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As the UK job market and economy continue to struggle, an increasing number of people working in horticulture are finding themselves faced with debt problems. Last year Perennial, the national charity for people working in horticulture and their fami
Current trading in line with expectations
Marshalls' revenue for the year ended 31 December 2011 increased by 8 per cent to £334 million (2010: £309 million).
Sales to the Public Sector and Commercial end market, which represent approximately 60 per
Just how healthy are the finances of your business?
Obviously we complete tax returns each year and hopefully we monitor progress through the year but this generally focuses on turnover, expenses and profit. It doesn't explain how financially health
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
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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.
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"Thanks for the advice guys, really appreciate it. I begun the job today but mini digger packed in so it'll be a couple days before I'm back to it! The joys of being self employed! The slabbed areas are only for patios so there's never going to be…"
"Don't trust the Yanks they are a differnt speices :)
A lot depends on what they are going to use it for, heavey traffic and a lot of use you will need a sub base of hardcore then sharp sand cement mix,
If the ground is solid and you are useing the…"
A lot depends on what they are going to use it for, heavey traffic and a lot of use you will need a sub base of hardcore then sharp sand cement mix,
If the ground is solid and you are useing the…"
"Defo wouldn't use the bodge the builder method.
I use 1part cement 6parts sharp sand mix for slabs
Have a look at the pavingexpert web site for the best source of paving info."
I use 1part cement 6parts sharp sand mix for slabs
Have a look at the pavingexpert web site for the best source of paving info."
"I agree Kevin, both of those."
"You can only admire the way they have learned to adapt , Perhaps the butterflies they attract know their secret .
Amusing though the random sites they choose to make a sudden guest appearance such as car parks , down alleyways and their love of…"
Amusing though the random sites they choose to make a sudden guest appearance such as car parks , down alleyways and their love of…"
"If the boffins were unable to modify Buddleia for food, maybe those big buds could be tweaked to have a medicinal purpose, or for bio fuel"
"Thuja Green Giants usually don't require any pruning. If left unchecked, they'll grow to their great heights very quickly. If you choose to prune your green giant arborvitae, you can remove about a third of the central leader of the tree (the main…"
Hi,I've been asked to create a paved area using 600x600 standard slabs. Years ago when I worked on sites they laid them on sand with a sprinkling of dry cement on top, but I'm now seeing guys on YouTube (albeit in United States), laying slabs or…
"Thank you for all the help guys, sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you all. Every piece of information is so valuable and I really appreciate you all for taking the time to reply. I'm away to start the job tomorrow!
Many thanks
Neil "
Many thanks
Neil "
"Yep I would go with shothole or eupropolella, it can be combatted with with a systematic fungicide before it gets too much of a hold."
"I've used Masport Rotorolas for some 20 years......I've only experience with the older models with the side PTO from the engine. These were brilliant.... reliable, cuts well and good collection in the wet. New Rotorolas are different with…"
"I have a 14ft Laurel as a back fence between us and the neighbour at rear. The Laurel had a big hole in the middle which was not great privacy for either of us. i bought 3 baby laurels (1 foot) let them settle in to cover the hole. Well they were…"
"Dealer is very close, like 1 mile away. That said I've never had a problem with my Stihl one so make just stick to what I know. "
"Moving from Stihl to Husky because...?"
"Hi Nigel, I've just come across this too, in Kingswood. Only certain plants affected though. Looked like it had a powedery mildew and this 'shothole' like described on RHS website"
"If anyone is interested (I prefer to think no one had the answers!), I've recently had a better look at this. One noticable thing is that the neighbour has laid a concrete base and sited an outbuilding. I'm thinking now that he may have damaged the…"
What base for laying slabs on?
Hi,I've been asked to create a paved area using 600x600 standard slabs. Years ago when I worked on sites they laid them on sand with a sprinkling of dry cement on top, but I'm now seeing guys on YouTube (albeit in United States), laying slabs or…
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Buddleja ( Buddlia ) Super plant of the future ?
Please forgive me for what maybe an obsession, but I have always been fascinated and in awe of the prolific Buddleja ( Buddlia ) bushes / trees that I have a skill for noticing, where they grow in the most inhospitable and bizarre locations, railway…
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Masport mower
Still looking for that elusive relatively light, manoeuvrable roller mower, hence previous post Hayter versus Honda.Looking at the 18inch Masport rotorola at 43kg, comes with a choice of Briggs, loncin or Honda engine at differing prices.Anyone got…
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