decking (40)
Every week we pick our favourite design, this week is a two sections of Resortdeck Composite Decking to be built flushed to the large windows surrounding two sides of the property.
The customer…
We believe gardens should not only look good but feel good to: relaxing, easy to walk through and of course low maintenance.…
SMUK Solutions is celebrating after being crowned North West Small Business of the Year in the regional heats of the National Chamber Awards 2015.
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CREATING A COMPLETE OUTDOOR LIVING SOLUTION
Location: London, UK
Products: QWICKBUILD Sub-Structure
RESORTDECK Composite Decking
Frameless Glass Balustrade…
Why Choose Decking?
Most people choose to have a deck built so they have a space between the garden and the house in which they can entertain guests, use as an outdoor dining area, an area to relax in warmer weather or…
Folkestone’s Triennial Festival this year had an exciting addition; the opening ceremony for Payers Park, a £1.35m…
This large-sized country house courtyard garden in…
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.
Day 16…
Roof Terrace Design - Angel, Islington: …
When the weather warms up, our thoughts turn to spending time outside. We begin to think of summer nights grilling steaks and enjoying time with family and friends. These times together are made so much more special when we have a nice outdoor…
Now that the severe weather has (hopefully!) ended many of you will be turning your attention to your garden or driveway and thinking of getting some work done,It may be you require a full landscape garden and design or just an area of it that…
Hi Folks
For those who don't know me, I'm David Beasley and…
At Chaffin Fencing we have expanded our decking division after a large increase in the demand for outside decking areas. We have very much enjoyed getting stuck in and sharing our passion with new customers all over the South East.
You can…
DECKING IN REDDITCH USING RECYCLED TIMBER
Edit December 31st, 2011 | Tags: decking redditch, garden landscaping redditch
Landsaper in Redditch,Solihull,Stratford upon avon,Henley in Arden and surrounding areas…
Garden makeovers by Dempsey in Liverpool. Natural sandstone paving, softwood decking with…
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Open forum activity
"In my other job we have a fleet of Peugeot ambulances....20 to be precise and all less than 2 years old.
What a bag of crap!
2 have had to have new engines.
All 20 had to have their radiators replaced.. they all leaked.
The side doors seem to come o…"
What a bag of crap!
2 have had to have new engines.
All 20 had to have their radiators replaced.. they all leaked.
The side doors seem to come o…"
"I use benzalkonium chloride mixed at 2% with water. It's cheap and effective."
Hi, I'm new to this site. I need to source some Roll Top Wire Mesh Fencing. If anyone knows of a good supplier at reasonable prices I would be greatful for their contact info. Thanks John
"IN a normal year Vic I would be doing exactly as you say - thats exactly my business plan. Work Satudays not wet days etc Not 2019 it was a battle.
ON balance, ignoring extreme weather mulching is the way to go."
ON balance, ignoring extreme weather mulching is the way to go."
"It is interesting to hear about the different areas and weather patterns. I often wonder how anyone in our profession copes living in parts of the Country with high rainfall. Here in north east Derbyshire we are in a rain shadow. We are east of the…"
"You were lucky with the fence - 3000 square is a trailer load !!
Fair points on fortnightly. Folk round here want fortnightly to save cash - the attitude seems to be a grasscut is a grasscut so why pay for more. I think realistically I would like…"
Fair points on fortnightly. Folk round here want fortnightly to save cash - the attitude seems to be a grasscut is a grasscut so why pay for more. I think realistically I would like…"
"The 740 has V twin 18hp petrol. Fuel consumption is very consistent at three litres per hour. I think that is pretty good."
"Good start point.
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Did this with a toro recycler earlier this year - mulches, collects and side discharges. roughly £650 new. Stripes aren't the best, clogs up a bit in the wet like most, and the height s…"
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Up2vuxZqC11aC6ti6
Did this with a toro recycler earlier this year - mulches, collects and side discharges. roughly £650 new. Stripes aren't the best, clogs up a bit in the wet like most, and the height s…"
"That 3000m2 had a fence at one end and behind it was the tip for the grass, so in theory I could just tip every few lines right at the end, but in reality the hydro 80 wasn't up to it and even cutting 1/3 width strips it'd block up halfway along. Ha…"
"Used one a few years ago, it was a fairly good service, but I did notice the bills when I got more than a few calls. They got steep quick.
This is really business size dependent. I don't think a landline is expected for solo guys/small business,…"
This is really business size dependent. I don't think a landline is expected for solo guys/small business,…"
"Dan
I think there is roughly 40 miles as the crow flies between you and I, so you probably have the exact same weather issues and growth rates I do.
I have one lawn I cut every 5 days its 2.5 acres and the owner is a little OCD..........it can st…"
I think there is roughly 40 miles as the crow flies between you and I, so you probably have the exact same weather issues and growth rates I do.
I have one lawn I cut every 5 days its 2.5 acres and the owner is a little OCD..........it can st…"
"Appreciate your insight I think for next year I'm going to push mulching and look to get a machine bout for this purpose but also keep my collection machine so that I can switch between the 2 if needs be. Cheers."
"Thats not easy and something you have to learn. Its as much about reading the clients as managing their expectations. Carefully wording an estimate to guide a client to an optimum solution for you both definately helps. SOme customers you just n…"
Roll top wire mesh Fencing.
Hi, I'm new to this site. I need to source some Roll Top Wire Mesh Fencing. If anyone knows of a good supplier at reasonable prices I would be greatful for their contact info. Thanks John
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Virtual Landline Number
Hello Everybody, Does any one use a virtual landline for their business? When I started out I was looking at ways of making the business more professional. I personally dont like it when a company only has mobile numbers. I dont use a landline at…
Read more…Advice on mulching mowers
Hi Guys,I have been cutting domestically now for about 6 years I'm based in northern ireland but been thinking of buying another ride on mower.I was wondering what the thoughts are on zero turn mulching mowers and whether there is more established…
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