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block paving edging

Hi guys a little bit of advise needed I will be laying block edging around a garden long side to.long side there will be 350 bricks all together I have predicted that it would be 1 tonne bag if building sand to be safe is that right ?thank you

Started by tom eggleton in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Mick Gammage Aug 1, 2015

hidden decking fasteners

hello has any of you ever used hidden fasteners for treated softwood decking, if so which ones and are they any good, time it takes to fix that sort of thing.

Started by Peter Christopher in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by John Culpin Jul 31, 2015

commercial turfing

Hi I've been advised to charge between 1 & 2pound per Sqm for labour would this include the raking and levelling or should I add say another pound on top

Cheers for any advice

Started by garry kidd in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by garry kidd Jul 27, 2015

Decent Hedge Cutting Ladders Help!

Hello,

This is my first post, so hello to everyone and I look forward to getting to know you all :)

I am after some advice, past/present experience on a decent set of hedge cutting ladders, I have done some research and although a lot of people recomm

Started by Daniel Major in Groundscare and Landscaping

13 Replies · Reply by Daniel Major Jul 26, 2015

Fencing rates

Evening folksQuick question for the fencing folk among usTrying to price a fence here but I'm unsure what to charge for labour?It's 22m of 6ft slat fencing with 2 gatesMaterials come to £620I was looking at £500 for labour to cover me, the labourer,

Started by Gavin Gray in Landscaping

24 Replies · Reply by Dan Davies Aug 4, 2015

Gritting work available in Yorkshire, interested?

We have gritting work available in all areas of Yorkshire, please get in touch if that is of interest to you.

Started by Dean Harvey Icewatch in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Dean Harvey Icewatch Jul 22, 2015

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Instant Hedging

Hello,I Iwatched a contractor install what I Ithought was a rather distinctive fence along a roadside for an old folks home. They initially built a large wooden frame fence then attached what I thought was bamboo poles (the large thick type about siz

Started by Andy Harrold in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Plants

4 Replies · Reply by Rory Jul 20, 2015

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Grounds maintenance teams wanted in the Northants/Leicestershire/Rutland/Lincolnshire areas

Ground Control Ltd is one of the UK.’s most established landscape solutions providers. To develop our “go-above-and-beyond” philosophy whilst ensuring that neighbourhoods flourish, we are looking to immediately expand the commercial grounds maintenan

Started by Ground Control in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Jobs

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Shredder or Chipper?

Hi All

I was wondering if anyone had specific experience of the new Eliet Prof 5b at all? I have been checking out compact chippers/shredders to aid our work, clearances, hedge and shrub pruning, major cutbacks and some tree works i.e. the usual. We h

Started by Robert Smit in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

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Turfing issues with client

I had an email last night from some clients telling me that they were incredibly unhappy with our turfing project which was carried out around the second week of June. We always prepare the ground well, add topsoil and make sure we water in well when

Started by Ben Lannoy in Landscaping

16 Replies · Reply by Ben Lannoy Jul 11, 2015

Sealant and black limestone problem

Hi. I have laid a black lime stone patio and after two coats of wickes patio and block paving sealant (solvent) it has started to look grubby and dusty (milky). As always I scrub and pressure wash it before sealing. Possibly moisture got under the se

Started by Nick in Landscaping

10 Replies · Reply by Steve London Stone Aug 6, 2015

Wind break options

My parents live in a house at the top of a hill with fantastic views across the countryside. My mother however complains that she can't sit out even on the nicest of evenings due to the fact she gets blown to bits with prevailing winds.There is an ar

Started by B F in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jul 11, 2015

Fuel consumption averages

Hi Guys and gals,

Hello hello hello, I'm fed up of working behind a desk (Currently an IT specialist), so I'm jumping in the deep end here with garden maintenance (No experience but that's in the pipe line with the council :P)

I was just wondering w

Started by Andrew lloyd in Landscaping

10 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Jul 3, 2015

Patio versus terrace

"No one, trust me, no one, of any remotely decent stock has a patio. In fact, they have no idea what one is.

It sounds faintly mythic. That thing with some nice Gloster table and chairs on off the French doors? Oh, that is the terrace!

And it shou

Started by Landscape Juice in Landscaping

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RHS Show Garden Influence

Hi all

I had a great day at press day talking to our current clients about the show gardens on display at Hampton Court and previously at Chelsea. I like this particular environment as everyone seems relaxed for the day and really go into detail on th

Started by Craig London Stone in Landscaping

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Dealing with downpours !!

Seems crazy to be posting this today, but worth a read, then file away and recall when needed in discussions with commercial/residential PMs.

From US Property Management Magazine and 95% of comments etc are just as valid here...It's all about managin

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

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Soil removal

Hi all,

We are putting together a quote to remove awful builders soil from a garden. Was wondering what the official guideline was for how deep you need to go to clear out the rubbish soil and rubble?

Thanks.

Started by Richard Humphreys in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by David Cox Jun 29, 2015

British Standards documents

Hi All,

I've been asked by a client to assist with a planning application for a new barn-style garage.

The planning authority have asked for a scheme depicting the retention or replacement of soft landscaping around the new building and specify that tw

Started by Paul Winter in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Paul Winter Jul 8, 2015

Insurance

Hello my name is Ben and I have recently set up my own Landscaping Company called Envision Landscapes. Insurance is something which I will need to get sorted pretty soon, what insurances would I need to get and how much am I looking at for them? Any

Started by Ben Barrett in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Simply Business Jun 24, 2015

Show garden

Hi all I'm looking to exhibit a show garden at taton park next year can any one give me any information on costs and any other helpful tips

Started by Gary wilkinson in Landscaping

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