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How to prepare your lawn for summer

Posted by Robbie on March 4, 2019 at 12:02am in Company publicity

If you want your lawn to look fabulous this summer, work needs to start in early spring. Here are our top tips on how to prepare your lawn for summer.

Tackle moss infestationsAerate the soilScarify to get rid of dead matterGive your lawn a good feedH

Welcoming Ad Sponsors to Blog

Posted by Robin Horton on April 17, 2010 at 9:07pm

Urban Gardens will soon be offering ad sponsorships. We are currently interpreting our analytics and working on our Media Kit/Advertising Costs page and welcome your input on pricing. Our readership is very targeted, narrowcasted, which is very desir

DIY Website, Domain Name, Hosting, SEO & Blog - £22.97

Posted by Paul Rogers on January 28, 2010 at 4:42pm

I'm very happy!And the reason for my happiness? I'll tell you later.I thought I would share with you my experience of building our website in the hope that it will help and assist any of you who want to do this and save you loads of wonga.This is how

Masterclass on how to build a successful web presence: Website, Blogging, Social Networking et al. Why Bother?

Posted by Elspeth Briscoe on January 9, 2010 at 2:00pm

I've noticed quite a few posts on Landscape Juice about setting up websites, and why we need to bother with blogging (or not) - let alone Twitter, Facebook and other social networking.Hopefully this video might might be of interest

Masterclass for Ox

Learning Curve

Posted by vhowe on November 3, 2008 at 11:00pm

First came the website. Still in its infancy - a flash site - soon to become an html. Does it promote the business? Well not directly but sales have come through people being able to link to it from other sites.Then came the networking to promote the

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Use the network to boost your business

Posted by Craig McGinty on October 14, 2008 at 8:30am

I AM sure that whatever business you run, at the moment there are many people full of doom and gloom about the future. But I've always been a questioning, contrary, bugger so I'd like to highlight why I think you should be using the network now inste

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Win a blog and free marketing for a year

Posted by Phil Voice on September 15, 2008 at 11:00am

I know that everyone here has the ability to optimise their own advertising and marketing by blogging, until your fingers are sore, here on the network. I want to take the strain and help ramp up one lucky members business by building and writing the

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The Landscape Juice Network reaches two hundred members - twice!.

Posted by Phil Voice on August 15, 2008 at 1:30pm

It literally seems like yesterday that I started the Landscape Juice Network and now we have reached our two hundredth member. I am going to award the accolade to James Gardner and James Rowlinson - if you don't count me as a member then James Gardne

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Networking isn't just a social thing

Posted by Phil Voice on April 26, 2008 at 6:00pm

There are many reasons for visiting a forum or network and of course a blog. You may just enjoy reading what the author has to say on a blog and you may just like that sense of community on a forum or network. For some people who join a community, th

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Where do you blog from

Posted by Phil Voice on April 25, 2008 at 8:00pm

When you are talking to someone on the telephone, do you try and imagine there that person is and what their surroundings are like? If I am on a website or blog, I also try and imagine where the person who is blogging works from, and, iIf you are as

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The Landscape Juice Network's Aims and Objectives

Posted by Phil Voice on June 30, 2010 at 9:00am

The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)

What is it?

LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.

The site is…

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What to charge for garden services and maintenance uk

Posted by Robbie on January 25, 2019 at 9:44pm in Company publicity

https://youtu.be/G3gaU9YK4kM

In this video, I will be…

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A Quick Reminder to Talk

Posted by Fleur Voice on January 17, 2020 at 6:32pm

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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Britmow 2020

Posted by Fleur Voice on March 5, 2020 at 11:08pm

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 50^th anniversary, they were exploring ideas of how to celebrate. It’s only when they met Kate Cooney from…

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Diversity in the Horticulture Industry

Posted by Fleur Voice on February 20, 2020 at 7:49pm

“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…

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Sherriff the root to success at Milford GC

Posted by Fusion Media on November 13, 2019 at 4:03pm in Industry news

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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Paul Errington replied to Adam Woods's discussion Fence post auger

"Hi Adam,
Only just seen this, so probably too late.
The quickest way would probably be to use a machine such as the Turf Teq Edger/Trencher. It's a walk-behind, powered machine that will dig shallow trench (down to 7" max) the correct width for the…"

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Fusion Media posted a blog post

Turf Science Live Ireland 2024: Equipping Turf Managers for the Future

Turf Science Live Ireland, a renowned educational event in turf management, returned in September, hosted at the magnificent Killeen Castle.This prestigious golf course provided a fitting venue backdrop for turf professionals to gain valuable…

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Fusion Media posted a blog post

GroundsFest Wins Trade Show of the Year

The recently held Exhibition News Indy Awards recognised GroundsFest 2023 in an extraordinary way, awarding it both the Best Independent Trade Show Launch and the prestigious Trade Show of the Year.These honours celebrate the innovation and unique…

M Olsson posted a discussion

First year for trading with zero prior experience

This year is drawing to a close, and as I reflect back, I'm considering the hurdles and successes I've faced. I thought it might be worth sharing my experiences, in case someone in a similar situation is considering venturing into the self-employed…

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Paul Errington replied to Edward baker's discussion Rough cut mower recommendations

"Hi Richard,
The best thing to use on a wild flower site is a Power Scythe; we have them in our rental fleet.
According to wildflower specialists, such as Wildflower Turf, you should cut and drop the flowers and grass, then remove the cuttings. If…"

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Paul Errington replied to Edward baker's discussion Rough cut mower recommendations

"The Turf Teq Brushcutter is a tough, walk-behind machine with a 26" cutting width. https://youtu.be/xORZwOvK5BA
We sometimes have a used, ex-rental machine available for sale."

Peter sellers posted a discussion

Spam

Has anyone else on the forum received spam emails from SEO companies addressed to LJN saying they can improve LJN's google ranking, they are not aimed at us and am puzzled why we are receiving this junk from these scum bags.

Damian Crossley is now a member of Landscape Juice Network

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Nick Saunders replied to Edward baker's discussion Rough cut mower recommendations

"I use a Billy Goat Outback I bought secondhand many years ago for cutting between Christmas tree rows and it's been invaluable. It will cut brush with no worries and is built like a brick outhouse. They are around 3k new but I think I paid £500…"

Ben Carter replied to Edward baker's discussion Rough cut mower recommendations

"i don't do many conservation cuts or whatever you want to call them. Always strim the ones I get to do.
One observation I've made though is the lovely flowers and grasses are a treat to the eye. But the poor frogs, other reptiles and small…"

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Robbie posted a blog post

Saltex 2024 // Was I the ONLY One There? More time to see the best tools!!

Sam Bainbridge replied to Edward baker's discussion Rough cut mower recommendations

"Once or twice a year on wild flowers is more of a ride on mower job. I just use my iseki for this on top height then drop it down for a 2nd run over.
For the big rough stuff this guy is talking about I'd go for the etesia attila. It's the big boys…"

Chris Allder commented on Chris's blog post Jacksons Fencing to Exhibit at FutureScape 2024 After Nine Year Hiatus

"East Coast Fencing would be interested in pricing for your Solar Fence Panels"

Ian Harvey replied to Trev Armstrong's discussion STIHL Hs45 throttle cable issue

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Richard Shelton replied to Edward baker's discussion Rough cut mower recommendations

"We are getting asked this increasingly recently also - grass areas set aside as meadow and wild flower areas (more like weeds in the main), and only to be cut once or twice a year on new estates. What machines are you guys hiring/using?
Thanks also,…"

Graham Taylor replied to Trev Armstrong's discussion STIHL Hs45 throttle cable issue

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First year for trading with zero prior experience

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STIHL Hs45 throttle cable issue

Hi folks my trusty stihl hs45 throttle cable has developed an issue ... lost revs ... checked & cable is fine .there is small jacking screw around plastic mount which also has been fully adjusted & not effect really ..when I look down at opposite…

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Billy Goat for sale

We have a Billy Goat KV 601 self propelled with unused wander kit hose for sale. Bought for one job and only used 6 times, mint cond . £1500 inc vat. We are based in North Staffs, interested email us - peterpjs@tiscali.co.uk

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blogging (10)

How to prepare your lawn for summer

Welcoming Ad Sponsors to Blog

DIY Website, Domain Name, Hosting, SEO & Blog - £22.97

Masterclass on how to build a successful web presence: Website, Blogging, Social Networking et al. Why Bother?

Learning Curve

Use the network to boost your business

Win a blog and free marketing for a year

The Landscape Juice Network reaches two hundred members - twice!.

Networking isn't just a social thing

Where do you blog from

Note: this page contains paid content.

Highlighted blog posts

The Landscape Juice Network's Aims and Objectives

What to charge for garden services and maintenance uk

A Quick Reminder to Talk

Britmow 2020

Diversity in the Horticulture Industry

Sherriff the root to success at Milford GC

Note: this page contains paid content.

Open forum activity

First year for trading with zero prior experience

Spam

STIHL Hs45 throttle cable issue

Billy Goat for sale

Note: this page contains paid content.

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Featured business articles

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