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Times are hard........but

come on chaps,we all know Phils big drive starts tomorrow so all those who havent yet contributed nows a good time to give him a boost.A member worked out(think it was Gary but cant find link),that if each member gave £10 the target would be doubled.

Started by paul mcdermott

6 Replies · Reply by paul mcdermott Oct 2, 2012

will this help?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-19691162

£1billion investment , business bank.

is this the answer ??

robin @gardens4u.co.uk

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Business

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FSB

I am giving some consideration to joining the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses).

Has anyone tried it and what has been their experience?

Started by Fenlandphil in Business

10 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Sep 26, 2012

Vehicle Livery - West Midlands Area

Hey all,

Im thinking of getting some advertising on my truck and was wondering if anyone knows of any reputable companies that can provide me with a good product. Needs to be around the West Midlands area e.g. Solihull, Birmingham etc.

Regards,

Ashley

Started by Ashley Meredith in Marketing

4 Replies · Reply by Ashley Meredith Sep 24, 2012

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Lawn Edging

Creating beds and borders, along with planting trees is something I do a lot of. As the main planting season is now upon us, my thoughts are again turning to the best way to edge the boundary between lawn and planting area.

Depending on the budget of

Started by Green Giant Gardens in Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Sep 25, 2012

The best value for money C.A.D. packages

Hi, all!

Can anyone advise me on the most cost effective CAD packages? I've used Vectorworks before but as it can cost almost £2,000 including the VAT it is sadly not a cost to be taken lightly! This was for their Landmark with Renderworks package 121

Started by Rebecca Lloyd

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Bitumen Emulsifier and timber

Does anyone have any experience of using bitumen emulsifier on oak sleepers. I have a retaining wall and was considering painting the back of the sleepers with some bitumen emulsifier to prolong their lives. I don't want it to seap through or alter t

Started by Charles Langford

4 Replies · Reply by Thermo Sep 26, 2012

Designer required for Planting plans in Bromley, Kent

Anyone interested in providing some planting plans for a garden in Bromley, Kent? If so please get in touch. cwlangford@woodstonelandscaping.co.uk

Started by Charles Langford in Design

2 Replies · Reply by Charles Langford Nov 20, 2012

working with existing artificial grass surface.

Hi All

I have been asked to quote on a job at a local nursery, they would like some play equipment installed on an existing artificial grass surface. This will involve cutting back the artificial turf and digging out several holes to set the legs of

Started by Gordon Bowerman

6 Replies · Reply by Gordon Bowerman Sep 26, 2012

waiting to get paid

Hi All

Recently dropped a customer as they regularly took 120 days to make payment and beginning to weed out all the late payers that I have.

Do you suffer the late payers or just get rid.

I've had enough and if they cant pay within a reasonable time I

Started by Gordon Bowerman

11 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Sep 29, 2012

Pond rescue

Long term if water clarity is your aim I would always recommend filtration. Try to circulate the whole volume of your pond volume at least once every 2 hrs, preferably every hour and aim for1 watt of uvc per 40 gallons. Richard from DWL supplies my p

Started by Ed Barham

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Mowerthon theme tune

My Mowerthon is just one week away. As Victor Meldrew would say 'I cannot believe it'.

I was chatting with LJN members the other evening and I asked what music we should adopt as the Mowerthon theme tune.

So, as seriously as we can ;) what music shou

Started by Phil Voice

16 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Sep 25, 2012

Contractor PLUS Accreditaion

Well after quite a few days working on the SM&MS Consulting Application, we've today been awarded the ContractorPlus accreditation, along with the SAFEcontractor accreditation and Human Focus Approval we're well on our way to getting the ISO14004 app

Started by Woodster in Health and Safety

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For those of you down south after a Viking 755 mower

This is going through E-bay at the moment

Item number: 261099592862

I bought a Viking 755 not to long ago a fantastic mower in my opinion..

Started by Bespoke Lawncare in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Ryan @RNWilliamsGardenServices Sep 21, 2012

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Canadian State to ban pesticides

Another Canadian state is forging ahead to ban pesticides, in particular lawn care products only.

Interesting article, with a very interesting comment section at end by Canadian public.

http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/ll-092712-manitoba-pesticde-ba

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

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I've got the bug

Hia

I went to Homebase today to buy a hose reel and whilst there, I looked at the planters, well troughs to be precise.

I've decided to get some for the patio and have a go and planting. As with my new job, I know nothing, except how to layer the compo

Started by Woodster in Plants

6 Replies · Reply by Woodster Sep 30, 2012

Brushcutter Blades

In a forum a few weeks ago somebody recommended these Oregon blades, over the Stihl triple blade.

http://www.chainsdirect.co.uk/Category/1846-2-tooth-brushcutter-blade.aspx

I got one and it is fantastic. Maybe everybody else knew about them, but I coul

Started by John Baker in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by David Cox Sep 28, 2012

Wall construction job

Good morning all.

We have a client who wants a natural wall built not too dis-similar to one Phil had on here not so long ago, they have the stone, they need to find someone with the skills to build the wall. Based in Hindhead Surrey and quite a nice

Started by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited in Landscaping

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Lawn to astro turf dividing

I can't seem to figure out, how to finish the lawn as it meets the astro turf on an area which is for the kids and the lawn is shaded by trees and doesn't last.

Any suggestions?

Started by Woodster in Turfcare

3 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Sep 26, 2012

Our latest Decking Job

A local client gave us a very interesting brief, he likes going skiing, and loved the swiss alps, could we design somethink like that in his front garden, so we gave him this, bear in mind the pictures are taken in August so its good weather, but jus

Started by Benjamin O'Neill in Landscaping

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