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Hello

Hi all,

just thought id say hello and introduce myself.

im Paul, having been an experienced gardener for some 15+ years and having found myself being made redundant with a baby due decided last September to set up a gardening business.

Well 6months o

Started by Paul Davis

2 Replies · Reply by David Benson Jan 9, 2020

Back of van liner

Hi all, it's time for me to replace the plywood floor on one of my vans due to it flaking and rotting.
Just wondering if anyone uses plastic sheets or is ply the best for a particular reason??

Wet machinery and cubic metre bags of waste constantly in

Started by adam egan

8 Replies · Reply by adam egan Jan 9, 2020

Anybody have a recommendation for suppliers of school playground equipment, only looking for a few (but exciting bits of equipment) and someone to install it? in Tunbridge Wells. Any recommendations grate

Started by Karen McClure in Suppliers

4 Replies · Reply by David Hamer Jan 9, 2020

Any lawn care people based near Poole/Bournemouth?

hello all and Happy New Year

I've got quite a few customers looking to get their lawns treated in spring and as it's not something I offer I wondered if any members here were based in Dorset/Poole/Bournemouth who I could recommend them to?

Thank you :)

Started by Josie Hendrick in Turfcare

6 Replies · Reply by Josie Hendrick Jan 9, 2020

Moss, Algae killer advice...

Hi all, does anyone have experience of the following products. Algon, MMC Pro, Wet & Forget? A customer would like a block paved carpark spraying on a regular basis to prevent moss and algae growth. I'm trying to establish which is the better perf

Started by Adam in Pesticides

34 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Jan 7, 2020

Paving lifters

Hello,Can anyone tell me if the suction cup lifters work on polished sandstone slabs? I mean the ones most commonly used to lay large tiles not the battery powered ones I've seen councils using for common grey concrete slabs. Thanks in advance

Started by Boxelder Landscapes

7 Replies · Reply by Corin Doyle Jan 5, 2020

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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Scheduled LJN Site Maintenance - 3rd Jan 2020 @ 6am GMT

Our Host provider (Ning) has scheduled technical maintanence on Friday January 3, 2020, at 1 am ET / 6 am GMT which is expected to take no more than two hours.

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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

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