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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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We're giving away £10,000 for someone to start – or grow – their business

Hi everyone, I hope it's okay for us to post this here (and apologies if we've got the wrong section).I wanted to let the members of Landscape Juice Network know about a campaign we're currently running, where we're encouraging people to #TakeTheLeap

Started by Simply Business in Info

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Pressure washing detergents

Hi all,

just wondering what people's thoughts and experiences are on pressure washing driveways/decking and paved areas. I have a large power washing job starting next month and am wondering if there is a decent detergent available that can be spraye

Started by Ben Gooding in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Paving Materials and Advice

2 Replies · Reply by John Culpin Feb 20, 2020

components coming from china

saw this morning that JCB are cutting the working week in the factory because of a shortage of components coming from china

this may have a effect on garden machinery as in shortage of spare parts or even to buy new as a lot of the brands use compone

Started by David Benson in Info

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Feb 17, 2020

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Overuse of Blower..!!!

I was holding off posting this as didn’t want to sound like I’m moaning about the professionalism of some gardeners, however I have just finished on a site where the gardeners have been blowing through a private estate, 5 hours they were blowing and

Started by Harry@VWGS in Groundscare and Info

7 Replies · Reply by Frêshare (Gardening) Feb 5, 2020

Greetings

Hello All,

I'm new to the forum and thought I would introduce myself.

Currently looking to start a small gardening business In March after handing in my notice next Thursday.

I'm trying to do my planning at the moment but struggling with the wealth of o

Started by James in Business and Info

37 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Feb 3, 2020

Help with quote commercial gardening

Hi everyone I have been given the opportunity to give a quote for my first ever commercial job. I can do the job no problem but pricing is a big issue as I usually price up small jobs local gardens etc.

If you can give me a guide on what you would cha

Started by Mr Chris Warwick in Jobs and Info

11 Replies · Reply by Tim Wallach Jan 30, 2020

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Scheduled LJN Site Maintenance - 3rd Jan 2020 @ 6am GMT

Our Host provider (Ning) has scheduled technical maintanence on Friday January 3, 2020, at 1 am ET / 6 am GMT which is expected to take no more than two hours.

During this time, LJN may be inaccessible (most likley a Https 404 error or Error - page n

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Info

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network Jan 3, 2020

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Shrubs, Trees, Foundations, (Underground drainage pipes?)

Hi All,

I periodically get asked the question "Is this planted too close to the house?". I can rarely give an authoritative answer, and usually say it is a specific area of expertise and it may be best to contact the local council.

Am I missing a trick

Started by Karsten Tomkins in Design, Landscaping, and Plants

12 Replies · Reply by Rory Nov 21, 2019

The Landscape Juice Network reaches 7,000 members

On Friday the Landscape Juice Network welcomed its 7,000th member, bringing together people from all corners of the landscaping industry.

From day one of the site's creation, the network has worked to bring information and advice to small and medium

Started by Landscape Juice in Info

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Phil

To all the Landscape Juice Network Community and to those who knew my Dad, Phil, personally, you will be aware of his long battle with Colon Cancer.

So sadly, during the early hours of Saturday morning, he passed away peacefully and comfortably with

Started by Henry Voice in Info

47 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Nov 6, 2019

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Have online marketplaces, such as Amazon, lost control ?

With recent threads discussing banned products for sale on Amazon, dubious provenance of goods on eBay etc this WSJ article discusses the issues, including the sale of "banned" pesticides, further :

https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-has-ceded-contr

Started by Gary RK in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Aug 24, 2019

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Any experience with Husqvarna Duo Pro Chipper/Shredder?

I'm hoping to add a chipper/shredder to my kit and I've seen this Husqvarna model quite close to me. They're a well respected brand but I can't find hardly any reviews on them online so wanted to know if anyone has any real world experience with them

Started by Kevin Bradnick in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Kevin Bradnick Jul 20, 2019

Subbies contracts?

Hi all,

In the process of re-working our Handbook and employee contracts, but we don't currently have any form of agreement for our Sub-contractors / Self Employed workers.

How do others address this (if at all?) and if anyone has en example/templat

Started by Carl Chaney in Business and Info

2 Replies · Reply by Carl Chaney Oct 15, 2019

oak trees

keep a eye open for the caterpillers https://www.gov.uk/government/news/horticulture-industry-urged-to-be-vigilant-for-signs-of-tree-pest

Started by David Benson in Info

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Van insurance & hazardous goods

My insurance is up for renewal and it dawned on me that since starting the business and getting my first van (9yrs), I have always said no when it comes to declaring hazardous goods.

I remember with my first van insurance, i enquired about it and they

Started by Anthony Toop in Info

1 Reply · Reply by Graham Taylor Jun 14, 2019

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Monmouthshire - Garden Maintenance

Anyone on here based aroud Monmouthshire. I'm looking for a recommendation for a medium garden near Dingestow - 500sqm lawns, some borders, hedges. In good tidy condition to start. Will need maintenance every 2 weeks including mowing, with some small

Started by Andrew Watts in Info

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Contestants wanted for plant sculpture show

ITV have contacted Landscape Juice in search of contestants to take part in a new 'Bake off' style TV show.

The new ITV gardening series is looking for creative and green-fingered people to showcase their talents by designing and building living plan

Started by Landscape Juice in Info

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