BTME was a roaring success and everyone left Harrogate with a spring in their step anticipating the new season with relish. Alas, the weather has been playing its part again in spoiling thoughts we had of an early start to the season. Here Alan Abel
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Registration opens today to find new design ideas for London’s Royal Docks. The Landscape Institute and Ecobuild, with support from the Mayor of London and London Borough of Newham, have launched ‘The Royal Docks Ideas Competition’ to find innovative
we are about to open our first trade counter based in sheffield, designed to supply wet and dry gravels,slates pebbles,paving sealers and joint compounds to the landscape contractors in the region.
the trade counter is designed to help the small lands
For many years resin bound surfacing has been the choice for historic sites and country houses ,because of its hard wearing nature, its lack of loose stones and its distinctive gravel texture.
It is now making its mark in the urban landscape,as counci
Resin bonded aggregates can be installed over any hard surface ideally tarmac or concrete,installing over block paving, slabs or crazy paving may lead to cracking.
Initially any cracks or small holes must be repaired using a expoxy mortar,then the su
As the market place for resin surfacing grows,more architects specifiers,landscape designers and achitects,builders and domestic householders are rethinking there ideas on decorative surfaces.
Resin bonded and bound surfacings are popular because of t
People create green roofs or roof gardens for many different reasons,ecological,asethical.but maiinly sustainability.
Although your investment is initially high,a green roof will pay for itself long term with lower roof maintenace costs and a saving i
Surrey based designer Selina Botham won RHS Gold and Best in Show for her first ever Show garden at Hampton Court 2008.
Selina Botham designed the garden for Widex to celebrate sound in the garden. Planting was used to illustrated a soft whispe
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
What is it?
LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
The site is…
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…
“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…
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…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…
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I am well out of my comfort zone and was hoping for some feedback.I have spent the last 22 years running a lawn care business LawnsOne and recently with a friend in the industry we have started a podcast talking about our REAL journey to a…
MM Seed enters 2026 with a refined and strengthened range, building on its reputation for quality, performance and reliability across golf, winter sports, cricket and tennis.With carefully selected cultivar updates and the continued inclusion of…
"Petrol lawmowers befouling the air at Windsor castle, disgraceful, maybe heads will roll when the King finds out"
"Have a look at the VATTA forum on facebook. In betyween the tales of woe there is some very useful advice."
Only just noticed this forum is based just down the road from one of my favorite parts in the whole wide world. Only been a member for the last six years and only login about five times a year but thanks for the great work, merci beaucoup!
"It's a shame they never asked Hayter to borrow the prototype Pro 60v to promote renewables really. Great plug for Hayter though, I was at Windsor Castle the other day and the groundsmen were using petrol Honda mowers 🙄"
"Great ideas!
Although signwriting our vans is a double headed sward — we can get £1000s from new clients a year and sadly we're a target by a few going about our business, but doubling up on security reduces the risk by nearly 50% going off last…"
Although signwriting our vans is a double headed sward — we can get £1000s from new clients a year and sadly we're a target by a few going about our business, but doubling up on security reduces the risk by nearly 50% going off last…"
"Totally agree!
James: "Until the government and police start treating this crime seriously and handing out long jail sentences and cracking down on the thieves and the people handling stolen goods it will only get worse.
I'm sure all of you on…"
James: "Until the government and police start treating this crime seriously and handing out long jail sentences and cracking down on the thieves and the people handling stolen goods it will only get worse.
I'm sure all of you on…"
"Hi Richard,
send me over an email at henry@landscapejuice.com and we'll go from there.
thanks
Henry "
send me over an email at henry@landscapejuice.com and we'll go from there.
thanks
Henry "
"There are contact details at the bottom of the page, i'd suggest trying them. Enjoy retirement!"
"Vanolarm are pretty good, goes off when door handles are pulled or sudden vibration, not overly loud with doors closed, but inside it's very uncomfortable on the ears! Economical on the batteries too.
Cable everything together and to the van
Hook…"
Cable everything together and to the van
Hook…"
Hi all, wrapped in business years ago but realised im still paying subscription, could somebody tell me how to cancel ? Thanks.richard.
"I just have a very big angry rottweiler that spends his nights in the van. No issues so far 😁"
Two Ordinary Blokes in Business
I am well out of my comfort zone and was hoping for some feedback.I have spent the last 22 years running a lawn care business LawnsOne and recently with a friend in the industry we have started a podcast talking about our REAL journey to a…
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Only just noticed this forum is based just down the road from one of my favorite parts in the whole wide world. Only been a member for the last six years and only login about five times a year but thanks for the great work, merci beaucoup!
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Cancelling subscription.
Hi all, wrapped in business years ago but realised im still paying subscription, could somebody tell me how to cancel ? Thanks.richard.
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Photinia fraseri delivered covered in leaf spot
I recently ordered two full standard form Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' for a client from a local nursery and when they were delivered to the client they were completely covered in leaf spot. No leaf is unaffected, with a few already at the stage of…
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