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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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Fine weather brings visitors flocking to Landscape Juice

I have to admit that I've speculated that the warm weather is the culprit but there's definitely no speculation on the numbers.

Saturday is traditionally the second slowest (Friday being the lowest) traffic day of the week, yet yesterday LJN enjoyed

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

12 Replies · Reply by Ian Olpin Mar 12, 2014

Have you got more than one Limited Company

I would be interested to know if anyone has more than one limited company, for example one for Lawn Care, another for Landscaping, and perhaps another for Garden Maintenance.

Started by 1st Garden Maintenance in Business

7 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Mar 10, 2014

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Cut the VAT campaign; What does a gardener charge; Fly-tipping costs - LJN Newsletter

Landscape Juice Network joins in call on government to slash refurb VAT
The Landscape Juice Network was present at the launch of a report at Westminster that called for a cut in the rate of VAT on home

Started by Phil Voice in Newsletter

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HELP on policy

Do you have a policy for managing drug and alcohol misuse as im in need of one asap for a tender deadline is 14/03/14
my email is spenceandhedges@hotmail.co.uk if you have a template i can use

Started by Craig Spence And Hedges in Health and Safety

3 Replies · Reply by Craig Spence And Hedges Mar 8, 2014

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Growing Davidia involucrata on alkaline soil - can anyone offer advice?

I wonder if anyone has experience growing Davidia involucrata (Hankerchief Tree)?

My soil is extremely alkaline and I thought Davidia would grow well on it.

However I went to a nursery this afternoon and spoke to the owner who tried (and succeeded) t

Started by Phil Voice in Plants

13 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 9, 2014

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A little time is needed to learn about plants and soil

This is a true story.

I got a call one day from a couple of friends who wanted some advice on laying turf at a property they were renovating/landscaping (one of the partners later moved into the house).

The house they were renovating was an old - I'd

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

10 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Mar 9, 2014

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Getting T&Cs right; Polished concrete in garden; Trees across the UK - LJN Newsletter

Tattoos and staff
Would you be happy if a staff member had a facial tattoo? Is it something that might worry potential customers?

Terms and conditions - when to send?
How should you inform a customer of your terms a

Started by Phil Voice in Newsletter

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Trees on Ebay

Always loved Monkey puzzle trees and was browsing on Ebay.......... incredible that people are selling huge trees, some with bids on, that would need a miracle to survive.... such a shame to kill a lovely tree for a few pounds in your pocket.... some

Started by Geoff Norfolk

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

another risk assesment question

Ive got used to doing risk assessments for grounds maintenance and the help on here has been great for that. However I am now requiring some help with a hard landscaping one. The template that Phil has kindly put on has the relevant sections missing,

Started by Nick Palmer

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loyalty scheme

Do you run any sort of loyalty scheme and if so how do it do it?

Started by Robbie

3 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Mar 10, 2014

Vacancy - Landscape Operative Required - York

Experienced Landscaper Required for well established family company based in York, North Yorkshire.

Previous hard and soft experience essential including sett laying and paving works

Must Hold Full driving licence

39 Hours per week
Salary negotiable

Ple

Started by Trevor Smith in Careers

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Website links

There is tons of great info to be found on the internet about running a business, but sometimes finding the good stuff is hard...

I thought it would be interesting to know what sites you like...

Here is a site I find useful @ http://www.is4profit.com/

Started by Robbie in Marketing

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Stevia Rebaudiana - a natural sugar substitute

"Stevia may sound like it's made in a laboratory, but it is in fact a plant that anyone can grow at home. Yet strict EU rules mean that it can't be grown for domestic human consumption in the UK – even though gardeners in the US can do so – and can o

Started by Phil Voice in Plants

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What's Your favourite Gardening Tool?

Hi All,

As a tool supplier, trying to engage a forum full of gardening individuals. Iv'e been thinking about the best way to meet you all!

So I thought I might add a new thread, asking you all what gardening tool do you own that you just couldn't do wi

Started by J S CountryTools in Machinery

71 Replies · Reply by Justin bellward Mar 31, 2014

2014 Flower Shows

Our 2014 flower show packages are now live for people wanting to visit: Chelsea Flower show in May and Hampton Court Flower show and Tatton Park in July .

Packages are available online and include entry and accommodation on the night before, although

Started by Simon Harding

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Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Wisley have purchased a Makita PLM4631 mower.-Nov 29th 2013

Hi,
after reading this article in the LJN -November last year, together with my lack of experience I am interested in buying it as a starter lawnmower as it seems to tick a lot of boxes (especially on price).

The RHS seem to rate it and to my knowledg

Started by Nigel Birchenough

5 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Mar 8, 2014

Sculpture Exhibition

The Garden Gallery (sculpture, ceramics and furniture for gardens by contemporary artists) celebrates 20 years with Echoes in the Memory -

http://thegardengallery.cmail1.com/t/ViewEmail/r/2A83CEBB6BFDE3192540EF23F30FEDED

Started by Rachel Bebb

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Hourly changing to fixed price

I'm thinking of changing from hrly rate to fixed price or price per visit, was wondering anybody thinking of doing the same or allready changed

Started by chris

13 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Apr 28, 2014

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Is it time people changed their attitude towards gardeners?

I've published a guest post this morning from Stephen Titton.

"There can be few other industries, where the knowledge and skills needed to effectively carry out the job, and the resultant pay, are so disproportionate"

It's a passionate open plea from

Started by Phil Voice in Business

11 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Mar 17, 2014

Landscape Juice Network joins in call on government to slash refurb VAT to boost economy by £15 billion

A VAT reduction on housing renovation and repair could boost the UK economy by more than £15 billion from 2015 to 2020 according to a new independent research report by Experian.

This reduction could also create more than 95,000 jobs and save 240,000

Started by Landscape Juice in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 5, 2014

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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.

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