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Looking for cobbles/setts

Below is a pic of some path edgings/cobbles/setts that I am trying to match for a path edge for a client. They need to be honey/cotswold colour not grey/granite and they need to be deep to be haunched in morter as kerbs.

A lot of companies sell setts

Started by Wiltshire Walling

2 Replies · Reply by Wiltshire Walling Jan 7, 2013

Etesia Pro 51H Pedestrian Lawnmower - NEW £1183 including VAT and grass box

If you have any cash after xmas I do not think you will find these any cheaper than this price
Look dusty on pics
Ebay item number 121030010700
Reputable company selling them have 7 for sale

Started by Bespoke Lawncare

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Equal opportunities policy

Hello.

I have been asked by a potential customer to provide them with this and a harassment within employment policy. Does anyone have a copy they would be willing to share.

Have searched Google but cant find anything. Many thanks .Andrew

Started by Andrew Evans in Careers

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew Evans Jan 6, 2013

In winter, how do you work on and build your business?

Last year, I learnt quite a big lesson.
Although we all have a seasonal business, I didn't start advertising until around March in 2012. At this point though I found out the hard way that a lot of clients may have already chosen their contractor for

Started by Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Shane murphy Dec 8, 2013

LJN calendar

i received my calendar this morning,very impressed with the quality.
A big thank you to philip who organised the production and to everyone who took a photograph,they are smashing.
i urge you to get one if there are any left

Started by Peak surfacing ltd.

7 Replies · Reply by Scott Kinnear Jan 8, 2013

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Health and safety law poster

Q1: What is the law poster / the law leaflet?
Employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations (HSIER) to display the approved poster in a prominent position in each workplace or to provide each worker wit

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety

1 Reply · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jan 7, 2013

Disclosure Certificates

Hello fellow members,

I wondered what other garden & landscapers do in regards to showing potential customers that you have a disclosure certificate?

should you upload the certificate onto your website, or just mention you have one?

Any feedback would b

Started by Scott Kinnear

4 Replies · Reply by Scott Kinnear Jan 7, 2013

Artificial Grass - Do you really just use nails to fix?

I have been thinking about the oppurtunity that installing artifical grass provides for my business, and I would also consider installing at my home.
I've read a few articles and watched the youtube videos and whilst most of it seems fairly simple I

Started by Steve Gray

13 Replies · Reply by Unreal Gardens - John Stobart Apr 19, 2013

Curving gravel board for path

I'm building a gravel path for a customer and the initial plan was to use brick/stone for the edging. The customer then asked if I could make a temporary edge with wood until he finds the stone he wants to use.

The path will be curved, and in a coup

Started by Justin Hemming

3 Replies · Reply by chris nangle Jan 9, 2013

Freelance-Garden-Design-3D-SketchUp-CAD-Visualisation-Tutoring

Hi Folks

For those who don't know me, I'm David Beasley and I'm an experienced Garden Designer, 3D Visualiser and Landscaper. On LJN I have written the popular Blog Post Quick Method Of Producing First SketchUp Drawing/Design and started the Group Goo

Started by David Beasley Garden Design

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Wooden garden play equipment

Hi all,Hope you had a good xmas and have a dry new year.I have recently started to supply wooden play equipment for domestic and commercial customers.If anyone would like some information being sent please pm me.RegardsMarkMWJONES LTD

Started by MWJONES

10 Replies · Reply by MWJONES Jan 7, 2013

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Domain names you might be interested in ?

We are cancelling some domain names on 24th Jan 2013, if anyone is interested, contact me for the details.

gardenart4u.co.uk

ask4helponline.co.uk

good4ufood.co.uk

gardendesign4u.co.uk

happyoutdoors.co.uk

Started by Geoffrey King in Marketing

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Landscaping Framework - Throughout, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50

Applications are currently being invited for inclusion on a select list of framework contractors for January 28th 2013. Applications should be made quoting reference number 2012/S 242-397745. Tender documents will be issued January 29th 2013

Scheme co

Started by Marcia Francis in Landscaping

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The Beauty of the Changing Seasons

This is from my neck of the woods, just wanted to share it. Luvverly innit?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2254486/Sussex-Views-South-Downs-reveal-beauty-changing-seasons-Southern-England.html

Started by Ian Olpin

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Looking for a new member for our garden maintenance team in Surrey/Sussex/hampshire

We're looking to find a driven landscaper to come and work with us full time within our garden maintenance team.I would love to know where others find new candidates that are reliable and knowledgeable. Any recommendations would be much appreciated a

Started by Ben Lannoy

2 Replies · Reply by Ben Lannoy Jan 2, 2013

Site toilets

Hi everyone, Happy new year to you.
i've had a great rest and holiday, and i'm raring to go now. My questions is, - i'm starting some work on a piece of land that has had a whole load of stuff left on it, including some portable toilets.

i'm going to

Started by Claire Brown in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Dave Sewell Jan 5, 2013

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staff bringing in more work to the business.

If any member of your staff bring in more work to your company , how do you reward them and would you put that in there contract of employment

Started by Rich AGS in Business

1 Reply · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Dec 30, 2012

tree climber needed

Hey Folks,

In need of a climber to sort a job out for me (about a weeks work). Work is in Walsall, needs doing asap. Anyone know of anyone in that area. Must have the tickets and insurances.

Regards Fraser

Started by Fraser Watson

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Etesia MVEHD

Hi, im new to this but im sure u guys can help, I have got a 1995 Etesia MVEHD (Just the mower without the collector) do you know if its possible to put a collector on this mower? It has the little lever next to the deck height and has the three conn

Started by Jamie Clinton in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk Jan 3, 2013

Wall cover with all year interest

My customer has a 6000 x 1500 high brick wall, facing West upon which he now wants covering with a climber that "flowers all year" (sic). I know this is virtually impossible but does anyone have any suggestions for a climber / mix of climbers that gi

Started by Paul Woolley

10 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jan 3, 2013

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