE GARDEN MAINTENANCE , PRE SALE HOUSE VALE

Started by john phillips in Info

7 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Feb 20, 2016

Public liability insurance premiums

Evening all,Last thing this evening, as I pulled out of a customers drive, I managed to smash one of the safety sensors for their electric gates. My premium last year was around £250 and I'm expecting a good bill for this, does anyone have any theory

Started by Tom Beevor in Business and Info

7 Replies · Reply by Russ Francis Feb 10, 2016

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LJN weekly newsletter reaching our industry masses

The click-through stats show that record numbers of LJN members are opening the LJN weekly newsletter.

So far, 1205 people (27.19% of recipients) have opened last Saturday's newsletter with a further 496 people going on to further interaction.

Intere

Started by Phil Voice in Info

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Wileyfox Smartphone

Evening all,I've been thinking about upgrading my Samsung galaxy S6 smartphone to the offering from a company called Wileyfox. One of my clients who worked high in the news industry says it is rated highly, but does anyone here have opinions?The main

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Consumer, and Info

11 Replies · Reply by Freshscaped Feb 6, 2016

Calling on pickup owners

Evening all,

I currently have a 2004 Ford Ranger which I bought from a friend 2 years ago. It is now becoming uneconomic to keep running due to regular failures. I'm looking for another car derived pick-up to replace it with the top candidate being th

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Machinery, and Vehicles

23 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Feb 6, 2016

Business Bank Accounts

Morning all,I have a business account with Natwest, which from May I start paying their business account fees. I'm not vat reg. and not Ltd so is it worth me having a business account or should I just set up a separate personal account for payments?T

Started by Tom Beevor in Accountancy, Business, and Deals

5 Replies · Reply by James Brett Jan 21, 2016

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Are your opinions really your own?

This is a great topic. It's got me really thinking.

There are so many thinks that come to mind. Political propaganda, indoctrination, stock market analysts.

Does LJN have a herd mentality? Do we share opinions that reach a rightful consensus (such as

Started by Phil Voice in Info

6 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie Jan 17, 2016

Different Oak Grades Explained

Hey folks!

I hope this blog could help you,

Different Oak Grades Explained

Started by James Hunter in Design, Business, and Landscaping

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Whats your preference on hand tool brands?

Evening all,

One of my plans this year is to start collecting/hoarding more hand tools to give myself more choice and assist myself when working the soil. I have a couple of spades and one decent fork currently and about 4 rakes. My question is what

Started by Tom Beevor in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Turfcare

12 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie Jan 17, 2016

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LJN traffic over Christmas

In terms of traffic, the Christmas period is always the quietest for LJN.

However, it doesn't mean that LJN sleeps.

On Christmas Day, there were 527 visits from 424 visitors. 28% of which were returning visitors. The peak time was 8.00pm in the even

Started by Phil Voice in Info

5 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jan 6, 2016

Scheduling app - automatic reminder emails to clients

Hi thereI've been on the search for a scheduling app which allows you to send automatic reminders via text or email to my clients a day or two before the appointment. Is there any recommendations from any other landscape gardeners offering garden mai

Started by Mark Falconer in Business, Landscaping, and Info

8 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie Jan 1, 2016

Floating bench frame construction

Hi everyone,I've recently been asked to construct two floating benches as part of a typically contemporary courtyard garden design. The bench top will be made from Red Cedar, but I'm seeking some advice on how to construct a frame from steel that is

Started by Mark Falconer in Design and Info

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Have a great Christmas

I'd like to wish all Juicers a very happy Christmas.

I hope everyone has a good time and gets to relax and recharge.

Looking forward to the new year.....let's hope 2016 is prosperous and successful and that LJN can play a part:-))

Kind regards

Phi

Started by Phil Voice in Info

8 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 24, 2015

Shed for sale - brand new - in Chiswick

New Shed for sale - length 1.9m X width 80/90cm X height 1.7m at front sloping to 1.5m at back - two central doors opening outward. Basically a tall bike shed. Please email if interested. It is located in Chiswick and waiting to be picked up as soon

Started by Josh Ward in Info

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Plant Identification Books

Dear all

I have spent a few days looking online for a good easy to use book that is dedicated to the identification of common plants, shrubs etc. I have bought a couple but been disappointed with them!

They are not laid out in an easy to use order and

Started by Simon Corbett in Info

11 Replies · Reply by Robert Champier Clarke Dec 19, 2015

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