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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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Less than half of gardeners can identify Japanese knotweed

Saw the article above and thought you may be interested in it - Telegraph Article

Started by Progreen Weed Control

3 Replies · Reply by John Baker Mar 16, 2014

Jewel dual action herbicide

Hi has anyone used the Jewel dual action herbicide by scotts and what results have you had from it on moss?

many thanks

Started by Andrew Evans in Pesticides

11 Replies · Reply by Bespoke Lawncare Mar 24, 2014

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Fence Panel Painting and Staining

Hi folks
Just wondered what peoples thoughts are on under taking these simple tasks in the garden!
As we have done a job today for one of our clients simply applying the Ronseal Spray-able fence stain to his fence Panels he supplied the products all

Started by philip shaw

14 Replies · Reply by Ben Marshall Sep 13, 2014

Weed killer suggestions sought for a cough grass lawn

I would be grateful if anyone had any thoughts on how to get rid of weeds in a couch grass lawn. The lawn gets sun all day, is well kept but has a real problem with weeds. Ideally, the client is looking for some sort of "friendly" weed killer, rather

Started by Paul Thomas in Turfcare

11 Replies · Reply by Paul Thomas Mar 20, 2014

Hi all I'm new here

We are new here and not sure if I am posting in the correct section. We have been recommended to join your wonderful site, via one of your existing trade members. Our business is family run and offers quality manufactured gardening tools. From our lo

Started by J S CountryTools

4 Replies · Reply by Doug Mar 7, 2014

Landscaper required for a job in Bournemouth

Hi,I have had an enquiry about some work at a domestic property in Bournemouth which has been described to me as; re laying of a patio, extending a hard base for a garden shed to 6'x8' from 6x4,plus new shed, remove existing lawn and laying new, repl

Started by Dave Summers in Landscaping

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and finally.... hourly rates ...

How much will the job cost?? as opposed to a fixed clear price
(& exact details of the job)

Surely a customer wants to know.

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk

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What would you offer

I received an email from a Primary school in an area in which I am hoping to expand my maintenance business.They are seeking ballot prizes and will advertise my business in the programmeof their school play.Has anyone done this or something similar,

Started by Niall Hamilton

10 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Mar 9, 2014

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The hard truth is that the economy is recovering, but productivity isn't

British businesses have survived the recession by stagnating and cutting pay.
It seems that for the past four years British businesses have struggled on, producing largely the same things with the same labour force. Where they have gained is by shelv

Started by Phil Voice

6 Replies · Reply by David Cox Mar 11, 2014

encouraging and inspireing the next generation into Horticulture

The next generation of horticulturalist using new technology as a learning resource.

Can Anybody Help Me to inspire the next generation of horticulturalist ,

I have a fantastic project which will enable our learners to say the common and Latin names of

Started by Barrie Duesbury in Careers

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What does a gardener charge 2014

Thought it would be interesting where we are at now with prices

Started by chris in Business

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

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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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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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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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

Plastic recycling

After reading the forum post regarding plastic recycling, Plant pots etc it got me thinking.. Is there actually a market for a "private company" to delve in too.

And from what i can make out my answer is going to be yes on volume.

At present prices for

Started by Matt Johnson

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Garden designer insurance, public liability etc

Hi, I need to renew my insurance to trade as a garden designer and I also carry out planting etc. Can anybody recommend a good insurance company?

Thanks so much

Started by Karen McClure in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Jenny Bloom Mar 12, 2014

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

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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

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