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London Stone Opening a Third Showroom in Essex

Hello LJN

Got some really good news to share with everybody

London Stone are building our third showroom in Essex.

The diggers are on site and work has started today!!!

We always wanted to build a showroom North East of the M25 and to actually see that d

Started by Steve London Stone in Paving Materials and Advice

14 Replies · Reply by Heike Perry Jan 18, 2014

Trade Opportunity: Wood Fired Ovens

We are offering a 20% trade discount off our residential oven range available to all Landscape Juice Members!

Looking to offer your clients an alternative to the traditional BBQ? Are you after a point of difference, or to expand upon the services yo

Started by Georgia Tobin

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Suppliers of rocks!

I have a tricky one, Im from Essex so not the most Rockest area of the UK.
I have a customer who is after a large green granite rock (not a boulder about 60cm large to use as a feature.

Does anyone have any good suppliers for the larger rocks in the s

Started by Austin Powell-Allen in Suppliers

6 Replies · Reply by Steve London Stone Sep 25, 2013

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New garden design concept - sustainable wood dry stone wall

I'd love to see this wooden stone wall used in a real landscaping project.

What do you think?

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by John Baker Sep 5, 2013

How to split a York stone paving flag

Started by Landscape Juice in Paving Materials and Advice

2 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Apr 19, 2013

Contract Notice - Construction of Jubilee Square, Leicester

Leicester City Council’s Transport Strategy Team would like to invite contractors to tender for the construction of the Jubilee Square Project via Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, Invitation to Tender and Tender evaluation process. Jubilee Square pro

Started by Marcia Francis in Landscaping

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What's the most efficient way to lift paving stones?

I have a new commission to design and install a Dingly Dell.. what's a Dingly Dell I hear you ask... well, it's a.. I tell you what, if you're curious please visit my website at www.judithegardener.co.uk.

I need to do some ground preparation before I

Started by Judi Samuels Garden Design in Paving Materials and Advice

11 Replies · Reply by John Baker Aug 13, 2012

In Need Of Landscapers Across The UK...

The Stone Bake Oven Company are looking for landscapers to act as wood fired oven 'installers/representatives' across the UK.

The Stone Bake Oven Company design and manufacture a range of high quality wood fired ovens, or 'pizza ovens' in the UK for

Started by Laura in Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by Laura Jul 5, 2012

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Making an arch former for a stone wall

I'm going to add some arches to my 1.5m high stone wall so that it does'nt appear and feel too heavy. I'm hoping I can put in some lights which appear hidden but illuminate the arches and the plants (plans might change on that).

I've knocked up a cou

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

43 Replies · Reply by Rebecca Walley Sep 2, 2014

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Maintaining the width of a double faced random stone wall during build

If you've ever built a random stone retaining wall you've probable constructed an internal skin in either hollow concrete block or a single skin of engineering type brick.

Construction is relatively easy using this method. Build up the block work or

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

10 Replies · Reply by Simon Knops Jun 11, 2012

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Police catch York Stone theives in Surrey

Recieved the following thru our Crime Prevention Officer Contact:

"Arrests have been made in Ewhurst, Cranleigh as two offenders were caught in the act of stealing large quantities of York stone patio

We are continuing to run Operation Weston inv

Started by Gary RK

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SBR for indian stone ?

do you think it is necessary to use this product on the underside to prevent cement staining ?robinwww.gardens4u.co.uk

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk

1 Reply · Reply by Simon Smith Aug 26, 2011

mowing - Smash !

2 weeks ago i was mowing a patch i have done for 3 years ............. i have never hit or broken anything like pateo doors .......

but as i was mowing my jeep driver window 'shattered' before my eyes next to me !!!

over 9 years - a 1st for everyth

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk

9 Replies · Reply by Andy Thorne Jul 10, 2011

Do you have any questions about wood fired ovens?

Wood fired ovens are quickly becoming the 'must have' item for your kitchen or garden this year, but many have misconceptions from what you can cook, to how you can cook, how they work and how to use them!

Ask me, Laura from the Stone Bake Oven C

Started by Laura

6 Replies · Reply by Laura Jun 28, 2011

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Avoiding stress fractures in old concrete structures from damaging new work

If there hasn't been a sufficient effort to accommodate expansion joints in a building or landscaping project, there may significant aesthetic or structural problems at a later date, whereby substantial and expensive remedial action may be needed to

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

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Stone Sealant use or not to Use

Stone Sealant brings a new level of care to natural products by shielding natural stone from environmental and accidental exposure to oils, fats, dirt and grime. Sealant will keep Stone paving, cobbles and walling looking admirable like the day it wa

Started by Sam Scholes in Marketing

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Aug 13, 2010

drilling york stone

i have aquired some large york stone rockery stones and 1 of them is a nice flat shape about 9 inches thick that i think would make a great water feature but i need to drill a hole through it.has anyone ever tried anything like this? is it possible?

Started by David Bloomer

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Sawn Yorkstone

I am using sawn yorkstone for the first time and much of it has arrived with big saw lines through it, not very deep, maybe about 1mm but very visible and it spoils the smooth look...and the supplier says that it is normal-wonder if you have any expe

Started by Susan in Landscaping

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Natural Stone Paving & Walling

If you're a Hard Landscaper and have quoted for a natural stone project due to start in the next few weeks you might be wise to review your quotation immediately or take action to purchase the materials soon.Most, if not all, of the natural stone imp

Started by Jon Layton in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com Mar 17, 2010

Laying traditional cobbles

I'm going to be laying cobbles in a drive after xmas, a welcome change to monoblock but how best to lay? I've come across people laying them in whin dust, letting it settle and filling up again - seems to be a long process. Is mortar a good alternati

Started by Kirsty Blair in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Big Dig Groundworks Dec 1, 2009

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