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The internet is killing off gardening books, claims horticulture writer, Dr David Hessayon

Hands up who's got a copy of Dr Hessayon's Tree and Shrub Expert on your bookshelf or under the seat of your van?

Well the 85 year old Dr David Hessayon is hanging up his typewriter because, he says, "The internet is killing off gardening books".

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

9 Replies · Reply by Ofer El-hashahar Dec 9, 2013

A man with skills

Just came across this whilst looking for a new product, this chap has some skills, would be good to trim hedges and the like , like this.

Started by Peter Woolnough in Plants

4 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Nov 30, 2013

Shire Tractors

Does anyone have a Shire Tractor as I am interested in getting some feedback on how good they are and what sort of backup service they give on spairs / service. Many thanks.

Started by Ian

1 Reply · Reply by Doug Dec 2, 2013

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New Dads win right to share a year of parental leave

When my son Henry was born in 1994, I'd have liked and enjoyed nothing more than to have taken a few days off to be around him and my wife during those early days.

I remember Henry's arrival well; standing outside the Loiuse Margaret in Aldershot on

Started by Phil Voice in Careers

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Lawnmower Service

I bought a new Honda Izy 2 years ago and have never had it serviced. I clean the spark plug, clean and change the air filter when needed, change the oil and sharpen the blade.

Needless to say it has been used a lot in 2 busy summers

My question is, if

Started by Simon Jarvis

8 Replies · Reply by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance Dec 3, 2013

Any body ever made comfrey root ointment?
3 hours double boiling in Olive oil and oil is much the same (with a touch of mushroom flavour perhaps) and the comfrey root looks the same as when it started. Before I move on to next stage would love someon

Started by John Baker

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Is there a way to protect an iPhone screen against being broken?

Watch this:

Started by Phil Voice

2 Replies · Reply by Stuart Land-Scape.co.uk Nov 30, 2013

Anyone thinking of increasing hourly rate this year?

i been thinking of increasing hourly charge but i am not sure if it the right time or by how much . i not changed rates for the last couple of years

Started by Roy Parker in Business

73 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Jan 12, 2014

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For Sale: Excellent Etesia Hydro 124D Cut and Collect Ride-On Lawn Mower - Ex-Hire - Good Condition - Acacia Groundcare

*** END OF SEASON SALE *** ONCE IT'S GONE, IT'S GONE! ***

Acacia Groundcare have an ex-hire Etesia 124D Ride-On hi-tip cut and collect mower for sale, in good condition. The 48” cutting deck and cutting height adjustment from 44-140 mm makes this the

Started by Acacia Groundcare Hire in Marketing

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To organise scheduling dates in 2014

http://www.timeanddate.com/
I have come across this calender site that will show you next date such as 1st lawn treatment Monday 3rd March ask it to tell you 9 weeks down the line and it does it all for you.makes work scheduling a lot easier.
I know

Started by Bespoke Lawncare

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Snow clearance

Hi all,This year been looking after the grounds of a nhs clinic,Was going to have a chat with the site manager about,Keeping all foot paths clear this winter. how do you guysPrice this type of work up ??

Started by mark thomas

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Garden Design Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and West of London Working together with you.

As a garden designer in the area I am now looking to expand and work with more local landscapers. If you are not in a position of producing drawings yourselves and require help with this please let me know. If you are predominantly skilled in hard la

Started by Bernadette Varilone

1 Reply · Reply by Ruth Marshall Dec 18, 2013

Nasa to grow plants on the moon

Plant growth will be an important part of space exploration in the future as NASA plans for long-duration missions to the moon. NASA scientists anticipate that astronauts may be able to grow plants on the moon, and the plants could be used to supplem

Started by Landscape Juice in Plants

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Prodigal son returns!!

Hello everybody,

I've not been on LJN for a while. It's been a crazily busy year. I've found myself on the computer doing admin in the evenings then just flopping on the settee for the rest of the night before crawling to bed.

I have felt a bit guilty

Started by andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance

4 Replies · Reply by Benedict Simmons Dec 1, 2013

Percentage mark up on plants

What percentage markup is acceptable to be added to plants, for a job

Started by William Stanley in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 3, 2013

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Tenders -3 year contracts

How do you guys go about quoting for a 3 year contract/tender?

To be returned with tenders:
Quote for a 1year contract.
Quote for a 3 year contract.

Started by Robbie

7 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Dec 5, 2013

What do you really think of insurance?

We reached out and asked small business owners like you what they really thought about insurance. Our research showed that most people find the industry out dated and the documentation unclear, well we want to change all of that.

What do you really th

Started by Simply Business in Business

27 Replies · Reply by David Benson Dec 13, 2013

Employing someone

Hi all,

I desperately need some full time help maintaining school grounds and building playgrounds in schools, but after a pretty traumatic experience with an apprentice this year, I'm really nervous about employing someone, and need some advice/kick

Started by Doug in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by briggsandscrapem Dec 3, 2013

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For Sale: Etesia AK85 Rotary Ride-On Brush Cutters/Mowers - Ex-Hire - Acacia Groundcare

*** END OF SEASON SALE *** ONCE IT'S GONE, IT'S GONE! ***

Acacia Groundcare have 2 ex-hire Etesia Atilla AK85 rotary ride-on mowers for sale in good condition.

The machines have been fully maintained by Acacia Groundcare, and are both ready to use. The

Started by Acacia Groundcare Hire in Marketing

16 Replies · Reply by paul berry Jul 31, 2014

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Soil from Flanders battlefields ameliorate memorial garden

Started by Phil Voice

4 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Nov 30, 2013

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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.

2025’s prolonged heat put turf surfaces under extraordinary pressure, leaving many venues facing compaction, thinning coverage, and stressed rootzones.

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