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Estimating to restore beneath artificial turf ?

I have had a request to provide an estimate to remove an area of artificial turf and create a U shaped flower bed .

Problem is i need to remove the artificial turf to see what its laid on and may have to remove in terms of sub base material and then

Started by John F in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Feb 21, 2021

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This made me smile

I'm slightly addicted to Facebook market place, there are some good bargains that appear there - but this one takes the biscuit...

There is a nice pic of some 3' high box hedging that looks to be well looked after and the ad says

"Approx 55 feet in t

Started by Adam Woods in Business, Landscaping, and Deals

14 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Feb 21, 2021

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Landscaping choices have consequences .....

Taken at face value, this shows the effect landscaping choices can have on neighbours, our street-scene, and the environment?

Multiply this by hundreds and perhaps it partly explains localised flooding?

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

11 Replies · Reply by Sean Payne Jan 22, 2021

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Hedge Combing ?

Is there such a technique as '' hedge combing '' not cutting !

I have had a request to comb a hedge which surrounds garden .

I have not seen the hedge but its described as evergreen and long but they dont know for sure .

never had to comb a hedge is

Started by John F in Landscaping

13 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Jan 16, 2021

Landscaping your yard or garden is one way to expand the value of your home. If you have a small space then, it is not an easy task. Moreover, many people opt to choose professional garden tool hire and it is a better option than buying one if there

Started by Eros Hire in Landscaping

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Materials movement on site

Morning everyone, hope you are all well.

I'm installing land drainage for an existing customer for a croquet lawn. This unfortunately means moving a lot of materials across the main lawn (13 ton shingle & 7 ton sandy loam),so some sort of tracking is

Started by Glen Stillman in Landscaping, Machinery, and Turfcare

20 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Jan 9, 2021

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Fence Panels ( Easiest to reduce in Length )

Which are the best fence panels to use if you need to cut them to size ? trying to avoid using back rail as its a party fence although i have suggested trellis on one side but they are set on panels .

Many Thanks

Started by John F in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by John F Dec 24, 2020

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uploading image from phone to BOG ?

I need to upload an image of an area to be landscaped to simplify and condense the question from the photo gallery on my android phone but can't seem to get any response when clicking on any of the icons in the discussion box .

Is there a solution .?

Started by John F in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by John F Dec 14, 2020

Renewing gravel path

A Client of mine has asked me to 'do something' about one of the gravel paths in their garden. It is full of weeds and goes under a yew tree, grape vine pergola and couple of deciduous trees, so gets plenty of leaf fall each year, hence the build up

Started by Rosie Turner in Landscaping

16 Replies · Reply by Dea Fischer Dec 19, 2020

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Bark

Evening all,

just wondering if anybody has had any success using the bark app? Does it generate leads of any substance? I'm always wary of these things but you never know,

thanks in advance,

Ben

Started by Ben Gooding in Design, Business, and Groundscare

10 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Mar 4, 2021

Installing Gravel drive way with different slops and transitions

Hi all.

I hope you are well. I am installing a gravel drive way on a house i just bought which had a front garden with rose beds either side of it and a path in the middle which went to a concrete pad around the side of the house. Now both side of th

Started by Lee Edwards in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by David Benson Nov 19, 2020

Laying Turf On Heavy Clay

Hi,

I've been asked to lay a lawn on heavy clay soil and I have noticed that drainage is a slight issue in winter. I've read that soakaways are no good in clay so was wondering what the best solution is. I have read that you can lay on sharp sand but

Started by Geri Ward in Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by Mark Wilkinson Nov 19, 2020

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slatted screens above fencing height

What are the legal and planning issues around putting slatted screens above the top of the fenceline on seperate posts to the fence.I've seen it done a lot on pinterestTo be clear - slatted screen only attached to posts above the height of the fence

Started by Ed Fox in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by David Benson Oct 26, 2020

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Teasel ( plant or weed )

I have a customer who would like a patch of common teasel , I know it can be very invasive and i have suggested alternatives but they like the architectural quality of teasel .

Has anyone encountered serious infestations of teasel ? I presume it can b

Started by John F in Landscaping

14 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Oct 23, 2020

K-REND COSTS

Hi All,

Does anybody have any idea on the cost of K-rend? I am looking to have a seat (solid concrete blocks) rendered for a client in white. It is about 4sqm of surface and 18m of beading?

What would be the typical cost for supply and install. I have

Started by Graeme Robinson in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by John Culpin Oct 20, 2020

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Project / job photography device .

What is your device of choice to photograph before and after projects and jobs . ?

it got me thinking after watching two seperate gardeners taking photo's with their tablets also a builder was taking photo's with a tablet while doing some work at a p

Started by John F in Landscaping

18 Replies · Reply by Kris Baker Oct 14, 2020

Patio help

Is anyone in the Guildford area who has a patio business willing to offer me any advice regarding an installation i completed in 2019? long story short is that the customer has complained about some pooling in two small areas of the patio which i hav

Started by Simon Jones in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Dec 9, 2020

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