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The grass definitely is always greener for a Kingsbury entrepreneur who has turned his pocket money hobby into a successful award-winning business.
The seeds were sown for Kingsbury Lawn Care when 28-year-old Jack Chapman was just fifteen years old an
We are just tuning in for a quick second to voice a few points that we believe are important to reiterate during these very uncertain and lonely times.
I’m sure you have all seen the news - our aim isn’t to repeat things that you probably would’ve he
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 the
Mike and Paula Warman are proud to announce the upcoming launch of The Landscapers Circle.
This business is a service dedicated to bringing in more customers and more money for landscapers across the UK.
With targeted marketing campaigns, The Landscape
How do you keep your cashflow in check and bank account in the black when your business is dependent on the time of year?
Timely post from the Gaurdian Small Business Network
http://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2014/feb/20/running-seaso
Companies like BMW, Alessi and Apple use design to differentiate their products, but design is not just for luxury goods and elite products.
There is considerable evidence for it acting as a mechanism for business growth and innovation. But how do co
40% fall in companies in financial distress raises in second quarter, according to restructuring specialist Begbies Traynor.
The number of companies in financial distress dropped sharply in the second quarter, in the latest sign of improvement in the
High bank charges are hurting small businesses already struggling with cash flow issues, new research carried out by the Forum of Private Business suggests.
The study, carried out among the not-for-profit group's membership, also saw an increase in f
Several months ago, ANP Services Spalding was entered into the local business accelerators campaign, which is aimed at helping 'up and coming' small local business to succeed by giving them access to free mentoring from a variety of sources and adver
I work with social media every single day.
Although I've had to make a conscious effort to remove myself from in front of the computer screen due to overload, even my weekends are spattered with a touch of social interactivity in some shape or form.
Following on from our first press release, Crawley news contacted us as they were interested in Aye's 'story' - where he came from, how we met and our success as a gardening business.
You can read the full story here: Ayegardening in the Crawley News
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RJC Building & Paving have recently completed another successful ‘Drivewayfix’ project, giving a new lease of life to a domestic driveway.
Experienced Drivewayfixer, RJC Building & Paving, have left another homeowner reaping the benefits of the Drivew
With house prices falling by 5% in 2012 and 5% again in 2013 (Guardian, October 2011) more and more homeowners are deciding to ‘improve’ , protecting their equity, rather than ‘move’ - now is the perfect time to develop your skill set and become a ‘D
Five hundred women working in land-based industries across the UK will continue to benefit from Lantra’s Women and Work 2011-12 Funding Project, as it has been extended for a fifth year.
Women and Work has already helped 1212 businesses and 3,250 wo
Barclays - Taking The Next Step Competition
Barclays are running a business competition for new or existing business's and Landscape People need your support. We've entered into this competition because we need investment to help drive forward our o
It’s always challenging for small businesses owners to bid against the big guys. Burdened with less staff and equipment, small businesses are often forced to compete on price alone – an action that ultimately leads to less profit – if any – at the en
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
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LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
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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…
Open forum activity
I'm based in Berkshire. I do note care for employees nor am I vat registered. I've been doing this job for 22yrs.
I do mostly domestic gardening, I also do hard and soft landscaping.
Some old garden's I do confess I work on hourly which…"
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We are domestic hard and soft landscaping and garden maintenance.
Which sector are you and which part of the country?
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I ran 3 Weibangs last season and in March this year I ended up selling go them all and buying 3 Hondas to replace them. HRX537, HRD 536 and a wee Honda Izzy. I will say the 53BBC has a great finish and is great at bagging with the high…"
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…
Read more…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…
Read more…Instant hedging
A customer of mine is interested in instant hedging - his is a new build on a prestigious estate. He wants a 5ft laurel hedge, immediately. Length could be 18m or 44m, depending on costing, at £250 per metre unit this is a sizeable project. I've…
Read more…MAKITA ADDS TWO XGT HEDGE TRIMMERS TO ITS GROWING RANGE
Makita has added two powerful cordless hedge trimmers to its range of 40VMax XGT grounds maintenance tools. The 500 mm bladed UH020G and 600 mm UH021G both deliver highly efficient and effective cutting and have been designed for ease of use. The…
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