Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com

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GardenImprovements.com

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01414 161 262

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Hi I'm Nicky! I live just outside Glasgow with my wife, daughter and two boys. I am a garden designer and landscaper. I love my job and love the idea that I can improve people's lifestyle with what I do! Please feel free to add me as a friend on the network - I am always keen to help others out with ideas and I'm always keen to see the work that other members produce. Look forward to LJNetworking with you! Nicky You can also find me at the following places: http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickypatterson http://www.facebook.com/ukgardendesigner http://www.youtube.com/gardenimprovements skype:nicky_gardenimprovements.com?call

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Adam Woods replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well

"Algo Clear Pro.... as has been said below you really have to wet the surface... and only do it when there is no rain or frost expected for a few days."

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Henry Voice posted a discussion

Season's greetings 🎄🎅🏼

Dear Juicers,
It's that time of year again (already), finishing off little jobs, last minute present runs... before winding down for the holidays. Christmas is always a favorite in our household, my Dad used to love it, and would keep the…

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Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well

"We use one of these https://www.progreen.co.uk/sds-algoclear-softwash-delivery-system-p... - pricey but brilliant. So much quicker to apply, no mixing and nothing heavy to carry."

Graham Taylor replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well

"I always find it best to strim off moss where its significantly above the surface and then spray the area. I uses BAC50 from Trade Chemicals https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232214948482?_skw=bac+50&itmmeta=01J... I get a 25 litre container…"

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Jake replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well

"Out of interest what are you spraying to get rid of the moss, how many times a year do you apply and do you find you still need manual removal or are the chemicals good enough?
anything to make life easier im in favour of"

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Fusion Media posted a blog post

ICL Acquires GreenBest, Strengthening Leadership in Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture Markets

ICL Growing Solutions, a global leader in specialty fertilisers, announce today the acquisition of GreenBest, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in tailored specialty fertilisers and solutions for the Sports Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture…

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Adam Woods posted a discussion

This works well

I have a couple of tennis courts to keep free of moss - both attract it like magnets !My old right arm was having severe difficulty keeping up with the pumping on the 20litre CPG knapsack sprayer. I did a bit of googling and came across this from…

Peter sellers replied to Andrew B's discussion Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?

"Agree, there's always something that can be done to improve, clients realise they are paying a flat monthly rate so are underpaying in certain months this being balanced out by no or restricted visits in the Autumn / Winter , it's worked for us on…"

Graham Taylor replied to Andrew B's discussion Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?

"When the weeds are gone?!! I can see the point you're trying to make though. There's invariably something more you can do in someones garden to maintain and even improve it. You could spend an hour in there or all day. Horror...horrow..... I…"

Edward baker and Paul Errington are now friends

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GroundsFest Education Fund Helps Student Land Career in Grounds Management

The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.The most recent success story is George Legg, a student…

Matt@AvalonLandscapes.co.uk updated their profile

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Van security

"A sign written van is asking for trouble, we have never have ours written"

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John F replied to Peter sellers's discussion Van security

"Good point Graham I only attracted machine and tool theft when I invested in a brand new van and had it signed written , I never encountered a single problem before this .
The problem with older vans is the Caz and ulez charges they attract .
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Graham Taylor replied to Peter sellers's discussion Van security

"not sure about emtying everything out... sounds like a right pain! All the Stihl stuff comes out for sure and that only takes a couple of minutes. Might not look so "profesional" but an oldish, tatty van that's not signwritten certainly helps…"

Sam Bainbridge replied to Peter sellers's discussion Van security

"I empty the van every night it takes 10 minutes. They can have the van it's worth more on insurance than I paid since the covid hike. Failing that get a better gate block. I have a friend who drops a concrete block in the middle of that every night…"

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Pip Howard May 26, 2012 at 10:32am

Hi Nicky, The Chelsea Fringe is a brilliant idea and I bet and hope this gets huge very quickly. What you were saying about Chelsea is concerning as myself and others wrote to Defra to encourage that they engage with practitioners more in regards the spread of pathogens - their solution was to take it to Chelsea and simply lay out posters and videos which isn't really full engagement, which from what you say is unlikely to happen at Chelsea anyway, a bit sad and shortsighted maybe?!. I sometimes used to work near enough to Glasgow, Luss estates and once at Auchineden - very fuzzy memories of the ubiquitous chip.
William McCombe March 15, 2010 at 9:13pm

Hi Nicky

I'll be at Gardening Scotland, so see you then.
William McCombe March 13, 2010 at 10:20pm

Nice of be friends with a fellow Scottish garden designer. All the best for the new season. Hope you get lots of inspiration!
Andy Lawrence March 2, 2010 at 3:54pm

Hi Nicky,

Based in Shawlands mate. Saw your van around a few weeks ago then noticed your pics on the signwriting pics. Nice job.
I do a lot of rear court maintenance for factors (properly, unlike most!) and hedge trimming etc, so different from yourself. You won't have seen me around as no signage on the van at the mo. If you ever have a big job on and need a spare pair of hands give me a shout. Whereabouts are you?
Cheers
Andy
townsenddesigns February 22, 2010 at 10:00am

Hi Nicky
no i am not pointing the finger at anyone, just voicing my opinion thats all i like to say things as i see them.
some nice work on your website!
Dan Frazer Gardening February 5, 2010 at 3:37pm

Hey Nicky,

I have already bought a van, got a SWB transit in the end and it seems to be spot on.

Speak soon cheers,
Dan
Lawncare-4u.co.uk February 3, 2010 at 11:06pm

yes , im waiting for my new site - brother is doing it so,,,,,will take time............

all the best - i must check ur site for more humour :-( frown lol
Nick Donaghey @ Garden Gurus February 3, 2010 at 9:25pm

Unbelievable - I'm usually all for giving people a chance but I'm beginning to think it's time for a regime change - feels like there's no heart in the team at the moment
Lawncare-4u.co.uk January 10, 2010 at 12:13am

Im really going to lose weight now. If only i could turn that waitress's frown upside down !!

good site nicky , plenty of info and links ! lol
Nick Donaghey @ Garden Gurus November 7, 2009 at 3:42pm

Holyrood it was - lovely school - not at all a dump! I used to imagine what the folks in Clarkston were like growing up - is it as good as they all said? Steak pie for dinner every night?