"NFU are very exensive but are very good when it comes to making a claim apparently... but hopefully never have to. I was looking for a combined policy to cover all insurances but according to my broker there isnt one so I end up paying a broker fee…"
"Agree with you Graham, we have a client with a long run of Laurel which we only cut once a year mid june and have done for over 20 years, the client is fussy with a capital F ! It's a superb evergreen hedge which is bomb proof.
As to this so called…"
"Disagree there! I maintain a site with a couple of of large laurel hedges and one cut in July suffices and keeps it looking nice. Agree.... looks nasty immediately after cutting but quickly perks up so you don't notice the cut leaves. Pretty much…"
"That's pretty much my thinking, but I am seeing them more and more. Mostly at expensive new builds. Mostly people with very limited gardening experience wanting an immediate finished product. "
"Yes 5' actual instant shaped hedging is very expensive, but if that's what he wants he'll have to pay for it. A good compromise is use individual plants- you could use 1.5m, but 1.8 or 2m plants would probably be bushier, and by trimming to height…"
"Agree, nothing worse than driving past a new Cherry Laurel hedge planted too close to boundaries or buildings, and thinking they'll regret that decision in a few years time!
If a client really wants Laurel, i atleast try to push them towards the…"
Hi Jon
It's great that you want to enter into this fantastic profession. Guess you have to choose a course and qualification that suits you.
Good luck, and remember that there are many people here who will support and impart there years of knowledge in the industry, just ask.
Welcome to our friendly network. It is a shame that you had to give up working as a gardener professionally but look on the bright side, in your own garden, you are the boss and you do not have to answer to moody customers!
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It's great that you want to enter into this fantastic profession. Guess you have to choose a course and qualification that suits you.
Good luck, and remember that there are many people here who will support and impart there years of knowledge in the industry, just ask.
Welcome to our friendly network. It is a shame that you had to give up working as a gardener professionally but look on the bright side, in your own garden, you are the boss and you do not have to answer to moody customers!
All the best
Phil