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A new kind of business overdraft for SME's

Landscape Juice loves disruptive business models. That's why we've partnered with Capital on Tap to help LJN members get ahead and reduce business banking costs.

Capital on Tap is delivering a unique overdraft facility that no business bank can compe

Started by Landscape Juice in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Sep 29, 2014

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ITV / Spun Gold & Alan Titchmarsh look for "Britain's Best Garden" for new TV series

The Press Release from Britain's Best Garden states:

"Alan Titchmarsh in search of Britain's Best Gardens...... To mark the 50th year of his horticultural career, Alan Titchmarsh is launching a nationwide search to find Britain’s 30 best priva

Started by Gary RK in Accreditation

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Choosing the right selective herbicide for lawn or amenity use

Knowing what is the right product for a particular application isn't always easy. Progreen have devised this simple at-a-glance comparison chart to help you select the most effective selective weed killer for either lawn or amenity use.

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Started by Landscape Juice in Pesticides

1 Reply · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Mar 11, 2014

Best practice in weed, pest and disease control - the ten golden rules

Get trained. Users and anyone who causes or permits others to use pesticides have a legal obligation to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to protect human health and the environment. Users must be competent to apply products safely an

Started by Landscape Juice in Pesticides

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The BEST PRICE online for Roundup ProBio - FREE delivery when you purchase 4 x 5L

Roundup ProBio is recommended for the control of annual and perennial grasses and broad-leaved weeds, full strength glyphosate for professional use.

Active Ingredient: 360g/lt glyphosate
MAPP No: 10330
Rate : 5lt/ha (0.5ml/m2)
Pack of 4x5lt treats:

Started by Landscape Juice in Deals

12 Replies · Reply by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm May 21, 2014

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VOSA Launch LGV 'Drive Standards' Guide

The Vehicle and Operator Services (VOSA) launched a new Best Practice guide for Light Good Vehicles (LGVs) late last year.

They have collaborated with various government and trade agencies to help improve the standard of vehicles on the road thus cre

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Sep 4, 2018

RHS Plant Selector - online tool for choosing plants

The RHS Plant Selector is probably one of the most extensive and powerful online tools for choosing plants.

http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector

Started by Landscape Juice in Plants

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User review - Buckler B500 MDSM steel toe cap work boots...

This review has been a while in the making - just less than a year in fact as I have FINALLY worn out my first set of these boots....

http://www.bucklerboots.com/products/productdetail.php?pid=5&catid=1

I know some people will say 'oh, there's no point

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Robert Keetley Aug 29, 2014

Best value van insurance?

Mines due, I'm with the NFU every year it goes up :-( every year I get an alternative quote to make sure the renewel is competitive...this year I clicked on Van compare at the top of the screen whilst on landscape juice, filled out enough detail to c

Started by Mark in Business

10 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker Jul 24, 2012

What's the best knapsack sprayer?

Hi Everyone

I guess i should start by introducing myself! My name is Ross Mckinlay i have been running my business Blackwater Garden Services since Sept 2006. I work in the Colchester area mostly maintenance, domestic and commercial, but some turfing

Started by Ross Stuart Mckinlay in Pesticides

40 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Jun 11, 2014

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New Shape Nissan Cabstar

Does anyone own or have any experience of driving and using the new shape nissan cabstar. Any good or bad experiences would be good to hear.Are they reliable?Thank you in advance for any reply.

Started by Martyn Howe in Vehicles

13 Replies · Reply by Eric Barker Jan 27, 2012

Petrol scarifiers reviews

I'm looking to buy a petrol scarifier before next February as I want to add this service to my grass cutting business, I'm looking for the type that has the spring tines as I know this will suit the type of work I do better than the blade type and al

Started by alan mcmillan in Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by Rich AGS Dec 28, 2012

What's the best push along lawn aerator advice?

I have a couple of small lawn rescues to attempt come the start of September. Both clients previously had GT treating the lawns! and what with the dry/hot weather they look absolutley terrible.
Plan is a light scarification, aerate, topdress and rese

Started by Anthony Toop in Turfcare

4 Replies · Reply by Marc Cole Aug 9, 2010

48 harrier autocut mower

http://www.frjonesandson.co.uk/products-page/hayter/mowers2/hayter-harrier-48-496-19-cut-self-propelled-pro-roller-rotary-mower/ive seen this from my regular supplier (cheapest in country)but which is the best mower now for this model for us to use/

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk

4 Replies · Reply by Roy Robbins Jul 18, 2010

Sandstone sealant?

I am just finishing a job where we have laid a sawn edged polished sandstone (Bradstone Fossil Buff) which is pretty porous. Wonder if anyone has any products they'd recommend to seal it?

Want something that won't darken it in colour, and won't make

Started by Tracy McQue in Paving Materials and Advice

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How much does it cost to lay turf per square metre?

I know that it's difficult to quote turf costs per metre without seeing the current condition of a site; from a contractors point of view, it's always frustrating when asked, by a potential client, what the cost might be..especially if their enquiry

Started by Phil Voice in Turfcare

48 Replies · Reply by James Brett Oct 31

What Felcos and why

HiAfter using felco 2s on off for about 15yrs i needed a pair that would cut through tougher thicker wood so i bought a pair of 13s. I think there great and fit my needs perfectly, they suit gardeners with larger hands and can prune large branches an

Started by Classic Gardens

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What is the best bank for a small to medium sized business?

I am not going to influence the start of the debate by giving an opinion but it would be of great interest to know who is providing the best service for small to medium sized land-based businesses at the moment? Please contribute both positive or neg

Started by Phil Voice in Business

85 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice May 16, 2016

Costing for laying a patio area

A regular garden maintenance client has asked if I'd lay a patio for her. I have explained that this is something I have never done before but she want's me to give it a go anyhow. The area is about 5x5 meters. She is happy to have concrete cast slab

Started by ben ranyard in Landscaping

18 Replies · Reply by Ruairidh MacDonald Dec 9, 2009

Soil Improvement advice and best practice

Hi there-really could do with some good ideas. Hope l have put this in the right group?

Anyway l have 2 gardens that are doing my head in. The first has large established shrubs/perennials but had become overgrown with honeysuckle. After removing abou

Started by Jill Le Claire in Soil & compost

1 Reply · Reply by Nick Steele Jul 14, 2008

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