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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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Started by Paul Errington in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Apr 16, 2016

Top dressing uneven lawn 600sqm

I have been asked to price level an uneven lawn which the customer intends to use for croquet. Its on a slight slope and he's not expecting bowling green perfect but ultimately he's looking to level it out as best as possible. Its mainly soft / sun

Started by B F in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Robbie Apr 13, 2016

Damaged fence panel

Morning all,I've had a small incident this morning whilst reversing out of a clients drive, where I've hit the opposite properties fence. It is a ship lap style panel with concrete posts. The panel was pushed out of the posts but the only damage was

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Apr 11, 2016

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Started by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm in Landscaping and Turfcare

2 Replies · Reply by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm May 6, 2016

Demonstration Evening - Pietra Pave Natural Stone and Matrix TM Resin Bound Surface Systems

On Monday 25th April Bannister Hall Landscape Supplies is holding a demonstration evening open to all landscapers interested in learning more about the benefits of Pietra Pave which is a pre-cut and pre-laid natural stone paving on backing mats ideal

Started by Sally Lovell in Landscaping

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I'm need to get a new lawnmower- help needed please

ok my Bosch lawnmower has given up the ghost and was perfect for the samller gardens. so i need a new one, i had this bosch for ages so i dont know if there is anything better out there now- i do have a petrol one which is an Atko admiral 16e but it

Started by Emma Sheffield in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Billybop Apr 5, 2016

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Surplus Formpave Balmoral block paving

Good morning AllI am just finishing off a large driveway in Maidenhead and will have approx 12m2 of Formpave balmoral combined block paving and some small unit matching kerbs surplus.If anybody is interested in collecting them it would be great to se

Started by John Culpin in Landscaping and Paving Materials and Advice

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