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The historic Airfield House and Farm in Dundrum, Co. Dublin, has reopened to the public following its two year closure for redevelopment. The breath-taking 38 acre estate has been revamped at a cost of €11 million, boasting a new cafe, farm and visit
The grounds at St. Patrick's Church in Castlederg have recently been redeveloped with an amazing array of world class paving products from Tobermore. Founded in 1942, Tobermore are a world class paving and walling manufacturer supplying products for
With more than £150 million currently invested in the University of Lincoln and having the first building at the University opened by the Queen in 1996, The Times Good University Guide has described it as ‘the most dramatic transformation of a Univer
The grounds at Boringdon Hall Hotel, the seductive manor house in Devon, have recently been redeveloped. The premises boast a stunning new landscape consisting of beautiful paving supplied by Tobermore.
The history of Boringdon Hall is exceptional. Th
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon
Day 5
Coffee.
Mixing Concrete
Whilst one member of the team sets about mixing the concrete, 5;1 ratio, f
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.
Day 2
Coffee.
I requested a larger machine to move the stock pile of rubble as the previous hired excav
Can paving stones help cut pollution levels? Scientists in the Netherlands reckon so.
The BBC reports on so-called 'smog eating pavements' that are made up of concrete, sprayed with titanium oxide.
And it is the chemical coating that neutralizes poll
The contents of this blog shows how to install patios, garden paving, paving slabs, paving stones, patio, stone paving, paving stone, patio stone, patio stones, concrete slabs, slabs, flagstones in Devon.
THIS PROJECT IS UNDER PERMEABLE DRIVEWAY CONST
Images and a video showing the process of a Concrete slab construction, with 3mm crushed glass tamped into the RC 25 fibre concrete, a black cement dye will be added once the power float pan is able to be positioned on the slab.
Day 17:
The curved wood
How to prepare for a rammed earth wall, the following images and description should assist with the preparation of this bespoke rammed earth project.
Day 10:
My garden build schedule is going to plan.....now the time has come for the rammed earth water
HRC Series - Rock & Stone Cutters now available
We have just introduced a new range of rock cutters to our equipments sales side, which are capable of grinding tree stumps, cutting access routes for pipework through ground base/bed rock, cutting trenc
A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed by clicking ConcreteIf you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and link to your website by emailing
A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed by clicking Textured
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I found the perfect solution we had some patio furniture winter covers we never got around to using and simply cut it up to drape around the machines
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I found the perfect solution we had some patio furniture winter covers we never got around to using and simply cut it up to drape around the machines
Packed some bubble wrap in the battery slots to stop spiders getting in…"
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Afternoon all.Wasn't sure how to title this.My dachshund comes to work with every day. Does any one else take their dog to work and does anyone have any tips on keeping them extra warm in the van whilst on site? Obviously she has a coat and…
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I bought a husky 570 in the spring. I'm really pleased with it. The only down side is the choke switch and the handle aren't the best quality. I bought it off a local supplier so it made sense to get that over the Stihl. In all honesty I…"
I bought a husky 570 in the spring. I'm really pleased with it. The only down side is the choke switch and the handle aren't the best quality. I bought it off a local supplier so it made sense to get that over the Stihl. In all honesty I…"
Does anyone else use heated jackets eg Bosch, Makita, etc. And how are we managing to organise work with this early onset of winter
Dog in van at work.
Afternoon all.Wasn't sure how to title this.My dachshund comes to work with every day. Does any one else take their dog to work and does anyone have any tips on keeping them extra warm in the van whilst on site? Obviously she has a coat and…
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Heated Jackets
Does anyone else use heated jackets eg Bosch, Makita, etc. And how are we managing to organise work with this early onset of winter
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Backpack blower
Hi guys! I'm in need of a new backpack blower, previously we've made do with a bottom of the range McCullough backpack blower which was bought on a small budget when I first started up. It's now gone way past the time to upgrade it but I'll be the…
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Trailers for ride on mowers
So.. in the process of setting up the kit for the zero turn, I've been looking at trailer options and trying to work out the best option. I'm limited on storage space so I'll be sticking with a 8x5. Single axle utility trailer. The obvious starting…
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