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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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Started by Phil Voice in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 22, 2014

Best mower for uneven ground

Just quoting on a garden with very uneven ground, was wondering what most would prefer to use .dont want to use anything decent and wreck the mower any clues need to pick the grass up or mulch if dry enough thanks

Started by chris

6 Replies · Reply by chris Mar 20, 2014

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Job satisfaction - it's official!

It seems 'horticultural proprietor' ranks 3rd in the list of the UK's most satisfying jobs according to the cabinet office.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26671221

Certainly feels like it on a day like this with a gentle spring breeze and bright su

Started by James McKay in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by Colin Hunt Mar 21, 2014

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Beggar the budget

I tried to see if it was possible to save a £1 on the yesterdays budget...100 pints of beer later...feeling slightly delicate! May be I should have gone to bingo.

Started by Progreen Weed Control

6 Replies · Reply by John Baker Mar 21, 2014

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Today is the first day of spring - what is the vernal equinox?

We can all celebrate - or at least everyone living in the nothern hemisphere - because today is the first day of spring.

Today the length of day and night are equal. From today the daylight hours will be much longer than night time with the days gett

Started by Phil Voice in Weather

1 Reply · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Mar 20, 2014

cranked extension for chain link

I have a commercial client that had 6 ft chain link around their property and want cranked extensions added on the top. It is the standard L shaped angle iron posts but can't seen to find a supplier on line? Can anyone help? Cheers

Started by Pristine Gardens

1 Reply · Reply by Geoffrey King Mar 22, 2014

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Understanding the cost of landscaping

What does landscaping cost?

If you are planning to have your garden landscaped in the near future you will need to do your homework on the potential costs involved.

If you are looking for an industry standard charge-out rate or a set cost per metre o

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

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citroen relay opinions

I'm looking at adding another van to our small fleet. one option is the Citroen relay. anybody got one of these (later model around 2009-2010) and any opinions?

thanks in advance

Started by Thermo in Vehicles

4 Replies · Reply by Thermo Mar 19, 2014

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BBC News - Vicar or publican - which job makes you happy? Are you on the list?

Find out where you are.....Which job makes you happy

Started by Progreen Weed Control

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The day I took on the tradesmen's guild

When Simon Read, The Independent's personal finance editor, hired a roofer to repair storm damage, he was shocked to see that half the bill consisted of travel time. So he wrote about it – and all hell was let loose

"I still wasn't convinced. A locks

Started by Phil Voice in Business

3 Replies · Reply by chris nangle Mar 18, 2014

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The Landscape Engine is complete

I'm pleased (and really quite relieved) to say that phase one development of the Landscape Engine is now completed.

See it here: landscapeengine.co.uk

The aim is to now lever Landscape Juice's strong traffic to drive consumers and landscape managers

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

30 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Nov 3, 2014

Social Media - Is it part of your business marketing?

Evening Gents and Ladies, - long time not been here, - I apologise for those who havn't seen me before, - i've been busy setting up a new business selling cut flowers in the last year.- Fantastic fun, and getting really successful, but the hours.....

Started by Claire Brown

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New mower

Hi all, and apologies to all who hate discussions about mowers... :-)

I finally got to demo a Viking 755RS this week, and bought one. The deciding factor was speed: it's so much faster than the Honda Pro-types, that it'll mean an extra job per day. Th

Started by Paul McNulty

16 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Mar 22, 2014

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New Leaflet design

hi People
just in process of have a new leaflet designed would just like fellow members input on this designe etc please

The current pictures is gonna be changed and slightly altered a bit anyway

Many thanks

Started by philip shaw in Marketing

39 Replies · Reply by Keith Barker Sep 22, 2014

Online training course

Just been on Amazon local a booked a basic course on accounting for £19.Will let you know if worth doing.Other courses listed as well. Go to amazon local and look in shopping and services section.Sage and microsoft courses also available.Mark

Started by MWJONES

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Quoting for lawn cut on banks

Just been asked to quote for lawn cutting on grass which is on banks ,was thinking I need to price it quite high with the difficulty involved any views ???

Started by chris

8 Replies · Reply by Robbie Mar 16, 2014

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Renewing your UK Driving License after 10 years

I was just reminded while arranging a test car, that my UK Driving License was due for renewal in April as it is nearly 10 years old. I had not "appreciated" that fact, but had remembered you need to renew if;

- You change address / You reach 70 yea

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

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Bookkeeping / Accounting Software

We're looking for a good, easy software package for invoices, etc. Can anyone suggest a good package, preferably one that does not have a monthly charge. Currently use Accountz but don't like their new version (gone back 20 steps from original vers

Started by The Robinsons in Accountancy

5 Replies · Reply by Flobot Aug 12, 2014

London Stone Contractor/Designer Profile

Hello Landscape Juice

I wanted to share some news with you all. London Stone are launching a contractor/designer profile on our website.

Our retail clients regularly ask us if we can recommend contractors and designers. We are also regularly asked by o

Started by Steve London Stone in Accreditation

3 Replies · Reply by Steve London Stone Jul 23, 2014

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Balancing client demands; Leatherjackets warning; Minimum wage increase - LJN Newsletter

What would you do?
When the garden of a potential customer could be bad for your health, should you move on and not send in a quote?

Project lead Epsom
100 square metres driveway in Marshalls Cobbl

Started by Phil Voice in Newsletter

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