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  • Earth Designs have been contacted by David Lloyd Leisure with regards to becoming a recommended supplier for their employee incentive scheme. Our postal design service and garden design consultations have featured in other employee incentive schemes
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  • Claire and Matt have presented a design for a family garden in Hackney. The landscaping will include a large artificial lawn, gabion planters and decorative screens. The client is very happy and, subject to a little tweaking of the quote, has indicat
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  • Design consultation in Victoria went well, the space was a small, over looked terrace so the challenge was to create privacy but not allow the space to feel enclosed.  Ideas for lighting include a net of fairy lights to be suspended from a pergola or
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Buzz before the show

There’s just 4 days to go to Southport Flower Show and I can’t wait!As a garden designer there’s part of me that can’t help wishing I was doing a garden at this year’s show. But then commonsense kicks in and reminds me I’ve enough on my plate with th
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Airth build underway at last...

Finally, the snows have thawed and the ice has melted and work can commence as per normal. It's still very chilly and the thermals are still required but the sun has been shining and the rain has kept itself at bay (for the meantime at least).Our lat
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Open forum activity

Intelligent Landscapes updated their profile photo
8 hours ago
Intelligent Landscapes updated their profile
8 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well
"Algo Clear Pro.... as has been said below you really have to wet the surface... and only do it when there is no rain or frost expected for a few days."
12 hours ago
Henry Voice posted a discussion
 
Dear Juicers, 
It's that time of year again (already), finishing off little jobs, last minute present runs... before winding down for the holidays. Christmas is always a favorite in our household, my Dad used to love it, and would keep the…
17 hours ago
Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well
"We use one of these https://www.progreen.co.uk/sds-algoclear-softwash-delivery-system-p... - pricey but brilliant. So much quicker to apply, no mixing and nothing heavy to carry."
yesterday
Graham Taylor replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well
"I always find it best to strim off moss where its significantly above the surface and then spray the area.  I uses BAC50 from Trade Chemicals      https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232214948482?_skw=bac+50&itmmeta=01J...         I get a 25 litre container…"
yesterday
Jake replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well
"Out of interest what are you spraying to get rid of the moss, how many times a year do you apply and do you find you still need manual removal or are the chemicals good enough?
anything to make life easier im in favour of"
yesterday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
ICL Growing Solutions, a global leader in specialty fertilisers, announce today the acquisition of GreenBest, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in tailored specialty fertilisers and solutions for the Sports Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture…
yesterday
Adam Woods posted a discussion
I have a couple of tennis courts to keep free of moss  - both attract it like magnets !My old right arm was having severe difficulty keeping up with the pumping on the 20litre CPG knapsack sprayer. I did a bit of googling and came across this from…
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Andrew B's discussion Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?
"Agree, there's always something that can be done to improve, clients realise they are paying a flat monthly rate so are underpaying in certain months this being balanced out by no or restricted visits in the Autumn / Winter , it's worked for us on…"
yesterday
Graham Taylor replied to Andrew B's discussion Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?
"When the weeds are gone?!!  I can see the point you're trying to make though.  There's invariably something more you can do in someones garden to maintain and even improve it.  You could spend an hour in there or all day.  Horror...horrow..... I…"
Thursday
Edward baker and Paul Errington are now friends
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Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.The most recent success story is George Legg, a student…
Tuesday
Matt@AvalonLandscapes.co.uk updated their profile
Monday
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Van security
"A sign written van is asking for trouble, we have never have ours written"
Dec 15
John F replied to Peter sellers's discussion Van security
"Good point Graham I only attracted machine and tool theft when I invested in a brand new van and had it signed written , I never encountered a single problem before this .
The problem with older vans is the Caz and ulez charges they attract . 
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Dec 15
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