to - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-28T14:24:26Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/toSherriff Amenity to Offer Fortetub in UKhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/sherriff-amenity-to-offer-fortetub-in-uk2014-10-02T14:10:48.000Z2014-10-02T14:10:48.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Sherriff Amenity has announced that it is now offering the Fortetub range of twin walled tree shelters exclusively to the UK market. The Fortetub range enhances plant survival on all Landscaping, Forestry and Agricultural planting projects.</p><p>Manufactured using environmentally acceptable polypropylene, the Fortetub range has a unique design which creates a microclimate for the plant and with a bevelled top, damage to the plant caused by windburn is avoided. Its twin wall structure allows condensation and reduces moisture, resulting in higher plant survival rates.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314189123?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="450" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314189123?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="450" class="align-left"/></a>Tree shelters of this quality are extremely hard to come by in the UK which is why Sherriff Amenity searched further afield in order to sustain its philosophy of offering superior products to its committed customer base. The Fortetub range is produced in the Province of Huelva, South of Spain, where a dedicated team are responsible for the production of microclimate grow tubes.</p><p>“It’s about time that a new shelter should be available to the UK forestry and landscaping market that is well made and, more importantly, great value for money. The Fortetub range come in three sizes; so there is a solution to help all young trees survive in their early years” said Nick Gillett, forestry and landscaping sales specialist at Sherriff Amenity.</p><p>As Nick says, the twin walled range of shelters come in three sizes – from the 'entry level' standard 60cm to a 75cm for hare protection and the larger 1.2m for deer protection. They have a weak splitting point down the side of the tube and a flared rim at the top which offers added protection and with long, adjustable cable ties, Fortetub are easy to install.</p><p>Fortetub tree shelters are also extremely accessible. Delivered to you in bags of 250 per bag (60cm and 75cm) and 140 per bag (1.2m), carrying them to your work location is not an arduous chore.</p><p>It is recommended that a square sawn tree shelter stake is used to support the Fortetub shelter which is also available from Sherriff Amenity.</p><p>The Fortetub range of tree shelters are available exclusively throughout the UK from Sherriff Amenity. For further information, please contact Sherriff Amenity on 01638 721 888 or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sherriffamenity.com">www.sherriffamenity.com</a></p><p>For more news and insightful views, you can follow Sherriff Amenity on Twitter @SherriffAmenity</p></div>Cancelled Games a Thing of the Past for Rugby Club Thanks To Souters Sportshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/cancelled-games-a-thing-of-the-past-for-rugby-club-thanks-to2014-05-15T09:30:24.000Z2014-05-15T09:30:24.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Players at Wirral Rugby Club on Merseyside are benefiting from the recently completed drainage works by leading natural sportsturf contractor Souters Sports.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314221056?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="450" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314221056?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="450" class="align-left"/></a>The specialist contractor, based in both Cumbernauld, just north of Glasgow and Knutsford in Cheshire, was awarded the project after a competitive tender process following the club's drainage problems that they had on one of their pitches and also training area/cricket outfield which used to get waterlogged and resulted in numerous cancelled games.</p><p>The works included the piped drainage and sand slitting of the first XV pitch and cricket outfield.</p><p>Sand topdressing, verti-draining, weed control, overseeding and fertiliser application completed the work at the club, which was completed on budget and within the tight time schedule.</p><p>In addition Souters Sports helped to source and supply a new galvenized spectator fence to surround the pitch and also made sockets to allow one side to be taken down during the cricket season.</p><p>Souters Sports' in house labour and specialist drainage plant combined with their ability to provide a high quality service was a key factor in securing the contract and working with leading independent sportsturf consulting agronomy company, Professional Sportsturf Design (NW) on yet another successfully completed project.</p><p>Souters Sports are firmly established as one of the UK’s leading specialist sportsturf contractors providing sports ground construction, land drainage and sports pitch renovation services. Founded in 2000 by Managing Director Stewart Aird, the company has benefited from a policy of continual investment, expansion and diversification with experience ranging from national stadiums to local authority sports pitches.</p><p>Six senior sides, an under-21‘s, Colts’ and Junior Colts’ sides and a flourishing Mini Rugby Section all play at the Old Wirralians’ Association Memorial Ground and since the drainage works have been completed; have not complained of one cancelled game.</p><p>The company has recently completed extensive drainage projects at some of the UK’s top venues including Gleneagles, the venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup.</p><p>For further information, please contact Souters Sports Limited on 01236 453030 or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.souterssports.co.uk">www.souterssports.co.uk</a>. Souters Sports are also on Twitter @SoutersSports</p></div>Dennis Return to Golf Industry Show with Innovation as Key Messagehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/dennis-return-to-golf-industry-show-with-innovation-as-key2013-12-17T13:56:14.000Z2013-12-17T13:56:14.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Dennis Return to the Golf Industry Show (GIS) which is taking place in the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando on February 5-6 2014, at booth 1979, featuring the Dennis FT510 interchangeable cassette cylinder mower with innovation being the key message.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314178080?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314178080?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400" class="align-left"/></a>Dennis is renowned for their innovative, high quality British-built turfcare machinery which is used at sporting venues all over the world. Superintendents looking to impress with a high quality purchase will find their needs ideally met by the FT510, which features the industry-leading, and world’s first, interchangeable cassette system.</p><p>The uncomplicated interchangeable cassette system allows the operator to fit a range of attachments ensuring it is unrivalled as not only a mower but also a total turf maintenance machine which can be used on all areas of fine turf throughout the year.</p><p>A choice of up to 11 different cassettes including de-thatchers, verticutters, brushes, spikers and slitters as well as a five or nine bladed cutting cylinder make it more than just a fine turf mower. It offers total fine turf care in a single unit, with a 30 second changeover of cassettes. The FT510 is a firm favourite with busy superintendents looking to carry out more than one task, but with a single power source.</p><p>The FT range is available in 17" (43cm), 20" (51cm) and 24" (61cm) widths.</p><p>For further information or a no obligation demonstration, please contact the Dennis USA distributor CS Trading on (864) 843 5972or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dennisuk.com" target="_blank">www.dennisuk.com</a>.</p><p>For more news, reviews and insightful views, you can follow Dennis on Twitter @<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.twitter.com/DennisMowers" target="_blank">DennisMowers</a> and like the company’s Facebook page – <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/DennisMowersUK" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/DennisMowersUK</a>. You can also view the latest Dennis videos by visiting <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/DennisMowers" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/DennisMowers</a>.</p></div>New guide to specialist nurseries and hidden gardens of East Dorsethttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/new-guide-to-specialist-nurseries-and-hidden-gardens-of-east-dors2013-06-19T00:00:00.000Z2013-06-19T00:00:00.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><p>A new, free guide to the many specialist nurseries and hidden gardens across East Dorset is now available.</p>
<p>Celebrating a proud heritage that dates back to the 1800s, ‘Specialist Nurseries and Hidden Gardens’ not only explains why nurseries have flourished in east Dorset, but also provides a comprehensive list of secluded gardens to discover, and even places to stay – all with delightful gardens of their own.</p>
<p>Designed to appeal to plant enthusiasts across the country, the leaflet showcases local growers of roses, camellias, fuchsias, blueberries, azaleas, acers and heathers alongside the multiple award-winning ornamental grasses of Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens.</p>
<p>It also highlights where you can simply relax and enjoy walled gardens, historic garden buildings and delicious local ice creams amid the flowers.</p>
<p>Neil Lucas, owner of Knoll Gardens, Member of the RHS Council and holder of ten consecutive Chelsea Gold Medals, is proud to be part of a growing tradition that has such impeccable credentials. “Specialist nurseries are the lifeblood of unusual and quality plants which can make your garden really special,” said Neil. “This new leaflet will throw a spotlight on the area and give everyone the opportunity to discover a wealth of garden-worthy plants, visit some glorious gardens and buy with confidence from some real, hands-on horticultural pioneers”.</p>
<p>For a free copy of the leaflet call Wimborne Tourist Information Centre on 01202 886116.</p>
</div>The World Day to Combat Desertification is Monday, 17 Junehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-world-day-to-combat-desertification-is-monday-17-june2013-06-17T12:00:00.000Z2013-06-17T12:00:00.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><p><a href="http://www.unccd.int/PublishingImages/UNCCD/WDCD/WDCD%202013/Logo%20WDCD%202013%20ENG.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.unccd.int/PublishingImages/UNCCD/WDCD/WDCD%202013/Logo%20WDCD%202013%20ENG.png?width=500" width="500" class="align-center" /></a></p>
<p>The theme of the 2013 World Day to Combat Desertification is drought and water scarcity.</p>
<p>Freshwater is valuable. Of all the water on Earth, only 2.5 per cent is freshwater. And of all this freshwater, the total usable supply for ecosystems and humans is less than 1 per cent.  When demand for water exceeds available supply, it results in water scarcity.</p>
<p>Drylands are particularly vulnerable to water scarcity. The projected intensification of freshwater scarcity will cause greater stresses in drylands. While each person needs at least 2,000 cubic meters of water for human well-being and sustainable development every year, on average, people in the drylands have access to only 1,300 cubic meters.</p>
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The goal of the 2013 World Day to Combat Desertification is to create awareness about the risks of drought and water scarcity in the drylands and beyond, calling attention to the importance of sustaining healthy soils as part of post Rio+20 agenda, as well as the post-2015 sustainable development agenda. </p>
<p>This year’s slogan, “Don’t let our future dry up” calls for everyone to take action to promote preparedness and resilience to water scarcity, desertification and drought. The slogan embodies the message that we are all responsible for water and land conservation and sustainable use, and that there are solutions to these serious natural resource challenges. Land degradation does not have to threaten our future.</p>
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</div>Grasses Move Into The Spotlighthttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/grasses-move-into-the-spotlight2012-08-26T20:00:00.000Z2012-08-26T20:00:00.000ZElspeth Briscoehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/ElspethBriscoe<div><p>"The cold wet summer experienced in Western Europe this year doesn’t seem to have held back the flowering of the ornamental grasses in my garden. From now on until the end of autumn is when things really begin to get exciting here. Of course calamagrostis had been effective for months, but with panicums, molinias and finally my miscanthus coming into flower the garden is reaching its peak." - Speaks Michael King this week (co-author of Piet Oudolf). </p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314147020?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314147020?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="524" class="align-left" height="348"/></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Michael King is probably one of the world's foremost authorities on planting design with grasses. Michael lives in the Netherlands, but he is now holding four week online courses at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.my-garden-school.com" target="_blank">MyGardenSchool</a> teaching gardening enthusiasts, aspiring and professional garden designers, and practising landscapers all about the beauty of using different grasses for both form and function.</p><p>Here is a taster for the course (which includes a new video format). Bookings are now being taken for Sept 1st intake. You can learn more about the Designing With Grasses <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.my-garden-school.com/course/a-masterclass-in-garden-design-with-grasses/" target="_blank">Gardening Course</a> here.<object width="640" height="360" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="false"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="never"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VbuYpJfeteI?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="false"></param><embed wmode="opaque" width="640" height="360" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VbuYpJfeteI?version=3&hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="false"></embed> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"></param></object></p></div>Improve to Move with Drivewayfixhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/improve-to-move-with-drivewayfix2012-04-20T13:53:17.000Z2012-04-20T13:53:17.000ZDriveway-Fixhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/DrivewayFix<div><p><em><strong>First impressions count for everything when selling a house. Leave a lasting impression for potential buyers by keeping the driveway to your house looking like new – fail to do this and you could miss out on a potential sale!</strong></em></p><p>A recent article published on Channel4.com (‘Tips & Advice on Selling a House’) claims that the most important step towards selling a house is creating ‘kerb appeal’. Potential buyers can be put off instantly if the front of a house looks worn or untidy.</p><p></p><p>Drivewayfix.co.uk offers a range of driveway DIY products that will create excellent kerb appeal without the usual expense.</p><p></p><p>The Drivewayfix range will repair potholes, remove oil and grease stains, fill cracks and holes, rejuvenate faded tarmac and make any driveway or path look brand new!</p><p></p><p>If you have potholes on your drive, you need a Pothole Repair Kit. The easy to use to kit allows you to fill in potholes, which is great news not just for your drive, but for your car too!</p><p>Alternatively, you may need Rapid Repair – a rapid setting concrete perfect for the repair of kerbs, edgings, shed bases and many other concrete surfaces.</p><p></p><p>A faded drive doesn’t bode well for creating a good impression for potential buyers. Drive Revive® is a water based paint which revives tired and dull tarmac driveways – you will not believe the difference Drive Revive® will make.</p><p></p><p>As well as repair solutions, Drivewayfix.co.uk also offers assistance with laying new paving. PaveJoint is a ready to use jointing compound , perfect for all paved surfaces, just brush into joints and wash away the excess.</p><p></p><p>Fix or Grout is a single solution for not 1, but 2 of the stages of laying paving. Suitable for use with all paving types, Fix or Grout can be used as a bedding or pointing paving slabs.</p><p></p><p>For keeping weeds at bay, you need Seal & Stop. This product stops jointing sand from being washed out, protects against stains and helps to prevent future weed growth.</p><p>Drivewayfix.co.uk is a safe and secure website that allows you to shop from the comfort of your own home and with a fast and effective delivery service (next working day guaranteed when ordered before 12pm) you will be repairing your drive before you know it.</p><p></p><p>To receive 10% off your order please visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drivewayfix.co.uk/">www.drivewayfix.co.uk</a> and enter ‘HOME10’ at the checkout page plus there is currently FREE DELIVERY on all products.</p><p></p><p>Despite the products being easy to use and apply, you may prefer to have a professional apply the products for you, if so, why not contact one of Drivewayfix.co.uk’s approved contractors.</p><p></p><p>Drivewayfix has registered contractors across the country who are on hand to help with any paving and tarmac driveway problems. They have all attended training and have been approved to ensure that they work to the highest of standards.</p><p></p><p>For further information on this range of driveway repair or to contact your local approved contractor, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drivewayfix.co.uk/">www.drivewayfix.co.uk</a>, call 01827 871871 or email <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:driveway-fix@instarmac.co.uk">driveway-fix@instarmac.co.uk</a>.</p></div>How to maintain your lawn.https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-maintain-your-lawn2011-12-28T14:26:54.000Z2011-12-28T14:26:54.000ZAbel Landscaping (Liverpool)https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/abellandscaping<div><h2 style="text-align: center;">10 Month Lawn Care Guide</h2><p></p><p>Here is a little guide that we have put together on how to look after you lawn over a 10 month period</p><h3> </h3><h3>January</h3><p><img src="http://www.abellandscapes.co.uk/loadImage.aspx?image=/uploads/image/January%20Sample.jpg&action=resizecrop&width=80&height=60" alt="January Sample" style="padding: 5px; float: left; margin-right: 5px;" height="60" width="80"/>There is generally little maintenance work to be done in the month of January. Avoid using the lawn in very wet conditions and particularly in frost. During fine spells turfing can take place and repair work can be carried out using turf. General debris, such as leaves/twigs, can be removed. Light brushing can be carried out to remove dew and surface moisture from fine lawns. This is a good time to ensure all lawn care equipment is serviced and cleaned.</p><h3>February</h3><p><img src="http://www.abellandscapes.co.uk/loadImage.aspx?image=/uploads/image/March%20Sample.jpg&action=resizecrop&width=125&height=94" alt="February Sample" style="padding: 5px; float: right; margin-left: 5px;" height="94" width="125"/>Although conditions can be mild do not be tempted to mow the lawn. Worm casts can be scattered by brushing with a birch broom or similar. Turfing and repairs using turf can be carried out providing the ground is not waterlogged and frost free.</p><h3>March</h3><p><img src="http://www.abellandscapes.co.uk/loadImage.aspx?image=/uploads/image/March%20Sample.jpg&action=resizecrop&width=125&height=94" alt="March Sample" style="padding: 5px; float: left; margin-right: 5px;" height="94" width="125"/> As soon as the weather conditions improve the grass will show signs of growth. Lightly rake the lawn to clear the surface, be careful not to rake heavily as this will damage the grasses. A light rolling, e.g., with the mower roller will help to settle the surface if heavy winter frosts have been experienced. A top cut on a good dry day can be carried out, ensure the mower blades are on a high setting to avoid removing too much grass. It is unlikely more than one or two cuts will be required in March. This is a good month for inspecting the lawn for any signs of disease and dealing with moss.</p><p>Ensure any Moss Killers (e.g., Lawn Sand) has time to fully work before raking out the moss (e.g., 14 days). The edges of the lawn can be neatened with a half moon and damaged areas with turf. April Any coarse grasses can be dug out and the areas turfed (ensure these areas are filled with sifted soil to prevent hollows). Mow regularly enough to keep the lawn tidy but do not set the blades at a low cutting height. If conditions are good and the grass is actively growing fertiliser can be applied at this moment. It is important that the grass blades are dry and that rain is expected. If in the unlikely event of no rain for 3 - 4 days, irrigate (water) the fertiliser in. Selective weed killers can be used at this time but it is more prudent to wait until May, when the grass is going to be growing more vigorously.</p><h3>May</h3><p><img src="http://www.abellandscapes.co.uk/loadImage.aspx?image=/uploads/image/September%20Sample.jpg&action=resizecrop&width=125&height=94" alt="May Sample" style="padding: 5px; float: right; margin-left: 5px;" height="94" width="125"/>This is normally a good month for the use of selective weed killer, make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions and the product is designed for lawn use. Make sure the grass is dry and there is moisture in the soil. Weed killers should be used in good still weather conditions. Mowing can now be carried out on a more regular basis and the mowing height should be gradually lowered to the normal summer setting, but remember not to scalp the lawn.</p><p>Regular mowing once or twice a week is normal at this time of year Remember to vary the direction of cut and to mow at a steady pace do not push the mower backwards and forwards, work in a forward direction for a uniform cut and for your own safety Keep an eye on moisture levels and only water if signs of stress appear grass is very resilient and over watering, is more harmful in the end than drought. If you do need to water do it in the evening and ensure the water has fully penetrated the lawn not simply wetted the surface. If possible have a water storage system set up prior to the hot dry months. This avoids any problems with hose -pipe bans.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.abellandscapes.co.uk/landscaping-liverpool/garden-maintenance/lawn-care" target="_blank">Continue Reading...</a></p></div>how to edge a lawn? are you conservative? or looking to savehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-edge-a-lawn-are-you2011-01-03T14:01:28.000Z2011-01-03T14:01:28.000ZOfer El-hashaharhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/OferElhashahar<div><p>Hi to you all, it is the just few days into 2011, after reading here one of the threads at the forum about maintenance of lawn edging - I thought that you must here this story.</p><p> </p><p>It is a real story, about my father in law that may effect the way you think in life.</p><p> </p><p>I remember that I came to the uk at the first time 1996 , I just came to visit for few weeks, it was summer I stayed at fiona's parents (today my wife and mother to my 4 daughters).</p><p>John, my father in law, just like me liked to work in his garden, thier house surrounded with lawn all around and he also has his veg patch and green house, apple trees and more... It was beautiful.</p><p> </p><p>I remember how impressed I was to see him cutting the lawn with no engine lawn mowers. You have to understand -I never seen anything like that in israel- we always had petrol mower.</p><p>I still remember him worring no t-shirt enjoying a sunny day- actually only sunny afternoon and cutting the lawn for over an hour or more.</p><p> </p><p>I asked my wife one day- how come that he does not buy a new one engined power- after all they have more than enough money and I just loved her answer that it is greener . After all I LOVE GREEN i HAD YEARS OF very high maintenance gardening as a contractor to doezens of private gardens and I hate all the smooke coming from all these tools- and much more prefer natural gardening. ( in israel, where i used to live at the time, things grow so fast that some hedges needs cutting every 2 weeks).</p><p> </p><p>I actually admired my father in law, john , for being green, I saw how he actually worked hard cutting the lawn their with his very old mower. In my job working as a contractor I was very calculated and I thought how many hours could he save by using a better lawn mower- LOTS OF HOURS- so I actually admired him more.</p><p> </p><p>My biggest surprise was about 3 years ago and I saw john cutting his lawn with electric lawn mower...</p><p>What ???? I was a bit shocked and asked him- I see that you got a new lawn mower what happend to the old ? I asked him.</p><p> </p><p>" Oh Ofer, this is fantastic, Mrs ....... said that she does not use it so I can have it and... you can not imagaine it . I cut the lawn at third of the time"</p><p> </p><p>I got to know john well in the last few years that we moved to the uk to leave near the english side of the family , and I like john, he helps a lot recently. and john is very conservative traditional man. He much prefer the old way and it take a lot for him to trust new things ( like built in GPS, computer and so on)</p><p> </p><p>NOW LETS DO THE CALCULATION: FOR YOUR FAVOR ONLY</p><p> </p><p>IF JOHN USED TO CUT THE LAWN FOR 30 YEARS, 80 min each time 15 times a year.</p><p>It is 600 hours in total - so if he could do it in third of the time he could save 400 hours</p><p> </p><p>lets say that I am wrong and it is only 200-300 hours . that is a lot of hours- worth a lot of money and you can do a lot with IF only you would try it 30 hours before.</p><p> </p><p>So If you like to implement something that save you time - do not wait for age 70.</p><p> </p><p>So what happen with the old mower- we have a tiny patch of lawn with 2 rabbits on so only 3-4 times a year we cut it to get it straight.</p><p> </p><p>So Why did I write about it?</p><p>I did a calculation once that by using a recycled plastic edging you can save more than 65% of the time.</p><ul><li>IT REDUCE THE OFTEN THAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON THE EDGING BY 50%</li><li>YOU WILL THAN NEED TO USE THE STRIMMER ONLY HORIZONTAL WAY- SAVING YOU LOTS OF TIME</li><li>EVEN THAN IT IS SO MUCH EASY AND FASTER AS THE EDGING IS A GUIDE TO YOUR STRIMMER.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>IN MANY CASES NO NEED TO STRIMMER AT ALL JUST PLACE 2 WHEELS OF THE MOWER OUT OF THE LAWN</li></ul><p>THERE ARE SO MANY SHEAR USERS THAT USING OUR EDGINGS AND ARE SO HAPPY WITH IT.</p><p> </p><p>I KNOW SOME OF YOU DO NOT WANT TO save time of work as you may think that you will have less of work,</p><p>If that is the case- you will find that your customers are so happy that you find for them new solutions and you can claim your trade discount for the edging and charge for installation.</p><p> </p><p>If you are a designer you should want your project to look well maintained for years so finding the right edging is a must. That is what I used- strimmer proof edging. For 2011 we have wide range of it.</p><p>see attached file.</p><p> </p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.best4garden.co.uk" target="_blank">Recycled plastic edging</a></p><p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314170076?profile=original">lawn edging new</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div>Why Choose a Wooden Planterhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/why-choose-a-wooden-planter2010-11-18T18:49:39.000Z2010-11-18T18:49:39.000ZRoss Lachlan Clarkehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/RossLachlanClarke<div>Gardening with any containers, but particularly with <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">wooden planters</a> offers many benefits. Plants can be introduced to previously barren or soil-less areas such as patios or driveways, plants can be easily moved about, greater plant variety can be achieved through providing different types of soil. Perhaps the greatest benefit, though, is the beauty and variety that the planters themselves bring to your outdoor space. Of the many types of planter available <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">wooden planters</a> offer the greatest practicality, variety, and beauty. The main reasons for choosing a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">wooden planter</a> are:<strong>Frost defence.</strong> Wood is a natural insulator and a well built <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">wooden planter</a> will help to protect delicate roots from frost. This is particularly important for fragile bedding plants at the beginning and end of the season and becomes more important as you move north. Anyone who has ever own a terracotta pot will no all too well about the damage frost can do.<strong>Weight</strong> Wood is usually heavy, and the effect of wind on foliage often underestimated. A <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">wooden planter</a> is an excellent way to anchor plants against the effects of strong winds, and sadly in this modern era, against vandalism and theft.<strong>Value for money</strong> A well made <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">wooden planter</a> will generally last for many years and offers excellent value for money.<strong>Practicality</strong> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">Wooden planters</a> can be affordably built to measure, and are therefore often the only practical option for difficult or limited spaces. Where space is constricted <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/content/madetomeasure">made to measure wooden planters</a> can help to maximise what is available.<strong>Beauty</strong> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">Wooden planters</a> are sympathetic to plants and, as a natural product, are particularly well suited to garden environments. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">Wooden planters</a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/typical-planter-construction.jpg"></a> can be stained, oiled , varnished, or painted in an endless variety of styles and colours. No other material offers such flexibility.<strong>Longevity</strong> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">Wooden planters</a> are environmentally friendly. They will flex and react to the weather rather than fight it. Wooden planters don’t need to be frost proofed, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">wooden planters</a> don’t need to be polished, and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">wooden planters</a> will come to an equilibrium with the microclimate, no matter how dry, wet, or hot it is.You can’t go wrong with a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://fatleaf.co.uk/products/Planters">wooden planter</a>!</div>Managing, following and responding to comments on your wallhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/managing-following-and2010-07-27T07:30:00.000Z2010-07-27T07:30:00.000ZPhil Voicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/philvoice<div>At first glance, the comment wall on your page might seem a little confusing. If someone leaves you a comment, there might be a tendency to write a comment straight back using the comment block at the foot of the comment wall. However, if you do this, the comment is left on your own wall and not that of the person who's left you a comment and by you doing so, the person you wanted to see your comment might not actually notice that you have responded (I hope you're understanding this?). <b>Maintaining the comment thread</b>
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If you wish to reply to a comment that comes into your wall, look for the set of links below to the comment (as illustrated in the above image). You will see a 'comment back' and a 'view thread' link - these are only visible to the two people involved in the comment transaction. By commenting back, you'll leave your message on the other person's comment wall and they'll get an email with a link to the comment (unless they've un-subscribed) to inform them of the message. Once a conversation starts to develop, a thread of the conversation is recorded; by clicking on the 'view thread' link, it is possible to follow all of the comments on one page without having to click back and forth to each other's comment wall. Note that the comments are public and can be seen by the whole site so if you wish to take the exchange private you'll have to click on the 'send message' option. The comment thread are only visible to the two people involved in the conversation.
</div>How do I become a gardener?https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/how-do-i-become-a-gardener2009-10-18T00:08:05.000Z2009-10-18T00:08:05.000ZPaul Rogershttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/PaulRogers<div>OK. Before you start reading, if you have nothing better to do, please be aware that yours truly has never blogged, has never wanted to blog and has no knowledge of blog etiquette. But for some reason I have felt the need to put finger to keyboard, letters to screen and thoughts to eternity. Disclaimer: This rambles by the way.Well, we started Jan's Gardening as I was unemployed and we were nearly skint as two years redundancy pay does not go on forever. Best thing we ever did! Wish we did it when "my role" was made surplus to requirements back in Dec 2008. It was July 2009 before we started gardening together. Jan is the plant expert and knows the difference between a weed and not a weed, how to prune, where to plant and most satisfying for customers...what a plant is actually named, Latin et al. Me? I'm a labourer who advertises as a gardener, quotes as a gardener, married to a gardener, wants to be a gardener but ends up labouring. But we are very busy so this is not a massive complaint merely a inebriated whinge. How do you spell whinge?We advertise ourselves as Jan's Gardening and we offer the usual garden maintenance services with the personal touch and on the whole we deliver 100%. All of our customers so far are chuffed with what we do for them. Trouble is that as hard as I try the plant and flower naming thing is just not sinking in fast enough and this is not only effecting my confidence but putting added pressure on Jan. What gets me through is my lovely personality, my ability to empathise and years of training in IT support environments i.e. the ability to talk my way out of something I know nothing about and yet still deliver 100% customer satisfaction! I just wish there was a power switch on gardening as it would cure an awful lot of issues!This is my third career after 1. Banking and 2. IT Support and yet I am calling on disciplines from both careers. Banking, finance, credit, debit, profit, loss, budgets, software, internet, customer service, call logging, field service, SLA's to name but a few. Also as a die hard competent DIY'er I feel that all the skills and knowledge acquired over the last 30 odd years have meant that I am ideally suited for this role if only I could master the plant knowledge and believe me I am trying.When I was in banking I had a fantastic time, met and married Jan, forged lifetime friendships and generally took life as it came but not seriously. I never was able to separate my social life from my work life, so promotion was a no-no. In IT support work was everything and the hours I put in did not leave much quality family life. I said yes to everything until I ended up as a manager in an Investment Bank in a role that I was blatantly not qualified for. Hooray for redundancy!I've been through depression and came out the other side via therapy (The Priory no less!) and discovered lots about myself that have made me more contented and self aware (group therapy rocks!) and now here I am, self employed, totally in control of my own fortunes.The manager, the labourer, the admin clerk, the researcher, the dogs-body, the marketer, the disciplinarian, the creator, the innovator, the motivator, the financier, the accountant, the salesman, the designer, the relationship manager, the expert, the delegate, the reporter, the well you get the idea, it's a control freaks ideal.God I love it. Still loads to learn, skills to master, mistakes to make and experiences to call on.OK, what do you do if you are sitting with your chin in your hands, staring at the screen with your eyes shut?That's right. Go to bed.Night-nightFurther boring blogs to ignore will follow I'm afraid.</div>Tips for a gardening business - how to get more customers, higfher profit and more satisfaction- part 1https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/tips-for-a-gardening-business2009-03-11T09:35:05.000Z2009-03-11T09:35:05.000ZOfer El-hashaharhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/OferElhashahar<div><b>It is a Big title- so why do I think I can tell you about It?</b>I decided that I will write on this blog every 2-3 weeks and under this title tips that can help you to get a better business.First I would like to explain why I want to do it?1. I got lots of help from other people and would like to help too there are lots of ways that I can not because I am more clever just because I tried many ways of marketing a gardening business.2. I hope it will make people to want to help- add their ideas to the blog- and maybe even help me.I started my business as a student that study 5.5 long days a week - I had no money to invest and no much time - I charged about £3.00 an hour ( 50% more than minimum wage at that time there).3 years after I finished my studies we were 3 teams (7 stuff and 5 temporary for the summer) for maintenance we charged about £20.00- 25.00 an hour ( Intact we charged per job or for yearly maintenance but that was the way we calculate it).Economy at the time was really bad and at every traffic light you could see near you private cars with lawn mowers and tools.It took lots of work but we learned lots of marketing and we tried lots of things.To be honest I changed my business to garden design and build many gardens later on as that what I really liked to do. and these days trading with gardening products- just in case you didn't know.So first tip for today:Try and think how long will you keep your business- Is it worth invest a bit of time ( when you got a bit- or to create a bit) to create a system that will bring more customers to you? something that will need only a bit of work but will mainly work for itself.Yes there are animals like that, but the important tip is that the best thing is to create few of these that will bring more customers /jobs and money.Most people will tell you that the secret is word to mouth very big true <b>but</b>It does not mean that you can not do anything about it.One of the Keys of winning is to understand that people Like to hear about you but not from yourself.Look at moses the one from the bible a great leader maybe even one of the greatest- and give attention to one fact he used his brother to speak for him.It usually work better If someone will say that you are great man, professional and you did a good job for him, than you saying it about yourself.I will next time give better examples of what you can do- as I do not want to make it too long</div>Slugs and Snail controlhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/slugs-and-snail-control2009-03-09T12:30:00.000Z2009-03-09T12:30:00.000ZPip Howardhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/PipHoward<div>This year there is set to be yet another plague of slugs and snails. The weather conditions are somewhat to blame for the huge increase in the last two years. But this is only one factor in the reason for the continuing population boom of the gardeners worst enemy.To further misery to traditional gardeners, slug pellets will inevitably be banned fairly soon. The damage they cause to other fauna is just too great. After the anti EU headlines have abated after the ban, it will be time to install the new measures to combat the menace of the gastropod.The biggest problem is that the 'traditional' method of control has had a 'catch 22' effect, whilst killing the slugs and snails effectively it also led to a decline in the predators of these animals. The second major factor is the UK's passion for keeping cats. A Basque 'soils' man who was working with the CSL group last year was astounded by the size of the UK cat population and directly blamed them for our slug and snail problem. He was adamant, (although I doubt this is backed up by any academic research), that as the Basque people had to resort to eating all their cats during the Spanish Civil War the population of cats is minimal and as such the traditional predators of slugs and snails, namely, Bird's particularly Thrush, Slow Worms, Hedgehogs and Toads are common and will keep the gastropods under control.I would not dare to utter that there needs to be a cat cull in the UK, to satisfy horticulture, as I do not wish a lynch mob out to get me.Living in France it is very evident that there is little problems with slugs and snails, (whilst the common guess at this would be that they eat them - this is not true, where I am at least). The cat population is lower here, but I don't think this is the answer too.The French are brilliant at 'sustainable' gardening, there is no altruism to it, they are certainly not all green minded either. It simply makes sense and costs nothing. As such around most of the vegetable plots and in 'Potager' gardens, they have an arsenal of little habitats constructed into gardens to make suitable homes for the predators they need to encourage.Toads are treated with reverence here, rightly so, their ability to significantly reduce a population of slugs is fantastic. As such holes dug into the ground at a slight angle can be found everywhere. The walls of these holes are usually old slates and in some cases I have seen sections of concrete drainage about 500mm long just inserted into the ground with a loose flat stone on top. These little burrows can house up to 5 or 6 large toads at a time.Dry stone walls or habitat piles are deliberately constructed to allow for habitats, slow worms are very common and are voracious predators on both slugs and snails. A collapsed section of wall I have seen near here actually has small chambers carefully built into the bottom. The entrances are built to encourage hedgehogs. We regularly build walls in Cornwall to incorporate habitats for bats and birds but have never done anything at the bottom. We will now.The use of loose gravel dust, (crushed down), is the main product used on paths and surfacing in gardens in France. I have been told that in Potager gardens this is done to discourage slugs and snails, Many of the foliage plants are grown up and through this material and the resulting crop is untouched.Crushed garlic is also used, left for a few days in water and sprinkled around the important plants absolutely guarantees their protection. I have used the 'garlic barrier' product in the UK and have found it fairly effective, although unfortunately it is not for the part time gardener, as you have to top up regularly due to the rain and it will make even the most precious crops financially unviable.The last trick I know actually comes from Argyll, Scotland there I have met an old boy gardener who used to spread large quantities of river silt around the plot, he said it encouraged birds to come and peck through the soil thus disparaging slug and snail colonisation. However it did work it definately worked.<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.paysagedurable.com" target="_blank">www.paysagedurable.com</a></div>How to make a garden from a button- great for these dayshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-make-a-garden-from-a2009-02-16T18:56:00.000Z2009-02-16T18:56:00.000ZOfer El-hashaharhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/OferElhashahar<div>Hi Blog,I Feel so much better- I visited lj few times but could not write- I had lots to write but I guess the weather effects me, still. Anyway today I saw a bit of blue sky, heard few birds and saw few buds and it put me back to life.Spring is on the way- horay. (winter in England does not do well to me - Still remember warm winter back home about 15 C in a cold winter day)That's it, stop about myself, I would like to write about why do I sell what i sell in the next time but before is something for all of you LJ members... to help you this year<b>How to make a soup from a button</b>Many many years ago there was a man that got lost in the woods, he was very hungry and than saw a little house. He knocked on the door. An old lady opened the door .''oh hello'' said the man ''I am starving, I was lost do you have anything to eat?''''no said the women I have nothing in here''''nothing,even something small?'' tried the man.''no '' said the very mean women.'What about a button? do you have one' asked the man.'What can you do with a button?' wondered the women'I can teach you how to make a wonderful soup- very tasty with only a button'.'It could be useful' thought the old and mean women 'come inside' she said and brought a button.'I just need a pan and water 'said the man. 'OK' said the women.'now' said the man 'we put the button in the pan on the cooker, add the water and wait'.'How long?' asked the mean women. 'well, about three days' said the man 'but if you will mix it.it will be much faster' .The women started mixing till her hand got a bit tired' how long' she asked again.24 hours said the man but if you do have few potatoes and celery it will take half of the time''sure' said the women and kept mixing.'How long now?'.'well an onion and 2 carrots can short the time from 12 hours to 4 hours'.'I better do that' said the women- 'after I used few veg already' she thought.'a small peace of meat or chicken and a bit of salt can make to about 20 minutes only- and you will get wonderful soup and you will not need to mix it anymore.'As you can imagine after 20 minutes they both had a tasty soup made from only a button.I thought about this story, when I read this week about how to write a quote. Do not laugh..We always want to be in the man budget, to price it high but not to loose the job.someone said once that the shopping adventure or fun is when you can choose- Imagine choosing ice cream or looking at a menu.So I used to split the job to the different parts and if possible to give diffrent options in any section.for example: I tell the customer that he will get the best plants but he can choose to get them small medium or mature.Irrigation system for £x or a better one for £y.beside It looks very professional that you know all prices.Writing it , I remember that there was a gardener that manage to get most the gardens in a new project where I struggled to believe how cheap he can be. than I found that the price was for a very basic garden and the extras were expensive - he knew how to make a garden from a button.I hope it might help to anyone.</div>