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My Garden Design is a user friendly online platform that allows landscapers to offer garden design services under their own branding. In a nutshell, the landscaper uploads the client brief, “before” pictures and site survey details to the My Garden D
Bruce Elliot, Crystal Palace FC’s Head of Grounds and Estates, claims that his overall confidence in the Dennis brand was a major factor in the club’s decision to purchase six PRO 34R rotary mowers.
After using smaller rotary mowers for several years,
Tom Hobbis, former greenkeeper, father-to-be and Amenity Specialist for Agrovista Amenity reveals exactly why he feels blessed – every single day.
As the end of his school life was approaching, Tom didn’t really know what his future held. However, a c
Granted, 2020 was definitely not the year we all expected it to be - life changed drastically over the last eleven months in ways that we could only imagine. However, despite the madness of the whole pandemic, there were some wonderful discoveries in
Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control (South & Central Wales) has claimed that ICL’s residual herbicide, LockStar, has become an essential product in his armoury.
Since its launch last year, LockStar has been well received in the turf and landscaping s
Amega Science’s CleanShield - an alcohol-free, multi-surface cleaner, offers peace of mind at a time when it is most needed according to Martin Ford, UK Sales Manager for Agrigem.
It is widely documented that the most common way that microorganisms, p
Agrovista Amenity plays integral role in successful weed control results
Luton Borough Council has been reaping the benefits of using innovative Mankar spraying units in its weed control programme.
The promising results come after Agrovista Amenity won
Mansfield Sand’s expertise and support is praised by the RFU
Mansfield Sand has been a long-standing supporter of the RFU’s Rugby Grounds Connected programme and the company’s expertise has been praised by former Twickenham Head Groundsperson and foun
Jim Portas, head groundsman at Boston United FC, has explained how a new Dennis G860 is helping him to deliver the best pitch he possibly can at the club’s new stadium.
The Dennis G860 and range of cassettes was purchased by Burdens Group for Boston U
STIHL have released the world’s most powerful series-produced chainsaw, the new MS 881 - perfect for professional heavy-duty felling, logging and mobile saw mills.
In comparison to its’ predecessor, the MS 661, the new MS 881 comprises of 121.6cc o
Roundup ProActive: confidence for both contractor and customer
Adam Pilgrim from ANP Services Spalding Ltd, has long relied on Roundup ProActive from ProGreen claiming that it offers several benefits to both the contractor and the customer.
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As Blue Monday is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to give a small reminder to our community here on Landscape Juice to remember to tell people about your worries and if you’re having negative thoughts. Talking about emotions…
Britmow weren’t aware how much of an impact attending a trade show would have on their future endeavours. In the run up to their 50th anniversary, they were exploring ideas of how to celebrate. It’s only when they met Kate Cooney from…
“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…
A carefully-planned turf nutrition and treatment programme utilising three key Sherriff Amenity products has produced a sustained rise in the health, condition and playing standard of greens at the Milford Golf Club in Surrey.
The programme…
Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…
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"Hi Mike.
What software do you use for your cleaning business?"
What software do you use for your cleaning business?"
"Laying artifical lawns only kills the garden / lawn care business, and destroyes nature."
"Thanks, having read the reply's i think i will stick to our core business which is real grass and build our business around that....maybe over time get into artificial for specific niche areas."
"Angela - Check a trade doesnt work if you are a gardener with a round of regulars... you only get up their lists if you are constantly getting clients to review you..... and it cost me over £1,000 for a year's membership, that you can't get out of…"
"Morning Angela , I might contact some of the parish councils today to see about advertising, we have a local magazine that goes out across the areas which is £66 per month , I've used if a free times and received some good jobs from it but there's a…"
"I started advertising in local church mags in the areas I preferred to work and have had very good results, indeed fantastic value for money from one area in particular as it's elicited most of my regular clients. It's interesting that an ad in one…"
"Sorry mate I only lay the real deal , keeps us coming back with the mower 😊"
"I agree with Andrew. As a gardener who has made a living in garden/grounds maintenance and soft landscaping I think it’s a very bad idea. People think that artificial turf is a fit and forget option. It isn’t.
It has to be maintained. It needs to be…"
It has to be maintained. It needs to be…"
"Karsten. I too pay out monthly for Income Protection and I too am with the Exeter..... Having read your points and others responses, I am thinking I might just cancel it all together. "
"Personally as a gardener I cannot recommend the use of artificial turf except in exceptional circumstances. To me it is another product designated to landfill and as such has no environmental merit at all. "
"This is a useful post as I am considering buying one too for occasional use. "
"This thread is 6 years old but I've seen plenty ripped up and replaced with turf. Once a cat has shit on the stuff snd leaves composted in it. The appeal after 5 years really has worn off. The REAL grass is always greener. I accept in the right…"
"I think that it should be subject to Planning Permission from the local Council.
Astro Turf and the likes are OK for sports grounds, but when it comes to private gardens it has nothing to add to eco system within the garden, in fact it destroys a…"
Astro Turf and the likes are OK for sports grounds, but when it comes to private gardens it has nothing to add to eco system within the garden, in fact it destroys a…"
"Are these tools better than a manual post hole auger or post hole spade . ?
Also What timber post hole depth is recommended for a row of 6ft fence panels ?
Many Thanks "
Also What timber post hole depth is recommended for a row of 6ft fence panels ?
Many Thanks "
Quick questionWe are launching our gardening service business over the next month or so and are just going for standard maintenance, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weeding, lawn mowing etc, nothing to extravagant untill we are more established ( we…
"I think you're referring to Robbie re Premier Lawns. He's using a Scotts SR2000 which has a slide flap you can lower on the RHS, as per video. It's also around £600 - good piece of kit, best spreader I'm aware of and use it oursleves.
Re £100, not…"
Re £100, not…"
Artificial lawn instillation
Quick questionWe are launching our gardening service business over the next month or so and are just going for standard maintenance, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weeding, lawn mowing etc, nothing to extravagant untill we are more established ( we…
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Walk behind seed, lawn fertiliser spreader
Hi folks I hope all are well.I'm looking to get a more robust walk behind lawn seed, lawn fertiliser dispenser. Looking to spend around £100 but that can be flexible for the right piece of kit.Have a great day.clive
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Income Protection
Hi Folks,I've been away for a while through many things and happenings. Anyway, I have a question relating to Income Protection.For a few years I've had it with a company called The Exeter through a broker employed by Eunisure. I tried to claim…
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Hedge Combing ?
Is there such a technique as '' hedge combing '' not cutting !I have had a request to comb a hedge which surrounds garden . I have not seen the hedge but its described as evergreen and long but they dont know for sure . never had to comb a hedge…
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