Backpack v handheld blower, what do you use in the summer months? 
Which type of blower is the best to use? And is putting up with the noise and pollution they can cause really worth it for a long period of work?

Marshalls' tweet was for education purposes 
Following up on Marshalls' claim that 50% of sandstone sold in the UK is not fit for purpose.

Bracken Control – Asulox herbicide back for a limited period only 
This year’s legislation is now approved and a limited production run is being done by the manufacturers.

Drop in on the new Landscape Juice Network job board. 
Check out the latest opportunities. 
Or post your own advert if you have a vacancy.

Commercial projects estimator: Greys, Essex

Experienced landscaper: Essex

Experienced landscaper: Bath

Wanted – Experienced gardener/landscaper: Glasgow

Senior landscape foreman: Essex

Hard landscaper required Faringdon/

Experienced hard landscaper Bury St Edmunds

Admin support 
With the paperwork pile getting higher and higher, what options are available to help get through the admin work?

Planning permission 
A member has received a letter from the council informing him he has 7 days to remove all his bins, vehicle and trailer as he does not have planning permission.

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Getting pricing right 
One member of the network posts photos of a recent job and asks what others would have charged, and if his own figure was reasonable.

To dig or not to dig... 
With a small area set to be turned over, is it best to do it with a shovel or look to use a rotavator or other machine?

Starting a new business - advice needed please 
Starting up any business is tough, but one member of the network gets plenty of helpful advice and tips on starting out.

Doggie gardening companion 
Do you have a four legged friend that joins you at work? Members upload photos of their pets helping with all those gardening tasks.

Traditional marketing do you get good ROI 
A new starter to the business is wondering if it is worthwhile having a mix of old and new marketing?

National Gardens Festival weekend set to open doors to visitors 
The National Gardens Scheme celebrates the great variety of its gardens during the third National Gardens Festival Weekend on the 6 and 7 June.

Site of Special Scientific Interest status for London parks is confirmed 
Two of London’s much-loved parks are recognised as being among the most important places for wildlife in England.

Etesia launch new Hydro 100 model 
Etesia has launched the new Hydro 100 III ride-on mower; which marks the era of a new line for the Etesia ride-on models.

Etesia Buffalo – the new force 
Etesia has launched two new ride-on models – the Buffalo BPHP2 two-wheel drive and the Buffalo BPHPX2 four-wheel-drive options which can cut, collect or mulch; and with the use of a deflector, cut high grass areas – in all weathers.

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