Welcome to my first ever blog post!
With the "Beast Of The East" well and truly upon us it certainly feels like we are in the depths of winter. If you cast your mind back to the weekend before last, we had a glimpse of spring, it was lovely! So, wha
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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…
“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…
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…
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…
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"You could download podcasts and music onto your phone at home (on Spotify or similar), and then use Bluetooth headphones to listen while working. This means you don't have to worry about poor reception and data dropouts etc. This is what I do, with…"
"I use these but it does rely on having the phone Bluetooth to listen to the radio via my mobile network rather than DAB+. some places at work have given the WiFi so can always get signal
https://isotunes.co.uk/products/pro-3-0"
https://isotunes.co.uk/products/pro-3-0"
"Thanks all, so far. I think I will need DAB radio as where most of my jobs are (one of the richest parts of Surrey) is a bloody awful signal on all networks, so doubt if I would pick up spotify or sounds via my phone.
I looked at the Protear on…"
I looked at the Protear on…"
"Type 1 round us is always limestone, I haven't come across type 1 granite. Yes it should be fine, as long as it's properly graded, which it should be from any proper supplier."
"I have had a pair of Stihl Dynamic Bluetooth ear protectors since 2020, which have been used every working day since. Survived out in rain, snow and being pulled off my head crawling through undergrowth etc. Still working like new, and battery last…"
"I use a pair from Amazon called Protear. They've lasted me for years, but i don't think they've got the best at decibel protection. Mine are just Bluetooth because I use BBC Sounds & download loads of music & comedies & podcasts to my phone."
"They all break after 12/18months. The last pair I had was sthil Bluetooth. They were good but don't have as good noise excultion as husqvarna all expensive
I use husqvarna standard ear defenders with cheap in ear phones at £10 a pop in expensive no…"
I use husqvarna standard ear defenders with cheap in ear phones at £10 a pop in expensive no…"
"Hi David,
sounds a little bit like burnout. Are you able to give yourself a rest for a couple of months and gently reassess things? Sometimes that can be enough and can give new perspectives.
wishing you all the best "
sounds a little bit like burnout. Are you able to give yourself a rest for a couple of months and gently reassess things? Sometimes that can be enough and can give new perspectives.
wishing you all the best "
Hi all, following on from the previous discussion on lack of enthusiasium at this time of the year, there wa a mention of listening to music or podcasts etc. Of course to do this we will need some decent ear defenders. I have just had a quick look…
"I've been at it 15 years and have experienced these times now and again. Agree with others that it's normal in any job to sometimes lose enthusiasm.
For me what has kept me going is keeping jobs on that I like, bigger gardens with year round jobs…"
For me what has kept me going is keeping jobs on that I like, bigger gardens with year round jobs…"
"Headphones are a must; most of us being sole traders we spend our working days in solitude but music, radio and audio books help to pass the time abd refresh your moods.
This time of year we have shorter working days and the skies are grey and…"
This time of year we have shorter working days and the skies are grey and…"
"Thanku so much for your time and thoughts. All of your replies have really helped.
Taking points from all comments has helped me to see that small gradual changes are needed whether that be taking on more interesting jobs, shorter days, increasing…"
Taking points from all comments has helped me to see that small gradual changes are needed whether that be taking on more interesting jobs, shorter days, increasing…"
"Hi David
im in my early 60s and have been landscaping/gardening for many years. I've been gradually shifting towards grass and hedge cutting as it's easier and delivers and steady income but, it can be boring and monotonous. I still do small…"
im in my early 60s and have been landscaping/gardening for many years. I've been gradually shifting towards grass and hedge cutting as it's easier and delivers and steady income but, it can be boring and monotonous. I still do small…"
"Lol yes I feel ashamed Neil... however with my vehicle of choice being a single cab pickup I have yet to see an electric model. Am not averse to EVs in general in fact I registered a brand new one way back in 2011 and enjoyed it but sold it after a…"
"I am really really disappointed to hear that NOT all of your kit is battery power Billy. "
Radio ear defenders
Hi all, following on from the previous discussion on lack of enthusiasium at this time of the year, there wa a mention of listening to music or podcasts etc. Of course to do this we will need some decent ear defenders. I have just had a quick look…
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crushed limestone.
Hi there,I have just been offered crushed limestone instead of MOT type one granite. Is this OK to use on a blockpaving driveway as the subbase? Itll be very grumbly I guess, but was told that our county council use it.thankyou!
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Deleks XE-500
Hi, Has anyone got any experience of these barrow/dumpers. Or very similar machines. Can't have a skid steer or tracked machine because of large areas of white paving, no black skid marks allowed. Thanks
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Loss of enthusiasm
Hi.Im looking for some ideas to help get my enthusiasm back in running my gardening business please. I've been established for 18 years but this year I have totally lost interest in the job. I slowly reduced my work to majority grass cuts whilst…
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