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Our Decking Wins the 2015 Chamber Award

SMUK Solutions is celebrating after being crowned North West Small Business of the Year in the regional heats of the National Chamber Awards 2015.

The Chamber Awards, now in its 12th year, are a highlight of the business calendar, showcasing the pivot

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This large-sized country house courtyard garden in Walkington near Beverley, East Yorkshire was designed during the Summer of 2010.

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Prior to commencing my design, the garden was mainly laid to travertine limestone paving with sections of artificial la

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Decking With LED Spotlights

Cronton - Cheshire


This timber decking project was carried out in the Cronton area of Cheshire and also included the installation of LED Spotlights.

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Hi Folks

For those who don't know me, I'm David Beasley and I'm an experienced Garden Designer, 3D Visualiser and Landscaper. On LJN I have written the popular Blog Post Quick Method Of Producing First SketchUp Drawing/Design and started the Group Goo

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Happy Christmas from Abel Landscaping

Happy Christmas from Abel Landscaping

Well, its been a fantastic year for us here at Abel Landscapes. We have carried out over 73 landscape, driveway and paving projects throughout Merseyside, Lancashire & Cheshire – leaving many happy customers with

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Decking Division Expanded:

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 choose from

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Open forum activity

Honey Badger replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"Cordless grinder for me. Two to three passes leaves it like a razor, Takes 10 mins rather than 45mins with a file."
8 hours ago
John F replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"Hi Tim You say between services does this mean dealer service ? 
I prefer the dealer to sharpen my blades as not confident enough to use a motorised device in case I damage the blade profile .
I find after cleaning all the resin / sap off the blades…"
10 hours ago
Tim Bucknall posted a discussion
I know that the proper way is to dismantle the blades and sharpen them on a bench jig every time, but that ain't happening!  What is people's preferred method for a touch-up between services?  File, dremel, angle grinder?
20 hours ago
Oliver updated their profile
yesterday
John F replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Would cost her more in the long run if she employed a head gardener , salary ,workplace pension , n.i , holiday pay , all the machinery required , servicing , fuel or batteries ,hand tools ,waste disposal . Sundries , health safety , ladders ,…"
yesterday
Intelligent Landscapes replied to Raymond the Terrible's discussion Best power tools for serious hedge restoration?
"Also bought some Prunabo powered pruners... they are amazing... they will get through 50mm easy and a good clean cut. Already had the Makita batteries so perfect. And so good that a week later bought the 2.5m pole extension and thinking of buying a…"
yesterday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Yes indeed. I got the impression I was the first person she'd called so hopefully she got a bit of a reality check if she called elsewhere as well.  I could have said something in reply like "well until you've seen me work a day you can't say if…"
yesterday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"@James £50-£60 per hour? Yes I think you may get a few raised eyebrows "
yesterday
James replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Ah the hourly rate question. 
According to Checkatrade the uk average price per hour for a gardener in the UK is £35ph.
The average price for a 3 bed house in the uk is £290 000 
Where I live the average house price for a 3 bed is £400 000 and rent…"
yesterday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"I'm up in the lake district, you do get the odd person that is in shock but that's the price take it or leave it.
Spoke to another gardener the other week and he's charging £15hr!!!!! Idiot"
yesterday
Billybop replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Bless her that Lady is just out of touch with how much services cost nowadays. Is it the cost of living? yes, hers. Probably had somebody on a cheap rate to do her previous garden.  And has underestimated the cost of maintaining the big new one,…"
yesterday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"£35 p/h for general maintenance? now that would be nice. Where in the country are you? I'm east anglia. I had a lady call up last week, sounded great, big garden, moved in last year and wants someone who knows what they are doing to get the garden…"
Wednesday
PlaySmart UK updated their profile photo
Wednesday
PlaySmart UK updated their profile
Wednesday
Stephen is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Wednesday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Raymond the Terrible's discussion Best power tools for serious hedge restoration?
"Single sided is personal preference but also it's a much stronger machine and the only one capable of doing this kind of work you'll be amazed at what it will cut through "
Wednesday
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Cofra Safety Boots

I wondered if anyone wore any of the Cofra safety boots? Am looking to replace my nearly 3yr old pair of HAIX GTX Airpower boots and have been looking at the Cofra Frosti - are they warmer for winter...Mainly look at those that are Goretex Thanks &…

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Greenhouse heater.

Hi there,im just looking for suggestions for a cheap and cheerful electric greenhouse heater. An elderly customer has asked me to buy one for his 6x8 greenhouse and as I've never bought one before I'd like your thoughts. It can't be a parafin heater…

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