With the short days and long cold nights it feels as though winter has truly settled in. The huge amount of rainfall has made it too wet to do many jobs and the cold weather has put an end to most of the others. However, this time of year is now idea
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Sherriff Amenity has announced that it is launching some new additions to its popular fungicide packages. The new tank-mixes have been designed to combine fungicides, nutrients and adjuvants, helping to control major turf diseases including Microdoch
Alan Abel, a Complete Weed Control franchisee for over 30 years, gives his take on disease management going into the colder weather.
Fusarium. Take - All Patch. Dollar Spot. Anthracnose. Leaf Spot. Brown Patch.
All these fungal attacks have been design
Imports of sweet chestnut trees from areas affected by a fungal blight will be banned, the environment secretary, Owen Paterson, has said.
Owen Paterson has moved quickly after announcing the launch of a six week consultation on banning the import of
Working together is the best way to defend British trees and plants from the pests and diseases threatening them, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said.
He was speaking at a meeting of woodland organisations and forestry groups, who were discussin
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As Blue Monday is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to give a small reminder to our community here on Landscape Juice to remember to tell people about your worries and if you’re having negative thoughts. Talking about emotions…
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Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…
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"I have seen loads of comments on this, I live in the north east of england not an affluent spot, but have built up over 10 years, a base of probably 150 to 200 customers a fortnight. From tiny five pounders to two pubs which take ove 3 hours each.…"
GreenBest has announced the launch of the SmartLawn ProCast 20, the company’s first pedestrian rotary spreader developed specifically for professional lawn care operators. Designed for the accurate and efficient application of granular fertilisers,…
For International show jumping trainer Dan Delsart, the quality of the surface beneath his horses isn’t just a detail - it’s a foundation. Based in North Northamptonshire, Dan has created a bespoke arena at Teeton Valley Stables using carefully…
At Haileybury School in Hertfordshire, Kress robotic mowers are playing a key role in helping the grounds team maintain consistently high standards across a 500-acre estate. For Head of Grounds and Gardens Andy Richards, the technology has become an…
Selected attendees from GroundsFest Academy events were recently given the opportunity to experience a truly unforgettable day at Lord's Cricket Ground, widely regarded as the Home of Cricket. The exclusive experience day offered delegates a…
"The value per client was around how long theyd been with me, the nett profit they generate each year.... and a mad guess at how they will take it if Adam us no longer coming each week... i.e the little old lady who I indulge in a chat each week...…"
"Adam, thanks - how did you arrive at a" notional " value for each client? Did you value each client on say client a pays me 5k a year and multiply it up for the rest? So for example you had 10 clients all paying 5k a year so that equals 50k income ,…"
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"Hi Peter... sorry been away for a couple of weeks.
So, this is what I did - and it worked.
Made sure I was charging as much as the local market would bear - so I definately was showing a healthy profit - ran the business for near enough a year. Got…"
So, this is what I did - and it worked.
Made sure I was charging as much as the local market would bear - so I definately was showing a healthy profit - ran the business for near enough a year. Got…"
Cold Ashby Golf Centre in Northamptonshire is enjoying some of the best course conditions in its history – and according to Course Manager Ashley Hammond and long-time member Roger Griffiths, Agrovista Amenity has played a big part in that…
ICL-sponsored award recognises standards in pitch preparation and presentation across GAA venues in Ireland.Hastings MacHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo has been presented with the GAA National Pitch of the Year 2025 award at the League Final in Croke…
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"Kma 135r. Take out the drive shaft rod and dip the square end in general purpose grease that will silence it. Machnic at my stihl dealer taught me that. Its worth picking there brains now and then. Also remove the air filter cover clean with a soft…"
There doesn't seem to be any manufacturer info available with regards what servicing if any is needed for battery tools, not that i can find anyway.When i say tools, i mean things like the motor end of long reach hedge trimmers, and Kombi motor…
ICL-sponsored award recognises standards in pitch preparation and presentation across GAA venues in Ireland.Hastings MacHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo has been presented with the GAA National Pitch of the Year 2025 award at the League Final in Croke…
Servicing battery tools
There doesn't seem to be any manufacturer info available with regards what servicing if any is needed for battery tools, not that i can find anyway.When i say tools, i mean things like the motor end of long reach hedge trimmers, and Kombi motor…
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New episode of Two Ordinary Blokes Podcast
We chat over knowing your numbers, eating frogs and RASI forms. Please like and share to help us grow this channel.https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PwhpTOoJrhqiyRRK32qM7?si=252f753485694354
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liquid moss killer
i have to treat some small areas of lawn with a lot of paving round them and one area there is a swiming pool. my usual way is lawn sand and a broardcast spredder but this is not ideal for this job, what liquid killer do you recomend for a knapsack…
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how good does this look?
Im looking for my first 100 founding members to join and use canopy and i have approx 65 spaces left.. if your in the UK running a garden maintenance / landscaping company and could be intrested , feel free to enter the waiting list.Thecanopyapp.com
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