Kevin Nichol

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Essential Garden Services

Primary telephone number:

01670 787484

About you and your business ( please complete)

been trading for 8 years.

Business category

landscaper

Where did you hear about Landscape Juice

google

Website

https://landscapegardenernewcastle.com

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James replied to James's discussion Overseeding

"Good idea. Thanks"

Ian Harvey replied to James's discussion Overseeding

"I had similar issues with laid turf, and also reseeded areas in the past - the biggest issue is trusting the owner to water religiously. I bought a battery powered water timer, multi-way adaptor, sprinklers and hose set, and now rent that to…"

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James replied to James's discussion Overseeding

"Thank you guys. Putting my mind at rest.
It is a large front garden 300m², two thirds in the sun all day the other third will be mostly shade.
The customer is a regular of mine and I have worked here plus 2 other properties for them. Never had an…"

Jon Chandler replied to James's discussion Overseeding

"Agree, should be ok if they water, but deffo top dress.
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David strows posted a blog post

New British standard for paving Instalation

Hello everyone. my name is David strows and I just thought I'd mention the new bs 7533-102.Some of you may know what it is and some may not. there is a bit of confusion in general as to what it does so I will give a brief Ive review. the proposed…

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Wayne Buckland replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay

"As previously mentioned, I wouldn't use spikes and in fact won't use timber posts anymore, they just do not last. Go for concrete post with arris rails "

Pete Henchey replied to James's discussion Overseeding

"You could even go as far as buying a sprinkler head and adding it to the job cost, its more likely that they might actully water the seed then, as even with the customer stating they will water the lawn, they often dont follow through (Stuart's…"

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Intelligent Gardening replied to James's discussion Overseeding

"Just depend on the weather as you say, and the client. Would they water it dilligently or could you set them up on a timed sprinkler? Is it in the shade or full sun all day etc. It's impossible to say.
The main thing is just to talk with client and…"

Lawnman replied to James's discussion Overseeding

"Agree with Stuart, should get good germination, water regularly till established then taper off watering. "

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Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance replied to James's discussion Overseeding

"As long as the client is willing to water in dry spells then I would say crack on. Make sure you have it in your terms and conditions that you are not responsible for lack of water after completion and make sure you get paid straight after. I have…"