our brief new entrance using new bush hammered setts which were 100mmx100mmx80mm sawn cropped and bush hammered to top for flat finish no trip hazard .traffic up to 40 ton drive over these setts delivering new homes had to be done in two halves to ma
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We are currently installing a driveway in Upper Timsbury, Romsey using black granite setts set out in a European fan design jointed using Marshalls Weatherpoint in grey.
To say this is a painstakingly slow project is no question with precision and pat
The Chosen Trees
Two shapely and proud Small-leaved Limes, ( Tilia cordata ), stand in the middle of a small field at Duncannon, Stoke Gabriel, Devon. Overlooking the Dart Estuary, these trees formed part of a Devon hedge which was removed many years
This all encompassing title is perhaps a shade too grand for what I am to write, which may be added to in terms of the way the UK, (which has now ratified the ELC), make headway within its guidelines.
The Treaty in Full - 176.doc
The cynics will, wit
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In this video, I will be…
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…
Britmow weren’t aware how much of an impact attending a trade show would have on their future endeavours. In the run up to their 50th anniversary, they were exploring ideas of how to celebrate. It’s only when they met Kate Cooney from…
“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…
A carefully-planned turf nutrition and treatment programme utilising three key Sherriff Amenity products has produced a sustained rise in the health, condition and playing standard of greens at the Milford Golf Club in Surrey.
The programme…
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…
Open forum activity
"1987 Land Rover One Ten for me. I'm pretty sure it's been paid off for by now."
"Can you utilise plastic soakaway crates underground an appropiate distance from the building and direct the water back to them?"
"nice to get a new ish one with no VAT added if a small independent trader"
"At least you know where you are specializing in one area when it comes to organising your kit and organising your round, Has it just worked out this way or was it a deliberate choice ?
I had a couple of seasons where i was not required to cut grass…"
I had a couple of seasons where i was not required to cut grass…"
Hi there, I've done a lot of research and still stumped. I want to create more drainage at the rear of a small chalet ... Problem is, if we put pipes in (French Drain), there is nowhere for the pipe to direct the water as we're in a 'row' of…
"Thanks for your reply. Really useful. I think the weed wiping might be necessary in some areas. Good to hear the ones you've sprayed are wilting. I'll take a look at kurtail. "
"Thanks John, that's really helpful.
What make Post Puller would you recommend... or what are the most important attributes I should be looking for if I were to invest in one?
thanks in advance
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What make Post Puller would you recommend... or what are the most important attributes I should be looking for if I were to invest in one?
thanks in advance
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"I've used a farm jack but they tend to be a bit to much of an angle because the foot has to be outside the concrete base. They will work but are trickery. I have a post puller which has a vertical pull on the post so has far less resistance when…"
"I have heard the prices have gone up as htere's so many more delivery drivers such as Amazon, needing them. If you're not too fussy about a newish one with a low mileage and FSH, there's plenty of what look like good ones on Ebay and Facebook…"
"Has anyone ever consistently had any success using a 'farm jack' to remove posts in spikes and/or concrete?
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"Yes we are swapping a Fiat Ducato maxi, 68 plate , two and half years old, 32k miles, FSH. For a new one costing £20800 plus vat , getting bids of 14800 plus vat as a part ex ! The dealer will retail it rather than send it to auction as it still…"
"I was very lucky when I need a bigger van, I managed to sell my 2010 vivaro swb and get a 2016 lwb Movano from a friend for what I sold the vivaro for. I looked at many vans before that and they were well out of my budget."
"Agree with that, we have almost paid a new price for second hand one year old van..."
"I did 20 of these the other day, all originally, all rotten, all dug with a square shovel by the builders and 10 of them had 4' x 4"x4" concrete post supports.
Quick, bodgit repair of one or two wooden posts would be to post hole dig down one side,…"
Quick, bodgit repair of one or two wooden posts would be to post hole dig down one side,…"
If you're wondering why there is a lack of good used vans at reasonable prices seen previously, this graph shows the effect of Covid generated demand on LCV used prices...
It show the average auction price over the last 12 months.
From our recent…
It show the average auction price over the last 12 months.
From our recent…
Drainage behind a small property
Hi there, I've done a lot of research and still stumped. I want to create more drainage at the rear of a small chalet ... Problem is, if we put pipes in (French Drain), there is nowhere for the pipe to direct the water as we're in a 'row' of…
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Used LCV (Vans) Market
If you're wondering why there is a lack of good used vans at reasonable prices seen previously, this graph shows the effect of Covid generated demand on LCV used prices... It show the average auction price over the last 12 months. From our recent…
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Who on here do.
How many on here take on just grass cutting,hedge trimming as their main income jobs Myself when i started in 1999 i was taking everything on for the past 2 years the only customers i have from March to November is grass cutting with the odd hedge…
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Horsetails 😱
I have a client who has recently moved to a new house and unfortunately under the privet hedge and a large Laurel, horsetails are popping up all over the place. Any suggestions on the best way to manage these would be much appreciated. I've told…
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