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Where do charges for garden design stop

Hi all,

Yet again l find myself pondering where do charges for garden design stop and actually it's just part of the quotation. I'll explain further...

You visit a potential client who says 'l want a new garden, design us something, our tastes are..

Started by Craig McGibbon in Business

7 Replies · Reply by James Dixon May 15, 2013

Pub garden furniture

Been to see a potential new client today who runs a pub and microbrewery. As part of the brief we've been asked to look at specifying pub garden seating and possibly a building or structure to act as a smoking area.This is a new departure for us, so

Started by Keith Barker

4 Replies · Reply by Karl Barowsky Mar 19, 2014

Any Garden Design Questions You Want Answering?

I have the pleasure of interviewing garden designer David Stevens tomorrow for the new Successful Garden Design podcast series that starts in February. Do you have any questions you'd like me to ask him about design or the industry in general?

If so

Started by Rachel Mathews SGD in Design

3 Replies · Reply by Rachel Mathews SGD Feb 18, 2011

Stumped for ideas...

Hi all

One of my customers has asked me to re-do her garden. everything else is planned apart from what to do with this stump. any ideas?

Thanks

Neil

Started by Neil Bishop

19 Replies · Reply by Sarah Russell Jan 20, 2011

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Drain jetting attachments for pressure washers

Having been asked to unblock several drains last year (with my trusty rods) I was wondering if a jetting attachment for my pressure washer might fare better.

A quick search on Ebay and I came up with this :http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRESSURE-WASHER-HOSE-K

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Will - WB Design & Construction Jan 20, 2011

Monet style rose trainers

From time to time customers ask me to produce something different to our existing range, unless I have already considered making something similar or the product myself I am reluctant as the time commitment can be open ended.

One of my garden centre c

Started by Fenlandphil in Design

4 Replies · Reply by Fenlandphil Jan 22, 2011

Is it location location location?

or is it a case of who you know? Lucky breaks or dogged determination? How did you get your first big (budget) garden design project? Share stories to inspire and encourage...

Started by Jenny Bloom in Design

2 Replies · Reply by Jenny Bloom Jan 13, 2011

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2011 - a new year, new business challenges and the need for wellbeing

There's no doubt that 2010 was a difficult year for many people and I think, if we are honest with ourselves, 2011 is likely to be just as challenging but perhaps the challenges will be a different set? With a collective spirit and a continued sharin

Started by Phil Voice in Business

11 Replies · Reply by John Honeyman Jan 4, 2011

Sandringham, Sponsorship, Show gardens...young new designer appreciative of any advice!

Hi everyone

I am currently a Landscape Architecture student at Writtle College. Last year, at the end of my first year, I undertook my first show garden at Sandringham Flower Show. It was one of the best experiences of my life and I came away with a S

Started by Emily Louisa in Design

13 Replies · Reply by Emily Louisa Jan 13, 2011

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Feedback on ad block at the base of forums

I've taken on board what you've thought about the Google ad blocks at the base of posts and I've been trying to think of a possible solution to make this area work for you and the network.

The obvious solution was to add publicity that could benefi

Started by Phil Voice

45 Replies · Reply by Jackson's Landscape Design Jan 6, 2011

decking

hi some advice just for the record, what would you price a 58 sqm deck including handrails in kent

Started by Peter Christopher

7 Replies

A3 printer?

Can anyone recommend an affordable A3 colour printer for printing out Vectorworks drawings and images? I work on Mac. Ideally it should have high resolution and be economical with ink cartridges etc - suitable for home/office use.

Cheers

Jenny

Started by Jenny Bloom in Design

5 Replies

Gardening gifts

I have sold a gardening gift to one of my one-off clients from the past season - annual grass care for her mother. Has anyone thought of marketing this kind of thing and have they had any success?

Maybe you should consider it! An email to all clients

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening

1 Reply · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Dec 2, 2010

Monet style rose trainer

I have been asked to make a monet style rose trainer for one of my garden centre customers.

Considering we are looking at an investment of one to two days work, I am wondering what the likely market size is for this product.

Started by Fenlandphil in Design

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USA Landscaping Images Wanted. In return for free advertising on website 4000 -6000 visitors per DAY

Landscaping Ideas Online is undergoing a major site redesign and is seeking approximately 6000 good quality photographs of domestic landscaping treatments.

To help rebuild the site quality images of domestic gardens are required. Free advertising is b

Started by Felicity Waters in Marketing

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Ladders / platforms

i think im going to get some of these finally as it will make live a bit easier (apart from having more stuff !)

any other suggestions before i buy ?? dont want to spend a fortune unless its worth it . i have long reach km130r stihl hedgecutters an

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk

7 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Nov 16, 2010

green trousers

you've all been waiting for it , well here it is. im told green is well out of fashion and we dont have to wear it ( i had a green sweater to with logo gardens 4u . im a bit of a traditionalist , and green hides the dirt from gardening. ive see

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk

5 Replies · Reply by Sarah Russell Nov 11, 2010

TRADE INSURANCE

i just got my new policy docs to start a new premium (my broker shut down last year, unknown to me for a long time)

anyhow i checked the link below and got a good quote (inc tools in transit overnight!)

i dont need £2m p.l or £20m e.l or £20k hired pl

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk

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Fire Pits

I have been doing a lot of research on fire pits.

In this country we seem to be way behind the drag curve on using them in designs. America definately leads the way and uses them a lot. Obviously could be to do with location in the states and the wea

Started by Dan Pearce

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Pricing

It is always difficult to know whether to put prices on a website, I believe it is a good idea as you immediately define your market and the people who contact you have an expectation of what they are likely to pay for your goods or services. I have

Started by Fenlandphil in Marketing

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