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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

3 Replies · Reply by Eddie on Wednesday

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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

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

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

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

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Landscaper Wanted - Contract

One of my clients has property in Perth (Scotland ) and is looking for a small reliable business to take on the ground maintenance. Grass cutting, Bush pruning, general tidyness and absolutely no weeds.

Are there any businesses covering that area? I c

Started by Andy Harrold in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Jobs

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Slow/bad payers

Hi all,

I have a varied mix of customers, some regular maintenance all year, some one off jobs and some bigger projects.

I provide a clear quote for each customer, work exactly to that spec, keep the customer updated etc.

On completion (or end of month

Started by Trevor Stephens in Accountancy, Consumer, and Jobs

5 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright Apr 24, 2018

Winter Work

Good morning all, we are currently looking for contractors UK wide to partner with Icewatch next winter, please message me if you are interested in gritting work in your area. dean@icewatch.co.uk

Started by Dean Harvey Icewatch in Jobs

1 Reply · Reply by Wayne Quinney Apr 24, 2018

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Industry Jobs

Experienced gardener

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

Head Gardener for Private Estate

The role of the head gardener is the overall maintenance of the gardens, lawns and grounds. When the opportunity arises, parts of the gardens might be redesigned and replanted. The gardens form an essential and much loved part of a private estate. Main Responsibilities: Full management of 2 part-time assistants, including day-to-day supervision and working

Self Employed Gardeners

Grasstex are currently seeking to engage the services of local (West Sussex / South Surrey) gardeners. If you are a new start up looking for more work, or an existing business with the odd spare day to fill, we may have something for you. We have various types of work available to match your skills.

Gardener

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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