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 required a decking area for their outdoor living space w
We believe gardens should not only look good but feel good to: relaxing, easy to walk through and of course low maintenance.
WIDE PATHWAYS
If your garden includes pathways, these should be wide enough to walk through comfortably, making sure that if yo
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
CREATING A COMPLETE OUTDOOR LIVING SOLUTION
Location: London, UK
Products: QWICKBUILD Sub-Structure
RESORTDECK Composite Decking
Frameless Glass Balustrade
There is nothing like living in the city but still being able to enjoy a stunning view from your ba
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 simply to improve the look of a
Folkestone’s Triennial Festival this year had an exciting addition; the opening ceremony for Payers Park, a £1.35m development recently completed by Ground Control.
The 30 week design and build included piling works, in-situ concrete walls and struc
This large-sized country house courtyard garden in Walkington near Beverley, East Yorkshire was designed during the Summer of 2010.
Prior to commencing my design, the garden was mainly laid to travertine limestone paving with sections of artificial la
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
Coffee
Composite decking mainframe
The composite decking mainframe is taking shape, I want to us
Garden Design Clapham London: This garden in Clapham was dominated by an imposing privet hedge and the gravel which was the only surfacing material tended to be trodden into the adjoining kitchen. The garden needed built-in beds, seating and daybed
Roof Terrace Design - Angel, Islington: ironbutterflydesign.co.uk
The client lives in a stunning penthouse in Angel, North London. Her home boasts two roof terraces and she was keen to have them updated to reflect the interior. The terrace adjoining
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 space
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 you fe
Cronton - Cheshire
This timber decking project was carried out in the Cronton area of Cheshire and also included the installation of LED Spotlights.
Runcorn, Macclesfield, Ellesmere Port, Crewe, Congleton, C
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
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
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.
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Thurrock, Essex, February 23rd 2012.
Giggins Landscaping has completed the installation of new paving, decking and turfing areas in Thurrock, Essex.
The customer required the whole garden to be given a new lease of life, including a new patio which we
DECKING IN REDDITCH USING RECYCLED TIMBER
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Landsaper in Redditch,Solihull,Stratford upon avon,Henley in Arden and surrounding areas
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Garden makeovers by Dempsey in Liverpool. Natural sandstone paving, softwood decking with ballustrading and new lawn laid with natural sandstone sett borders.
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Patio paving laid to random pattern with curved design.
PAVING, DRIVEWA
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"yes i find smaller to medium sized ones better, it also helps if your role is clearly defined as to what tasks the client expects you to do, in a big place there is always more work that has to be left until another time, potentially leading to…"
"Sometimes you simply have to just advertise in your nearest affluent area if these are your target customers .
My first one was via recommendation fortunately which worked out but others were acquired via advertising in target areas when I was…"
My first one was via recommendation fortunately which worked out but others were acquired via advertising in target areas when I was…"
"Hi Sam
Using your image of the blades, the right hand one appears to be fitted upside down or has the wrong blade fitted. These have a specific left and right handside blade. The curve on the end of the blade is designed to force the cut grass…"
Using your image of the blades, the right hand one appears to be fitted upside down or has the wrong blade fitted. These have a specific left and right handside blade. The curve on the end of the blade is designed to force the cut grass…"
"My work in larger gardens came about once I'd established myself in smaller gardens and my name was passed on. "
"I know it would be a big loss but my suggestion would be change it for either an iseki sxg216 or an etesia,.these won't clog up even if your mowing in torrential rain. We all learn from mistakes and the biggest is asking a salesman what to buy in…"
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"Managed to solve it, it's too small to go directly in the chute, you have to open the side discharge flap and wedge it diagonally in the deck and there is a hole in the deck to allow a bolt to go through the captive nut and through the deck, cut a…"
"I've got HLA86 same as you Rob but use as little as possible only when absolutely necessary as the power is pretty weak, the better telescopic one which has just come out I think its called HLA150B but it's around £700 "
"Is it as long as the hla 86? Im looking at it but it doesnt appear to be extendable.Thanks."
"not what you were looking for Rob I know, but anyone else in the market for a serious Stihl battery hedgetrimmer (Corded, Pouch & cable required at extra cost if you don't have one), just bought a 30 inch blade HSA130T for £152.99 inc VAT brand new…"
"sorry misread your post, for long reach (non telescopic) I use HLA135, much more powerful and better made, but heavier. I use AP200 batteries in mine"
" Im uisng the HLA 86, HSA are the shorter ones arent they?"
"yes the HSA86 end up being a bit disposable, for units that use the same AP batteries, the HSA140 and HSA 150 are much more heavy duty, not tried either, as I've been using HSA130 (both T and R versions) which also use the AP batteries but are…"
"If I had the batteries I'd be upping my rates to buy a new bare unit each season. The batteries (IMO are the expensive part"
Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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Etesia hydro 80/ BAHIA Mulch plug fitting
I've recently bought a second hand Etesia hydro 80, I've got a mulching plug for it but have no idea how it's fits or if it's even the correct part that's been sent. Hoping someone on here can help out
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Advertising garden maintenance services
Hey folks,I'm planning a marketing push for my garden maintenance business with the aim of getting more regular work in large gardens for high end clients. Our diary is full but we are expanding.I'd love to know what has worked and not worked for…
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