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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

Garden Design training - Online option only - Feedback please

I would like to do a course in garden design. I know I cannot keep on doing just maintenance because my body wont be able to keep it up.

Can only do online due to time, not interested spending lots of money nor studying for more than a year.

Don't need

Started by Daniela McGhie in Design, Landscaping, and Careers

11 Replies · Reply by Nicola Berry Jan 4, 2017

Pleached Beech Hedge

Evening all, Have just spent the evening casually chatting to a client about how we're going to improve their garden long-term. Their property is called The Beeches and they're after a privacy screen (eventually) so I suggested a pleached beech hedge

Started by Tom Beevor in Design, Landscaping, and Deals

2 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor May 17, 2016

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In India's quarries, workers die to make pretty garden tiles

Many workers in Indian stone quarries, including children, dying of incurable lung disease to produce garden and kitchen tiles

By Rina Chandran

BUDHPURA, India, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Amid the ancient forts and stunning palaces of India

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety and Landscaping

21 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jun 20, 2016

SuDS loses out as Housing and Planning Bill passed into law

From Hort Week..

A requirement for sustainable drainage systems to be included in all new developments was one of several amendments deleted from the final version of the Housing and Planning Bill.

http://www.hortweek.com/suds-loses-housing-planning-

Started by Landscape Juice in Landscaping

0 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor May 16, 2016

Edible forest gardens

I have been spending some time recently reading about the forest gardening movement in the U.K and was curious to see what peoples perspective of it was?

For those not familiar with what it is, it is essentially a permacultural gardening movement with

Started by Aaron Wheaton in Landscaping

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Addding 'privacy screens' to an existing concrete post / closeboard fence

Looking for ideas;

A 4 foot high, arris rail and closeboard fence built using concrete posts.

We need to add a further 2 foot high privacy screen (maybe trellis, maybe cedar slatted).

Cant' replace the exisitng concrete posts, can't install addtional

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby May 15, 2016

When do u say no?

Hi all,Just wondering what others do?I've a load of work on & off to Disney (don't ask) on the 23rd for a week so can't take bookings in till after that. Just wondering if others just say no to work coming in or just be straight up & say it'll be a m

Started by darragh connolly in Business, Landscaping, and Consumer

2 Replies · Reply by darragh connolly May 9, 2016

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Staff

Just wondered how you guys are getting on recruiting staff. I have been looking for a high quality landscaper for ages with no luck. They even get the chance to take over the company when I retire in a couple of years time but that has still not hel

Started by Graham Parker in Landscaping

13 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS May 9, 2016

Turfing on new build homes

Hi all,Hope weather is treating you well and you all have plenty of work on!I have just been invited to tender for fencing, paving and Turfing on some new build homes.I am interested in the Turfing more than anything else, there is around 7000sqm in

Started by Ashley Norman in Landscaping

11 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt May 8, 2016

Curved seating on a slope

I'm working on a garden which has a beautiful view out over countryside from a particular spot. The client would like a contemporary-looking curved bench or other seating element at this point. The only hitches are that a) the garden slopes quite st

Started by Terka Acton in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Terka Acton May 4, 2016

WHERE CAN I USE ARTIFICIAL HEDGE PANELS?

Artificial hedge panels are made from 100% raw polyethylene. They are non toxic and fully recyclable. Clipped on to plastic mesh, the “twigs” are secured, and the plastic hedge panels can be fitted onto any surface, including bends and corners. The f

Started by Jenny Mellish in Landscaping

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ZipLevel altimeter level - currently being used in the construction of several Chelsea Show Gardens

Started by Paul Errington in Landscaping

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Any recommendations for painting decking

Hi guys/girls,

I have just laid a decking (approx 10m x5m) and the client has asked about painting the decking with an anti slip "paint"

I have had alook around and the prices seem to vary from £20 per 2.5l to £80 per 2.5lHas anybody had to "paint" dec

Started by Simon Foster in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts May 2, 2016

Shed base query?

I've just dismantled an old shed for a client and what's left is a 5x10ft 2-course high brick wall, with an empty/hollow centre. The client wants to buy a new shed for it, but I advised the hollow would need filling first to support it properly (thes

Started by Chris in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Darren Walters May 2, 2016

Infinite paving

Has anyone used the paving from Infinite Paving?

http://infinitepaving.com/index.php/bsawn-yellow-mint-c-54

Would like to know more about the quality before i commit

thanks

Started by Rebecca Woolley in Landscaping

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