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RHS Flower Shows 2014 & New business

In general, Garden Landscape & Design is (I feel) on an upward turn this year. With the RHS planning a big push on Chelsea and Hampton Court this Summer, I was wondering how everyone was approaching 2014? Pushing for bigger and better projects or knu

Started by Phil Stovell

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card payments

i have been thinking of taking card paymets for a while now but find so many ways of doing so, has anyone had problems and who are you with and what cost, regards Peter

Started by Peter Christopher

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landscape design software

Can anyone recomend a good software programme for landscape design to download

Started by Derek Stark

2 Replies · Reply by Matt Johnson Feb 12, 2014

Flower identification..

This is probably easy stuff for the experienced horticulturalist however can anyone let me know what this flower is please?

Thank you

Started by Matt Johnson

5 Replies · Reply by Matt Johnson Feb 14, 2014

Composite decking materials feedback please?

Any more/recent feedback on good composite decking materials please?

I've seen other threads on here, hollow vs solid etc. If possible I would like to hear from anyone with relevant experience of these materials (i.e.from contractors as well as suppli

Started by Sam Moon

2 Replies · Reply by Brett Sheridan Feb 12, 2014

Cooper pegler

Just wanted to know the cheapest cooper pegler on the markets???Or an alternative ???

Started by chris in Pesticides

24 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Feb 14, 2014

Tree hazard inspection and evaluation form - case study

The attached tree evaluation report was carried out in 2003 on a private school in Hampshire.

The purpose of the report was to evaluate the health of all of the trees within the school grounds including parkland and woodland areas outside the immedia

Started by Landscape Juice in Documents

8 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Feb 23, 2014

Safety Screen around fish pond. Help required

I have been asked to build a new ornamental fish pond (approx 8 sq m in area) in the grounds of a Hospice for use by patients, nurses and visitors.

As well as allowing wheelchair access to the site, I have been tasked with providing a means to stop ch

Started by Richard Lilley in Water gardens

3 Replies · Reply by Matt Johnson Feb 8, 2014

Chapin sprayer parts in uk - help

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-12in-Comprs-Brass-Spray-Extsn-Chapin-Ea-Sprayer-Parts-3-7727-/390748213734?clk_rvr_id=585794117652

i need a new lance , cany anyone help please ? BGS graeme mann ...

thanks

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk

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

Fencing issue/complaint

I completed a fencing job for a customer last week on time and on budget. When we arrived on site, we discussed the proposed line of the fence and advised that we would follow the line of the path from the house and kick the two remaining panels out

Started by Danny Allen in Landscaping

19 Replies · Reply by Thermo Feb 24, 2014

Who last serviced your equipment?

Do you service you own tools and equipment or do you out-source it?

If you do out-source it, how do you know its being dealt with professionally?

We mainly service and repair Avant Loaders and there attachments for our customers either for machines tha

Started by Peter Woolnough in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Feb 6, 2014

alternatives to block paving for a driveway.

I am looking for cheaper alternatives to block paving for a driveway that still look nice and appealing to the eye..

is that resin bounded gravel much cheaper in price..or is basic block paving one of the cheapest alternatives anyhow?

Started by Matt Johnson in Paving Materials and Advice

6 Replies · Reply by Steve London Stone Feb 12, 2014

Kawasaki parts

my Kawasaki kht750d needs a new blade my local repair shop cannot seam to find one, i am struggling to find one on line myself also trying to find a dealer is a struggle all it is throwing up for spare parts is motor cycle shops

Started by David Benson

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Feb 10, 2014

London Stone Open Day

Hello LJN

London Stone are holdng an open day on the 20th March and I would like to invite any LJN members to attend. Its going to be an interesting day and should be a great opportunity to network

The flyer below contains all the event information

Open

Started by Steve London Stone in Marketing

7 Replies · Reply by Steve London Stone Mar 26, 2014

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New model Vivaro & Trafic vans for 2014

Looks like we are about to see a complete restyle of the popular Vauxhall Vivaro and Renault Trafic (..and assume Nissan Primastar) vans this summer.

The existing model has remained largely unchanged in its 12+ year life apart from some minor face li

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

11 Replies · Reply by Colin @ Creative Funding Mar 21, 2014

New lawn mower...

I was cutting a hedge for a guy, when he started asking my about lawn mowers, & could i reccomend one & how much would he have to pay for a good one.
The family have a large garden & he is not diy inclined, so bearing this in mind, i sugested that i

Started by Robert Keetley

8 Replies · Reply by Robert Keetley Feb 8, 2014

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Overseeding

What rate do you guys apply your seed for over seeding.

A typical hard wearing (rye) grass Mix and luxury lawn (bent/fesque) Mix?

Started by Robbie

4 Replies · Reply by Jim Davidson Feb 7, 2014

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Surrey's Trading Standards warn of Rogue Tree Surgeon in the area

From today's "TS Alerts !" newsletter to BWC members - see point 3 (...and also point 2 is relevant):

"Rogue Traders

Cold Calling salesmen offering Alarm systems have been targeting the Epsom and Worcester Park area.
'Traders' offering driveway wo

Started by Gary RK

17 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Feb 9, 2014

Green waste

I was wondering whether anyone knew of cheap places to use for this season and for future seasons for disposing of my green waste. Normally I have at least 3-4 dump sacks a day, sometimes more.

I can't seem to find any places in my area, I've been giv

Started by Robert Yates in Waste

6 Replies · Reply by matt evans Apr 12, 2014

How do you get the best finish on render?

i have been advised on many different ways to get a decent finish on render..

sponges, floats, sand paper

What does the forum suggest?

Started by Matt Johnson in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by axeljk Feb 7, 2014

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