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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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Oak vs Tanalised sleeper?

Probably been asked before, but apart from visual aesthetics of oak, is there much difference between longevity of either material when used as retaining wall? Should the oak be treated in anyway before it goes down?

Started by Rob Dunford in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Gavin Stevens May 22, 2016

Looking for someone in or near Camp Castle, Cambridge to do some work.

I am looking for 3/ 4 people for a weeks work in Camp Castle, Cambridge installing play equipment.

Work to be done end of may beginning of June.

Please email mark@mwjones.co.uk

Started by MWJONES in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by MWJONES May 3, 2016

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Fire Pit Help

Hello, LJN. I would appreciate some advice on a small but potentially risky job.

Summary:

Previous and well-liked client has moved into a new house.

New property has a nice sandstone patio, with integral cast-concrete seating area.

Client would like the

Started by Nathan - Plews Garden Design in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Apr 29, 2016

Turfing pricing help?

Been asked to price up a turfing job for a back and front garden not really too sure how to price.The back garden is about 56m2 and the front about 20m2.Not really too sure about what costs to factor in. Any help is grateful!

Started by Jamie in Groundscare and Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Apr 28, 2016

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Hot tub base

Evening :)

We have been really busy and are currently trying to work out what base to put down for a hot tub. Client reckons type 1 compacted in 50mm layers up to 150mm.. He is a rail engineer and thinks that the 4kn load put out by the hot tub will b

Started by James Brett in Landscaping

11 Replies · Reply by Thermo Apr 27, 2016

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Artificial Turf

Well it had to happen - but to be honest, in this case I can't blame the client,and think it does actually seem the best solution to an awkward area.

My "challenge" is to identify the best looking artificial turf ( AKA near to real ) to choose, as the

Started by DigBandit in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Apr 26, 2016

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Learning brickwork techniques

Interesting website for budding bricklayers/landscapers: http://www.thefineartof-brickwork.co.uk/

Fascinating example of a twisted arch:

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

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Spraying for weeds

I'm currently employed by a landscaping company that is getting us to spray for weeds, but none of us have our pa1 and pa6 certificates which I know you need to do this legally.Can I just refuse not to do it? We have a few big food chain contracts th

Started by Matt in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Pesticides

18 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Apr 27, 2016

Advice on building raised rendered beds

Has anyone built any raised beds recently? I want an L shape into the corner of a garden, one side fence, the other brick wall, at least 50cm strip of planting area inside, so not huge, but will have a floating bench about 2/3 way up. I was thinking

Started by Francesca Clarke in Landscaping

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Sunken trampoline supply/installation

I have a client near Croydon who is interested in installing a small sunken trampoline, with a playmound doughnut or crescent around it formed with the excess soil. Their site slopes slightly. There is side access, but they have already built a stone

Started by Terka Acton in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Gary McGeown Sep 19, 2020

Spring bulbs coming up under membrane/pebbles

Hi everyone. I just got a call from a mowing customer about this years services, and she mentioned that an area I installed weed membrane and pebbles on in the autumn is bulging up from underneath. I am assuming that it's spring bulbs growing under t

Started by Graham Wright in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Pesticides

6 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Apr 20, 2016

Replacement mower advice

I do some gardening for a good customer who is getting on a bit and wants me to take over their mowing and I need some advice on equipment. There are 3 areas to mow (1/4 acre lawn, 3/4 acre newly planted ornamental orchard and 1/4 acre paddock conne

Started by John Tracey in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

29 Replies · Reply by John Tracey Apr 23, 2016

Customer Complaints

Hi All

I recently installed a greenhouse for a customer, They supplied the greenhouse which was a cheap plastic one and my brief was just to install it. Whilst on site i advised them it would be better on a hard standing but the wanted it on an old ve

Started by Neil Brown in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Billybop Apr 16, 2016

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The ZipLevel Digital Survey Instrument for Architects, Builders, Contractors, Engineers, Garden Designers, Landscapers and Surveyors.

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Started by Paul Errington in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Apr 16, 2016

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