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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.

LJN's professional business forum is unrivalled and open to anyone within within the UK landscape industry

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Dealing with waste

Been running a Trafic with twin axle trailer, once rideon mower loaded no room for takeing away clippings but lucky last year didnt have to take waste away but looking at situation I do, how do you operate efficently?

Started by CJ

7 Replies · Reply by neil garrett Dec 19, 2012

Merry Christmas

Vialii finishes up for Christmas at the end of today and we'd like to take this opportunity to wish all you fellow Juicers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2013.

Regards, Michael

Started by Michael Burt

1 Reply · Reply by Jackson's Landscape Design Dec 21, 2012

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Mowdirect auction ride-on mower for housing charity Shelter

"Greetings from all the team at Mowdirect, still agonising over what to buy friends and relations this Christmas.

But what we have decided to do is to support the homelessness charity Shelter by giving one of our MD Mini Ride-on tractors as the prize

Started by Phil Voice

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Drought Report 2012 by EA

LJN Call To Action:

How ironic, given the weather, that the Environment Agency has recently issued the attached Drought Report and forecasts for 2013.

It is a subject that touches all our working and personal lives. Last year the situation again aff

Started by Gary RK in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 22, 2012

Grounds maintenance proposal samples

Hi Merry Christmas to all, promoting my business to commercial customers. Would appreciate for any advice on what is the best way to reach commercial customer, is sending promotional letters, proposals good way to offer grounds maintenance services?

Started by Ramunas Barsauskas

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Ash dieback: infected nurseries removed from official map

Full facts of disease are being hidden from public, say critics, as nurseries hit by deadly fungus complain about being identified, the Guardian reports.

Nurseries infected with the deadly fungus set to wipe out Britain's 80m ash trees have been remo

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

2 Replies · Reply by David Cox Dec 26, 2012

Landscapers in Sheffield or chesterfield do you require decorative gravels in 2013

DGGSHEFFIELD supply loose or bagged decorative gravel for landscaping projects,free delivery in Sheffield,bake well,Matlock,Ashbourne or chesterfield areas.Please let me know what colour and sizes you use and will send a price list

Started by YORKSHIRE GARDEN GRAVELS

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Hard landscapers in south and North Yorkshire.

Do you need any help with your ground works,drainage,foundations paving driveways,wailing.we are available on a project by project or day rate,until early spring.

Started by YORKSHIRE GARDEN GRAVELS

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10 Top Tips for choosing a Landscaper/Gardener

10 top tips for choosing a Landscaper/Gardener

As a 'prospective client' be prepared when you are looking to engage a Landscaper/Gardener. The tips below help ensure you are fully prepared and know what to look for and major questions to ask. This wi

Started by Gary RK

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How to find more commercial grounds maintenance contracts

Hi,

Just wondering what would be the best way to go about getting more commercial grounds maintenance contracts?

Started by Richard Humphreys

6 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jan 13, 2014

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Happy christmas and happy new year to everybody on here.

I wish you all happy christmas and happy new year and cheers to good health .

Started by Rich AGS

4 Replies · Reply by Andrew Evans Dec 25, 2012

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"I’m still kicking myself for not Googling it first"

This is a very cautionary tale indeed but not surprising.

In today's media centric world there can be little excuse for being caught out in this manner when so much negative information resides on the internet.

Have a read...what do you think?

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Started by Phil Voice in Social Media

4 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Dec 30, 2012

I know it's a bit late - Christmas Books!

Hi,I'm looking for a book for my brother, who is looking to do more work with me in the Lawn Ranger, ar their any good !, books available re garden maintenance / Tree Surgery, and more preferably running a garden maintence company.I thought their was

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer

5 Replies · Reply by Andrew Michael Palmer Dec 21, 2012

Black Friday

Not sure if everybody calls it the same, but good luck if you are out tonight, i will be making a quick get away at about 9.

Started by Paving & Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Christopher R Lloyd Dec 24, 2012

Looking to hire someone..

I have just been commissioned to develop a garden (hoorah!) in Highams Park, North East London. I need to hire someone for the heavier work. There is a shed on raised brickwork and concrete base to be removed, a low picket fence and met posts to be t

Started by Judi Samuels Garden Design in Careers

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Terms and conditions

Hi do any members have a terms and conditions template for selling goods / materials to retail / trade customers. We have one for instaling hard / soft landscaping but not for selling goods. Grateful for any help.

Started by Graeme Cheel

2 Replies · Reply by Graeme Cheel Dec 17, 2012

Looking for a Garden Designer in Berkshire

Hi looking for a Garden Designer, fairly local to me (im in Bracknell, Berks) that we can work with on future projects. If you fit the bill let me know, either by reply, msg or email.CheersLee

Started by Lee Wells in Design

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YouGov survey of 1,000 staff reveals ‘crisis level’ of workplace disenchantment

Employers are failing to inspire their staff and make them feel valued, with only 21% of employees believing their company cares about its staff, according to a YouGov survey of over 1,000 workers, commissioned by performance consultancy, River Mark

Started by Phil Voice in Careers

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Siqn board is blown into clients car

Hello

Just took a phone call from my client, apparently my site sign board has been taken by the wind and marked the clients car.

I've never experienced this and wonder whether any one else has? If so what route do you take?

I'll post images later once

Started by Jackson's Landscape Design in Business

9 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Dec 23, 2012

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How to reach the right buyer and win new business. A checklist .............

It’s a tough economic climate out there. So whilst everyone else has their head in their hands, that’s when you can steal a march by seeing new business opportunities.

So, How to find work and generate income:

There are several major routes that Cont

Started by Gary RK in Business

16 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Feb 4, 2014

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