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Michael and Anne Heseltine's garden at Thenford on Gardeners' World

One for our garden designers and landscaper constructors.

Did you watch Gardeners' World last Friday?

I was bowled over by the Heseltines' garden at Thenford.

I was aware that Heseltine had an extensive arboretum but it took my breath away at the s

Started by Phil Voice in Design and Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Landscape Juice Oct 24, 2016

Neighbours!!!

We have been building a clients Garden for 4 weeks, in a pretty upmarket part of Birmingham. The clients drive is separated from the neighbours by a low wall, but the neighbours drive is slightly steeper, so their 2 large 4x4 vehicles are only slig

Started by Michael Grinham in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Michael Grinham Oct 24, 2016

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What does it cost to dig a hole?

When the proverbial Mrs Jones asks you to come out and dig a hole for her to plant her new Peony, you agree even though it's just hole of 300 x 300 x 300 mm. There’s no charge because she’s a good customer (and she knew your mum)

So, John and George

Started by Sam Hassall in Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by John F Oct 24, 2016

New Mower!

Hi guys, looking at a new mower before the start of next years season. Been looking at numerous makes (Toro, Weibang, Honda etc). Wanting something that has a tidy mulching option, able to cut well at low level, and good collection capability even in

Started by Aaron Coombs in Groundscare and Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by Andrew Bowen Oct 23, 2016

Too late to reseed a lawn ?

A customer has asked for their lawn to be cleared and levelled and relaid - all straight forward but they don't have the budget for turf, so it will need to be reseeded. Question is is it too late in the season for the seed to establish before winte

Started by Russ Francis in Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Oct 23, 2016

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Self employment "wages"

Just stumbled across this BBC news item

It's got me wondering how true in our industry it is?

Food for thought anyway

Started by Richard Gadsby in Business and Info

14 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Oct 23, 2016

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iPhone cases!!

Hi all been a bit stupid and bought an iPhone7! Do any of you have any good iPhone cases you can recommend?I'm looking for a complete cover that will withstand our kind of knocks and bumps etc.I realise it's new but I'm hoping to get an updated versi

Started by Richard Gadsby in Business and Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by Seána Clougher-Hopper Oct 23, 2016

Sliding gate - easy to install?

My client is looking to install an electric sliding gate. I have been told by some suppliers that installation is simple... and it should be a reasonably straight forward job for a landscaper. Would those that have installed agree?

Installation fees

Started by Claire Pollard in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by MWJONES Oct 22, 2016

Used mower for starting lawn mowing business

Hi,

I have decided to start my own lawn mowing business, part time to begin with, then full time (hopefully) when business picks up.

I am looking for a used machine to get started and was wondering if you have any suggestions for what to look out for?

Started by Steven Fleming in Groundscare, Machinery, and Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by Steven Fleming Oct 22, 2016

Tree removal

Hi good folks of this forum. Have this tree to take down to stump level, will be ground out later on.

So wondering how much you'd charge, I have a figure in mind as will take away brash to local green waste tip which will be a 15 mile round trip and

Started by Ben Gilg in Tree Surgery

11 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes Oct 22, 2016

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Is Jobber offline for anyone else? 18:10

Anyone else unable to get onto Jobber at the moment? Can't get on on my laptop or iPad.

Started by Darren Walters in Business

16 Replies · Reply by Robbie Oct 22, 2016

Privet hedge problems

Hi All,

I'm looking for some advice about a rather sick looking privet hedge belonging to one of my customers. I noticed a couple of small dead patches in it last year, when i went to cut it recently i noticed that on a large section of the hedge the

Started by Matt Capper in Plants

5 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Oct 21, 2016

Work for estate agents / tenancy work

Hello.I was approached today by a local owner to an estate agents and asked if I would be willing to work for them and clean/tidy the gardens at end of tenancy. And look after the gardens. Just want to know if any body out there has experience with d

Started by Nathan millward in Business, Groundscare, and Accreditation

20 Replies · Reply by fraz Oct 21, 2016

Concrete post question

I am wondering if I can use a standard 100x100 slotted concrete post in a met post (bolted down type) . Does anyone have any experience in this?

Many thanks

Andrew

Started by Andrew Evans in Landscaping

13 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Oct 20, 2016

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Preparing for Snow Fall this Winter

I wonder how much snow we will have in the UK this Winter? It is wise to be prepared for clearance of snow at the work place and in public places where there is a duty of care to provide safe access and avoid slips and falls.

The Turf Teq Snow Pl

Started by Paul Errington in Groundscare

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2016 locked into being hottest year on record, Nasa says

Data shows September was the warmest in modern temperature monitoring following months of record-breaking anomalies this year.

Nasa has all but declared this year to be the hottest yet recorded, after September narrowly turned out the warmest in mode

Started by Gary RK in Weather

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Tip of the day

If you're going to edge using your strimmer, under some palms with long scrappy leaves, make sure you pick up all the fallen leaves by hand first. When they wrap round the strimmer they're pigs to get out. Also if the palms are along the border and o

Started by Chris in Landscaping, Turfcare, and Info

4 Replies · Reply by Ben Gilg Oct 18, 2016

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Sell surplus landscaping equipment online

Have you got surplus equipment kicking about that you'd sooner get rid of?

LJN now has its own dedicated section for selling unwanted machinery and equipment.

See here: kit.landscapejuicenetwork.com

Started by Phil Voice in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

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Stihl parts diagrams

Don't think this site has been mentioned before http://www.m-jardin.fr/documentation/stihl/ Found it when trying to find a parts diagram for my Stihl hedgecutter. Its got all the parts diagrams for Stihl machines. The only snag is

Started by Graham Taylor in Machinery

54 Replies · Reply by David Benson Oct 17, 2016

Best time to drop leaflets and which type of leaflets work best.

Hello all,

New member here and like you all trying to drum up a bit of new buisness. I am in the process of have some leaflets designed by (printing .com), and was wondering firstly which type of leaflet works best and secondly when is the best time

Started by Kevin Nichol

53 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Oct 17, 2016

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Agrovista Amenity has strengthened its team with the appointment of Ben Simpson, who joins as Amenity Specialist supporting the Landscape and IVM division.

2025’s prolonged heat put turf surfaces under extraordinary pressure, leaving many venues facing compaction, thinning coverage, and stressed rootzones.

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