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Artificial Hedge The Ultimate Buying Guide

artificial boxwood hedge garden fence
Artificial hedge & grass creating a maintenance free garden

Artificial grass has gained in popularity. There are lots of companies out there selling and installing astro turf, and artificial hedge is also becoming increasingly popular. Walking through

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Mr Howard is a retired headmaster. All he wants to do in his retirement is watch cricket. Mowing lawns and trimming hedges is not his idea of fun! Mrs Howard is still working, and she does not want to come home to a messy garden.
To solve this problem
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THIS PROJECT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW BEFORE, DESIGN AND DAY 1 - 5 IMAGES.

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Day 6

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Saturday 01/12/12. Job and knock....move 16 tons of sub base from front drive way to rear garden, rake and level at 1

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A very warm welcome to one and all

Welcome to the daily blog of Jackson’s Landscape Design, JLD, the home of quality garden design Devon, landscaping and rammed earth garden structures, this blog will show you the daily life of our garden build up, th

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sweet chestnut

Recently we bought a large quantity of sweet chestnut that had been locally felled with the idea of using it on a job.We have been recently commissioned to design and make four bespoke memorial benches this was the perfect job for the timber.I forgot
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Open forum activity

Fusion Media posted a blog post
When George Mills stepped into the role of Head Groundsman at Bedford School just over a year ago, he brought with him a wealth of experience, a passion for turf excellence, and a sharp eye for smart investment.Now, with the help of Agrovista…
2 hours ago
Adam Pilgrim replied to Rob's discussion Help with pricing graveyards
" My comments - I can't see any cut grass on the top - surely you aren't boxing it all off?
All my churchyards are discharge cut, bar one section on one around the porch and the memorial bench.
Wheter the price works for you depends on your business…"
8 hours ago
Peter sellers posted a discussion
After 40 years plus and some ongoing health issues begrateful for thoughts on either full or partial business disposal, machinery/vehicle disposal and how on earth do you value something like this with no formal premises or long term contracts. Yes…
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Rob's discussion Help with pricing graveyards
"We used to do 4, they are bloody hardwork and machine breakers. The churches/councils PCC's do not have a realistic view of the costs and are very happy to let Harry who is retired and happy to mow the pretty bits foc which distorts the real costs.…"
yesterday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has introduced H2Pro TriSmart Granules and H2Pro TriSmart Tablets, extending its TriSmart surfactant technology beyond liquid applications.The new formulations provide turf managers and landscapers with additional…
yesterday
Rob replied to Rob's discussion Help with pricing graveyards
"Ok thanks.Essex is similar to London prices, or at least closer to them  than say up North.I probably should charge more for the graveyards as they are very hard on the machines."
yesterday
Ian Harvey replied to Rob's discussion Help with pricing graveyards
"I am as far from Essex as I could be, so no idea of going rates there. However, if income is £180/day, at 5 days/week, 30 weeks per year typical grass cutting only gives you £27k BEFORE expenses such as vehicle, fuel, repairs, replacements,…"
yesterday
Rob replied to Rob's discussion Help with pricing graveyards
"Yes. I used to be £180  a day, buy was going to increase to £200.
 
  Would you say that was about going rate ?
 
( Essex area). I really have little idea what others charge.
 
When I strim all the graves  and sides it takes approx  1 3/4 days.
 …"
yesterday
Ian Harvey replied to Rob's discussion Help with pricing graveyards
"If it takes you a full day, then you don't really need to see the photos. If you can earn £x  per day doing other jobs, then that should be what you charge for doing the graveyard.  The extra cost of mower blades is balanced out by the fact that…"
yesterday
Rob posted a discussion
I cut 2  graveyards and in the past have been accused of being drastically underpriced.Without saying how much I charge is it ok to post some pictures and ask people how much the approximate rate would be?I understand this differs somewhat person to…
yesterday
Ian Menzies is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
yesterday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
At Longcliffe Golf Club in Leicestershire, Course Manager Mike Bunney has transformed the way he manages turf since introducing Turf Tracker into his programme.For a traditional heathland course set on the edge of Charnwood Forest, where precision…
Wednesday
Adam Pilgrim replied to Rob's discussion Mowers mowers mowers
"Just read through this...
Got to say I am surprised - I have just retired (to now mow the house lawn), a 2015 Kubota W821 PRO (wheeled 21"). It still runs perfectly (although uses a little oil) - only retired as the aluminium deck has worn through…"
Tuesday
Tim Bucknall replied to Kevin Bradnick's discussion Toro or Stihl Scarifier
"Thanks, it's older than that unfortunately.  Still runs like new!"
Tuesday
Jo Ronald is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Tuesday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Rob's discussion Mowers mowers mowers
"That's the bit that makes no sense to me, a.new one costs a fortune and lasts 5 minutes and an old girl is cheap as can be and lasts far longer and that's after it's done 20yrs for someone else before I've had it.
If the machines are genuinely worth…"
Tuesday
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Retirement advice

After 40 years plus and some ongoing health issues begrateful for thoughts on either full or partial business disposal, machinery/vehicle disposal and how on earth do you value something like this with no formal premises or long term contracts. Yes…

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