manchester - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-28T23:05:58Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/manchesterLandscaper employment opportunity with Kirman Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/landscaper-employment-opportunity-with-kirman-design-12013-09-18T07:59:23.000Z2013-09-18T07:59:23.000ZAndy Kirmanhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AndyKirman<div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314113051?profile=original" target="_self"></a></span> </p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314113051?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="150" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314113051?profile=RESIZE_180x180"/></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We are looking for a skilled, professional, motivated and enthusiastic Landscaper with experience, and good customer service skills.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The job based is the northwest: around Cheshire, Lancashire and Manchester and is permanent.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">For more details:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">w: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://kirmandesign.co.uk/blog/" target="_self">http://kirmandesign.co.uk/blog/</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">t: 01942 604976</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">e: <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:info@kirmandesign.com">info@kirmandesign.com</a></span></p><p> </p></div>ParkStarter scheme rolls out the turf to tackle 'zombie' car parkshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/parkstarter-scheme-rolls-out-the-turf-to-tackle-zombie-car-parks2013-06-03T11:05:19.000Z2013-06-03T11:05:19.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314099412?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314099412?profile=original" width="500" /></a>A number of residents in Manchester city centre have backed the <a href="http://parkstarter.com/" target="_blank">ParkStarter</a> scheme which aims to reclaim 'zombie' car parks.</p>
<p>Over <a href="http://parkstarter.com/post/52011703814/a-good-day-was-had-by-all" target="_blank">the weekend</a>, supporters of the scheme rolled out 62 sqm of turf across six parking spots, that were paid for to cover the full seven hours of the stay, and local people took the chance to relax and enjoy some Manchester sunshine.</p>
<p>A number of car parks have popped up in the city often created on derelict land, and usually stretching local planning regulations.</p>
<p>But residents have decided to launch a campaign to turn as many of the car parks as possible into green spaces and small gardens for local people and visitors.</p>
<p>Hundreds of people have already signed a petition in support of the plan, and the 'zombie' car park on Oldham Street, in the heart of the city, has been targeted as the first plot to turn green.</p>
<p>Those behind the ParkStarter have met local councillors and surrounding businesses to outline their campaign and to provide an alternative, sustainable, green vision for Manchester.</p>
</div>Marshalls Contractor Cheshirehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/marshalls-contractor-cheshire2012-01-25T12:01:11.000Z2012-01-25T12:01:11.000ZBig Dig Groundworkshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/BigDigGroundworks<div><p><span class="font-size-5"><strong>Cheshire</strong> based <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bigdiggroundworks.co.uk" target="_blank">Big Dig Groundworks</a></strong> are pleased to be able to say we are a member of the Marshalls register. </span></p><p>We can install you new drive or patio to the highest quality using only the highest quality matrerials.</p><p>Whether you would like Block paving, Indian stone, York stone, granite setts or flags we have the knowledge and skills to complete the project to meet your expectations.</p><p>Based in Widnes, Cheshire we are able to cover parts Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Lancashire.</p><p>After having indepth discussions with contractors already on the scheme and a serious think about the direction I wanted my business to go I decided to apply to join the Marshalls register of approved contractors.</p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-4">I thought I would give an insiight into the service I received from Marshalls and why I decided it was right for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bigdiggroundworks.co.uk" target="_blank">Big Dig Groundworks</a> as a <strong>patio and driveway installer</strong>.</span></p><p>After the intial contact Mark, the regional assessor, came out to have a chat with me and hand me the forms to be completed. Instantly I was impressed with the level of service and the passion they had for their brand.</p><p>Once I had completed the forms I rang Mark who then arranged to meet me again to go through the next stages of the application. I wont bore everyone with the details but it did involve my work being inspected and myself being checked out.</p><p>They were thorough in the checks to make sure that I have an excellent standard of work and to ensure that I myself can be trusted.</p><p>Once Marshalls had completed their vetting process I received confirmation through the post that I was accepted on to their Approved contractor register. This was then followed by another visit from Mark to go through the finer details of the scheme and how Marshalls can benefit my business.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314195462?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314195462?profile=original" width="486" style="padding: 5px;" class="align-center"/></a></p><p>Having now been a member of the scheme for nearly 3 months I am still impressed in the level of service I am recieving from Marshalls. I have now recieved my own logo'd brouchures and met up with Mark at least 6 times in the last 3 months. </p><p><strong>Some of the benefits of being a member of the Marshalls Register:</strong> </p><ul><li>Gives potential customers peace of mind that I am a contractor who can be trusted.</li><li>Proof that my work is inspected to ensure my installations are always to a high standard.</li><li>Enables me to offer customers the Marshalls Hard Landscaping Guarantee.</li><li>Help and support from my IDM and Assessor.</li><li>Training courses.</li><li>Straight to site deliveries from Marshalls.</li><li>The opportunity to win Marshalls awards.</li><li>Our own <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.marshalls.co.uk/profilecreator/PDF/PDFS/low/1071.pdf" target="_blank">profile page</a> on the Marshalls website</li></ul><p></p><p>If you are looking for a new drive or patio in Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Sale, Altrincham, St Helens, Frodsham, Helsby or anywhere else in Cheshire, Merseyside or Greater Manchester.</p><p><strong><span class="font-size-4">Call Big Dig Groundworks to see what we can do for you.</span></strong></p><p>TEl: <strong>0151 424 5462</strong></p><p>Mobile: <strong>07914 563266</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>george@bigdiggroundworks.co.uk</strong></p><p>Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bigdiggroundworks.co.uk" target="_blank">www.bigdiggroundworks.co.uk</a></p><p></p></div>Marshalls Argent Patio Paving in Manchesterhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/marshalls-argent-patio-paving-in-manchester2011-09-12T16:07:32.000Z2011-09-12T16:07:32.000ZMick Gammagehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/MickGammage<div><p>A new patio constructed in Leigh Manchester using Marshall's Argent smooth paving flag, the centre area was installed using 600 x 600 argent smooth dark and the border detail was 400 x 400 argent smooth light<br/><br/>The Argent patio Paving was jointed using <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mftb67Rh8Ns" target="_blank">Marshalls Weatherpoint 365</a></p><p> </p><p>Before the work commenced on the new Marshalls Argent Paving patio</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/patio-before1.jpg"/><br/></a><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/rear-path-before.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/rear-path-before1.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/front-path-before1.jpg"/></a><br/>The new Marshall's Argent Aqua water feature framed using Marshalls Argent Light Patio Paving</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-water-feature.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-water-feature2.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-water-feature3.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-water-feature4.jpg"/></a><br/>The finished Marshalls Argent Patio Paving jointed using Marshalls grey Weatherpoint 365</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-patio1.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-patio2.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-patio3.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/bolton/garden-design-bolton"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-patio5.jpg"/></a><br/>The Argent Patio Paving cut and laid in a half bond laying pattern<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-patio9.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-patio10.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/westhoughton/garden-design-westhoughton"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-patio11.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-patio19.jpg"/></a><br/>A new step was constructed the full length of the garden patio<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/worsley/garden-design-worsley"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-patio15.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-path.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-path1.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-path2.jpg"/></a><br/>The Front path and step up to the front door using Marshalls Argent Light paving</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-path-front.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-path-front2.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-front-step1.jpg"/></a><br/>A new step was constructed to the front door<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/marshalls/garden-patio/marshalls-argent-patio-paving.htm"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls/marshalls-argent-patio/argent-front-step.jpg"/></a></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elegant and Quality Garden Patios at a price to suit your budget</span><br/>over the last 30 years Crystalclear have established themselves as the leading top quality garden patio company in Westhoughton Bolton and surrounding towns providing top quality patio workmanship and a professional service to all our customers.<br/><br/>We offer a complete service from the initial design to the installation of your new garden design patio<br/> complete with a <b><font size="3">10 Year Guarantee<br/><br/></font></b>Every new patio we create is totally unique and hand crafted to your individual taste and requirements using our extensive range of Marshalls Quality patio Paving giving your garden a new look in only a few days<br/><br/><br/>Call us today on <font size="4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">01942 840109</span></font> or <font size="4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">07730 938253</span></font> to book your FREE no obligation site survey and quotation for your professionally installed Patio<br/><br/>We lay the full range of Marshalls paving for garden patios and paths, if you don't see what your looking for please do not hesitate to contact us <a rel="nofollow" class="menbot" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/driveways/worsley/driveways-worsley"></a><br/><br/><b>Areas Covered</b><br/>We cover a wide area in the north west including <br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/atherton/garden-design-atherton" target="_blank">Garden Design Atherton</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/bolton/garden-design-bolton" target="_blank">Garden Design Bolton</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/bury/garden-design-bury" target="_blank">Garden Design Bury</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/chorley/garden-design-chorley" target="_blank">Garden Design Chorley</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/culcheth/garden-design-culcheth" target="_blank">Garden Design Culcheth</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/farnworth/garden-design-farnworth" target="_blank">Garden Design Farnworth</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/heywood/garden-design-heywood" target="_blank">Garden Design Heywood</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/horwich/garden-design-horwich" target="_blank">Garden Design Horwich</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/leigh/garden-design-leigh" target="_blank">Garden Design Leigh</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/lostock/garden-design-lostock" target="_self">Garden Design Lostock</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/manchester/garden-design-manchester" target="_self">Garden Design Manchester</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/prestwich/garden-design-prestwich" target="_blank">Garden Design Prestwich</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/radcliffe/garden-design-radcliffe" target="_blank">Garden Design Radcliffe</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/tottington/garden-design-tottington" target="_blank">Garden Design Ramsbottom</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/tylesdley/garden-design-tylesdley" target="_blank">Garden Design Over Hulton</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/walkden/garden-design-walkden" target="_blank">Garden Design Walkden</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/westhoughton/garden-design-westhoughton" target="_blank">Garden Design Westhoughton</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/whitefield/garden-design-whitefield" target="_blank">Garden Design Whitefield</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/wigan/garden-design-wigan" target="_blank">Garden Design Wigan</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/garden-design/garden-design/worsley/garden-design-worsley" target="_blank">Garden Design Worsley</a></p><p> </p></div>Circular Block Paving Steps and Garden Landscaping Path in Worsley Manchesterhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/circular-block-paving-steps-and-garden-landscaping-path2011-09-07T21:44:36.000Z2011-09-07T21:44:36.000ZMick Gammagehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/MickGammage<div><p>New front garden path and circular block paving steps in Worsley Manchester constructed using a Staffordshire blue brick riser and plaspave granite stone como cobble block paving treads, the customer was after something different and to make a statement at the front of the property</p><p> </p><p>Before the work commenced</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/landscapejuice/circular-steps/path-before.jpg"/><br/></a></p><p>The old flag path and steps in Worsley</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/landscapejuice/circular-steps/path-before1.jpg"/></a></p><p> </p><p>The existing garden paving in Worsley</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/landscapejuice/circular-steps/path-before2.jpg"/></a><br/>Before the old garden paving path was removed in Worsley</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/landscapejuice/circular-steps/path-before3.jpg"/><br/></a><br/>The new garden path constructed using granite stone cobbles and a Staffordshire blue brick riser<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/landscapejuice/circular-steps/circular-steps.jpg"/></a><br/><br/>The new circular steps in Worsley Manchester</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/landscapejuice/circular-steps/circular-steps1.jpg"/></a><br/><br/>Circular block paving steps blending into the garden landscaping Worsley Manchester</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/landscapejuice/circular-steps/circular-steps2.jpg"/></a><br/><br/>Looking down the new circular path</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/landscapejuice/circular-steps/circular-steps3.jpg"/></a><br/><br/>New path and block paving circular steps in Worsley Manchester</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/landscapejuice/circular-steps/circular-steps4.jpg"/></a><br/><br/><strong>NOTE</strong><br/>We constructed the steps and the path but the home owner is doing their own landscaping</p><p> </p><p>------------------------------------------------------</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Elegant and Quality Driveways at a price to suit your budget</span><br/>over the last 30 years Crystalclear have established themselves as the leading top quality Driveways company in Westhoughton Bolton and surrounding towns providing top quality Driveways workmanship and a professional service to all our customers.<br/><br/>We offer a complete service from the initial design to the installation of your new Driveways <br/> complete with a <b><font size="3">10 Year Guarantee<br/><br/></font></b>Every new Block Paving Driveway we create is totally unique and hand crafted to your individual taste and requirements using our extensive range of Quality Driveway Block Paving giving your home an instant kerb appeal in only a few days<br/><br/><br/>Call us today on <font size="4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">01942 840109</span></font> or <font size="4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">07730 938253</span></font> to book your FREE no obligation site survey and quotation for your professionally installed Driveway<br/><br/>We lay the full range of Marshalls and Plaspave block paving for driveways patio and paths, if you don't see what your looking for please do not hesitate to contact us <br/><br/><b>Areas Covered</b><br/>We cover a wide area in the north west including <br/><a rel="nofollow" class="menbot" 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Gammagehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/MickGammage<div><p>New garden patio and paths in Manchester on a new build house using Marshall's dark eclipse granite project packs with a Marshall's light granite border and jointed using GFTK vdw 840 plus in a stone grey colour provided by NCC Streetscape</p><p> </p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/granite-patio5.jpg"/></a><p> </p><p><strong>Before the work commenced</strong><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/before-work-commenced2.jpg"/></a><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/before-work-commenced.jpg"/></a><br/><br/>Laying the Eclipse granite with 4mm - 5mm joints<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/laying-the-eclipse-granite.jpg"/></a><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><br/></a><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/level-concrete-bed.jpg"/></a><br/>Cutting the eclipse granite paving to the border detail<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/piece-of-granite.jpg"/></a><br/><br/>Cutting the granite to size<br/>The smaller 300mm x 300mm units don't fit correctly when spaced out and need 5mm cutting off one edge to keep an equal 4mm - 5mm margin all the way round the flag<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/cutting-the-granite.jpg"/></a><br/><br/><br/><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Jointing the Marshall's Eclipse Granite Patio</strong></span><br/><br/>Wet the Eclipse Granite Patio using a hose pipe<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/wet-patio.jpg"/></a><br/><br/>Open the GFTK vdw 840 plus sealed container and pour onto the patio in small quantities<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/pour-onto-patio.jpg"/></a><br/><br/>Brush the GFTK vdw 840 plus into the patio paving joints<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/using-a-brush.jpg"/></a></p><p> </p><p>Remove any surplus jointing material<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/using-a-brush2.jpg"/></a></p><p>Filling in around the edges<br/> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/fill-the-edge.jpg"/></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The finished Marshall's Eclipse Granite patio, it took less than 1 hour to point all the patio joints<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/granite-patio.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/granite-patio2.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/granite-patio3.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/granite-patio4.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/granite-patio5.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/granite-patio6.jpg"/></a></p><p> </p>Front path with curved stone steps<br/> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/curved-granite-step.jpg"/></a><br/> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/curved-granite-step1.jpg"/></a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/images/marshalls-eclipse-granite/front-path.jpg"/></a><p> </p><p>Video showing the patio construction using Marshall's Eclipse Granite and GFTK vdw 840 pointing material supplied by NCC Streetscape</p><p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oY38jhZPs70?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" height="349" width="560"></iframe></p><p> </p><p>If you would like more information on our services or would like a FREE no obligation quotation please do not hesitate to contact us</p><p> </p><p><font size="2"><i>Call us today and we will be happy to discuss your requirements</i></font></p><p><font size="2"><span class="font-size-6"><strong>Crystalclear</strong></span></font></p><p><font size="2"><span class="font-size-6"><strong><span class="font-size-2"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crystalclearideas.co.uk/driveways/bolton/driveways-bolton" target="_blank">driveways patios and paving specialists</a></span></strong></span></font></p><p><span class="font-size-2"><b><font size="5">01942 840109</font></b></span></p><p>7 days a week 8am till 8pm</p><p> </p><p><a rel="nofollow" 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Candidates must be able to think on their feet, have a hands on, proactive approach and be able to work on their own initiative. Must be professional, diplomatic, capable of dealing with landscapers and be able to manage and exceed customers expectations.</p><p><br/><strong>Candidates must have:</strong></p><p>Design experience (Surveying, concepts, designing, full plans, build specifications, planting plans) <br/>Good customer service/communication skills<br/>Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Vectorworks<br/>Creativity<br/>Excellent plant knowledge<br/>Good administrational skills<br/>Have own transport<br/>Good sense of humour</p><p><br/><strong>Main duties will include:</strong></p><p>Dealing with jobs from start to finish<br/>Visiting clients<br/>Ordering plants<br/>Planting up<br/>Project management of jobs</p><p> </p><p>Please email <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:laura@kirmandesign.com">laura@kirmandesign.com</a> with your CV and examples from your portfolio.</p></div>Landscapers, gardeners and garden designers in Greater Manchesterhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/landscapers-gardeners-and-4122011-01-04T10:00:00.000Z2011-01-04T10:00:00.000ZPhil Voicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/philvoice<div><p> </p>
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</div>BBC Red Button coverage of Chelsea Flower Showhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/bbc-red-button-coverage-of2010-05-03T10:31:35.000Z2010-05-03T10:31:35.000ZMichèle Martinhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/MicheleMartin<div>This year the bbc’s red button coverage of Chelsea is all being done from Manchester. That fact, coupled with sheer jammyness on my part (I just happen to have an ex-student who works for the bbc) means that I'm the bbc's red button horticultural advisor for Chelsea.My job is to research the gardens and the pavilion. Then interview the designers of the large show gardens prior to their filmed interviews. At these I help prompt the designers and check on plant names as they explain about their gardens. After that we edit the 2 films together, add music and subtitles and you see the finished product on your red button.So if you seen any misspelt names - you know who to blame!Interviewing designers over the phone has been fun, though it's meant a few early starts e.g. when ringing the designers overseas, 8am here is 5pm in Melbourne, Australia. Getting hold of them has been fun - especially Mark Gregory who missed his original filming slot because he was stuck in Mauritius with the volcano. He got back just in time to run the London Marathon. Where does he get his energy from – he’s not only designing and building a large show garden at Chelsea but he’s also building James Wongs garden too. Luckily the 2 gardens are across the way from one another so they can share a kettle for tea breaks.Must go and pack – I’ve got to drive down to Painshill Park (always wanted to go there) for filming tomorrow.We’ve got Darren Saines Norway’s answer to Alan Tichmarsh coming in on the first flight from Oslo, followed by Mr Ishihara with his interpreter from Japan, then Scott Wynd from Flemings from Melbourne. You remember they missed Chelsea last year because of the bush fires which burnt down thousands of dollars of stock and the nursery managers house with all his possessions. Finally we have the charming Mark Gregory. So should be a good day - if long - but that's show business.It is another world but my contract is only for 7 weeks so I have no illusions of grandure, my feet will be staying firmly on the ground and I’ll soon be back to normal life designing gardens for clients and doing talks for local groups.Enjoy Chelsea – I shall.</div>