Forum

About the Landscape Juice Network

Founded in 2008. The Landscape Juice Network (LJN) is the largest and fastest growing professional landscaping and horticultural association in the United Kingdom.

LJN's professional business forum is unrivalled and open to anyone within within the UK landscape industry

LJN's Business Objectives Group (BOG) is for any Pro serious about building their business.

For the researching visitor there's a wealth of landscaping ideas, garden design ideas, lawn advice tips and advice about garden maintenance.

All Discussions (15554)

Sort by

Highways laws on deliveries of tonne bags

Just wondered what the law is on deliveries of Tonne bags of soil on the kerbside or pavement, or does it vary from region to region.Anyone know procedures and best way forward thanks, I have 2 tonne bags which I can only get delivered on kerbside or

Started by chris

8 Replies · Reply by Ed Fairman Oct 7, 2014

PRO

Google advice on using the web if you are a small local business

Google has put together a series of videos that may prove helpful for small local businesses who are keen to get their head around the internet world.

The short snappy videos are aimed at business owners who are starting out with an internet presence

Started by Craig McGinty in Marketing

3 Replies · Reply by John Devlin Oct 11, 2014

magnetic van signs opinions

I saw a couple vans mwb transits one was a Gardener other a builder but both had small magnetic signs on each side but looked asif they changed there trade each week. I have magnetic signs on my truck but there full door size and over the whole rear

Started by Mitchel ingham in Vehicles

0 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor Oct 9, 2014

PRO

Cordless (battery) Power Drill

Need to replace an old De Walt 1.6ahr NiCad power drill and had been looking at their 3amp/hr Li-Ion battery systems, but see there are now 5 amp/hr systems available from DW & Makita.

Anyone have experience of the 3 amp/hr models (either make) or ev

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by Ben Marshall Oct 8, 2014

If anyone has anyone questions I would be happy to help.

Hi Folks,

I have recently joined Landscape Juice, and thought I would say hello. My background is slightly different to most on here I would think, I joined my dads landscaping firm after leaving school (am 33 now!)and have been at the front end of th

Started by John Devlin in Marketing

7 Replies · Reply by Jim Davidson Oct 10, 2014

PRO

The absolutely essential health & safety toolkit for the smaller contractor

A good one from the HSE for a Toolbox talk - covers many relevant topics concisely;

Started by Gary RK in Health and Safety

6 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Oct 9, 2014

U.S.P

what is your 'unique selling point' ?

Mine is mainly that we can cut,lower,trim or remove Very big and tall hedges. (Our main service).

AND remove all the waste...

Another is that we offer 'all your garden needs' - maintenance, mowing, spraying, chain-s

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Business

71 Replies · Reply by Andy Oct 21, 2014

small business loans

Hi all.We need a new van and are trying to work out the best way to finance one.We can afford around £240 a month and are thinking a loan may be better than a finance deal.HSBC are offering 12k over 5 years at 12% apr which I think is rather high.Can

Started by ChaseLandscaping

5 Replies · Reply by whitehotvans Oct 13, 2014

Fun Fun Fun - just for laughs , i found this :) dont take life too serious!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gunr9O3O32Q

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Simon Land Oct 10, 2014

Why doesnt the Garden Maintenance Franchise model seem to work in the North of England?

Hi Guys, Dont get me wrong, im a sole trader and happy to stay that way, its just that the garden maintenance franchise seems to be "popular" in the south of England but not North of Birmingham. There must be a reason for this, is it because us North

Started by Ben Marshall

24 Replies · Reply by Bespoke Lawncare Oct 11, 2014

PRO

Use of Flail Mowers

Hi everyone.
I'm currently clearing used land on a school - enchanted forest levels of brambles and buddleia.
I've got everything cut down to 3/5 inches, so ideally a flail mower would be great to finish it off the bramble and long grass areas, right

Started by Nathan - Plews Garden Design

2 Replies · Reply by Peter Oct 8, 2014

PRO

Prepping for turf - bindweed

Hello allCurrently quoting to turf some overgrown areas of garden which have a heavy infestation of stingers and bindweed and just want some advice on preparation.I'm thinking a strong spray with glysophate (or clinic ace which Is what I use) now, bu

Started by Simon Land in Turfcare

14 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Oct 10, 2014

Unhappy Customers

I spent a few hours yesterday working on a very poorly looked after hedge, which was an odd mix of cherry laurel, Portuguese laurel and Holly. The client wanted it reduced and tidied. Whist discussing the work I said it was a little late to be workin

Started by Tom Beevor in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Joseph Munro Oct 18, 2014

PRO

Site clearing quote - Advice needed please

We have today been asked to quote for clearing the rear of 4 adjoining properties. They are owned by an asset management company and have been empty for many years.

The site is approx 1400 sq meters and they want all shrubs, small trees, buddleia and

Started by Darren Walters in Groundscare

21 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Oct 3, 2014

PRO

HSE : Application of pesticides by hand-held equipment

Found this HSE/AFAG leaflet in my archives earlier while searching for something..

Attached, below as a PDF in case it's useful for someone...

Started by Gary RK in Health and Safety

1 Reply · Reply by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm Oct 4, 2014

Foxes chewing through light cables

Something (I'm thinking foxes) have chewed through the flexible cable from the outside light to the junction box and took the light fitting into the middle of the lawn. Does anyone know how to stop this happening again?

Started by Rhoda Maw in Pesticides

7 Replies · Reply by Stuart Oct 7, 2014

PRO

New Ford Transit van shape

I ran Ford Transit vans in our fleet for a number of years. I generally found them to be very sound and reliable.

We had a long wheel-base Transit on our maintenance side and found the extra capacity very useful. The short front also made it easy to

Started by Phil Voice in Vehicles

2 Replies · Reply by mark thomas Oct 3, 2014

PRO

Relax this weekend, go mountain biking

As it's the weekend, we can turn out thoughts to recreation rather than work.

So what about a little mountain biking?

Started by Phil Voice

3 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Oct 3, 2014

PRO

Battery tools; Website needed or not; New employment rights - LJN Newsletter

Good and returning customers
Although some clients may cause you problems, what about those who don't and go on to work with you over a number of years to improve their garden?

Benefits of a website

Started by Phil Voice in Newsletter

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Oct 7, 2014

Vehicle Printers

Hi all,
I'm thinking about adding a printer into my truck to print invoices on the go to my clients. Does anyone else do this? Whats your experience? My thoughts are it looks a lot more professional and automatically adds up clients running totals a

Started by Tom Beevor

13 Replies

of 778

Hot Discussions

What is average cost for mowing a garden?

Started by James in Turfcare

PRO

How much does it cost to lay turf per square metre?

Started by Phil Voice in Turfcare

Leading contributors

Featured Discussions

PRO

The right cutting attachment for the job - Stihl

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

LJN PRO

Spring Matters - Wild Birds

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Social Media

PRO

Business van funding - The options

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

PRO

Landscape Gardening Business Management Software

Started by marc mazure in Design, Accountancy, and Health and Safety

PRO

World Mental Health Day

Started by Fleur Voice in Health and Safety

Pleached trees - London garden - rules

Started by Sally Perigo in Design

LJN PRO

Directory of landscape/gardening/maintenance based software apps

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Business

Employing staff, employed or self employed which is best ?

Started by Rodney Scott in Business

Trade green waste centres

<script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-WQ68WVXQ8K"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-WQ68WVXQ8K'); </script>

LJN Sponsor

Advertising

Blogs

PRO Supplier

Agrovista Amenity Welcomes New Amenity Specialist

Posted by Fusion Media on December 18, 2025 at 2:31pm in Industry news

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

Ben brings a varied career background and a refreshed enthusiasm for the amenity…

PRO Supplier

Redexim Showcases Spring Renovation Essentials at BTME 2026

Posted by Fusion Media on December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm in Industry news

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

As spring approaches, turf professionals are looking to revitalise their surfaces with…

PRO Supplier

Mansfield Sand to Showcase Premium Sand Solutions at BTME 2026

Posted by Fusion Media on December 17, 2025 at 1:49pm in Industry news

Visitors to Mansfield Sand’s stand (242) at BTME 2026, taking place from 20–22 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, will have the opportunity to explore a standout selection of sand-based products designed to elevate the performance,…

PRO Supplier

KAR UK and Hunter Bring Practical Solutions to BTME 2026

Posted by Fusion Media on December 17, 2025 at 12:20pm in Industry news

Visitors to Stand 550 at BTME 2026 will be welcomed by KAR UK, joined by the expert team from Hunter Irrigation.

The showcase will be built around innovation, efficiency, and practical support for today’s greenkeepers and course…

Featured business articles

About LJN

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Landscape Juice Network.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

From the Landscape Juice Network

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

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.

Visitors to Mansfield Sand’s stand (242) at BTME 2026, taking place from 20–22 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, will have the opportunity to explore a standout selection of sand-based products designed to elevate the performance,…

Visitors to Stand 550 at BTME 2026 will be welcomed by KAR UK, joined by the expert team from Hunter Irrigation.

Note: this page contains paid content.

More on LJN

Featured business articles

About LJN