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Advice on Petrol Pressure Washers

Has anybody any knowledge of petrol pressure washers ? Just seen one in B&Q for £349 its a homelite 170 bar 500 l/h . I wouldn't normally buy equipment from superstores but it looks quite stirdy & has a 2yr warranty. I bought a bosch electric washer

Started by Neal@ShenleyGardenMaintenance in Marketing

11 Replies · Reply by William Moody Jan 29, 2012

Garden photography

We have always taken our garden portfolio photos for our website ourselves but we now have a large number of gardens that we have installed lighting in as part of our designs. We are keen to get evening shots of these but have struggled to produce an

Started by Adrienne Curzon in Marketing

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Key words for web sites.

Was wondering if any one can help me with this..I have created a site..but have been asked to supply Key words..Was wanting to know if it means..Key words within the text of my site..Or is it the words that i think a potentual customer would use to f

Started by alan mcmillan in Marketing

9 Replies · Reply by alan mcmillan Feb 26, 2010

gravel driveway

i have just been asked to sort a problem area out on a new clients driveway.
he has a 50 metre driveway covered in cotswold gravel which gently slopes down as you go down the drive but the problem is, he lives at the end of a lane and the first 80 met

Started by simon powell in Marketing

12 Replies · Reply by creativepaving Nov 6, 2020

lawn products best

best spring and autumn feed avaliable need the cheapest and easiest application thanks granular or liquid thanks

Started by chris in Marketing

3 Replies · Reply by chris Feb 24, 2010

Invited to advertise in BBC Gardens Illustrated?

I've been contacted by thier sales rep to advertize a product example within a two page spring garden feature alongside other garden accessories. Includes a fifty word write up and one image for £250 plus vat. I've no experience of advertising bene

Started by Helen Nock in Marketing

16 Replies · Reply by Helen Nock Mar 8, 2010

Desk for rent in Fulham London

Desk available in a studio in Fulham within the Gas works complex at the top of the Wandsworth Bridge road. Perfect for someone working from home but needing more space, or wanting a base in London.

Redloh House, 2 Michael Road SW6 2ad

sharing with two

Started by Lucy Benham in Marketing

1 Reply · Reply by Lucy Benham Feb 8, 2010

Websites

I've just seen an excellent 20 minute video on websites and social sites for garden designers, which might well answer a number of questions people have. It's at:http://vimeo.com/8563439

Started by Nick Mann in Marketing

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Building a successful web presence

Just in case people have not seen this video from Elspeth about making the web work for you, check out: Masterclass on how to build a successful web presence: Website, Blogging, Social Networking et al. Why Bother?

Started by Craig McGinty in Marketing

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Advertising within the major stores and retail outlets i.e. Tesco, Focus etc

Seeing Phil’s post concerning advertising on LJN reminded me about an advertising method which has not been mentioned on here or at least I don’t recall it.

I mentioned on another post how I had inherited some customers from a neighbour who moved ou

Started by GORDON in Marketing

10 Replies · Reply by Kieran Ray Jan 13, 2010

Website hosting

HiI joined up to LJN last June, but this is my first post.I qualified as a garden designer last summer, and I am now looking to build my website. I am having trouble with my ISP, Virgin, as I have been unable to upload to my personal web pages (PWP).

Started by Rob Holland in Marketing

7 Replies · Reply by Rob Holland Jan 4, 2010

Allen Professional 13hp Honda Self Propelled Scarifier

Visited my old mate Paul this afternoon and he has a very nice looking quality Allen Professional 13hp Honda Self Propelled Scarifier for sale on Ebay.This is a must if you look after very large lawns, cricket pitches etc.A really nice bit of kit and

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Marketing

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Need a well designed but affordable web site? £150 intro offer

> Hi all - following various posts it seems that people may need help with> their web page?>I am can provide a quick and simple web design for small> businesses (3 pages) for an introductory price of £150. This price will go up to £250 eventually.If

Started by Felicity Waters in Marketing

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To SHOW or not to SHOW that is the question!

Can't decide if I want to do my first show garden or not - its not chelsea or anything close to that - Gardening Scotland at Highland show ground near Edinburgh.Have I anything to lose - apart from my sanity and dosh if there's no sponsorship?I think

Started by Kirsty Blair in Marketing

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Geddes Nov 28, 2009

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Twitter scam

Be warned that there are Twitter messages being sent out that purport to be from a buddy but, when you click on the link that is included in the message, you are prompted to log-in to your account - the page you are sent to is a false Twitter page an

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

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Granite setts for sale

I have around 700 individual granite set stones to get rid of. Woiuld anyone on the site be intrested in buying them? Maybe you have a job coming up that you can use it for?I can post photos if needed?They are currently stored at a friends farm on pa

Started by iain kinnell in Marketing

4 Replies · Reply by iain kinnell Oct 26, 2009

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Include your Twitter updates in the #LJN feed

I have set up an RSS feed so that LJN members can share info they find with the site. When adding a new Tweet, insert #LJN into the line and the Tweet will be sent to our LJN RSS Feed (currently residing in the left hand side bar) - Non-Twitterers ca

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

17 Replies · Reply by Robert Mcmillan Jan 16, 2010

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Social media tips and examples

I have seen a few people dip their toes into the world of social media and use sites such as Twitter and Facebook. In the past day or so I've crossed a couple of articles that might prove interesting and spark some ideas for those who are keen to lea

Started by Craig McGinty in Marketing

26 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Oct 26, 2009

Bonsai Course date set for 31st October 2009

Little Woods Bonsai Nursery (Trading within Phoenix Rose, Crews Hill, Enfield, EN 9DP)2009 courses with Nobuyuki Kajiwara - last course of the yearSaturday 31st October 2009

Started by www.crewshill.com in Marketing

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A free service

The years coming to an end for me but I would like to help any new comer who would like to boost their portfolio with some eye catching photographs. I’m a mast photographer based in Dorset. Please check my website and get in contact with me.

Started by Shaun in Marketing

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