Forum

About the Landscape Juice Network

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

LJN's Business Objectives Group (BOG) is for any Pro serious about building their business.

For the researching visitor there's a wealth of landscaping ideas, garden design ideas, lawn advice tips and advice about garden maintenance.

All Discussions (15635)

Sort by

Stolen Logo

Few weeks ago i had a call from West Sussex Police asking if i had a white Transit as it had been used in a crime. I was shocked as i have never been to West Sussex

I forgot about it until now where i thought id google myself, we all do that right? Ha

Started by Richard Matthews in Info

12 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Apr 22, 2020

Hello I have a patio to price up. The patio in question is 30 m2 and is a hand jive job as there is no way to get a micro digger in. My problem is that the topsoil is about 400mm deep and can't get to good ground easily.

I'm thinking of digging down 2

Started by James beddow in Landscaping, Paving Materials and Advice, and Soil & compost

1 Reply · Reply by Colin Hunt Apr 22, 2020

Replacement blades

Hi All,

My stihl HSA 86 battery hedgetrimmer has packed in, back up petrol has lost a tooth, so bought a used HS82 Rc as it has a wide tooth gap for heavy stuff (so it is something I may use after getting battery one repaired after lockdown). Bought o

Started by paul watson in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Apr 21, 2020

PRO

Show us your.......

.... piccies

With some suffering from withdrawal symptoms, thought it would be invigorating to show us your favourite garden pictures - either your own or ones you've seen that has impressed you.

For me; I'm a great lawn fan and I absolutely love int

Started by Gary RK in Groundscare

56 Replies · Reply by Robbie Apr 19, 2020

Hayter pro 41 for sale

Hi I am selling my Hayter pro 41 as it's just to small for two of the five lawns that I mow added to that my main customer bought a Weibang to use on their lawn,I'm looking to get a bigger mower it's a 2018 mower I bought it halfway through that seas

Started by Graham Matthews

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Matthews Apr 19, 2020

LJN PRO

Meanwhile, In Ireland ....

'They won't be able to cut the grass in a few weeks': Calls for landscapers to be made essential workers

Grass will not be able to be cut if allowed to grow for weeks on end, it has been warned.

Article continues here....

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Business

0 Replies

6-blade brush cutter head

Hi, just wondering if anyone has actual experience of the 6-blade brush cutter head I am seeing so many ads for at the moment??

I might be being cynical but it looks a bit too good to be true... happy to be corrected!

Many thanks

Rach

Started by Rachel Bould in Machinery

0 Replies

leylandii and law

Dear all,

does anyone know if it is against the law the plant leylandii on private property next to an A road? It will be kept to 2m.

with thanks,

Joe

Started by Joe McWilliams in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Apr 17, 2020

PRO

Wetting agents

Hi all

Can anyone recommend a decent wettibg agent? Looking for a multi purpose one. Also, with wetting agents in mind, and other pesticides that require high water volumes- how are people achieving this?

If people opt to go over a lawn twice- are t

Started by Jonny Armour in Groundscare, Pesticides, and Turfcare

1 Reply · Reply by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance Apr 17, 2020

Which dual use mower? Mulch or collect

Hi im sorry its another mower question!

Hi all hope your safe and well, I'm loving this forum even though I don't post much. Your support / advice through these pages is fantastic.

Anyway I'm basically after a mower that I can use as a mulcher most

Started by Edward baker

13 Replies · Reply by Edward baker Apr 15, 2020

Lawn spreader

Hi just broke my lawn speader and wondering what lawn speader you can recommend to buy

Started by Dougie

23 Replies · Reply by Dougie Apr 15, 2020

Stihl Hsa 86 overheating

Hi everybody,

I hope someone can help, about 18 months agos i purchased the stihl long reach telescopic trimmer and was very impressed so bought the Hsa 86 last year as i already had 2 batteries and the charger, I was very impressed with this as well,

Started by paul watson in Machinery

26 Replies · Reply by paul watson Apr 12, 2020

Chinese made equipment

Hi everyone,

Personally I would not be buying anything made in China, Because of the covid 19 virus I believe there will be a kickback at chinese products and thus availability of parts. Never mind conspiracy theories, the chinese have covered up de

Started by paul watson

20 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Apr 10, 2020

Fire Pits

Hi all,

Hope everyone is surviving and getting through this very unusal time, I've had to shelve all of my big projects due to supply issues in this current climate... I'm taking on some small local projects,I work on my own and dont need to interact

Started by Darren Franklin

3 Replies · Reply by David Benson Apr 8, 2020

Mulching Mowers

Thought about buying one last year but might buy one this year with the current situation, do any dedicated mulching mowers produce a stripe on the lawn because I dont like the tram line finish a four wheel mower leave.

I've ordered a mulching plug f

Started by Chris in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Chris Apr 5, 2020

Accountant recommendations please

Hi, I am new to LJN and have thoroughly enjoyed reading all the old fixed price versus hourly rate threads, as well as the limited company stuff.

I am inspired! and now seeking acountant recommendations to help me push my business up a level or two. I

Started by Jodi Dickinson in Accountancy

0 Replies · Reply by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network Apr 5, 2020

Waste disposal problems

Anyone else having problems finding somewhere to take their waste at the moment? The two council areas I work under have both stopped garden bin collection and closed the tips. Commercial tips are also closed round here. I've got nowhere to store rub

Started by Colin Anson

29 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Apr 4, 2020

T2 green backpack mixing ??

Hi anyone have an idea on how many millilitres of t2 green pro to 20 litres of water for a backpack sprayer

Started by neil garrett

1 Reply · Reply by Andrew Watts Apr 4, 2020

PRO

The LJN Covid-19 ‘Working’ from home thread

We move into unknown & unprecedented times, many in our industry will find business and the ability to get out an earn money reduced or removed.

Along with a potential for social isolations and 'lock-downs', we are likely to be restricted to 'working

Started by Gary RK in Business

15 Replies · Reply by Craig McGinty Apr 2, 2020

Plant identifying App

Can anyone recommend an plant identifying app they use?

Thanks

Started by Jessica Bateman

1 Reply · Reply by Kevin Bradnick Apr 2, 2020

of 782

Hot Discussions

What is average cost for mowing a garden?

Started by James in Turfcare

PRO

How much does it cost to lay turf per square metre?

Started by Phil Voice in Turfcare

Leading contributors

Featured Discussions

PRO

The right cutting attachment for the job - Stihl

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

LJN PRO

Spring Matters - Wild Birds

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Social Media

PRO

Business van funding - The options

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

PRO

Landscape Gardening Business Management Software

Started by marc mazure in Design, Accountancy, and Health and Safety

PRO

World Mental Health Day

Started by Fleur Voice in Health and Safety

Pleached trees - London garden - rules

Started by Sally Perigo in Design

LJN PRO

Directory of landscape/gardening/maintenance based software apps

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Business

Employing staff, employed or self employed which is best ?

Started by Rodney Scott in Business

Trade green waste centres

<script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-WQ68WVXQ8K"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-WQ68WVXQ8K'); </script>

LJN Sponsor

Advertising

Blogs

PRO Supplier

Championship golf validates unmanned turf care

Posted by Fusion Media on August 24, 2026 at 9:08am in Industry news

At the Portugal Invitational, Kress showed turf professionals that unmanned mowing has moved from emerging concept to practical course-management solution

Championship golf…

PRO Supplier

Keeping Warwick Racecourse race-ready with Mansfield Sand

Posted by Fusion Media on August 18, 2026 at 3:28pm in Industry news

For Guy Woodward, Head Groundsman at Warwick Racecourse, maintaining a safe and consistent racing surface is a year-round challenge. From heavy winter rainfall to prolonged dry spells, the demands placed on a jumps track…

PRO Supplier

Redexim Overseeder Helps Pollok Golf Course Tackle High Wear Areas

Posted by Fusion Media on August 18, 2026 at 9:05am in Industry news

When Chris McGhee took over as Course Manager at Pollok Golf Club in January, one of the first things he identified was the need to improve the heavily worn areas around the course.…

PRO Supplier

Forest Green Rovers turns to Kress for efficient electric grounds care

Posted by Fusion Media on August 17, 2026 at 9:27am in Industry news

Forest Green Rovers’ reputation the most environmentally conscious football club in the world is reflected in every area of its operation, including the way its pitches and surrounding…

Featured business articles

About LJN

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Landscape Juice Network.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

'They won't be able to cut the grass in a few weeks': Calls for landscapers to be made essential workers

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

More on LJN

Featured business articles

About LJN