Clean and Re-point
As part of a landscaping project that we are currently carrying out in the Wirral, there was an existing patio. The patio was grimey and dirty but the customer assured us that natural stone paving was un
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10 Month Lawn Care Guide
Here is a little guide that we have put together on how to look after you lawn over a 10 month period
January
There is generally little maintenance work to be done in the month of January. Avoid using the lawn in very wet condi
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
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LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
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As Blue Monday is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to give a small reminder to our community here on Landscape Juice to remember to tell people about your worries and if you’re having negative thoughts. Talking about emotions…
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“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…
A carefully-planned turf nutrition and treatment programme utilising three key Sherriff Amenity products has produced a sustained rise in the health, condition and playing standard of greens at the Milford Golf Club in Surrey.
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Open forum activity
"Is it a natural path i.e. from top of steps to a shed or similar?
Why not make a proper path, bark chippings, gravel etc? Nothing too fancy or expensive. Otherwise every year you will be spending money fixing a never going to be great lawn while…"
Why not make a proper path, bark chippings, gravel etc? Nothing too fancy or expensive. Otherwise every year you will be spending money fixing a never going to be great lawn while…"
"Rain is fine still works great, I think it works better when raining, Instant results."
"echoed x 10.... been there done that :("
"Thats the orignal delivery, no oscar nominations I think but you get the idea
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"Hi Andrew,
The lorry has an arm on it that can reach 30 m into the garden from the street, up to half a ton I think(quite impressive)From there it’s all crushed slate paths so it’s doable with my sack truck of 200kg , but it ain’t ideal and I work…"
The lorry has an arm on it that can reach 30 m into the garden from the street, up to half a ton I think(quite impressive)From there it’s all crushed slate paths so it’s doable with my sack truck of 200kg , but it ain’t ideal and I work…"
"Hi Dave,
man brand names you can think of?, that would be ideal as I have rubber sheets to go over grass etc, it's mostly crushed slate paths anyway, and you could probably ride a tank over that stuff!
best
paul"
man brand names you can think of?, that would be ideal as I have rubber sheets to go over grass etc, it's mostly crushed slate paths anyway, and you could probably ride a tank over that stuff!
best
paul"
From the very first day that legendary guitarist KK Downing decided to establish a golf course, Astbury Hall Golf Club in Shropshire has only ever used MM grass seed.Course Manager Sean Jarvis has long relied on the market leading MM grass seed,…
"Looks like a job for a telehandler."
"We planted some 5m tall Western Red Cedar for a customer.We had a jcb to take plants off lorry and carry to property as articulated lorry could not get close enough. Engine hoist/winch to raise ball off the ground high enough to get a powered…"
"you can get heavy duty sack barrows (simular) desined to carry root ball plants i thing they will handel 300 kg but if you are going accross a lawn that is a bit wet you might need some boards down to run on "
Graham Instone of Dunnington Bowls Club, York, has been crowned as the Bowls England Greenkeeper of the Year.In the hotly-contested Greenkeeper of the Year category – sponsored by Dennis and SISIS – Graham took the honours, largely for his…
Hi All,Has anyone a good tip for a trolley with wheels that can carry 250-400kgs root balls etc?? best Paul
"I prefer doing it when it's raining lightly or after rain as you get a bit of free water to help it work. You can never get near the recommended amount of water with a knapsack. "
Rootball cart/trolley etc
Hi All,Has anyone a good tip for a trolley with wheels that can carry 250-400kgs root balls etc?? best Paul
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Spraying Iron sulphate in the rain?
Really need to spray some lawns that im a little late on doing but the forcast looks pretty dire.Ive never sprayed iron in the rain / drizzle. So is it a yay or nay?
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Best way to fix this?
Hi, Any advice on what is the best way to fix this muddy patch would be without adding paving? It's a high traction area which has been churned up over winter. I was thinking of putting som mesh down after spreading some grass seed but if there is…
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Stihl smart connector
Has anyone tried this? Sounds potentially useful for £20. It's a nightmare trying to get everyone to record hours used on a machine!
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