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Landscaping (1302)

Sand for reseeding

Hi all I'm quoting for a job to reseed a lawn that's been damaged by builders doing an extention. The existing lawn 100m2 is patchy and the customer is insistent that existing lawn be rotivated and sand be applied before top soil and seed? Is it wort

Started by Ric in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Ric Jan 16, 2017

Improving Hayter R53s and buying future alternative

HI folks.

Im new to the forum so hello to all. This year will be my 5th year trading cutting domestic lawns. I work alone and run 3 Hayter R53s. Having recently found the forum i see these mowers seem not to be well regarded. I find them ok in the dry

Started by PAUL in Landscaping and Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by PAUL Jan 14, 2017

Landscape Design Software

Hi all!

Having spent the previous year drawing designs/ideas for customers, I have decided to get with the times and try some CAD software!

I have read many previous posts on here regarding this subject and there have been some very comprehensive discu

Started by Simon Corbett in Landscaping

13 Replies · Reply by Mike Bradley Feb 7, 2017

Drainage in garden.

So we have just returned from a quotation to finish some garden drainage that someone else had started as well as paving and a few other things.The other chap who had started the drainage had told the owner that he was going to connect it to the wast

Started by Marc Ollerenshaw in Landscaping

16 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes Jan 4, 2017

Lowering a manhole cover

Hi guys, looking for some knowledge advise and guidance.We have a quote today to supply and lay 60 2x2 Slabs in a front garden that will have a small natural fall as the garden meets the public paving at a lower level but that's OK we can do that no

Started by Marc Ollerenshaw in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Marc Ollerenshaw Dec 29, 2016

Zero Turn Mowers Are They Any Good Advice Please

Zero Turn Mowers? Any Good? Advice Please.. Hi. This is my first posting on this forum...... I have been looking at getting a zero turn mower.. currently looking at mid range options in the Bobcat and Hustler range.. The two that seem to catch my eye

Started by Jamie in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by matt evans Jan 5, 2017

Company Christmas Cards.

For many years, we have sent a company Christmas card to all of our current maintenance and previous long standing landscaping customers. Having recently ordered ours for this year, I was wondering who else carries on with this tradition.

Started by Colin Hunt in Business, Landscaping, and Marketing

21 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Dec 17, 2019

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Show us your landscaping projects....

As 2016 comes to an end I am sure that there have been many many gardens designed and constructed by LJN members.

Why not show off what you've achieved by adding your construction photos here.......

Just make sure your image is clear and large so tha

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

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Landscape Insight Magazine

Has any other supplier/business/company been in contact with this new magazine?

Bit rude, very expensive, not cool.

Thoughts?

Started by Country Supplies in Landscaping, Machinery, and Marketing

8 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Jan 3, 2017

Alternative to Vande Moortel clay pavers?

Hello

Can anyone suggest a less £££ alternative to the lovely narrow Vande Moortel clay pavers? Needed for a path/edging to reclaimed slate terrrace. Either a slate colour or one similar to London staock would work. Thank you!

Started by Terka Acton in Landscaping

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A new working relationship?

Hi,

I have been designing gardens for 28 years after training at the English Gardening School. I take design very seriously and have built up a significant reputation. I have always worked closely with a small number of contractors who have done som

Started by Bayleaf in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Geoffrey King Nov 29, 2016

Guarantee

Hi allLooking for a bit of advice really ..I've been asked to supply a written guarantee for an Indian stone patio we've laid. I have no problem with guaranteeing the work it's just the wording I'm bothered about. Can anyone recommend a template that

Started by Spring Green Garden Services in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Spring Green Garden Services Nov 28, 2016

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Cleaning fencing before painting

Hi All,

i have around 30 fence panels to paint/stain, around half of them are covered in grime/green.

i have power washed panels before painting, but with 30, is there a product i can spray on and then paint? or would they need hand scrubbing (not ide

Started by Daniel Lampard in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Sean Graham Nov 29, 2016

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Fence trouble

I have a client that has a garden on a slope, and at the top of the slope is the rear fence. I've been asked to take up turf and make some borders. Upon taking up the turf, I've seen there is a big drop into the garden behind. About half a foot drop.

Started by Ben Mallow in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Nov 29, 2016

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Turf Teq Power Trencher - cuts through soil and rock with ease

Turf Teq trencher supplied by GroundsCare Products in the UK.

Trenches with ease 7" deep by 2.5" wide.

Watch this short demo video and see the Trencher in action
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Started by Paul Errington in Landscaping

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Landscape Specialist Scheme launched by London Stone

London Stone has revamped its Trade Club and launched Landscape Specialist Scheme.

The Landscape Specialist Scheme includes access to free training, on-site and at London Stone's depot and access to enhanced trade discounts.

Everyone already a memb

Started by Landscape Juice in Landscaping

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Help with fencing

Evening All

I have a client that wants me to put up a double height (2 x 6 foot panels on top of each other) . Their house is next to a pub in a town centre - so the fence is for noise and nasty view protection as much as anything else - it is in a

Started by Adam Woods in Landscaping

24 Replies · Reply by Torin Nov 19, 2016

should I start up my own business?

Hi all, I work in the farming industry at the moment but my roots have always been with garden work and tree work. Worked for a long time in the garden world then went onto the forestry commission, I'm self employed now and wondering if it's the righ

Started by Adam Lott in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by David Benson Nov 13, 2016

Survey for start-up business

Hi guys, I recently enrolled into college and I'm currently doing an assignment where the scenario is I have to develop a business idea, plan and proposal for a marketing business.

For all of those who are currently running their own gardening busine

Started by Andrew Hill in Design, Accountancy, and Business

50 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 12, 2016

Machinery, Vehicles and Tools For Sale

After nine years of toiling the soil I have hung up my boots and switched off the mower.

I have a good selection of Stihl & Kubota garden machinery and variety of tools and other bits and bobs for sale.

Also Toyota Hilux 1997 (the classic) and Ford Tra

Started by Rebecca Woolley in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Colin Key Nov 17, 2016

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