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 is on
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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…
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…
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"Currently using a Corsavan, but hopefully upgrading to a Transit custom later on this year, depending on funds!! Not got the most ideal vehicle for carrying such ladders i know."
"personally i find particularly on free draining soils mulch mowing isnt enough -- seem to still need a bit of an extra kick at times -- the organic granular are short lasting compared to synthetic slow release but you do start to see improvements ye…"
"I don't believe it fixes enough nitrogen to feed a lawn. Unless tilled in to the soil prior to application of turf or seed.For an organic method of feeding the lawn, why not use a mulching mower? I recognise it may encourage build up of thatch thoug…"
"I never bother putting anything down before hand as the pressure washer does the cleaning but I do put down a biocide a few days later that has a residual effect to keep algae and lichen at bay for quite a few months. The benefit is that initial run…"
Garden: https://m.imgur.com/a/fErHRNy Morning all, I have 16 new timber sleepers left over from a project and would like to use them in this garden. The sleepers are 200mm x 100mm x 2.4m. The garden is roughly 36 square metres. The garden slopes dow…
Hi all,just wondering what people's thoughts and experiences are on pressure washing driveways/decking and paved areas. I have a large power washing job starting next month and am wondering if there is a decent detergent available that can be spray…
"Unfortunately I can't say I've tried and tested it, but I've just moved house and the lawn is a bit patchy so gonna give it a go. But as a nitrogen fixer, and pollinator as a bonus, it's gotta be worth looking into as part of an organic regime. "
"Thanks Dan. On talking with the client today im concerned that the budget may be more of a factor than the organic crudentials. Im going to give them 2 options and let them choose between an economic one and a fully sligfhtly more expensive organic…"
"Thanks PGM. I was a bit concerned about the 'gunking up' that Glen mentioned above though. Thanks for chipping in though."
"What about over seeding with micro clover? "
"for organic granular lawn feed look at sustaine products -- its the only one i know of that is classified organic. Liquid i think you have more options but i havent found them very good for larger areas
https://www.sustane.com/products/lawn-garden/…"
https://www.sustane.com/products/lawn-garden/…"
"I use the Marathon Sport range and am really happy with it. It definitely has some organic content though if the customer wants something completely organic then you'd need to use something else."
"Just a thought, if there is a landscape architect involved, can't you thrash it out with him/her? If they are happy then surely the contract manager will be happy? "
How could I use sleepers in this garden? Looking for design ideas
Garden: https://m.imgur.com/a/fErHRNy Morning all, I have 16 new timber sleepers left over from a project and would like to use them in this garden. The sleepers are 200mm x 100mm x 2.4m. The garden is roughly 36 square metres. The garden slopes…
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Hi all,just wondering what people's thoughts and experiences are on pressure washing driveways/decking and paved areas. I have a large power washing job starting next month and am wondering if there is a decent detergent available that can be…
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