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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.

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i have tryed to reply to some topics and its not coming up on the forum is there a problem

Started by David Benson in Info

6 Replies · Reply by Andrew holt Feb 24, 2019

I come from a formally trained automotive technical background, and achieved a City & Guilds in Hydraulics - Pneumatics along the way, complimented with several years experience in various manufacturing and service industries. I'm not trying to impr

Started by Mike Lish in Machinery, Vehicles, and Info

6 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jan 11, 2019

Mmc pro on wet pour and bonded gravel

Morning all. Hope you had a good Christmas and are looking forward to the new year.

I have an area of wet pour (like in play parks) and bonded gravel that needs cleaning. It's getting slippy due to algae. I normally use mmc pro but just want to check

Started by Glen Stillman in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Paving Materials and Advice

8 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Mar 1, 2019

Guidance on buying a trailer

Hi I am looking to buy a trailer fairly soon. It must be caged 4 ft wide and between 6-8ft long. I have my trailer license, I shouldn't be towing more than a ton at a time. Does this trailer have to be braked? I've seen a few on eBay for around £900

Started by Kingsley Powers in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Dec 31, 2018

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Happy Christmas

I know this time of year isn't always easy for everyone but I sincerely wish all LJN members a restful and peacful time.

Thank you for supporting the Landscape Juice Network and I hope everyone has a successful 2019.

Also a special mention to Louise

Started by Phil Voice in Info

4 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Dec 23, 2018

Tender websites with no subscription fee

I'm looking to start tendering for work and wondered if any of you guy's with more experience with it could recommend some sites? if there are any that are free, and secondly, any that you would strongly recommend that do require a subcription fee.

Started by Colin James McGrath in Info

5 Replies · Reply by John F Oct 12, 2018

Asian hornet: UK sightings in 2018

The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is a species of hornet which is not native to the UK. It is smaller than our native hornet and poses no greater risk to human health than other hornets or bees.

However, they do pose a risk to honey bees and pollinat

Started by Landscape Juice in Info

1 Reply · Reply by Ted Waldron Oct 2, 2018

rain

today is the first real rain we have had for about 4 months it started about 1pm and is still raining all my waterbutts are overflowing

Started by David Benson in Info

4 Replies · Reply by John Powley Sep 21, 2018

Ego Nexus power inverter

Anybody who has gone the Ego route of battery powered tools like myself this looks interesting, not sure when it's available in the uk.

It converts the battery into a portable power source which could be useful while working or during leisure time.

Ego

Started by Chris in Info

13 Replies · Reply by Chris Aug 31, 2018

Disclaimer

Hello everybody,

I'm a fencer, domestic only, I've got to replace an existing fence next to a mainly confier hedge, that's past it's best, this belongs to a neighbouring stud (one of the big ones), the client notified them of the fence work, they've t

Started by Martin Vail in Info

4 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Aug 25, 2018

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Public Space Protection Order.

The local council appear to be targeting professional dog walkers, along with anyone else who wants to walk more than four dogs in a local country park.

https://www.facebook.com/157624024263273/posts/2605531369472514/

Started by Andrew Betteridge in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Aug 15, 2018

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How far do you walk in a day?

Saw this on Twitter earlier and while I think there’s a possibly better solution, it got me thinking - 16 miles - Blimey !

Haven’t done the math on that Tweet, but who keeps track of the distance walked in a day ?

Started by Gary RK in Turfcare and Info

11 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Aug 26, 2018

flying ants

the black flying ants emerged this afternoon there seemd to be hundreds of them i had to shut the doors and windows it was that bad anybody elce had them i was wondering if the south to north of the countrie if it differd in time when they fly off

Started by David Benson in Info

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Hosepipe ban?

A mate of mine has insists that if we have a hosepipe ban, then we as professionals can ignore and continue to use hoses? I told him it's rubbish and you must have to pay some kind of special company water rates surely? Can anyone clarify ? Many than

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

11 Replies · Reply by David Benson Jul 17, 2018

LJN site problems

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING PAST PAGE ONE OF ANY TOPPICKS if i click on page 2 it stops on page 1 is it me or are other folk having the same problem

Started by David Benson in Info

10 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Jun 6, 2018

Trade shows

Morning all, just on the look out for a trade show to have a mooch around this year. I know there is the obvious saltex and futurescape, but wondering if there is anything a bit more low key that might be more relevant to my business - husband and w

Started by Glen Stillman in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Jun 6, 2018

Mealybugs

Can anyone suggest how to kill of mealbugs they are all over a mature Mimosa?

Started by Jessica Bateman in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control May 23, 2018

Sub contracting work for ground control

Hi Guys

hope your all well and extremely busy?

has anybody had any experience with working with ground control regarding sub contract work? Hearing mixed opinions really.

Many thanks

Nathan

Started by Nathan millward in Business, Groundscare, and Info

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