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Sleeper retaining wall

Hi everyone

It's been ages since I've made any posts, though have been keeping abreast of everything, so apologies that my first one in ages is to ask for some help! Actually, two bits of help, I'll post another separately (brace yourselves)

Pics att

Started by Angela Palmerton in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Angela Palmerton Apr 14, 2011

Marshalls Slot Drain Mono

Has anyone used these in the past?

I'm only after three 1000mm units, they have been specified by a garden designer for a job I am due to start.

Can't believe the price I have been quoted from my local builders merchants.

Does anyone know somewhere I

Started by Nick Hill in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by David Jessop Apr 14, 2011

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My Etesia Pro 46

Dear All

I purchased an ex-demo Pro 46 PHTS (with Honda GC engine) on the Etesia open day and I wanted to let everyone know how I have got on with it.

It was delivered on Monday and I started using it on Tuesday morning. The weather was wet and the g

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Landscaping

29 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jul 31, 2012

Interesting & unusual plants/shrubs/trees

Ok i am looking for the 'above' for my front garden suggestions please.

Started by Stuart Courtney Slade in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Gareth Apr 5, 2011

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Do you have a question for Marshalls?

I am off for a three day meeting and tour of Marshalls - including offices, factories, quarries and even a United Nations meeting - next week.

I'm going to spend some time with Chris Harrop, Gareth Robinson and Dave Jessop and discuss the Marshalls

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Mick Gammage Apr 12, 2011

Indian stone patio packs

just found a new supplier of indian stone if any body uses this a lot, the average size patio i usualy lay is between 40-60 square metres, the price i have been paying was £342 per pack thats £19+vat per metre, the new supplier is £219 per pack thats

Started by phil smith yewtreelandscapes.com in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by phil smith yewtreelandscapes.com Mar 22, 2011

Review of Stones3 Gabions

Overview

Stones3 Gabion Concepts supply wire gabions of various sizes suitable for landscaping and garden projects.

I have used these on a number of garden projects; l have found them very useful and impressive when terracing an area of garden. In pa

Started by Craig McGibbon in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Craig McGibbon Mar 13, 2011

Decking Re-treatment

I've been asked to re-treat some decking that was last treated 4-5 years ago, when installed. It is currently treated with a pretty heavy-duty opaque stain that is wearing off and there is a fair amount of algae. I don't know what product it was orig

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo Mar 10, 2011

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Arun Driveways win Brett Landscaping's top award

Landscapers and paving installers were recognised by their peers at the Brett Approve Installers' awards at a ceremony which took place at the Luton Hoo Mansion House on 04 March 2011.

For the full article: http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/03/bre

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Mick Gammage Mar 9, 2011

Advice on treating bamboo fencing panels

Anyone have an idea on what is the best product to treat bamboo fencing panels.

Started by Paramount Plants and Gardens in Landscaping

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Help please

Hi Everybody,

Got a customers who wants a millstone, with a hole, but wants us to put plants in it.

Like a millstone planter.

Got any ideas if such a thing exists?

I've tried searching Google, got lost in the web.

Any help. muchly obliged.

Ta, Geoffre

Started by Geoffrey King in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Mar 6, 2011

why do landscape designers not use resin bound aggregates more often in their designs

We get lots of work from contractors,but dont seem to get much interest from designers.

Is it that customers prefer tried and tested block paving in their gardens.

or is it that they are not aware of the product?

Started by Peak surfacing ltd. in Landscaping

12 Replies · Reply by Peak surfacing ltd. Mar 6, 2011

has any one been to eco build 2011

what was it like?

any one exhibiting permeable paving?

resin surfacing?

i would love to have gone but london 200 km away with the cost of diesel but thats for another discussion.

Started by Peak surfacing ltd. in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Craig McGinty Mar 2, 2011

How to build a floating bench - construction methods required

I need help with a floater!

I've constructed floating benches before in wood but want to do one that projects from a rendered wall and is rendered itself. I've been thinking around lintels or some sort of cantilever idea but can't pin anything down.

Started by Andy Westacott in Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by Tim Horner Jan 3, 2013

You have insurance but are you covered?

My insurance is up for renewal soon

Last year was lawn care so covered for lawn care

Getting a renewel price tell Swinton I do some landscaping Thats a diffrent trade not covered

When I landscape I power wash to clean up areas I have mixed etc Power was

Started by Bespoke Lawncare in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Feb 25, 2011

Painting a Fence.......

Hi guys and girls, In a job i have coming up i have to paint a small garden fence. I was wondering whats the best way to do this? Good old fashioned paint brushes, or these spray things i keep seeing advertised? Or maybe a method im not aware of?

Tho

Started by Shane Moore in Landscaping

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Supplier needed: Round stepping stones

I need a supplier of round or nearly round stepping stones (about 70) for a project in Bucks. My usual aggregate supplier (Kings Langley Building Supplies in Aylesbury) have just said they don't do. They need to be delivered.

All supply suggestions w

Started by Helen Reeley in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Helen Reeley Feb 27, 2011

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What's the compaction rate of self binding gravel ?

Does anyone know the typical compaction rate of self-binding gravel ?

ie if I need to end up with a compacted surface depth of 40-50mm, then what is the applied height so that compaction ends up at that depth?

Also any idea of weight in Tonnes to

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

1 Reply

Review of Black Mountain Quarries BMQ Stone

Overview

Black Mountain Quarries BMQ Random Building Stone is a natural sandstone suitable for stone walling and as gabion facing stone. The product is quarried in the Black Mountains which border England and Wales. It has a colour combination of wa

Started by Craig McGibbon in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Craig McGibbon Feb 10, 2011

Advice on 'refreshing' a large gravel drive

A new client has a large area of gravel drive - 200m or so. In areas of heavy use the gravel has disappearing into the ground and there is significant moss and perennial weeds/grasses.

My client is reluctant to have it dug out and be redone. Do any m

Started by Ross Williamson in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Mar 8, 2019

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