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Quoting for a 12 month contract

Hello All, I'm looking for some advice/guidance on providing costs for a 12 month contract.I've been asked to quote to regularly maintain a block of 9 flats. They share a communal garden with lawns, borders, trees & shrubs, the usual.The fortnightly

Started by Marc Cole

6 Replies · Reply by steve loftus May 24, 2013

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Give others your garden projects to 'tweet, like and share'

I have detected a certain cynicism on the network when it comes to 'tweets, likes and shares' - and you know what I think you are right.

Because many people only spend their time doing 'tweets, likes and shares' so you end up seeing the same things g

Started by Craig McGinty in Marketing

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Top 7 Traits of a Successful Designer

While looking at the Article relating to to Contractor Traits, I also come across and read the following relating to Designers. Is this also true, are there any other traits/personality types that help or cause Designers to succeed or fail ? Does the

Started by Gary RK in Design

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Understanding your self-employed tax bill

HM Revenue & Customs @HMRCgovuk
Understanding your self-employed tax bill - free pre-recorded #webinar ow.ly/lh8lU

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/964114646

Started by Phil Voice in Business

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www.etesia.co.uk

The new Etesia uk site is now up and live today

you will find parts list's for the mowers / price list's for etesia & pellenc and also pdf files of our brochure.

operator books to follow on this site as these are very big files.

this should help you all

Started by Etesia UK

5 Replies · Reply by Gary RK May 24, 2013

Jewsons account

Hi all,Just about to open a jewsons account and was trying to find the details/ codes needed for the ljn discount code. Can anyone point me in the right direction.CheersMark

Started by MWJONES

1 Reply · Reply by Graeme @ BGS May 20, 2013

Etesia pro 53

I have been asked to quote on a big estate not sure of acres yet but I reckon 2 acres of lawn was thinking of using a etesia pro 53 do you think this is economical or would take to long I cannot afford a ride on any views or should I avoid it ?

Started by chris in Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Able Gardens May 23, 2013

Experienced gardener/landscaper required

Andrew Evans Landscapes (Montgomery, Powys)

We currently have a position for an experienced gardener/landscaper.

The successful candidate must have experience in commercial grass cutting, strimming, pruning, hedge cutting, as well as good plant knowlag

Started by Andrew Evans

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Asulox – Emergency Authorisation for use in 2013

There has has been an emergency approval given for the use of the product Asulox until 31st October 2013

Introduction
1 Anyone considering using Asulox to control bracken anywhere in the UK during
2013, is advised to review the information in this br

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

1 Reply · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk May 21, 2013

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The Top Five Traits Of An Excellent Contractor

The Top Five Traits Of An Excellent Contractor - building based, but relevant to Landscape Contractors ?

Hiring a good contractor is the key to a successful (and minimally stressful)project. Whether it is your home, office or an even larger project,

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Steve London Stone May 20, 2013

Petition: Keep Land Based studies in the school performance tables from 2015

UK Government - Department for Education: Keep Land Based studies in the school performance tables from 2015

Are you aware that, as of 2015 Land Based BTECs will no longer count in school league tables?

The knock on effect of this will be that school

Started by Landscape Juice in Careers

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Tunnel skins

Hi everyone,

Might be a bit of a long-shot, but has anyone had a polytunnel re-skinned recently? Or maybe do you skin tunnels professionally yourself?

Need to get a quote from someone, but would like to know what ballpark the quote should be in?

Ben :-)

Started by BensBotanics

6 Replies · Reply by BensBotanics May 24, 2013

Needs a new machinery supplier/service company

Hi all,

A bit local this, so apologies to all who don't live near me!

Found out today that my supplier of some 15 years or more has closed their showroom and turned the phone off. Apparently still available by appointment, and I guess they'll be openin

Started by Paul McNulty

8 Replies · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire May 22, 2013

Record keeping for the self-employed

Started by Landscape Juice in Business

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Share your Chelsea photos, videos and thoughts

Did you visit the Chelsea Flower show?

If you did why not share your photos with members.

What made the RHS centenary show special for you? Was it:

Atmosphere
Gnomes
Celebrities
Show Gardens
Glitz and glamour?
Size
Plants
Size

Was there something e

Started by Landscape Juice in Accreditation

8 Replies · Reply by steve loftus May 24, 2013

Concrete Slab (shed base)

Hi Folks, am quoting for a concrete slab (shed base) 4m x 4m x 150mm. Have priced materials + labour @ £848. Not sure if this is competitive (London area). Can anyone advise. Much appreciated.

No side/rear access to garden, got to bucket ballast/cemen

Started by Dean@TheGreenRoomEssex

17 Replies · Reply by neil aldridge May 27, 2013

How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops

Hi all,

Just been estimating a job and had to say no, at a lower limit, Could not beleive.

What do you think, commercial block of housing association (Top notch new development flats) I was getting a helping from the client. The usual try to make it ke

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer

19 Replies · Reply by Andrew Michael Palmer May 28, 2013

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Horticulture Matters report now published online

Read the Horticulture Matters report

Started by Phil Voice in Careers

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GARDENERS AND FARMERS

The sustainers of life and living.

bankers & insurance / finance men shall bow at our feet in the near future.

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk

3 Replies · Reply by David Cox May 20, 2013

Making your website mobile friendly

With the surge of smart phones and tablets, combined with lower tariffs many potential clients are searching for tradesman on their mobile devices.This morning l cast a critical eye on the performance of my wesite with my smart phone. The results wer

Started by Craig McGibbon in Marketing

3 Replies · Reply by Craig McGibbon May 19, 2013

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