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Founded in 2008. The Landscape Juice Network (LJN) is the largest and fastest growing professional landscaping and horticultural association in the United Kingdom.

LJN's professional business forum is unrivalled and open to anyone within within the UK landscape industry

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Inundated with work.

Does anyone else find themselves overloaded with work atm? Sure its great to be in demand but honestly I can barely keep up atm, what with being on site doing a bit of graft, visiting potential clients, doing the quote calculations and garden designs

Started by Dragonwood Landscapes in Landscaping

23 Replies · Reply by David Benson Aug 9, 2021

Fungus on oak sleepers

A client has just emailed me with photos of fungus that has appeared on her raised beds made of new oak sleeprs (built spring 2018). Has anyone any idea what it is - and more importantly, what can be done about it?....

Started by Anna McArthur

9 Replies · Reply by Anna McArthur Jan 10, 2019

Advice on deer eating plants a weeks after planting

Hi all,I'm looking for some advice.We planted up a new herbaceous border for a regular client, £250 worth of plants.A weeks later and before I've invoices, deer have been and munched 50% down to the ground.Client is unhappy and says I must fix. I was

Started by Sam Westcott

26 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Oct 2, 2017

How to use Geofix paving jointing compound

Where to buy

Started by Landscape Juice in Landscaping and Paving Materials and Advice

5 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Oct 8, 2016

Tips - Ride on Mower - New Purchase - Kobuta G2160

Hi,

I'm like a boy awaiting his new toy this week. - I'm totally new to ride on mowers, we've just gone the whole hog and purchased our first ride on mower, and taken the plunge.

Kobuta G2160 - 48" rear discharge. - 21HP, v5 road license. 3 Bar tow h

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jun 9, 2016

Measuring slopes..

What's your preferred method? The old ways or a laser?

I appreciate your feedback.

Many thanks

Judi..

Started by Judi Samuels Garden Design in Info

2 Replies · Reply by Judi Samuels Garden Design May 6, 2016

Plant reimbursement

Dear members,Back in March of this year I did a garden project that included the purchasing and planting of a variety of plants and shrubbery. It was a rewarding job that gave me a great sense of satisfaction. All my plants were purchased from a repu

Started by Paul Thomas in Plants

6 Replies · Reply by Paul Thomas Aug 11, 2015

I have finally done it.. I have handed in my notice!

Hi All,

I am new to this site this week. I have already replied to a few items on the forum as I felt I had something to offer.

You all seem like genuinely nice people that help each other, which is great! I can see myself coming here regularly.

Right s

Started by Dan Davies in Business and Info

37 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Sep 4, 2015

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Landscape Juice - open all hours, helping its members

2014 has proved to be another strong year for LJN.

We had +881,000 visit from c568,000 visitors who read +2.4million pages.

In 2014, +500 new members joined.... maintaining a +700 new member average year-on-year since LJN started in 2008 (For informa

Started by Phil Voice in Info

7 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Feb 28, 2015

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Nightmare fence job - help please!

Hi,

I am a customer as opposed to a contractor but having real difficulty with someone that is installing a fence for me. I am having approx. 30m of 6' and 90m of 4' close board (single straight run), 25m of post and rail and some gates etc. installed

Started by Lewis in Consumer

42 Replies · Reply by Gavin Gray Mar 11, 2015

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Snow Removal and Winter Clearance FAQ's - Tools, Tips and Good Practice

When it gets to winter and the snow starts to fall, a bit of preparation always comes in handy. Snow may not be a danger for many of us; it is the black ice and slippery road surfaces that cause problems. Snow weighs around 170kg per cubic metre, so

Started by Acacia Groundcare Hire

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Alan Sargent launches Allandscapers.org

Veteran landscaper Alan Sargent has launched a new site to assist landscapers navigate through business.

There is also a forum to discuss the topics under discussion.

Visit Allandscapers.org

Started by Landscape Juice in Marketing

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Oak Processionary Moth caterpillar- Advisory to gardeners and tree surgeons

People in parts of London and Berkshire are being reminded by the Forestry Commission, Public Health England and local authorities not to touch caterpillars of the oak processionary moth, which are beginning to emerge in oak trees in these locations.

Started by Landscape Juice in Pesticides

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice May 6, 2013

Networking Power

Just a mention to show how things can progress with an online network.

Being a lonely business as a 'self-employed' person .(as it can be) and

especially a gardener/landscaper.

meeting people such as Kerry Jackson - jacksons landscape design http://www.

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Social Media

3 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Mar 15, 2013

Search engine optimization (SEO) what do you know?

Hi there fellow LJN member's. Ive had great advice on here and am looking forward to your opinions on SEO.As we know seo is the process of manipulating our websites and or links etc to increase our visability on The main serch engines.(google,yahoo,b

Started by james@progardensolutions.co.uk in Marketing

50 Replies · Reply by Robbie Mar 2, 2013

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Tips on using Twitter - free guide book via @mashable

I'd like to think I know a thing or two about social media and Twitter but I needn't spend too much time writing up a guide when all you need to know has been done over at Mashable.

Whether you are a beginner or a regular Twitter user, Pete Cashmor

Started by Phil Voice in Social Media

3 Replies · Reply by Simply Business Nov 21, 2012

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Let's hear it for Gary, LJNs first gold member

There are many members who are special friends of LJN.

Many of you have given up your time and expertise to help other people.

Help given ranges from financial advice through to the sharing of practical knowledge; other examples of help is just being

Started by Phil Voice

19 Replies · Reply by Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com Jul 15, 2012

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Increase in rates of debt and depression

Depression has been reported to be costing the nation's economy around £8.6bn a year, £3bn more than a decade ago. With one in four people experiencing some kind of mental health problems over the course of a year, is there a danger of depression bec

Started by Phil Voice

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Improve your profile page on LJN - quick tip

Claire pointed this one out to me and I am happy to share it - if you go to your profile page you can click and drag the 'profile information' box to the top, so visitors see your information before they see a long list of your site activity. You can

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening

8 Replies · Reply by Claire Brown Jun 24, 2013

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