Crazy paving is back on the rise throughout the UK. There is now a wide range of choice when it comes to choosing crazy pavers, with both purpose made and recycled varieties available. Although purpose made crazy pavers can provide a great finish, fo
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One of the most common uses for skip hire is driveway work. Almost all driveway installations cause a considerable amount of waste, whether it be a new driveway, or replacing an old driveway. Hiring a skip for your drive and path removal waste can be
What Is the Best Types of Driveway for Your Home
If you are thinking about a new driveway for your home but can’t decide yet which driveway materials to go for. There are so many different types of driveway materials out there that available and s
our brief remove old drive way ajust levels and pave with new york stone setts tumbled and aged 150mm wide x random lenght x50mm deep laid on sharp sand and cement pointed with same .these were a pleasure to work with we are able to supply and lay uk
Marshalls Driveline 50 Driveways Liverpool
We believe that it is important to give our customers good quality information about products that they can choose to install on their driveways. It is important that they know all about the product they en
Driveway Extension using Marshalls Cobbletech
Today we are starting a new project in the Netherton area of Liverpool. The customer has requested that we extend her already existing tarmac driveway as she is currently stepping out of her car onto the
Sketch or cad drawing?
When you go to do a quote for a potential client how do you present your ideas to them about the job at hand?
Do you sketch something out on paper and talk to the client right there and then?....or do you go away and hand draw so
Natural Indian Sandstone Cobble Driveway
Prenton - Wirral
We believe natural Indian sandstone setts will enhance any customers driveway.; which is why we were over the moon when our customer in Prenton (who we are currently doing their back garden)
Elegant and Quality Driveways at a price to suit your budget
over the last 30 years Crystalclear have established themselves as the leading top quality Driveways company in Bolton providing top quality Driveways workmanship and a professional service
A blog about Block paving, hard landscaping, driveway, patio, driveways, patios, pathways, garden, landscaper, Tobermore, Devon
THIS PROJECT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, CLICK HERE TO VIEW DAYS 15-17 IMAGES.
Day 18
The preparation to install the block paving
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
Cobbletech Driveway Liverpool - Orrell Park
Another great looking Cobbletech driveway with the minimal maintenance.
We used the Basalt which is like an ebony colour with Marshalls Argent light coloured block to create a decorative border. We also inst
Just a couple of recent driveways installed with Marshalls products. See more of our work at www.auralandscapes.co.uk
The below picture is using Marshalls Driveline Naturale.
The below picture is using Marshalls Tegula Hazlenut with Silver Granite Set
New Driveway and Garden Patio in Leyland
New Driveway in Leyland near Preston using Marshalls Drivesett Duo Cinder/Terracotta block paving
The driveway before the work commenced
Before the work commenced making the driveway wider
New driveway with a circ
Cheshire Landscaping Contractors
We have been developing our Cheshire website. You will notice each day we are adding between 5 and 10 pages to the website as we are trying to make our cheshire customers aware of what services we provide.
Cheshire is
As a Marshalls Registered company we strive to provide the best driveway installations in Liverpool and throughout Merseyside. We have been established for over 25 years and each of our projects match the high standards that Marsha
Driveways by Dempsey in Wirral. Dempsey specialise in rigid constructed driveways which means all paving and setts are laid on a concrete bed and have solid immovable joints.
Before During construction
Mot type 1 crushed stone sub base laid.
Complete
I attended the creating landscapes show at Capel Manor College Enfield on the 24th - 25th October 2011 along with a good friend George, we travelled down on the Monday afternoon and stayed at the Marriett hotel in Waltham Abbey and had our evening me
Marshalls Driveways
Abel Landscaping Liverpool
In this blog we wanted to show you a variety of block paving driveways we have carried out using Marshalls products. As a Marshalls Registered contractor we believe that these products are long lasting, d
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"Thanks for sharing Ian , Some interesting alternatives to consider .
A customer has a garden stocked with mature box which is healthy and also alternatives , cotoneaster , yew ,holly ,Berberis , pyracantha, juniper ,golden privet , winter flowering…"
A customer has a garden stocked with mature box which is healthy and also alternatives , cotoneaster , yew ,holly ,Berberis , pyracantha, juniper ,golden privet , winter flowering…"
"1. Get a certificate BEFORE doing anything with chemicals.
2. Use them as the label says.
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2. Use them as the label says.
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"Just be aware that if you are applying 'chemicals for profit' you should technically be at least PA1/6 certified.
Albeit the risk to man/animal/environment is low doing what you describe.
There's all manner of different glyph products out there, the…"
Albeit the risk to man/animal/environment is low doing what you describe.
There's all manner of different glyph products out there, the…"
I am planning to apply some glyphostate into some gardens I work in. I am new to gardening and so don't have a legacy relationship with this herbicide, and am fairly new to the taboo nature of using it.Given the issues surrounding it, and what…
"Such an interesting topic. My Dad had a box hedge in his front garden, that was completely decimated and I helped him dig it up. In the process, I did quite a lot of research on the topic. The RHS have the most awesome Box alternative garden in…"
"you're welcome.... forgot to take any AP200 with me today so was using an AP500S with the HLA135 which was heavier but not unmanageable...conversely might get away with using an AP100, which has fewer cells so would be under more strain to provide…"
"Great, thats just the sort of info/insight i was looking for, Thanks.
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"I tend to use AP200 in my HLA135 as for that specific machine it's the best weight to balance the blade end to the battery/motor end. Usually run it on level 3, the fastest blade speed range. Seem to get about half an hour out of it but maybe a…"
"Not sure on the ap 200. Think it was around an hr and half with the ap 300s. Depending on how hard the cutting is. I mostly use my hla55 which gives 2.5hrs trigger time with ap 200. I have two ap 200 and two ap 300s. "
"No idea lol am not a kombi guy. But like any battery kit, the more powerful the machine, the higher the battery drain. I have maybe 20 of the AP battery packs of various capacities and ages and have gradually sold off about the same amount of fully…"
"But for the extra cost, how much better actually is it, and if battery drain is the same or worse.... hard pass"
"For comparison the HLA 135 which is basically the same motor with hedge trimmer attachment, the run time is up to 39 mins with an AP 200. Which doesn't seem to bad, would you say that was fair?I don't mind buying another AP battery, possibly a 300s…"
"KMA200R has just been launched also"
"Many thanks for all the responses which is definitely of great variety. I'll buy a spare set of blades for the Honda 537. I can definitely replace oil/filter etc myself. The carburettor doesn't need cleaning yearly does it? Are there any chemicals I…"
"I've had the kma 135r for 3 years. It's good for light strimming and works perfectly well for tackling thicker hedges. I mostly use ap 300s batteries. Big power drain when strimming. Comparing it to my over 10yr old km130r, the kma 135r is…"
My petrol KM engine is 5 or so years old now, plus we have a weekly all day job that pays well, but the client would prefer us to use as much battery kit as possible going forward.We already have a smaller battery stihl mower for the easier stuff,…
Glyphosate recommendations
I am planning to apply some glyphostate into some gardens I work in. I am new to gardening and so don't have a legacy relationship with this herbicide, and am fairly new to the taboo nature of using it.Given the issues surrounding it, and what…
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Changing from petrol KM to battery
My petrol KM engine is 5 or so years old now, plus we have a weekly all day job that pays well, but the client would prefer us to use as much battery kit as possible going forward.We already have a smaller battery stihl mower for the easier stuff,…
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Cordless kit for own use
Well I have finally retired. After doing this on and off for most of my life, and enjoying most of it (!) I have sold on the equipment for a modest sum to someone I introduced to my customers and all is agreeable. Now I am left with my own garden…
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Yorkstone feature
We are currently clearing a site in Farnborough in preparation for re planting and have a large Yorkstone bolder and some cobbles to clear - before we chuck them in a skip would any juicers like them?
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