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Infrasound may have alerted warblers to the massive storm, prompting them to fly more than a thousand kilometres to avoid it.
A group of songbirds may have avoided a devastating storm by fleeing their US breeding grounds after detecting telltale infr
The number of dead and distressed seabirds found on the south coast increased dramatically over the weekend. Hundreds of birds, mostly guillemots, but also a smaller number of razorbills and puffins, were washed up on beaches in Cornwall, Devon and D
I have spent a happy hour this morning, with my daughter, taking part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch. Highlights included long-tailed tits, treecreepers and a moorhen (who was scrumping fallen apples!).
It got me thinking; for me having birds in t
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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…
Britmow weren’t aware how much of an impact attending a trade show would have on their future endeavours. In the run up to their 50th anniversary, they were exploring ideas of how to celebrate. It’s only when they met Kate Cooney from…
“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.
The programme…
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"I was lucky... always able to park the vehicles up the end of a locked long gravel driveway - with bright PIR floodlights"
"Absolutely agree Angela"
"Agreed...+ Giving a service above the standard now and go operator"
"Hi Anthony
That is the catch. We lost a few more than usual (around 6) when we went to £60 (2021). That said we picked up a couple of massive gardens at that rate which more than made up for the 6 we lost.
That is the beauty of upping the price for…"
That is the catch. We lost a few more than usual (around 6) when we went to £60 (2021). That said we picked up a couple of massive gardens at that rate which more than made up for the 6 we lost.
That is the beauty of upping the price for…"
Visitors to Mansfield Sand's stand (242) at BTME 2025, taking place from 23 to 25 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, will have the chance to explore an exceptional range of sand-based products designed to elevate the performance and health…
ICL is back at BTME in January 2025 with exciting new tools, expert advice, and opportunities for turf managers to enhance their skills. From hands-on learning to the launch of an advanced spreader, ICL is bringing innovation and practical solutions…
Agrovista Amenity is set to showcase two exclusive products within its portfolio at BTME 2025: the plant growth regulator Attraxor® and turf fungicide Maxtima®.Visitors can find the Agrovista Amenity team in Hall One, stands 120 and 124, at the…
As the pressure grows on greenkeepers to deliver exceptional playing surfaces, MM Seed provides the tools to meet modern expectations while championing sustainable turf management.Visit Stand 126 at BTME to explore the innovative MM Golf range,…
"Andrew a big mistake I used to make in my eagerness to win the work and I really should have known better was to go in quoting a rate which covered all aspects of the work schedule without properly surveying the garden or site .
For e.g my rate…"
For e.g my rate…"
"I too often charge by the hour but that's partly because I want to know when I can leave, and when I can get to my next client. I really don't see a problem with it but I only work for private clients, only go to two clients a day, many of them…"
Hunter Grinders, part of the Howardson Group, is excited to announce its presence at BTME 2025, where the cutting-edge Jupiter ATI 'All-in-One' Grinder will be on display at Stand 217.The Jupiter ATI 6.0: Elevating PrecisionThe Jupiter ATI 6.0 is a…
The SISIS team, part of the Howardson Group, is set to bring its cutting-edge turf maintenance machinery to BTME 2025. Located on Stand 252, SISIS will display a range of products designed to enhance turf care across golf courses, sports grounds,…
Dennis Mowers, part of the Howardson Group, will be at BTME 2025 in Harrogate this January, exhibiting their innovative range of turf maintenance machinery.Visit Stand 252 to see the latest advancements designed to deliver exceptional results for…
"Inflation has nothing to do with it. Things like minimum or a decent wage do. This has been running much higher than inflation over the last few years."
"Planting I would tend to price as a one-off. Weeding etc is just experience. I find a useful starting point is that the beds can often take about the same time as mowing, but obviously that can vary massively."
Van security
Wondered what others are using in the way of physical, not electronic or technological security devices. We are only concerned with overnight security to deter the the vehicle being stolen and the serious consequences of a complete van and contents…
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Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?
Hey all, just completing my 3rd year as a gardener and have benefited from lots of great advice here in the forums so i've finally paid for premium to get full benefits of the forum! I’ve just dropped 3 days private estate work a week year round due…
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Day rate for landscaping?
Hello,what's everyone charging as a day rate at the moment? We are currently £250 pppd +vat based in Cornwall. We've absorbed alot of costs over the last couple of years and there are tax rises to consider from April. We need to raise our rates but…
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Tiny robot rigby Taylor
Thought I'd sign up to this forum. And I hope I'm allowed to post stuff for sale on here as this will be a one off? I have for sale a tiny pro robot, it's not the new edition but it's the bigger one of the two. If anyone is interested then please…
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