Mike Reeks

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Eutopia Garden design

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07775 825 809

About you and your business ( please complete)

I am 51 and have embarked on my 2nd career as a Garden and Landscape Designer, having spent the past few years studying at Reaseheath College.

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Landscaper, Garden Designer, Domestic Garden Maintenance, Paving Manufacturer/Supplier, Garden and Landscape Design

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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…"

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Intelligent Gardening replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay

"Concrete posts for me or concrete the posts in. Clay shrinks and cracks when it dries out, and is brittle so when the fence moves in the wind... "

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Richard replied to Richard's discussion Quoting?

"The client has asked for me to look after both of those from now until November 25, 2024 then restart in March 2025."

Richard replied to Richard's discussion Quoting?

"Yeah, I really struggle with quoting. I say that's the hardest part of the job for me but I'd like to get your guys help because I've expanded my business from just grass cuts to full garden maintenance. Basically I've been asked to look after two…"

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