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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year LJN!

Merry Christmas to everyone! Have a great festive period and all the best for 2014!

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Started by Acacia Groundcare Hire

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 20, 2013

Staff transporting tools to site

Hi all -

I've got a small predicament that I'd be interested in hearing other's views about. I've currently got 3 employees and at times run two sites at the same time. My more experienced staff member who I entrust to run a second job has recently ch

Started by Steve Morris in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Craig Downey Jan 4, 2014

scalloped fence

Hi guys,could anyone share some advice on the best way to create a scalloped fence as I am not convinced that my way is the best ?

Started by dorar jaudat in Landscaping

10 Replies · Reply by dorar jaudat Dec 29, 2013

Landscape Juice to help shape European landscape policy through project HERCULES

The Landscape Juice Network is now a part of the HERCULES project.

Joining the HERCULES project is the result of working behind the scenes for several years now to try and establish a method of empowering the land management practitioner (landscaper;

Started by Landscape Juice in Careers

2 Replies · Reply by Pip Howard Jan 1, 2014

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Golf course worker killed by falling branch whilst clearing storm damage

A golf course manager has been found dead after apparently being hit by a falling branch.

The body of Dougie Johnstone, course manager at Hinckley Golf Club, was discovered on the course by a member early on Saturday morning.

Mr Johnstone was underst

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety

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Garden Landscaping for Beginners

Garden Landscaping for Beginners

If you’ve never attempted a landscaping design before, it might seem like a daunting task. After all, some people make a career out of it! However, just think about a room inside the how that you’ve successfully design

Started by Peter Boucher in Landscaping

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Progreen back network; High hedges; Leaf blowing rules - LJN Newsletter

Progreen and LJN to collaborate on peer support
Progreen have stepped up to support Landscape Juice Network members by sponsoring landscape, ground maintenances and lawn/turf care content.

Landscape Juice Network 201

Started by Phil Voice in Newsletter

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Facebook is 'Dead and Buried' with Teens .... ? - It is according to The Times

An interesting syndicated article appeared today in The Times stating that, according to the "younger generation", Facebook is dead, buried & uncool, with users deserting in their droves.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/facebook-dead-buried-teens-1430389

Started by Gary RK in Social Media

17 Replies · Reply by chris nangle Jan 28, 2014

Etesia Hydro 80 Blade replacement

I am trying to look for a new 80cm high lift blade for my Hydro. Have seen one on ebay for £45 but im sure I could get one cheaper form somewhare. Any Ideas?

thanks

Started by Andrew Evans

6 Replies · Reply by Andrew Evans Jan 1, 2014

Factory Mercedes-Benz Natural Gas and does size count for a LWB Sprinter/Crafter?

Good morning all.Currently we are negotiating a part exchange with the van dealer to upgrade to one of the two below described vehicles.1. Mercedes Sprinter “NGT” 100,000 miles.1.8 petrol supercharged engine “NGT” with factory fitted gas conversion.

Started by English Sheep in Vehicles

7 Replies · Reply by Bespoke Lawncare Dec 29, 2013

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Best 'Pro' Chainsaw Trousers - Recommedations please.....

Just back in from another wet and wonderful day dealing with tree issues at business parks and thoroughly fed up with my old Stihl 'portable' duvet chainsaw trousers :-(

Any recommendations for an 'infrequent' user (ie I'm not a full time tree guy, n

Started by Gary RK in Tree Surgery

8 Replies · Reply by Peter Woolnough Jan 5, 2014

time for a newer vehicle

My workload seems to be shifting from garden maintenance over to landscaping and clearance work over the last yearcurrently running a small van up to a few weeks back was using a Berlingo but snapped the back axle by overloading it luckily still had

Started by gary newton in Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by matt day Jan 18, 2014

HMRC reveal top ten excuses for late tax returns

My pet goldfish died (self-employed builder).
I had a run-in with a cow (Midlands farmer).
After seeing a volcanic eruption on the news, I couldn’t concentrate on anything else (London woman).
My wife won’t give me my mail (self-employed trader).
My

Started by Landscape Juice in Business

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Top 3 business decisions 2014

I would like to know the top 3 business decisions of 2014 to make your business run smootherHere goes1) change waste practises2) slim down maintenance round to allow space for one off work3) join diesel link to help with paperworkAny views thanksHapp

Started by chris in Business

30 Replies · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Jan 7, 2014

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Here's to a very prosperous 2014...hope everyone has a good one:)

Another year comes to a close, where do they all go?

I'd really like to write separately and individually to every single on of you.

I wish everyone a very happy and a very prosperous 2014. Have a safe and healthy refreshing break.

With warmest kind

Started by Phil Voice

9 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jan 3, 2014

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Simply Business - a manifesto we share

Simply Business is a Landscape Juice partner.

The company has enjoyed very rapid growth in the last couple of years and, it seems, has set out to disrupt the insurance market.

Have a read of SB's manifesto...recognise anything?

"Simply Business’s vis

Started by Phil Voice in Business

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How is the weather affecting your business?

I've just been watching the BBC lunchtime news and seen the impact the current storm and flooding is having on southern UK.

Quite distressingly another 'explosive' (the BBC's terminology) low pressure is currently building out in the Atlantic and Sun

Started by Phil Voice in Weather

9 Replies · Reply by Thermo Jan 5, 2014

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If Etesia built a roller mower it would probably be the best mower in the world !

Just one of my New Year (business) wishes .....!

Happy to 'share' that wish with anyone ;-) Any takers ....... ?

Etesia ...... anything up your sleeves for 2014 ?

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jan 1, 2014

Fox Mowers

Does anyone have one? what do you think? Just been looking around online and the reviews look good, with a 4 in 1 capability for under £200 and a large engine and grass box doesn't look too bad a deal, a 20 inch will stripe as well. Has a wolf engine

Started by Graham Griffiths

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leaflet design and or printing company recommendations

who do you use? who do you recommend? are vista print as good as any or is it worth moving from the templated online programs?

Started by Matt Johnson in Marketing

8 Replies · Reply by Adam Pilgrim Dec 28, 2013

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