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

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New Law Limits Lawn Fertiliser Use

This US issue got an airing on LJN a fair while ago when it was reported as a possibility.

Now home owners and lawn care professionals in the US are waking up to strict rules as to what can / can't be done as the growing season starts. This exists al

Started by Gary RK in Turfcare

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The American Way

I go on some American Lawn Care Forums sometimes, and it's amazing to see the differences between their culture and ours. They discuss where every cent comes from and talk about Return on Investment, SWOT Analysis, Performance Management, Toyota Proc

Started by 1st Garden Maintenance

41 Replies · Reply by Robbie May 8, 2014

Brought a tear to my eye....

As you know, I lost all my equipment, plus now 4 days dealing with it all, when my van was turned over.

I have a lovely lady I've worked for coming on 15 years now: she's in her late-80s, and I've seen her through her husband dying, and many other tra

Started by Paul McNulty

16 Replies · Reply by Jobber Team May 5, 2014

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Who wants to go back to 'College' ?

I don't know whether its a 'life stage' issue, but I've a hankering to go back to college !

I went in to discuss further about Apprentices-ships for the business and felt really jealous seeing young and mature students getting down to Agri/horti lear

Started by Gary RK

11 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance May 6, 2014

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Premium members - setting up your Landscape Engine page for the first time

If you haven't set up your Landscape Engine profile then please proceed to do so asap and take advantage of Landscape Juice's record visitor numbers.

Just shy of 100,000 101,909 people visited the Landscape Juice Network in the last 30 days.

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Started by Phil Voice in Accreditation

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The Holy Grail

The holy grail of any business is "Customer ownership", and this should be considered THE most important thing in any business.

Your aim is to create the perception in your customers mind that you are their landscapers, so when they talk about you the

Started by 1st Garden Maintenance in Business

4 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance May 3, 2014

Waste carrier License question

Hi all,im in the process of starting up a garden clearance service and have a few questions about licences. I realise that if i only carry green waste i need to register for a lower tier licence at no financial cost. My issue is this:- My address is

Started by Roger in Waste

7 Replies · Reply by adrian May 5, 2014

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If you bank with Barclays - a useful extra 'Cloud' service exists

If you personal or business bank with Barclays Bank, you will almost certainly be aware of their Online Service as well as the Mobile App (that also usefully mimics a PinSentry device) but have you seen the new, free service/feature called "Barclays

Started by Gary RK in Business

6 Replies · Reply by Robbie Apr 28, 2014

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Work wear suppliers

Just wondering what suppliers people used for work wear (preferably online obviously) as I'm looking to invest in some now. Really on the hunt for polo shirt type, harder wearing the better, along with custom colours if possible. And obviously writin

Started by Seth Burgess in Marketing

15 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Aug 4, 2014

Possible bent crankshaft?

Hi,Was cutting a lawn yesterday. Grass was long and hit a submerged tree stump that stopped the mower. The mower started again but was vibrating and making a hell of a noise.Do you think it could be a bent crank shaft? I took the blade off today but

Started by Steve in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Steve May 3, 2014

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Controlling grass in dense shrub beds - Can it be done by pesticides ?

Welcome any guidance on this issue;

A long banked area, currently planted with very, very mature Cotoneaster Repens / Coral Beauty, has an 'infestation' of grass growing up through dense coverage and making itself obvious.

Impractical to hand weed du

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

8 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 28, 2014

Garden assistant required

We have just had an opening in our business for a garden assistant looking after the grounds of our estate clients.

Applicants must have good garden knowledge, be reliable, punctual, polite, hard working etc.

Please forward your CV to info@businessbeeg

Started by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited in Jobs

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Health and Safety - one guy clearing a birds nest!

This is unbelievable......... - where is his hi-Vis and hard hat?

Textbook working at heights, it's OK as it's probably in his method statement.

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd

6 Replies · Reply by mark Jun 3, 2014

Wet Gloves, Knee Pads Etc - Time To Issue Kit Monthly?!

Previously I let the guys leave boots and waterproofs in the van but when we got up to three of us this wasn't possible as I ended up with a van full of soggy kit over the weekend.

After spending yesterday afternoon washing and drying knee pads, glove

Started by Simon in Clothing

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 27, 2014

green waste

We are struggling with our green waste, nothing on the map for Leeds area, any help appreciated.

thanks

Started by matt day in Waste

1 Reply · Reply by Geoffrey King Apr 27, 2014

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Shop

Hi guys

Would be happy for you to let me know what you think of my new shop online. Set it up so customers can see the sort of prices for Marshalls paving.

Hope you like it if so please spread the word.

Graham

www.mypavingshop.co.uk

Started by Graham Parker

2 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Apr 29, 2014

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Using '240/110v electrics' on site

Given a few recent threads, what are the issues of using electrically powered gear on a site, apart from the obvious ones of weather, "shorting" and using RCD's etc?

When does the 240v vs 110v situation come into play - is it H&S related, legislative

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Peter Apr 26, 2014

Pesticide sprayer needed Amersham, Bucks

Please can anyone provide pesticide spraying for me at a domestic address in Amersham town? A lot of ground elder and other weeds. Perhaps an hour's spraying with possible repeat visit? Thanks!

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Google has cracked down on "copycat" websites

Google has cracked down on "copycat" websites that charge unsuspecting users for government services that are normally free.

The websites typically enable users to order official documents such as tax discs (VED), driving licences or European Health

Started by Gary RK in Marketing

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Which? Local prices

This is the information the WHICH? Local website has:- (http://local.which.co.uk/advice/cost-price-information-gardener-landscape-designer.

Mow lawn Mow lawn approx 20m x 10m. Cost of doing job once, but based on a regular weekly job. £30 £20-£35 1 ho

Started by 1st Garden Maintenance

24 Replies · Reply by BoB Wilson Apr 27, 2014

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