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The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) is offering landscaping businesses APL Registered Membership for £200 (plus VAT), plus a one off joining fee of £20.
The APL is a specialist group of the HTA and was formed in 1995 to provide repre
We are delighted to announce that during the past month, Arbworx has racked up a whole wall full of landscaping industry accreditations.
APL & HTA
We heard this week that our application to join the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) and the
I write to you on behalf of all good landscapers and garden maintenance workers who are employed within the horticulture trades.
Times are hard - for many it will not get better. For some businesses and individuals, things will never improve and the
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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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…
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Keswick’s two flagship parks – Hope Park and Fitz Park – nestled in the heart of the Lake District in Cumbria, are setting the standard for sustainable grounds maintenance thanks to the exceptional performance of three Dennis ES-510 battery-powered…
Get ready—visitor registration for GroundsFest 2025 is officially open, and this year promises to be bigger, better, and bolder than ever before.Returning to Stoneleigh Park from 9–10 September 2025, GroundsFest is more than just a trade show. It’s…
" Others will comment who are probably better with hardlandscaping than me, but I would say rebuild the wall with good bricks and proper drainage (I wouldnt think 10mm holes are anywhere near enough).
You'd just have to take up the first row of…"
You'd just have to take up the first row of…"
Our patio retaining walls (about 10 years old) are crumbling, pics attached. I believe it’s a combination of frost damage (they’re not frost proof bricks) plus water seepage through the patio, which is moulded cement slabs over type 2. The patio is…
"not tried one but would imagine the smaller capacity 2.5ah ego pack might provide better balance / lower overall weight as even those packs are pretty bulky"
"Had one on demo we thought very unwieldy and uncomfortable, you probably won't be able to get a demo one but try one at the dealers with a battery fitted seemed very unbalanced to us. There are several you tube video reviews which may help. You may…"
Hi, I need to buy a new long reach hedge cutter as my petrol echo died at the end of last year, so I'm thinking it's probably the right opportunity to go battery powered. I'm leaning towards the ego pro htx5300 pa because my local trusted dealer…
"I agree 100 % with what you have said having used mine for several years I would not be without it"
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A few people recommending lifting harnesses. It looks as if there are a few, the ones that look most likely are the Henchman (operated by gas rams?)and the GTM professional elephants trunk (operated by a recoil spring?). Plusses and minuses for…"
A few people recommending lifting harnesses. It looks as if there are a few, the ones that look most likely are the Henchman (operated by gas rams?)and the GTM professional elephants trunk (operated by a recoil spring?). Plusses and minuses for…"
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Thanks Tim, as in a previous reply the nature of our work is forcing our way through dense plantings IE retail parks etc with little room to operate so whilst I can see the benefits on straight runs with good acess think it will be more of a…"
Thanks Tim, as in a previous reply the nature of our work is forcing our way through dense plantings IE retail parks etc with little room to operate so whilst I can see the benefits on straight runs with good acess think it will be more of a…"
"Thanks Tim, as in a previous reply the nature of our work is forcing our way through dense plantings IE retail parks etc with little room to operate so whilst I can see the benefits on straight runs with good acess think it will be more of a…"
"A few people recommending lifting harnesses. It looks as if there are a few, the ones that look most likely are the Henchman (operated by gas rams?)and the GTM professional elephants trunk (operated by a recoil spring?). Plusses and minuses for…"
Hindley Hall Golf Club, a hidden gem nestled in the Northwest of England has invested in a state-of-the-art Hunter irrigation system supplied by KAR UK.The system, featuring the Hunter ACC2 controller and TTS-800 Series Golf Rotors, has already had…
Suggestions to tidy up our crumbling garden walls
Our patio retaining walls (about 10 years old) are crumbling, pics attached. I believe it’s a combination of frost damage (they’re not frost proof bricks) plus water seepage through the patio, which is moulded cement slabs over type 2. The patio is…
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Ego pro hedge cutter.
Hi, I need to buy a new long reach hedge cutter as my petrol echo died at the end of last year, so I'm thinking it's probably the right opportunity to go battery powered. I'm leaning towards the ego pro htx5300 pa because my local trusted dealer…
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AMP UP YOUR TOOL KIT WITH A FREE MAKITA XGT 40V BATTERY
AMP UP YOUR TOOL KIT WITH A FREE MAKITA XGT 40V BATTERY Leading power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturer Makita UK has launched a new ‘Professional Cordless Garden Machinery’ redemption promotion, where end users can claim a free XGT…
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Battery hedgecutter
Appreciate recent posts on this subject but as the new season approaches starting to focus on the ageing body again!Am I missing something? Trawled the net looking for an a lighter alternative to our Echo semi long reach machines at 5.9kg, these we…
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