Forum

About the Landscape Juice Network

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.

Landscaping (1297)

Dealing with a flooded garden

Trying to crack on and stay on schedule but this new build on clay is giving me a headache! Any ideas on how to proceed in respect to getting type 1 in and paving!!? Pretty sure it's not going to drain until the new year!

Started by Sam in Landscaping

17 Replies · Reply by Ben Rostron Dec 17, 2017

Retained Firefighters needed

Slight tangent I know however.... you may not be aware that in many regions of the UK there is a desperate need for part time retained Firefighters.Most small local Fire stations are run by paid retained Firefighters who get to the station within 5 m

Started by Trevor Stephens in Design, Accountancy, and Business

0 Replies

Eliet E401 Scarifier

i am thinking of selling my trusty old Allen Turf Doctor Scarifier next year and invest in an Honda powered Eliet Scarifier. Have anyone on here got one and if so what's your opinion on the build quality and the standard if scarifying? Any other sugg

Started by Andrew Midgley in Landscaping and Pesticides

13 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Dec 7, 2017

It's Not Like a Real Job!

Yesterday morning, feeling a bit p'eed off, after being on the phone to the HMRC for 48mins trying to sort our why they think I owe them £62.00, I eventually arrived at my first call, which is down a long straight 400 yd country drive. Half way down,

Started by Colin Hunt in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Dragonwood Landscapes Nov 25, 2017

PRO Supplier

! ! ! BLACK FRIDAY - special price on the ZipLevel Digital Level ! ! !

Special 'BLACK FRIDAY' Sale on Ziplevel!

(Or maybe make it a Black and Yellow Friday!!)

From now until Monday 27th November you can save up to £100 (including VAT) on a brand new ZipLevel digital level.

Either buy online at the link below or telephone

Started by Paul Errington in Landscaping

0 Replies

Wacker plate

Hi, looking to get a new wacker plate but cheaper than the Belle one.Thanks in advance

Started by Darren Ross/Alan Dobbie in Landscaping

14 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Nov 28, 2017

PRO

Be safe out there!

just a warning to everyone!

had an accident yesterday doing something so very simple yet it turns out quite dangerous!

got asked to do some stock fencing for someone something I don’t really do but good client so said I’d do it. Post basher ended up bo

Started by Richard Gadsby in Health and Safety, Landscaping, and Info

32 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Dec 1, 2017

Battery powered strimmer and hedge trimmer

Hi guys, Thinking of going over to battery powered tools now after a visit to saltex. Anyone got any reviews on the strimmers, hedge trimmers, batteries and battery life. I'd like to stick with Stihl or Husqvarna, but interested in other opinions. Mo

Started by Stuart white in Groundscare, Health and Safety, and Landscaping

10 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 22, 2017

Come and see us at Saltex!

Started by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

0 Replies

PRO

Personal help needed from paving guys in Midlands area

Hi allSo this weekend I have been helping the farther in law on his patio and he has come up short still needing about 8 of the biggest marshals Indian sandstone buff flags.I have called round all the places I used to know to see if anyone will have

Started by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Nov 1, 2017

Garen and Landscape business for sale!

Landscaping & Maintenance Business
Tenure: Relocatable
Annual turnover: £30,000
Gross profit: TBC
Management structure: Run by owner

Profitable business
Fabulous reputation
Loyal customer base
Multitude of services
Relocatable business

Contact

Started by Barry Smale in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Oct 29, 2017

PRO

Everedge

I have been looking for a product for a garden I am building that would separate stone from soil for a wavy path and this product looks perfect but it is very expensive at £36.00 for 5mtr plus postage. I need 21mtrs so at over £150 is quite expensive

Started by Dave Colton in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by John Culpin Oct 30, 2017

Honey fungus

Afternoon all, need some advice about honey fungus is there any way it can be controlled and what should I be looking for when trying to identify it.

Started by Chris Roberts in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Plants

1 Reply · Reply by Philip Desmond Dec 1, 2017

PRO

Stone cutting machine

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

0 Replies

Landscaper in Epsom

I am looking for a landscaper for a smallish project in Epsom. There is some clearance and preparation for a new summerhouse and deck (which the client is supplying). There is a new gravel path, supply and placing stones artistically to create a 'd

Started by Selina Botham in Design and Landscaping

1 Reply

Useful video on efficiency

Thought Id share this as I found it useful

https://youtu.be/ZkF315L4n34

Started by Susan in Business and Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Jay smith Aug 16, 2017

LOOKING - for a Landscaper - willing to work with Gabions in West Sussex - Midhurst & Chichester area

I've just moved my business into the area and I have a project near Midhurst, looking for a reliable hard landscaping company happy to work with gabions but also typical terrace, brick walling, edging etc.

Also a second project south of Chichester whi

Started by Lucy Benham in Design and Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Neal Markwick Jul 29, 2017

Job pricing.

Afternoon chaps an chapessesThis question is prompted by something that popped up on my Facebook feed I'm in a gardening group on there and a member is complaining about a hedge cutting price they were quoted. They have a 6ft tall 9ft long L shaped h

Started by Chris Roberts in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Chris Roberts Jul 23, 2017

Ornamental Bark Supplier

Looking for recommendations for suppliers of landscaping bark/play bark.What's the best place to be going to for a pallet of 75l/100l bags??

Started by Sam in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Sam Jul 20, 2017

value lawnmower for small gardening business

Would I be right in thinking that Mountfield HP164 39cm would be up to the job for a couple of years? Does it pick up well? Does it mow in straight lines??

Any opinions?

thanks

Started by rose chaney in Landscaping

19 Replies · Reply by geoff harvey Jul 28, 2017

of 65

Hot Discussions

What is average cost for mowing a garden?

Started by James in Turfcare

PRO

How much does it cost to lay turf per square metre?

Started by Phil Voice in Turfcare

Leading contributors

Featured Discussions

PRO

The right cutting attachment for the job - Stihl

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

LJN PRO

Spring Matters - Wild Birds

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Social Media

PRO

Business van funding - The options

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

PRO

Landscape Gardening Business Management Software

Started by marc mazure in Design, Accountancy, and Health and Safety

PRO

World Mental Health Day

Started by Fleur Voice in Health and Safety

Pleached trees - London garden - rules

Started by Sally Perigo in Design

LJN PRO

Directory of landscape/gardening/maintenance based software apps

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Business

Employing staff, employed or self employed which is best ?

Started by Rodney Scott in Business

Trade green waste centres

<script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-WQ68WVXQ8K"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-WQ68WVXQ8K'); </script>

LJN Sponsor

Advertising

Blogs

PRO Supplier

ICL Acquires GreenBest, Strengthening Leadership in Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture Markets

Posted by Fusion Media on December 20, 2024 at 9:03am in Industry news

ICL Growing Solutions, a global leader in specialty fertilisers, announce today the acquisition of GreenBest, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in tailored specialty fertilisers and solutions for the Sports Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture…

PRO Supplier

GroundsFest Education Fund Helps Student Land Career in Grounds Management

Posted by Fusion Media on December 17, 2024 at 12:04pm in Industry news

The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.

The most…

PRO Supplier

Perfect Playing Surfaces Start with Mansfield Sand

Posted by Fusion Media on December 10, 2024 at 10:52am in Industry news

Visitors to Mansfield Sand's stand (242) at BTME 2025, taking place from 23 to 25 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, will have the chance to explore an exceptional range of sand-based products designed to elevate the performance and…

PRO Supplier

ICL at BTME 2025: Innovations, Expertise, and Learning Opportunities for Turf Professionals

Posted by Fusion Media on December 10, 2024 at 9:59am in Industry news

ICL is back at BTME in January 2025 with exciting new tools, expert advice, and opportunities for turf managers to enhance their skills. From hands-on learning to the launch of an advanced spreader, ICL is bringing innovation and practical…

Featured business articles

About LJN

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Landscape Juice Network.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Contact

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.

Note: this page contains paid content.

More on LJN

Featured business articles

About LJN