Having read the magazines and the blogs, and having seen last year's gardens, I thought that I would write a few thoughts on what I thought might be some of the key garden design elements that would be prominent in 2013. However as one person can onl
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It is difficult to pick a favourite and so instead let me share a few of my favourite images of gardens, and areas of larger gardens, from this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
Cleve West’s Garden won Best in Show by doing something that felt that little b
This year the sun shone again for Chelsea. There for just after 8am the hoards had already descended (although this year it felt like far more people were there - not far off of the 150,000 people expected for the week). As a designer Chelsea has bec
I have spent a happy hour this morning, with my daughter, taking part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch. Highlights included long-tailed tits, treecreepers and a moorhen (who was scrumping fallen apples!).
It got me thinking; for me having birds in t
In this second part of this blog I want to give a few examples of how native plants can be used in a garden to great effect.
First I shall look briefly at growing perennials in meadows. Prairie planting has become increasingly popular and there are a
I am hoping that this will be my first blog post of many! This one (and the next) are dedicated to planting - and more specifically native planting and its place in future trends in garden design.
The world over innovative designers have used their na
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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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Good consistent products and excellent customer service are the two reasons why Jeremy Browne, Head Greenkeeper at the Herefordshire Golf Club, chooses to use Mansfield Sand.Established in 1896, the Herefordshire could well be the oldest club in the…
"I suspect those slots will be filled by neighbours ,relatives , friends etc looking for ways to top up Thier income ."
"I suppose if your already comfortable and charging enough you don't have to increase , I'm going to increase some, but not all
And also there's a few jobs I underpriced last year which I will now be able to rectify,
Hopefully it will windle out…"
And also there's a few jobs I underpriced last year which I will now be able to rectify,
Hopefully it will windle out…"
"A fair going rate is one which is relative to your market place .
Current increase for me is to keep in line with inflation and not about increasing profits
5.4% inflation is a massive increase in my area even for the well heeled customer ,…"
Current increase for me is to keep in line with inflation and not about increasing profits
5.4% inflation is a massive increase in my area even for the well heeled customer ,…"
"Agreed 100%
Many of those who are going to be affected in my clients have been with me 4 to 5 years (since I started the company). They give very nice pressies at Christmas and most I think know they are getting a bargain. I now want to drop back to…"
Many of those who are going to be affected in my clients have been with me 4 to 5 years (since I started the company). They give very nice pressies at Christmas and most I think know they are getting a bargain. I now want to drop back to…"
"Depends on circumstances. I wanted to put my rates up in 2020 but with covid it didn't seem right. Now the cost of living etc etc gone up its time to charge more. I booked in new regular work at my new rate testing to see if it's acceptable.
One…"
One…"
"5% inflation plus fuel costs and living wage increasing I think 10% is fair. Rounded to a full pound. I put up in April as I know I can readily replace any I lose and would welcome a Saturday off ! So overbooked and weather not holding me back yet. "
"We are very lucky getting to work outside. I lasted a week in the first lockdown before going back to work most clients not in residence as often not in the country. Very few hospitalisations for the vaccinated now so I'm not worried. Common sense…"
"I agree wearing masks outside now is unnecessary but I'm comparing to a year ago, I don't expect people to give 2 metres either but shoulder barging isn't ideal. I welcome 2019 again but the post is merely a comparison and missing the good points.…"
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15% and 20% seems to me to be eye wateringly high rates of increase. I suppose it depends what you are charging to start with. If for instance someone is only charging twenty quid to mow a small lawn, then 20% of that is only £4, so not very much…"
15% and 20% seems to me to be eye wateringly high rates of increase. I suppose it depends what you are charging to start with. If for instance someone is only charging twenty quid to mow a small lawn, then 20% of that is only £4, so not very much…"
"We will almost certainly be applying a reasonable increase as a percentage across the board where contracts permit - some clients are tied in on three year fixed price but not many. I think it is important to consider the value of the service…"
"One of my regular customers who I do a lot of work for told me he was increasing my pay last year, it really does make you feel good when that happens! "
"Its a coryline australis, looks a bit tricky to dig out with the shed / narrow gap . Will SBK not see it off ?"
"I saw a doctor on TV the other day saying that Omicron infection numbers are not a problem so long as folk are not getting seriously ill, which many are not. Of course the media have got to make a bad story out of everything and so keep going on and…"
Martyn Parrish has joined ICL as Technical Area Sales Manager for North London and surrounding counties.Martyn began his career in greenkeeping and started working at his local golf club at the age of 16. During his time as a Greenkeeper, he…
"Yes, some people are very rude and there’s no excuse for that. However, expecting anyone to wear a mask, outside in the fresh air, is quite frankly ridiculous.
If you are indeed vulnerable, then it’s up to you to take the precautions that you feel…"
If you are indeed vulnerable, then it’s up to you to take the precautions that you feel…"
Palm tree
We have cut a palm tree down today and now need to kill off the stump. Is there any stump killer that is best to use on this type of tree.
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A different hedge experience
I cut a hedge a year ago and no one came near me or the ladder, my lads enjoyed working through lockdown as we were left to get on. The odd dog Walker said well done for working and doing a good job cutting the hedge back from the narrow…
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Price increase
Evening all , raring to get back at it now and I'm going to increase my charges across the board I'm wondering if it's best to increase by a set percentage and how everyone else goes about it ? Email?? Fuel and equipment costs are rising so I feel…
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Best sellers - LCVs under 3.5T
Interesting to know, especially as the LCV market is slowly recovering...
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