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Contractor sought to clear scrub and install fencing in wood near Banstead, Surrey

Good afternoon,

I am looking to enclose an approximately 0.25 acre clearing within scrub/woodland with around 150 metres of fencing. The site is near Banstead in Surrey and has good access off a bridleway. Although planning permission has been granted

Started by Thomas Binsted in Jobs

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Driveway cleaning

Hi All,

New to the forum and would like to wish you all a happy new year,

With my business we have introduced driveway cleaning now for a few months, Weve had a small amount of customers take up the offer of £150 to de weed soft wash and re sand. I t

Started by Luke Foxall in Jobs

19 Replies · Reply by Luke Foxall Jan 2

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Well, that's a job that needed doing done!

The lining of the van has lasted around 4 years.... it was composting itself! One of the many tasks this holiday was to re-line it - job done and all packed for Monday morning!!

Started by Adam Woods in Jobs and Vehicles

17 Replies · Reply by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network Jan 4

Relocating to Crewkerne and Chard Area

We are thinking of relocating from South Devon to Crewekerne/Chard in Somerset. I run a gardening business here in Devon and I am just wondering what the work like in that area and what prices are being charged. I have run my own business for the las

Started by Andrew Midgley in Accountancy, Jobs, and Info

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Jul 5, 2020

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Problem with jobs section

I'd like to post a vacancy but my browser says there is a problem with the certification so won't let me through to that part of the site.

I also get same message if i try to click through to the vacancies.

Started by Ed Fox in Jobs

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Anyone in Thanet???

My late Father-in-Law's gardener has furloughed himself due to COVID. The bungalow NEEDS a gardener urgently. An hour a fortnight would be sufficent - catch is the route to the back garden is through the bungalow, no side access - but even if the fro

Started by Adam Woods in Jobs

1 Reply · Reply by Adam Woods May 20, 2020

Where to Advertise for skilled Landscaping Staff?

Hi All,

We are a small company based in Cornwall who are currently looking to recruite new skilled and experienced landscaping staff. I would love to hear your reccomendations for the best place to advertise for staff in our industry? Who have you use

Started by Helen Fresson in Jobs

11 Replies · Reply by Helen Fresson Mar 5, 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

What to do with an oversized Cherry Laurel?

I have recently taken on a garden with two massive cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus). They are approximately 8m tall and have 2-3 main trunks each.
Client keen to retain them to keep privacy, but they are so dominating and its a dark barren wastela

Started by Millie Smith in Design, Landscaping, and Jobs

12 Replies · Reply by Liam Wetherall Feb 27, 2020

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EXPERIENCED GARDENER Full-time or Self-employed – Company based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Salary up to £25k, or self-employed £11/hour starting hourly rate, dependent on experience The Role: Working as part of a team completing soft and hard landscaping duties for clients. Duties can include: • Hedge cutting • Weeding • Planting • Pruning • Border

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Gardener required I run an established garden maintenance and soft landscaping business based in North London. I have a record of working in the industry and now work with fellow colleagues on domestic gardens. I’ve spent many years studying and training at Capel Manor. I’m looking to grow my business by taking on additional help

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