While travelling across the country - whether by rail, car or walking; harvest can be seen in full swing - And this may turn out to be the biggest UK and Ireland harvest for some time - possibly ever. Alan Abel, a Complete Weed Control franchisee for
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Its past mid-summer and the grasses are looking burnt, with the odd storm rejuvenating them briefly. The sporting summer of 2014 has been an amazing spectacle and all but completed, with the winter sport season about to begin. Glasgow has shone for t
2014 is turning out to be so different from last year. In May 2013, the grass eventually woke up from a long winter, whereas this year, it is about six weeks ahead. Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control gives his monthly advice on what to look out for
It’s only been 30 days since we were talking about saturated ground and not being able to travel on it.
Now, we’ve seen that they were watering Cheltenham Race Course on the Thursday of the Festival, and we haven't had any significant rainfall during
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
Alan Abel, a Complete Weed Control franchisee for over 30 years, gives his thoughts for 2014.
The whole year kicks off again with the annual pilgrimage to BTME and Harrogate. It’s so hard to believe 12 months have passed so quickly.
At least those mont
Alan Abel, a Complete Weed Control franchisee for over 30 years, gives his take on winter spraying.
Although we are into the dark mornings and evenings, pests and diseases don't stop for a holiday- in fact, they get more active.
But due to weather cond
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This year we alaso won a gold award by working along side landscape designer Sue Beeseley at Bluebell cottage gardens. Sue has designed this garden to highlight some of the finest and most graceful ea
“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…
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…
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…
A recent school grounds seminar held at Charterhouse in Surrey has been hailed a huge success by all who attended.
The event attracted over 50 delegates from all levels as several topical issues were explored and discussed. Supported by…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
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"The most successful way to get them out is to use a hand spade and dig at least six inches wider than the bulb and to dig deep enough to get all the roots.
Weed killers can kill crocuses but but with water levels high it would be more resistant to i…"
Weed killers can kill crocuses but but with water levels high it would be more resistant to i…"
"Like many gardeners I am not a fan of cherry laurels but if your client wishes to keep them, the best time for pruning to ensure flowers is immediately after the flowers have faded. If your main concern is to have the Laurel as an evergreen screen o…"
Redesigned from the ground up, the new ICL Turf & Landscape Product Guide includes an up-to-date listing of products and an abundance of useful information for those who manage turf and amenity areas.The Product Guide consists of sections on key pro…
"Richard, To address a few points in your reply to me and to you by others. I'm in agreement with others on the size of mower, a 41cm is too small, if you are asked to quote for a largish lawn and the competition is also asked to quote and they have…"
"We've mowed a couple here in Warrington but many of our regulars are on clay and are too wet. They do need cutting but are just too boggy. Plenty of other work in the gardens though so still very busy."
"I have to disagree with some of the posts ... I started with a 48cm then upgraded to a run of 53cm (Hayter's, Toro's & Honda's) over many years, but needed something smaller and lighter for a couple of awkward access lawns a few years back, so bough…"
"£25 should be your minimum for even the smallest of lawns. Don't go down the £10/£15 route, you'll never make any money and you'll regret saying those prices!"
I'm quoting to replace a patio. With all the winter wet there hs appeared a 'spring' at the foot of some steps, the area is cut into quite a long slope. Is the answer to lay some sort of permeable pipe along the foot of the retaining wall either bel…
"I'm mowing tomorrow and Friday supposedly... 'Heavy snow showers' being the mornings forecast and rain within every day thereafter. Need to get some grass off for sure so they can dry out at some point."
"Ditto Dan's comments re getting a 41 as your main mower. Don't it's too small. If you buy that, within a few months you'll either be (a) restricting yourself to very small lawns or (b) looking for a 53cm or 56cm mower as an addition. I started with…"
"Please don't get a 41cm mower if you want to be efficient. A 48 as a minimum, 53 is better (I do lots of tiny lawns with one and it's so easy and quick). "
"Hi Peter thanks for your advice. I've got my heart set on the hayter pro 41 and have read about the improvements which sound perfect for me so think I'll go down that route, I've looked on eBay and some mowers look great but obviously don't know wha…"
"Same here in Leigh/Stockport. Not too bothered as been mental busy with other works "
"Just put your feet up and enjoy the break................it goes far to quickly for me......... you'll be going flat-out in a few weeks. "
ground water coming up through paving
I'm quoting to replace a patio. With all the winter wet there hs appeared a 'spring' at the foot of some steps, the area is cut into quite a long slope. Is the answer to lay some sort of permeable pipe along the foot of the retaining wall either…
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I was hoping to start mowing next week.
Looking very unlikey in Bolton, Gtr Manchester. How does it look for everyone else?It's just so wet. Can't even walk on some lawns. Craig.
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....so we are redoing a garden for the new owners. There is an area about 30' x 80' that was a flower bed. The new owners want it to be a lawn...all fine so far.I wanted to get it prepared and the turf down nowish, but the ground is so waterlogged i…
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Hi there chaps, I've been reading the forums for a while now and I would love some advice please? I'd like to start a grass cutting service and maybe in the future if the business gets bigger window cleaning and hedge trimming. It's been a pretty…
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