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The historic Airfield House and Farm in Dundrum, Co. Dublin, has reopened to the public following its two year closure for redevelopment. The breath-taking 38 acre estate has been revamped at a cost of €11 million, boasting a new cafe, farm and visit
The grounds at St. Patrick's Church in Castlederg have recently been redeveloped with an amazing array of world class paving products from Tobermore. Founded in 1942, Tobermore are a world class paving and walling manufacturer supplying products for
With more than £150 million currently invested in the University of Lincoln and having the first building at the University opened by the Queen in 1996, The Times Good University Guide has described it as ‘the most dramatic transformation of a Univer
The grounds at Boringdon Hall Hotel, the seductive manor house in Devon, have recently been redeveloped. The premises boast a stunning new landscape consisting of beautiful paving supplied by Tobermore.
The history of Boringdon Hall is exceptional. Th
Hidden away in the heart of Cheshire countryside and on the edge of the picture-perfect village of Smallwood, is the private hamlet of Evergreen Meadows. Comprised of fifteen distinguished country homes of exceptional charm, tranquillity and characte
The redevelopment of Olympic Way, the main pedestrian route connecting Wembley Station and Stadium, is earning much deserved acclaim across the construction industry and has recently been shortlisted for the forthcoming New London Awards 2014. Toberm
We are proud to announce our latest win at the Marshalls Regional Awards held in Southampton at the end of November. We were very happy to have won the 2013 award for 'Best use of a new Marshalls product' for a front garden installed using Marshalls
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.
Day 7
Coffee.
Laying blockwork
Using a Marshalltown bricklaying trowel I apply the 4;1 ratio mortar to t
We undertake Permeable block paving, hard landscaping, soft landscaping, driveways, patios, pathways, gardens, using Tobermore products in Exeter Devon.
THIS PROJECT IS UNDER PERMEABLE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW DAY 7-9 IMAGES.
Day 10
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The contents of this page shows how we install kerbs, kerb, road kerbs, kerb installers, road edgings, kerb stones, block kerbs, standard kerbs, edging kerbs, block paving edging kerb, edge restraint in Exeter, Devon.
THIS PROJECT IS UNDER PERMEABLE
Welcome to the daily Tobermore permeable block paving driveway blog of Kerry Jackson, proprietor 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
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Marshalls Argent Driveway
Goostrey - Cheshire
Take a look at our Marshalls Argent driveway project that was carried out in the Goostrey area of Cheshire CH48. The product the customer has chosen is the Marshalls Drivesett Argent Dark block paving with
Marshalls Driveline 50 Driveway
Runcorn - Cheshire
Take a look at our Landscape and driveway project that was carried out in the Runcorn area of Cheshire. Here we have installed Marshalls Driveline 50 Driveway block paving to the driveway area. We hav
A blog about Block paving, hard landscaping, driveway, patio, driveways, patios, pathways, garden, landscaper, Tobermore, Devon
THIS PROJECT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW DAYS 15-17 IMAGES.
Day 18
The preparation to install the block paving
Cobbletech Driveway
Hightown- Formby
Here we have installed a Marshalls Cobbletech driveway in the Hightown area of Formby. To create a more natural cobble effect we have decided to mix two colours together. These colours where Canvas and Iron Grey. Th
Cobbletech Driveway Chester
This Marshalls Cobbletech Driveway was installed in Chester. The colour we have installed is canvas colour with a Marshalls Argent Graphite border. The customer needed a disability access ramp for a wheelchair to have easy
Marshalls Cobbletech Driveway
The Marshalls Cobbletech paving system is proving popular with our customers. Many people are interested in this new product as it looks fantastic when laid.
We are now on our second cobbletech driveway which is being c
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…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…
Open forum activity
"Thanks for reply vic...i only do domestic and state to them
grass cutting resumes April 1st onwards but do cut till
till end of October....sometimes i think I start a little late and should start earlier to gain more profit.....
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grass cutting resumes April 1st onwards but do cut till
till end of October....sometimes i think I start a little late and should start earlier to gain more profit.....
"
"In a normal year here in north Derbyshire then mid/late March to end of October/early November.
It varies. A few years ago we had a really bitterly cold March into early April, which delayed the start on a few jobs.
I mowed until 14th November 2018.…"
It varies. A few years ago we had a really bitterly cold March into early April, which delayed the start on a few jobs.
I mowed until 14th November 2018.…"
"Could be either. I will have to have a much closer and longer look to see any signs of where the spring has worn where it attaches."
"Any feedback after a season using the new hayters? "
"Does it fit between 41 to give the height adjust some tension?"
"My rates double for weekend work, whether its an extra day or not ..... Needless to say, I dont work many weekends :)"
It’s 2020 and we ‘get’ an extra day this year.....
Yep, Saturday 29th February is technically a ‘Freebie’.
What to do with it - Take it off ? Get out and use it ? Explore ? Save it ? Learn or do something new ? Treat someone to a surprise ?
Whatever…
Yep, Saturday 29th February is technically a ‘Freebie’.
What to do with it - Take it off ? Get out and use it ? Explore ? Save it ? Learn or do something new ? Treat someone to a surprise ?
Whatever…
"Can I suggest you pay the money to join the BOG, you would do a lot better posting stuff like this in there.
Andy"
Andy"
"Thank you for the advice I'm looking at giving them a quote for £8500 "
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The job looks to be quite small actually. There seems to be very little grass to mow for example. It should therefore be quite easy to price. What I would do first is measure the grassed areas. Once you know how many square metres you can easily c…"
The job looks to be quite small actually. There seems to be very little grass to mow for example. It should therefore be quite easy to price. What I would do first is measure the grassed areas. Once you know how many square metres you can easily c…"
"Out of curiosity what would you charge per year if you was to price it. The payments are monthly as one twelfth of the annual quote ."
"Nobody can tell you what you SHOULD charge. You need to work out what it will cost you to do the work, then how much profit you want to make out if the job. Some will charge more or less than others, I know of companies that charge an extremely low…"
Hi everyone I have been given the opportunity to give a quote for my first ever commercial job. I can do the job no problem but pricing is a big issue as I usually price up small jobs local gardens etc.If you can give me a guide on what you would ch…
"Just got back from the pub so apologies if this is waffle, but does it fit between the height adjustment lever and the mower chassis? To stop the machine collapsing when you pull the height adjustment 'pin' out of the chassis? "
Commercial grass cutting
I don't do commercial grass cutting just woonderd what date you guys pencil it inat the start of each season and what date do you finish on your contract....
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That extra day ....
It’s 2020 and we ‘get’ an extra day this year..... Yep, Saturday 29th February is technically a ‘Freebie’. What to do with it - Take it off ? Get out and use it ? Explore ? Save it ? Learn or do something new ? Treat someone to a surprise ? Whatever…
Read more…Help with quote commercial gardening
Hi everyone I have been given the opportunity to give a quote for my first ever commercial job. I can do the job no problem but pricing is a big issue as I usually price up small jobs local gardens etc.If you can give me a guide on what you would…
Read more…Hand mower technical question
I need a bit of technical help. I have just replaced the drive belt on my Efco LR48TH Mulch hand mower. The problem is that I stripped it down before Christmas and due to the holidays, I have only just got and fitted the new belt. I also forgot to…
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