CED Stone Group are sponsoring this year’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation initiative, run by Pro Landscaper Magazine. Open to all who were under the age of 30 as of 01st January 2016 and who have been working in the horticultural industry for at le
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When I set up Hedged In in October 2015 I never in my wildest dreams imagined what it would be like in one year’s time. Although we have had the Brexit shock and devaluation of the pound, I’m pleased to say that We have increased our market exposure
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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…
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…
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"I started advertising in local church mags in the areas I preferred to work and have had very good results, indeed fantastic value for money from one area in particular as it's elicited most of my regular clients. It's interesting that an ad in one…"
"Sorry mate I only lay the real deal , keeps us coming back with the mower 😊"
"I agree with Andrew. As a gardener who has made a living in garden/grounds maintenance and soft landscaping I think it’s a very bad idea. People think that artificial turf is a fit and forget option. It isn’t.
It has to be maintained. It needs to be…"
It has to be maintained. It needs to be…"
"Karsten. I too pay out monthly for Income Protection and I too am with the Exeter..... Having read your points and others responses, I am thinking I might just cancel it all together. "
"Personally as a gardener I cannot recommend the use of artificial turf except in exceptional circumstances. To me it is another product designated to landfill and as such has no environmental merit at all. "
"This is a useful post as I am considering buying one too for occasional use. "
"This thread is 6 years old but I've seen plenty ripped up and replaced with turf. Once a cat has shit on the stuff snd leaves composted in it. The appeal after 5 years really has worn off. The REAL grass is always greener. I accept in the right…"
"I think that it should be subject to Planning Permission from the local Council.
Astro Turf and the likes are OK for sports grounds, but when it comes to private gardens it has nothing to add to eco system within the garden, in fact it destroys a…"
Astro Turf and the likes are OK for sports grounds, but when it comes to private gardens it has nothing to add to eco system within the garden, in fact it destroys a…"
"Are these tools better than a manual post hole auger or post hole spade . ?
Also What timber post hole depth is recommended for a row of 6ft fence panels ?
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Also What timber post hole depth is recommended for a row of 6ft fence panels ?
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Quick questionWe are launching our gardening service business over the next month or so and are just going for standard maintenance, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weeding, lawn mowing etc, nothing to extravagant untill we are more established ( we…
"I think you're referring to Robbie re Premier Lawns. He's using a Scotts SR2000 which has a slide flap you can lower on the RHS, as per video. It's also around £600 - good piece of kit, best spreader I'm aware of and use it oursleves.
Re £100, not…"
Re £100, not…"
"Morning Clive I was going to post a similar post so I'll hiJack yours lol. When using a 3 or 6 metre wide spreader how do you not spread over the edge even lawn has curved edge
the premier lawn vids in here he spreads seed but looks to spread to the…"
the premier lawn vids in here he spreads seed but looks to spread to the…"
"We use that system in our cleaning company , works well, will be using it in the gardening services when we launch soon"
"Nice idea , I feel that if I can speak to the person there and then I often get a good result!!"
Hi folks I hope all are well.I'm looking to get a more robust walk behind lawn seed, lawn fertiliser dispenser. Looking to spend around £100 but that can be flexible for the right piece of kit.Have a great day.clive
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Artificial lawn instillation
Quick questionWe are launching our gardening service business over the next month or so and are just going for standard maintenance, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weeding, lawn mowing etc, nothing to extravagant untill we are more established ( we…
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Walk behind seed, lawn fertiliser spreader
Hi folks I hope all are well.I'm looking to get a more robust walk behind lawn seed, lawn fertiliser dispenser. Looking to spend around £100 but that can be flexible for the right piece of kit.Have a great day.clive
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Income Protection
Hi Folks,I've been away for a while through many things and happenings. Anyway, I have a question relating to Income Protection.For a few years I've had it with a company called The Exeter through a broker employed by Eunisure. I tried to claim…
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Hedge Combing ?
Is there such a technique as '' hedge combing '' not cutting !I have had a request to comb a hedge which surrounds garden . I have not seen the hedge but its described as evergreen and long but they dont know for sure . never had to comb a hedge…
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