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Hi all,just doing some reseach on marketing to lauch my business. Trying to decide what to go for and how much to spend. (mine is going to be a small one woman gardening service) I have been to a couple of design places to see how much they will char

Started by clare birch in Marketing

9 Replies · Reply by Fenlandphil Jul 3, 2010

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The Hard Landscaping Show Reviews

The Hard Landscaping Show opened its doors today for the first of two days - Read the reviews first hand as members start to return from the inaugural day. Early comments are already in: Graeme said: " Just back from the HLS - Was a little shocked on

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

32 Replies · Reply by Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com Apr 3, 2010

For Sale - Henchman Senior ladders, little used though older style. Central Scotland

I have got hold of these ladders but realise they don't offer me what I actually need (more height!). They are in excellent condition.They don't have the waist-height barrier but a lower one, and there are two platforms near the top. Not sure the mod

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Marketing

1 Reply · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Apr 4, 2010

Blog help.

Hi all.I am looking for a bit of help, I want to write a blog about Ouzel Landscapes becoming part of the www.thefencedoctor.co.uk network of fencing installers, of course I need to put in that I am the approved installer for Bedfordshire and Hertfor

Started by Kieran Ray in Marketing

3 Replies · Reply by Pip Howard Mar 5, 2010

www.gardeners-quotes.co.uk

Well I was woundering if people had heard of them and used them, They helped to get me going first time round. If you have used them what are your views? I can imagen some people could get usless leads from them.If you want to join they have a free t

Started by Kieran Ray in Marketing

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LJN now integrates into Facebook

Announcing: Facebook Integration New feature! I have added Facebook integration to the Landscape Juice Network. Now you can share your favourite posts, photos, events, and videos directly on Facebook. Just look for the Facebook logo when you see some

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

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new season

march 1st let the season begin.

Started by Richard Gregory in Marketing

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New website & LJN offer

Outside Art which is going into its third year now has its own designated websitewww.outsideart.org.ukInterested in any comments - keep them constructiveIf any LJN members would like to attend this sculpture exhibition you will get a 50% reduction on

Started by John Marron in Marketing

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 1, 2010

Hourly rate increase.

Just trying to word a letter to existing clients informing them an increase in our charges. Got a bit stuck with how to word it, without putting them off to much. Any ideas anyone??ThanksPeter

Started by Peter and Patsy in Marketing

11 Replies · Reply by Claire Brown Mar 2, 2010

Carrying water in your vans

How do you carry water in the van? I'm looking at the logistics of lawn treatments and would like to use liquid feed/Fe etc. I am looking at lawns in the region of 1000-1500m2 and water volumes of 90 litres or so. This equates to 6 knapsacks full so

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Marketing

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New lawn for a customer

I have been asked to remove an old lawn and replace it with a new lawn. Obviously will need top soil, turf cutter/ rotivator, turf etc.The area is about 200sq metre`s.How long would it take some of you and roughly how much would you charge?Just makin

Started by Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance in Marketing

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The end of the greenfly ?

A small article in the paper caught my eye the other day. It read ' Breakthrough in the battle with Greenfly'.Every gardener will now be jumping with joy that scientists have discovered the DNA of greenfly and established that it has a weak immune sy

Started by claudia de yong in Marketing

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landscape juice network

does anyone know how to register on a nokia internet/ mobile ?i registered again, but think phil took me off thinking i was someone else maybe??please advisethanks - rob

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Marketing

3 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Feb 27, 2010

ladders , health & safety

i presume its correct ' when working on ladders' ;it is health and safety regs that 2 people are present.1. do you work alone2.do you charge for 2 people on site?3.do you only work with 2 people and explain to the customer the situation?4.what does y

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Marketing

3 Replies · Reply by Kieran Ray Feb 28, 2010

Osteopaths

Now I'm tall and old...ish and since late last year I've been going once a month, if not for a clicking/problem back.. but even if everything is ok ish, i've been going as a maintenance program, it's surprising the ailments we pick up along the way.R

Started by Mark in Marketing

16 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 1, 2010

Client Demographics

I only do domestic these days ( apart from the grounds of a couple of small apartmentblocks ) and my mix of 'regulars ' - elderly to younger clients is a circa 50/50 mix now.I've noticed recently that new enquiries seem to be coming from the more eld

Started by Andrew Goss in Marketing

4 Replies · Reply by Kirsty Blair Mar 1, 2010

''LANDSCAPING'' CUSTOMERS GARDENS

i need a bit of turf lifting.........it needs a deck at the back corner...it was a mess when we moved in............im soooooooooo busy.....sound familiar to you? i believe the words they are trying to speak are :I WOULD LIKE MY GARDEN LANDSCAPING, W

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Marketing

7 Replies · Reply by Jackson's Landscape Design Feb 27, 2010

yell.com

Ive just had the weekly phone call from there call center.Here is what they offered me...Listing in yell.comWeb link to sitecall trackermap of where the the business is based6 bullit pointsPhotos of my work on the pageNow there 1st quote was £500 plu

Started by Classic Gardens in Marketing

21 Replies · Reply by Rob Bamford Mar 2, 2010

The Garden Trellis Company

Has anyone had any products from this company and if so do they look as good as those in the brochure? Are they available elsewhere as I know they re quite expensive. Do you get what you pay for? www.gardentrellis.co.uk

Started by Anne Macfie in Marketing

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Number plate for sale "TIMBER" - comes with free Transit Van!

Hello everyone,I have decided to sell my beloved Tranny van, it's on eBay now and I thought that some of you would be interested as it has a private number plate which would suit any Tree Surgeon... It looks like TIMBER but it's actually T111DER you

Started by Michael Thompson in Marketing

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