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Waterproof primer/bond-bridge with light-toned slabs quandary.

Hello, we're about to lay a terrace using Harvest Sawn Sandstone and I'm torn over whether to apply a bond-bridge to the back to protect it from stains....Being a light toned and thin paver (25mm) I think a slurry primer could be a good way to preven

Started by Sam Moon in Health and Safety, Landscaping, and Jobs

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Photos

Please can anyone advise me on how to upload some pics, as I've just been to look at a new job and think I've come across Japanese Knotweed and want someone to confirm thisThanks

Started by Bryn Dunkerley in Groundscare and Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Bryn Dunkerley Jun 20, 2016

which decking ?

Its for my own garden,if you were decking a section of your own garden,what would you use,if wood what product would you use to stain and protect.?thanks guys.

Started by carl lawson in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Graham Taylor Jun 19, 2016

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Plant identification

Anyone know what these are? Looking for a plant ID to see whether to keep this, scrap it, or carefully get rid of it if it is invasive...

Started by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc in Landscaping

12 Replies · Reply by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc Jun 20, 2016

Landscaper Pay Rates

Hi folks

Could do with some advice.

Traditionally, we have been a stockist and supplier of artificial turf and have sold our product directly to landscapers based on their requirements. We also receive domestic or commercial enquiries and subcontract t

Started by Matt Cawood in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Richard Love Dec 25, 2016

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Hampton Court Flower Show 2016

We are very proud to be constructing and sponsoring a garden at the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Flower Show.

A little more info about our garden can be found at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Landscaping and Marketing

3 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jun 18, 2016

The best time to start up?

Hello everyone. I've been a member on here a while now and previously I was in the process of starting up. The start up last year got put on hold due to the youngest being a tad unwell during her first few months of being here (totally fine now).So n

Started by Dan Young in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

16 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Jun 15, 2016

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Power rake hire - SE London

Hi everyone.

I'm desperately trying to get my mits on a power rake for a large turfing job.

Brandon tool hire can't help, as they have all of two - one's broken and the other is out on a long term. http://www.brandontoolhire.co.uk/en/rotavators-cultiva

Started by Nathan - Plews Garden Design in Landscaping, Machinery, and Turfcare

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Jun 12, 2016

Balcony Planters and automatic watering system recommendation request

Doing a large balcony (8 x 3 meters). Thankfully it has a tap. So I need a source for sturdy frost proof rectangular planters. I am thinking fibreglass? A bit lighter than terracotta, but sturdier than plastic. The ones in my local garden centres are

Started by Daniela McGhie in Landscaping and Suppliers

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When is Pressure Too Much?

Thank you for all your replies

Started by Rebecca Woolley in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jun 7, 2016

Agrigem's New Fungicide 'Emerald Turf'

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

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Advice needed for levelling a large bumpy lawn

I'm doing a quote for a large garden. A part of it involves levelling a large area of lawn that used to be an orchard. The trees have long since gone but what we are left with is a very uneven lawn that is very difficult to mow. The clients wants a r

Started by william frost in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Jun 10, 2016

Sunken Trampoline

I have been asked to lay artificial grass in a clients garden and at the same time sink their kids' trampoline! Garden is heavy clay with poor drainage and I have read loads of varying advice on the subject.

I would like some advice from a 'seasoned

Started by Sam in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Landscape Juice Jun 1, 2016

Travertine slabs

Im planning to lay a Travertine patio, having never used travertine before I was wondering if it woukd be better to use white cement to help prevent staining,the slabs will be butted up to eachother so no pointing required, any advice regarding trave

Started by terry blackwell in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Tony Huntbach Jun 19, 2016

Weeding advice

I did a long all-day job yesterday clearing a massive border that's populated with mature shrubs, of well grown weeds between the plants. Took me ages with a draw hoe, spade, rake and my trusty Mantis tiller. The thought occurred that there must be a

Started by Chris in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Pesticides

30 Replies · Reply by Jon Ward May 31, 2016

Multi Level Decking

Hi everyone!

I have been asked to build a multi level deck (2 platforms). I have built single level before but not sure how I should attach the lower level. Can I use the main support posts to attach lower decking too?

The upper deck is 3 m2 and lower

Started by Simon Corbett in Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by Thermo May 26, 2016

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Equipment

Hi, please can anyone advise on low vibration strimmers and blowersWhen I use my strimmer the tingling in my hand is really bad and even at times hurts my fingers and makes my hands feel numb.Thanks

Started by Bryn Dunkerley in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

42 Replies · Reply by Paul Parkerson Jun 2, 2016

My biggest job yet

Although I joined a while ago, I haven't done to much but been asked to do a "big" job for me that is. Just not sure how high to pitch to job.

Site has good access, it's 5m x 11m. They asked for it to be levelled off to patio level, retaining wall bui

Started by Cheltenham Garden Maintenance in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Cheltenham Garden Maintenance May 25, 2016

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Landscape products provider Marshalls hit by softer commercial UK sales

Marshalls, the supplier of landscape products, has seen a slight softening in commercial sales in the UK in the last two months.

Shares cratered, losing almost 8% at 319.44p after the release of a trading statement ahead of today's annual general mee

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

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238 deaths later, silicosis is still the killer in Godhra’s quarries

In October 2013, the NHRC recommended a compensation of Rs 5 lakhs each for their families and asked the state government to submit a compliance report by February 2014.

JASWANT Manjhi had not heard of silicosis, even after it started eating away at

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety and Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice May 22, 2016

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