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Mowing Patterns

Over the past couple of years I have developed an interest in mowing lawns in non-traditional ways to form interesting patterns. My own lawn, for example, I now mow in a spiral pattern radiating out from a central circular bed, or in another, more co

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Turfcare

3 Replies · Reply by Fraser Watson Nov 14, 2010

Going Green(er)

I am interested in whether any Juicers have any experience in becoming greener. I am considering having my van converted to bio diesel and whether there might be some sort of grant available for making my operation more eco-friendly? Since all my w

Started by David Faulkner in Marketing

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A few free days appearing

I'm starting to find a few half and full days appearing in my schedule now, and personally I take this as a blessing! My grass cutting clients are tailing off for the winter leaving me with a little bit of time here and there to get other things done

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening

15 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Nov 4, 2010

Durable litter pickers

My B&Q pickers have just died, plus they have been needing more and more pressure from the finger to actually grab anything. Can anyone recommend comfy and long-lasting pickers that I can buy online somewhere?(Boring thread I know, sorry!)

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Sep 9, 2010

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New Book ! - "Earn a Living as a Self Employed Gardener; How to Tell the Difference between Weeds and Flowers" ;-))

Saw details of this new book that has come out: Earn a Living as a Self Employed Gardener; How to Tell the Difference between Weeds and Flowers the back-cover write up did make me smile ;-)) "If you've ever thought of making your living gardening, th

Started by Gary RK in Marketing

6 Replies · Reply by choughman Jul 29, 2010

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Tailored weather forecasts for LJN members

I've had a suggestion from a member that having a regional weather forecasting packaged embedded within LJN would be a good idea to assist businesses in planning their schedules. I've conducted a few enquires via a few members but I thought it better

Started by Phil Voice

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Landscape Show 2011

Has anyone else had a email from jeremy@landscapeshow.co.uk.as i havent been on LJN for a while am i getting this confused with our proposed exhibition or is this something completely different

Started by Peak surfacing ltd. in Marketing

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Jul 9, 2010

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New style advert, what do you think?

Hi all,Some of you may recall that we moved house earlier in the year.We are now trying some new advertising locally (ryedale) what do you think of the proof below, the mag is going to have us writing tips and hence even more advertising.Thanks in ad

Started by Geoffrey King in Business

25 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Sep 18, 2010

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Spray green paint on a hedge? in York.

Yesterday one of our older more vunerable customers told me about the hard sell tactics of someone who wanted to spray parts of his dead conifer hedge with a 'greening up' solution.They were in a van, maybe sign written, in the Heworth area of York.T

Started by Geoffrey King

3 Replies · Reply by Sarah Russell Jun 19, 2010

Handheld sprayer with changeable nozzle?

Can anyone recommend a wee hand held sprayer, maybe 3 litres capacity or so? I often have just a few sq m to spray, small back garden paths etc, and using the knapsack and subsequent cleaning takes a bit more time than I think it should.I don't want

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening

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My new van graphics

Just want to share my new coloured-in van. I hope it sends a clean and professional image as that's how I work and it would be nice to have people see it whilst working and call later after being impressed with my handiwork.I'm not looking for critic

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening

9 Replies · Reply by Brendan Ashcroft Feb 1, 2012

Phone gone quiet, can anyone reassure me?

I just don't get it, not had any calls for a couple of weeks, other than a small greenhouse repair and a bit of landscaping which I'm hesitant to do. I have seen other companies out doing lawn cut and maintenance rounds, but I'm simply not getting an

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Business

21 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Apr 11, 2010

Marketing - The Concept Loft

Ive noticed that there are quite a few threads on marketing at the moment and this is the company i used to have my flyers done. They did everything, full design, print and delivery. Efficient, great customer service and a fast turn around.Give them

Started by Neil Bishop

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Toby Buckland's Practical Gardening Handbook reviewers wanted

I have just reviewed Toby Buckland's BBC Gardeners' World Practical Gardening Handbook on behalf of the printer and publisher - it's due to go on general sale in March.

I think, so as to be fair, it's important that any book or product should have a

Started by Phil Voice

10 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Jun 21, 2010

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Is Landscape Juice ready to start an association?

I have sensed a little restlessness of late..don't read me wrong, I view this as a good thing because it proves to me that members feel connected: it means we are maturing into a cohesive organisation and it probably means we are ready for change.

I

Started by Phil Voice

194 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Feb 27, 2014

When's it too wet to work!

After 4 days heavy rain my gardens have now become un workable. Our area is based on a clay bank and down the road sand.Both have become water logged when I turn up for jobs iam being turned away to the point it's starting to look very un proffesiona

Started by Classic Gardens in Weather

28 Replies · Reply by Dave Lockney Jul 20, 2012

What gardening media do you use online? magazines and TV

Will be nice to know, generally, but also as I would like to find a way to approach more garden designers/ landscapers and lawn people. Just started trading through distributors and garden centres- horray . but looking to make a bit promotion for som

Started by Ofer El-hashahar in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Richard Boyd Oct 20, 2009

Miffed about the £1000 and the message it sends about the value of gardening services?

Then do something... visit this site http://findyourmp.parliament.uk/ to find your MP and send them a message.... I've just sent one to my MP Linda Riordan. I told her that while I understand that the £1000 limit is about what MPs can claim that I am

Started by Cat Fereday

3 Replies · Reply by Cat Fereday Oct 19, 2009

Anyone would like to swap links?

I enjoyed speaking with Richard Lacey, last week, that Kindly offered to swap links.I use google adverts to get hits and had from both search engines and the adverts about 100-300 visits a day. for e-commerce it is not a lot as it is usually having 1

Started by Ofer El-hashahar

3 Replies · Reply by Ofer El-hashahar May 3, 2013

how can I find a young gardener that can learn from amazing lady

Hi everybody,I was leaving at Jeans smith house 2 years ago. (as a lodger with my family).Jean is amazing women (80) and amazing gardener. A huge beautiful garden fruit veg and beautiful borders. Jean is an artist with an extraordinary life story but

Started by Ofer El-hashahar

5 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Jun 16, 2009

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