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Mower sabotage BEWARE!!

Hey folks, spent the last 2 weeks off with flu only to return to gardens this week to find at some point yesterday my Hayter pro (only just serviced before I went off ill) has had water poured into the oil chamber and sugar poured into the fuel chamb

Started by Harry@VWGS in Info

19 Replies · Reply by Keith Apr 22, 2015

ID blocks please.

We used these blocks on a job about 10 years ago. Could do with knowing the name / manufacturer and if they (or something similar) is still available.

Many thanks.

Started by Stuart in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Mick Gammage Apr 22, 2015

Landscaper needed to build my design in Worcester / Kidderminster area

This may not be the right place to put this request, but I'm designing a garden in Worcester / Kidderminster area and although we would love to landscape it ourselves as the client is brilliant, its more sensible for her budget if a local firm does

Started by Marie-Plews Garden Design in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Dan Ryan Apr 22, 2015

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Mower sabotage; New ads section; Tackling celandines - LJN Newsletter

Mower sabotage - Beware
What can be done when your mower is purposefully damaged whilst unattended? Network members offer support after a mower is damaged with water and sugar.

New Landscape Supplier classified adverts
Sell your used equipmen

Started by Phil Voice in Newsletter

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Sub base advice,

Evening,

A client is looking at extending her drive in the front garden. We are looking at concrete under 5m2 with gravel drain central to this.

The other option is 20mm clean limestone compacted at 150mm with 40mm grid reinforcement filled with deco

Started by James Brett in Paving Materials and Advice

2 Replies · Reply by James Brett Apr 22, 2015

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New CDM regulations in force - now relevant to residential property projects

The Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015 came into force in England, Wales and Scotland on 6th April 2015.

They replace the 2007 CDM Regulations and have been predicted to increase statutory duties, particularly for small contr

Started by Gary RK in Info

1 Reply · Reply by Kieran Ray Apr 21, 2015

warning signs

Is there any legal requirement to put up warning signs when grass cutting or strimming in areas the public have access to,

Started by Mark Burton in Health and Safety

6 Replies · Reply by Kieran Ray Apr 21, 2015

Paid website vs Google ad words

Trying to decide where to investing my advertising budget currently im second page on all local keyword searches but obviously 7-8 other companies in front of me. i have tried local magazines before and i have done my flyer drop for this year already

Started by Mitchel ingham in Business

9 Replies · Reply by James Brett Apr 21, 2015

Viking rotovator anyone else had problems

For years we had a small Honda rotovator and it was fantastic, but two years ago it gave up the ghost, after much abuse, dealing with the usual hidden brickbats, stones, roots string etc that you normally find in gardens! So I spent £500 on a new Vik

Started by Thermo in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Apr 21, 2015

Hello from Scott @ Karma Content

Hi everyone,

My name is Scott Brerton and I run a content writing and social media management company called Karma Content in Great Harwood, Lancashire. If anyone wants any advice about content for their website or how to use social media efficiently

Started by Scott Brerton in Business, Marketing, and Social Media

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Damned Celandines!

Hey everyone,

Got a customer who is plagued with celandines in what would/should have been a lawn! Ordinary glyphosate hasn't worked for her, and now she's asking if I can use a professional herbicide on them instead. My question is simply what LJN me

Started by BensBotanics in Pesticides

13 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Apr 20, 2015

HMRC BASIC TOOLS, CANNOT SEND SUBMISSIONS

basic tools, cannot send submissions

Posted by Rodney Scott on April 19, 2015 at 10:55am

My submissions will not send to HMRC with basic tools.

My login details are not recognised (error1046).

I have basic tools on my pc (vista). Here I cannot print my

Started by Rodney Scott in Accountancy

1 Reply · Reply by Colin Hunt Apr 19, 2015

Garden design app for ipad

HiCould anyone suggest a simple garden design app for the iPad. I have my own garden maintenance business but have recently been asked to do some designs for clients. The designs are usually small and I have given a few ideas which have been well rec

Started by James Hull in Design and Paving Materials and Advice

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Laser-level feedback.

Evening.

I'm sure this is a recurrent question, but I need to acquire a new laser level for landscaping use....Any feedback on the best all-rounder please?

My budget allows for a good one (not looking at Silverline/Draper etc.), without going silly....

Started by Sam Moon in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Sam Moon Apr 19, 2015

The Advantage of ProVantage

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The forum has raised some interesting perspectives on peoples preferences when it comes to a glyphosate total weedkiller. Clean label vs. old label? High load ‘strong’ weedkiller vs. bog standard 360g/L strength…

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Started by Landscape Juice in Pesticides

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NEW Landscape Supplier classified adverts

We now have a new classified section to sell used and new products through LJN's new Landscape Supplier.

The site can be used in two ways.

Product suppliers can set up their top selling products on Landscape Supplier site and link them directly thro

Started by Phil Voice in Suppliers

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New Brochure - feedback much appreciated

Good afternoon all,

We've just received our latest brochure back from the printers and the first few copies have been sent out. Tony McCormack from Paving Expert was kind enough to review the bro... and we were wondering if any of you have time to spa

Started by Rebecca Walley in Business

8 Replies · Reply by Rebecca Walley Apr 17, 2015

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RHS to invest in gardening talent

• Survey in 2013 found more than 70% of horticultural businesses cannot fill skilled vacancies, nearly 20% are forced to recruit overseas and almost 70% say career entrants are inadequately prepared for work.*
• As part of the on-going industry-wide

Started by Phil Voice in Careers

5 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Apr 16, 2015

Green wall in minimal space

Hi All,

Hoping to seek advice on a particularly unique and challenging job I’m working on. I'd really appreciate any thoughts/advice.

It is a green wall installation in central London, I am responsible for the planting design. The green wall is to be

Started by Claire Pollard in Design, Landscaping, and Plants

2 Replies · Reply by Green Hand Apr 15, 2015

Starting Up

Good Evening

I have spent most of the evening browsing this forum reading everyone's posts and taking information in. I am in the process of starting up because I have always had a life goal to own my own business. I am coming back into the industry a

Started by Dan Young in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

23 Replies · Reply by Dan Young Apr 15, 2015

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