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This year we saw the trend of a horizon, living wall and green roofs.
There are some suggestions from us to go green with a living wall or roof.
Cover the garden shed with living wall panels
Most gardens have a shed for store tools and unwanted furnitur
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Perhaps one of the most exciting features at the Chelsea Flower Show this year is the interactive acoustic garden by Papworth Trust; something which has never before been hosted at the world recognised event.
Joining forces to make show history are wo
What do maths and Flower shows have in common?
The answer? Fibonacci.
This year, Enterprise Plants are bringing maths and nature together at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with their exhibition, which celebrates the Begonia escargot and explores the Fibon
We believe gardens should not only look good but feel good to: relaxing, easy to walk through and of course low maintenance.
WIDE PATHWAYS
If your garden includes pathways, these should be wide enough to walk through comfortably, making sure that if yo
SMUK Solutions is celebrating after being crowned North West Small Business of the Year in the regional heats of the National Chamber Awards 2015.
The Chamber Awards, now in its 12th year, are a highlight of the business calendar, showcasing the pivot
As garden designers my colleague, Mark Rendell, and I carried out a research project in 2013 to answer a simple question, "Why aren't care home gardens more actively used?", particularly for dementia, and even when they meet the latest guidance. Thro
A planting design around a hot tub on an elevated position at this wedding venue in Shropshire
The Language of Love : Rose Heart Garden Design
We designed this heart shaped rose garden for a wedding venue in Shrewsbury Shropshire, with a piece by world reknowned sculptor Peter Walker at its centre, the garden is designed with newly weds in mind
A garden we have designed in West Yorkshire, lowering the levels in this garden by 1.5 metres we have removed the naturally sloping lawn, and incorporated a flat lawn which compliments the new extension, and we have tiered the 2 metre rise, fronting
I just rewatched a brilliant you tube video on Creativity by John Cleese, worth watching in its entirety at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VShmtsLhkQg. He explains how creativity can only occur when we are in the ‘open’ mode of operation, a state tha
There is much debate in the garden design world about computer aided design (CAD) versus hand drawn, and personally I think both have their merits. I use Sketchup to create virtual reality 3D models which allow me to really understand the levels, vol
Last week I made a visit to a garden in the grounds of a beautiful historic building in Hampshire, where I have designed a new courtyard for long-standing clients. My clients moved to this house in the last couple of years, and most of the garden was
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…
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…
A recent school grounds seminar held at Charterhouse in Surrey has been hailed a huge success by all who attended.
The event attracted over 50 delegates from all levels as several topical issues were explored and discussed. Supported by…
Open forum activity
"I also run as a Ltd. company and have just found this on gov.uk
Those who pay themselves a salary and dividends through their own company are not covered by the scheme but will be covered for their salary by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme if t…"
Those who pay themselves a salary and dividends through their own company are not covered by the scheme but will be covered for their salary by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme if t…"
"absolutely, it's a good point and i know some have had customers kindly offer to keep paying, my jobs are done on an unwritten contract type of arrangement, ie. I do the work then the customer pays me, but some bigger outfits obviously have contract…"
"I haven't tried it myself, but then no one has asked me not to visit yet (didn't work last week but going back on Monday).
Customers are as keen not to lose good workers as we are not to lose business ;-)
Just interested if anyone has asked the ques…"
Customers are as keen not to lose good workers as we are not to lose business ;-)
Just interested if anyone has asked the ques…"
"i pay my cleaner a retainer, but she obviously needs to come into my home. I wouldnt pay my window cleaner as they have no need to have contact with me and can continue working"
"crikey, a retainer as in, payment for not coming but keeping the client on your books? It's a fair point but best of luck with that."
"Read the article, very moving, how we take our way of life for granted makes you think."
"Yes,on the surface level that particular article doesn't appear overtly negative in comparison to other material but it still carries subliminal undertones of inevitability,this is powerful and works on a subconcious level.
The future is still open…"
The future is still open…"
"The article is jaw dropping although not everyones mental health journey or experience will be the same .
Not everyone is aware of balancing positive and negative affirmations
We are lucky here at this time thanks to Phil , his family all those in…"
Not everyone is aware of balancing positive and negative affirmations
We are lucky here at this time thanks to Phil , his family all those in…"
"Hi Steve just found this from last year and was wondering how the Alko has lasted and his you feel about it now?
We've just knackered our workhorse Etesia Pro PHCT thanks to thoughtful scaffolder leaving something in the grass grrrr. No workshops or…"
We've just knackered our workhorse Etesia Pro PHCT thanks to thoughtful scaffolder leaving something in the grass grrrr. No workshops or…"
"I agree. The sooner we all stay at home ,the quicker this thing will pass."
"Id agree with Steven largely -- mental state and a positive mental state is going to be more important than ever right now. Ideally reducing the amount of news you recieve is a good start - and then choosing from where it comes. The above article is…"
It’s not all doom and gloom!
Despite the recent climate of uncertainty and a drastic change in lifestyle that Covid-19 has caused, there have also been some very positive things that have come out of self-isolation and herd immunity.The restrictions imposed on our movements…
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i'm staying at home by going with the intention of lockdown annoucement as im panic struck that ii'll by accident infect someone somehow ( have a lot of oldies) seems to only way to be 100%. …
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Hi allI wonder if any of you are in the same boat as myself? I run a LTD company from home and in effect don't have a premises as such and don't pay business rates. I pay myself a small wage and then take out dividends. All I can see that I'm…
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.... piccies With some suffering from withdrawal symptoms, thought it would be invigorating to show us your favourite garden pictures - either your own or ones you've seen that has impressed you. For me; I'm a great lawn fan and I absolutely love…
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