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ANP Services Spalding are well known throughout the Spalding area and due to demand, we are happy to announce we have now extended our coverage into the Bourne, Baston and Morton regions too.
We have had several requests for works…
I've made live an interactive plant finder, identification and pruning guide website which is still growing.
The website is designed to help you…
I have noticed a number of new ground maintenance start up businesses around Glasgow this season, as always happens at the start of a new growing season.
2013 must be a particularly difficult year to try and start such a company though due…
Many people experience the frustration of having their lawn invaded by weeds, there may be just one dandelion to start with, but let it flower and seed and there will soon be a hundred!
So…
Phew the rain has arrived at last, sounds funny after the wettest April but when your grounds are on sandy soil it does not take too long for the lawns to lose their lush look, still I am sure witht he current rainfall and our expert lawn care…
If you are reading this blog post, you may be asking yourself some or all of the following questions:
HOW CAN I HELP MY GARDENER HELP ME?
There are several ways to help your…
Here at ANP Services Spalding, we pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship, each and every task being carried out to the best of our abilities.
Continuous reinvestment in professional equipment leaves an unbeatable finish…
On the very day that official drought was declared in Lincolnshire, the heavens finally opened - indeed there was half an inch of hailstones in parts of Spalding and Pinchbeck.
Everyone's lawn badly needed this water, and…
GARY MUMBY, managing director of BLEC, reports optimism for the year ahead with sales of four machines at BTME,…
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Highlighted blog posts
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…
Welcome to week four in my series of posts on starting and running a landscape or gardening business.
Covered so far:
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Open forum activity
"Amazing, I didn't realise it was so high."
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could offer any help and guidance on a management plan template for invasive weeds and plants. I want to use the winter downtime to get all my paperwork in order for the following season. I've been unable to find a…
"Thank you Corin. Some useful information there which I will take note of. And now I have 2 reasons to look for root barriers, I need some for bamboo also! But I do wonder about the depth of these things. I mean, how deep would an effective root barr…"
"Thanks again John,
I just recently got concerned because a new enquirer asked me about their laurel hedge that went around the property and ended very close to the corner of their house. I said I'd never seen this causing a problem. I also told them…"
I just recently got concerned because a new enquirer asked me about their laurel hedge that went around the property and ended very close to the corner of their house. I said I'd never seen this causing a problem. I also told them…"
"There are a few guides that I have seen that show how far roots can travel based on tree type. These guides will tell you which trees have more harnful roots and which are fine too. Try landscape architecture books rather than gardening. If I rememb…"
The Dennis G34D cylinder mower is helping to provide a fantastic finish on the pitch at the Emirates Riverside Stadium according to Durham CCC head groundsman Vic Demain.This year has been particularly testing for Vic and his team especially with th…
"Not too late at all. Better now, as the hedge is going into dormancy, than early March, when the sap is rising again. A late frost in the spring could kill off any buds that you have stimulated by cutting in Feb/ early March. "
"Hi Karsten
The leylandii problem was diagnosed by the clients insurance companies surveyors report , I was told due to drought conditions the tree's had taken the moisture out of the soil leading to the property needing under pinning but a differen…"
The leylandii problem was diagnosed by the clients insurance companies surveyors report , I was told due to drought conditions the tree's had taken the moisture out of the soil leading to the property needing under pinning but a differen…"
"I'm with you paul re artificial grass , should only be used to replace an area of paving not grass . I shy away from installing it now , if its fitted in a sun trap it gets too hot to use , when dogs go to the toilet on it there is no way you can ge…"
"Thank you John, That is all really interesting. Really!
I have done a cursory Google search for it. But time is precious and always compressed, so I have not done one of my hours-long in-depth searches yet.
I agree with your 3-plant list except I th…"
I have done a cursory Google search for it. But time is precious and always compressed, so I have not done one of my hours-long in-depth searches yet.
I agree with your 3-plant list except I th…"
"I dont know of any specific rules but an interesting question .
Some newly planted shrubs and trees are probably okay planted close to a property but as they mature over the years will be unsuitable .
some with roots which like to explore such as…"
Some newly planted shrubs and trees are probably okay planted close to a property but as they mature over the years will be unsuitable .
some with roots which like to explore such as…"
"Hi Vic, no problem about the name. I've been called a lot worse...
the part of the garden you see wasn't as bad as the lower area, which is from where the pic was taken. Top half had various bedding areas in it and a tree/ bush in it. Previous owne…"
the part of the garden you see wasn't as bad as the lower area, which is from where the pic was taken. Top half had various bedding areas in it and a tree/ bush in it. Previous owne…"
Japanese Knotweed/ invasive species mangement plan template.
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could offer any help and guidance on a management plan template for invasive weeds and plants. I want to use the winter downtime to get all my paperwork in order for the following season. I've been unable to find a…
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Shrubs, Trees, Foundations, (Underground drainage pipes?)
Hi All,I periodically get asked the question "Is this planted too close to the house?". I can rarely give an authoritative answer, and usually say it is a specific area of expertise and it may be best to contact the local council.Am I missing a…
Read more…7000th member and rising
This week Landscape Juice Network (LJN) passed yet another amazing milestone - it's 7000th member ! I would like to thank every single member for making yet another major milestone possible - the site would not be what it is without you, the…
Read more…The Landscape Juice Network reaches 7,000 members
On Friday the Landscape Juice Network welcomed its 7,000th member, bringing together people from all corners of the landscaping industry. From day one of the site's creation, the network has worked to bring information and advice to small and medium…
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