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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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User review - Buckler B500 MDSM steel toe cap work boots...

This review has been a while in the making - just less than a year in fact as I have FINALLY worn out my first set of these boots....

http://www.bucklerboots.com/products/productdetail.php?pid=5&catid=1

I know some people will say 'oh, there's no point

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Robert Keetley Aug 29, 2014

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Change your profile page URL

Warning: If you have many inbound links to your profile, this tip means that you will have to edit these (providing you have access). If others link to your existing page address then you may have to ask them to change the respective URL.

Also, if yo

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

6 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 26, 2013

hi guys new to forum

hi guys . i have been a lurker on this site for a while and thought it time i signed up and participated properly as find it very helpful and informative ;-)
my names paul and i am based in belfast northern ireland ( hi to all you fellow countrymen )

Started by paul berry

6 Replies · Reply by paul berry Jan 17, 2013

Looking for Haulier

We are transporting 24 tons of palletised sawn Yorkstone from Yorkshire to Perthshire and are looking for a good haulier to use. Wondered if anyone knows of anyone...

Started by Susan

9 Replies · Reply by stephen murray-cook Jan 21, 2013

two stroke oil - one shot vs bulk

i was wondering what way you guys opt to buy your two stroke oil.
do you buy the one shot option like me or go down the 1-5 litre option and measure ones self

im using more and more of the stuff lately and the one shot option is becoming a little expe

Started by paul berry

14 Replies · Reply by gardener Jan 20, 2013

Product review - Saunders R84 roof bar kit - proper British made roof racks and bars!

Lets face it, we can't always get everything we need INSIDE our vans can we?

The long ladder or the lengths of wood, the Henchman hedge trimming platform that just doesn't quite squeeze inside, you get the idea - we have all been there!

When I needed a

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Fraser Ritchie Jan 17, 2013

Northern Ireland Meet Up - Sat 19th - What xmightx...DID happen

Members of LJN in NI are meeting at the Crown Liquor Saloon (proprietor: The National Trust) in Belfast on Saturday at 3pm. Simon Smith (the goodlooking one from Banbridge!) and I will arrive by bus at about 2.45)

If you have 4 minutes, don't mind ba

Started by John Baker in Marketing

20 Replies · Reply by John Baker Jan 20, 2013

Discounts available to the Landscaping/horticulture/garden trades

Unfortunately it looks like a good few of you front line people might be confined to barracks, if we get all the nasty weather that is promised/threatened. No doubt some of you will have gardens to design or have been thinking of changes you could ma

Started by Fenlandphil

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stihl hs 45

firstly i should say hello as a newbie...........

maybe someone else has had this problem and can shed some light

its a hedgetrimmer i use for domestic work and its started dying at high speed for cutting so cant use it right now.
starting ok
idles n

Started by steve cormack

6 Replies · Reply by steve cormack Mar 4, 2013

Turf Prices

Hi All

Just wondering how much people pay for turf and where they get it from generally, do they have delivery or do they pick up, how much would you pay for 60 rolls delivered?

Started by Graham Griffiths

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Strimmers and mowers leave council workers suffering from HAV syndrome

Twenty-nine grounds maintenance workers at Wirral Council have been diagnosed as suffering from the effects of Hand Arm Vibration syndrome.

The workers routinely used vibrating power tools in their work, for cutting and strimming grass, hedges and tr

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety

10 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Jan 22, 2013

Customers from hell.

Why is it all ways builders from hell, tradesman from hellWhat about customers from hell.Theres more of them than tradesman!

Started by MWJONES

7 Replies · Reply by Thermo Jan 16, 2013

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Important changes to profile questions

I have made changes to the profile questions (sorry, I know this was rearranged recently).

I have set up an advanced search section to enable site visitors and fellow members to drill down on finding a supplier or fellow practitioner.

Please go do yo

Started by Phil Voice

3 Replies · Reply by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo Jan 18, 2013

Scarifing time & cost

Whilst I have a bit of time on my hands due to the snow I have been looking at some quotes. I have a LARGE lawn that is approx 6000m2 and needs scaryfing and overseeding.

I cant seen to find a local hirer that hires large scatifiers so will have to hi

Started by Andrew Evans

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MOT Reminder Service

Anyone signed up for the DOT's MOT Text Reminder service for their business vehicles?

https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot/mot-text-reminder-service

If so, any comments ?

If not, how do you handle such Employer requirements - servicing/insuring/MOTs etc

Started by Gary RK

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EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) comes into force March 2013

The EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) comes into force March 2013. Failure to act NOW could see traders facing a criminal charge. Below you will find five key things you need to know and how the TTF can help you*

• The EU Timber Regulation comes into force

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Jan 24, 2013

Michrorysal

Need to purchase it in bulk ie 10 litre tubs any ideas of any suppliers thanks

Started by chris

8 Replies · Reply by Kevin Barnett Jan 21, 2013

does anyone have a e commerce site or shop?

can anyone recommend a good web development company,as i am trying to get a guessestimate of the cost from different companies.

Started by Peak surfacing ltd.

11 Replies · Reply by Phoenix Amenity Supplies Ltd Jan 24, 2013

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A guide to cashflow management for startups

It may be a cliche, but it is inescapable. Cashflow is the lifeblood of any company that wants to avoid being the one in two that will fail in their first year.

The key to success for startup companies, more than ever before, is to get funds coming i

Started by Phil Voice in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Bespoke Lawncare Jan 16, 2013

Chain Link Fence

Little job for those of you who are snowed in... Anyone know where I can get hold of one 12.5m or 25m roll of BLACK PVC coated chainlink fencing 900mm high? After a lot of hours of fruitless internet searching and many phonecalls to wire and fencing

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Suppliers

3 Replies · Reply by David Cox Jan 20, 2013

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