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Making a memorial garden

Hello, any ideas please? I live far from where my father lived - he died four years ago. He was cremated and has a small slab with his name and dates on it next to the church path of his favourite and often visited church in the UK. I don't often go

Started by Carol Miers in Water gardens

9 Replies · Reply by Rebecca Wallman Jan 4, 2020

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2020 predictions : These key issues will affect your business this year....

Our friends at Simply Business put forward their 2020 predictions on topics that may affect Tradespeople.

Read and let us at LJN know your views ....

Crystal Balls and all ....

The last few years of political and economic turbulence have made life di

Started by Gary RK in Business

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Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Info

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network Jan 3, 2020

Petrol Lawn Edger Recommendations

Hi AllCan anyone recommend a good petrol lawn edger? I was looking at the stihl combi tools,FCB-KM or FCS-KM lawn edgers attachments. Can anybody provide feedback on these attachments or any other petrol edging machines?The edging machine would need

Started by Jordan Graham in Groundscare and Machinery

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Petrol Jet wash recommendations

This year, I was asked to clean two driveways and used my Karcher Jet wash which did a good job. Problem was accessing the electric sockets and at one point had to use two extention leads - not ideal. I am seriously considering buying a petrol jet wa

Started by James King

13 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Jan 1, 2020

Moss on Tarmac

I appreciate this question has been raised a few times. However, I do require further advice. I have been asked to quote for the maintenance of the grounds for a block of flats. A large amount of work in the first instance, one of which is the remova

Started by James King

6 Replies · Reply by Duncan McLaren Dec 30, 2019

Green waste disposal sites map

I know it's here somewhere but I can't find it. Could someone post the link please. Thanks.

Started by Glen Stillman in Waste

6 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Dec 30, 2019

hi need help winter lawn feed?

hi there can i put this winter lawn feed down about 8 weeks ago, was wondering can i put it down this week and am i okay to do so at this time of year ? thanks ian as theres no clear instriuctions of applying in colder weather or what time of year d

Started by ian moore in Turfcare

6 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 28, 2019

Domestic paving per m2 price?

Hey all.. I've looked through at some other discussions, but with rising prices.. just wondering your views on price per m2 for the following popular quotes.. Market prices?

I regularly quote per m2 price work, and I know there's many things taken In

Started by Sam Jackson in Landscaping

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Christmas wishes from the Landscape Juice Team

To all those within the LJN community,

With Christmas just around the corner, I hope we are all able to take some time off and enjoy a restful and peaceful Christmas with family and friends.

A big thank you from the LJN team to the network's members

Started by Henry Voice

5 Replies · Reply by Robbie Dec 23, 2019

Cowboy Landscaper Experiences

Last year an elderly neighbour had his tennis court removed and turf laid over the top.
Despite frequent watering, it quickly dried up and died during the summer, leaving a large brown rectangle in the middle of his otherwise attractive garden.

He aske

Started by Sam Aldis in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 23, 2019

Commercial paving

I'm really hoping someone on here can help me.

I'm looking to get into installing paving/kerbs/hardscaping/streetworks to highways standards for a metreage rate (measured works/price work) for large contractors, councils etc. I'm finding it quite hard

Started by Corin Doyle in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Peter Cermak Dec 22, 2019

New Builds and garden drainage problems

Hi all,

I’m after some advice if possible.

I’ve recently been doing some landscape work on a few new builds, but I’m facing the same problems. The ground is so wet and sludgy, it’s a nighmare to work in and not only that, I’m concerned wether the groun

Started by Daniel Edwards

11 Replies · Reply by Graeme Robinson Dec 21, 2019

Company Christmas Cards.

For many years, we have sent a company Christmas card to all of our current maintenance and previous long standing landscaping customers. Having recently ordered ours for this year, I was wondering who else carries on with this tradition.

Started by Colin Hunt in Business, Landscaping, and Marketing

21 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Dec 17, 2019

Virtual Landline Number

Hello Everybody,

Does any one use a virtual landline for their business? When I started out I was looking at ways of making the business more professional. I personally dont like it when a company only has mobile numbers. I dont use a landline at hom

Started by Christopher Schroeter in Business

4 Replies · Reply by Torin Dec 16, 2019

Petrol pressure washers

I’m looking for some advice on what petrol pressure washer is good for using with a 18 inch whirlaway surface cleaner.

I have a 3600psi washer but not sure if the litres per minute Is good enough as I have to move the surface cleaner very slowly to a

Started by Pete hughes

9 Replies · Reply by Pete hughes Dec 15, 2019

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New Van for garden maintenance.

Hi everyone,

looking at replacing van over the next couple of months, a new shape Ford transit or a new shape Citroen Dispatch seem to be catching my eye. Does anyone own one of these? Any particular models I should check out? Negatives or positives

Started by Harry@VWGS in Vehicles

21 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Dec 15, 2019

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Hedges/Shrubs against walls

A question... do any of you have to maintain a hedge against the wall of a building with a gap (the suggested is 10cms) between the wall and the shrub/hedge? - These shrubs/hedges go all round the building, creating the gap is one thing, maintaining

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare and Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by Alan Neath Dec 14, 2019

Honda HRH536 HX pro difference between Honda HRD 536 TX

Right there a big difference in price between these 2 ... can anyone tell me the main differences... also see ones not quite as heavy.

difference of £500 quid...?

Is it just the allaminum deck?

Started by Ian Parkes in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Dec 13, 2019

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Just got my drone Operator & Flyer ID Yay!

Now, I just need to use the blooming thing!

Started by Darren Walters in Accreditation

3 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Dec 12, 2019

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