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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

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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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Bee Shelter

Saw and loved this Bee Shelter on Twitter :

https://twitter.com/wildlifehabitat/status/654050008208044033

Started by Gary RK in Info

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Oct 14, 2015

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Totally off topic - Thousands of Nasa Apollo mission photos uploaded online

Absolutley stunning - initially via the BBC website:

"Thousands of photos taken by Apollo astronauts on moon missions are now online.

Around 13,000 scans of images from Nasa's archives, taken across ALL manned Apollo missions between 1961 and 1972

Started by Gary RK in Info

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Japanese Knotweed

I realise that this has probably been raised countless times before...

A new client wants garden clearance done and then regular lawn and weed maintenance until the property is sold (hopefully in new year). But there is Japanese knotweed growing thro

Started by Paul Dix in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Paul Dix Oct 5, 2015

Using Jobber

I'm sure theres a previous thread on Jobber, but since it's a programme thats always being upgraded, I thought I'd start a new, up to date thread.

Basically, I'm looking to see if paying the seemingly high fees for Jobber is worth it. I currently use

Started by Tom Beevor in Accountancy, Business, and Info

11 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Oct 9, 2015

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Single handed topiary shears

Looking at getting a pair of single handed topiary shears, does anyone have any recommendations??Cheers Harry

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

18 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Oct 8, 2015

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A huge thank you to Landscape Juice and its members.

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Phil for putting together such a wonderful and informative network, to all of its members (I can't name you all but you all know who you are, the old guard and the new), for all of your help and adv

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

3 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Sep 23, 2015

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Have a beer on Progreen at Saltex

If your are attending Saltex then why not hook up for a beer (or a tea/coffee), courtesy of Progreen?

Progreen have very kindly offered to buy members a beer on one of the two days (which day is yet to be decided, depending on how many of you are goi

Started by Phil Voice in Info

14 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Nov 5, 2015

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Well you gotta laugh....

A domestic maintenance client came up to me today and asked me the following question, "we are coming up to our 10th year with you looking after our garden, firstly thank you and we would like to give you this bottle of Dom Pérignon to celebrate. I d

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

5 Replies · Reply by Robbie Sep 15, 2015

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New "Rural Supplies' standalone catalog from Screwfix

Happened into Screwfix today for some bits & pieces and noticed they've an updated Autumn main catalog and a new separate sub-catalog out entitled 'Rural Supplies' bringing together an increased range of items that seem reasonably relevant to our tra

Started by Gary RK in Info

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Geographical Move/Wages/Life Standard

Hi.....

Strange question however I would appreciate the views opinions of you good folk.

I am based in the South East and work on the tools in a senior position within a large company. As with all Hort jobs money is never the best but I love it and w

Started by Ben in Info

7 Replies · Reply by Ben Sep 3, 2015

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Changes to the LJN forum front page

From today ( 01/09/2015 ) you will notice some minor, positive tweeks to the LJN front (home) page :

- Description changes to certain 'panels & options' to provide consistent titles.

- New BOG activity feed on the front page. One of the drawbacks of

Started by Gary RK in Info

9 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Sep 1, 2015

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Name this mystery garden

A bit of fun.

Look at the image below. It's an aerial view of part of a UK garden attraction. Can you name it?

Started by Phil Voice in Info

6 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Aug 28, 2015

Get your LJN vehicle stickers

Started by Landscape Juice in Info

6 Replies · Reply by R. Alvarez Mar 13, 2017

Tipper trailer parts

Hi all! Had a typical Monday today with everything going wrong and managed to snap the piston housing (must be called something like that) on my tipper trailer! Can anyone recommend any suppliers for replacement parts for the hydraulic system? Have t

Started by Andrew Evans in Info

5 Replies · Reply by Neil Copeland Aug 11, 2015

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Juggling running a company and being a new parent.

Almost 2 years ago I became the very proud father to twins, they are such super little ones and are enjoying life to the full... Atm I am struggling to find a good work/home balance as you all know it's the summer and we have to make everyday count a

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

6 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Aug 11, 2015

Magical Mondays

At the risk of sounding like a bit of a loser, I wanted to say that I absolutely love Mondays. In the past when I have worked for other people I used to absolutely dread them but ever since I have worked for myself I am chomping at the bit to go to w

Started by Steve London Stone in Info

3 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Aug 9, 2015

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Newbie members on Landscape juice.

Just a quick message to all the newbie members who haven't posted yet on Landscape Juice, please do pop in a post, feel free to introduce yourselves on this discussion or even start a new one, LJN is super and the forum is a friendly and inviting pla

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Aug 6, 2015

I have finally done it.. I have handed in my notice!

Hi All,

I am new to this site this week. I have already replied to a few items on the forum as I felt I had something to offer.

You all seem like genuinely nice people that help each other, which is great! I can see myself coming here regularly.

Right s

Started by Dan Davies in Business and Info

37 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Sep 4, 2015

Stem injectors for herbicide application

Does anyone have experience of stem injectors for herbicide application to hollow stemmed plants and able to recommend a robust and reliable model for intense use?

I have 2 different well known makes which I have used over the last few years as Japan

Started by Jo Mullett in Info

0 Replies · Reply by Jo Mullett Aug 1, 2015

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LJN placed #8 in the world`s top 20 landscape architecture sites

For the third year running, the Landscape Juice Network has been named in the The Top 20 Landscape Architecture Websites of 2015.

LJN is placed at number 8 (2013 #6 2014 #8).

The rankings are compiled according to our Alexa traffic.

Started by Phil Voice in Info

4 Replies · Reply by Tristain Jul 30, 2015

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