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A new, free guide to the many specialist nurseries and hidden gardens across East Dorset is now available.
Celebrating a proud heritage that dates back to the 1800s, ‘Specialist Nurseries and Hidden Gardens’ not only explains why nurseries have flour
Many people experience the frustration of having their lawn invaded by weeds, there may be just one dandelion to start with, but let it flower and seed and there will soon be a hundred!
So what can be done about this?
Firstly do NOT make the mistake th
Whether you carry out your own gardening, or employ a gardener or have a contract with a garden maintenance business, ALL gardens create waste - this is an undeniable FACT.
So what can you do with this waste?
Larger gardens may find it easy to deal wit
Some people will read the title of this blog and think HOW can hiring a professional gardener or maintenance person to maintain my garden actually SAVE me this much time?
Here's how:
Lets assume that your average sized garden currently takes you 2.5 ho
10 Month Lawn Care Guide
Here is a little guide that we have put together on how to look after you lawn over a 10 month period
January
There is generally little maintenance work to be done in the month of January. Avoid using the lawn in very wet condi
Hi there for those who don’t know me, I’m Dave Jessop, Operations Manager for The Marshalls Register. In light of Marshalls attending the Creating Landscapes show in a couple of weeks I thought I’d pull together some background information regarding
Resin bonded aggregates can be installed over any hard surface ideally tarmac or concrete,installing over block paving, slabs or crazy paving may lead to cracking.
Initially any cracks or small holes must be repaired using a expoxy mortar,then the su
Hi to you all, it is the just few days into 2011, after reading here one of the threads at the forum about maintenance of lawn edging - I thought that you must here this story.
It is a real story, about my father in law that may effect the way you th
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
What is it?
LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
The site is…
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…
“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…
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…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…
Open forum activity
"Dougie, whatever you buy DON'T get the Weibang. I have told my story about it enough times here before."
"I'm up north as far as you can go before you hit Scotland £180 per day is a terrible rate. I do £200 per day at 1 regular customers the rest is much more it's fine for £200 if you aren't running machines all day and you are at the same job all day…"
"My advice is find a mower you like and buy more than one.
As a solo operator who only cuts lawns I have 3 mowers (the same model) on the go at any one time. (i also have 3 new ones in storage as the model has been discontinued)
Two mowers are…"
As a solo operator who only cuts lawns I have 3 mowers (the same model) on the go at any one time. (i also have 3 new ones in storage as the model has been discontinued)
Two mowers are…"
"Pretty simple.for grass cutting I try and average £60hr so if you know how many hours it takes just times it by 60, if your happy with less you can knock a bit off.
Easiest way is work out your total costs for the year divide it by the hours you do…"
Easiest way is work out your total costs for the year divide it by the hours you do…"
"Ian, is right. As for weibang read the post "mowers mowers mowers" you are warned!
You won't get a better 4 wheeler than honda hrx537 hy"
You won't get a better 4 wheeler than honda hrx537 hy"
" At £180 per day you are hugely under charging. Using hand mowers on this job is very inefficient and really very hard work.
I have a Toro 4875 zero turn [48 inch] and a Stiga Park 700 WX [4 wheel drive]. They are both mulching mowers, so no…"
I have a Toro 4875 zero turn [48 inch] and a Stiga Park 700 WX [4 wheel drive]. They are both mulching mowers, so no…"
"I would say that it depends on the area and type of customer that you are going after. If higher end, then you will need a roller mower. If not, then you don't really need one. Remember that roller mowers are generally more expensive to buy, and a…"
Hi i am just starting my new business and would like to invest in a roller machine would you recommend one or stick with the four wheel machine i have been looking at the weibang and honda rollers thanks in advance
When George Mills stepped into the role of Head Groundsman at Bedford School just over a year ago, he brought with him a wealth of experience, a passion for turf excellence, and a sharp eye for smart investment.Now, with the help of Agrovista…
" My comments - I can't see any cut grass on the top - surely you aren't boxing it all off?
All my churchyards are discharge cut, bar one section on one around the porch and the memorial bench.
Wheter the price works for you depends on your business…"
All my churchyards are discharge cut, bar one section on one around the porch and the memorial bench.
Wheter the price works for you depends on your business…"
After 40 years plus and some ongoing health issues begrateful for thoughts on either full or partial business disposal, machinery/vehicle disposal and how on earth do you value something like this with no formal premises or long term contracts. Yes…
"We used to do 4, they are bloody hardwork and machine breakers. The churches/councils PCC's do not have a realistic view of the costs and are very happy to let Harry who is retired and happy to mow the pretty bits foc which distorts the real costs.…"
ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has introduced H2Pro TriSmart Granules and H2Pro TriSmart Tablets, extending its TriSmart surfactant technology beyond liquid applications.The new formulations provide turf managers and landscapers with additional…
"Ok thanks.Essex is similar to London prices, or at least closer to them than say up North.I probably should charge more for the graveyards as they are very hard on the machines."
"I am as far from Essex as I could be, so no idea of going rates there. However, if income is £180/day, at 5 days/week, 30 weeks per year typical grass cutting only gives you £27k BEFORE expenses such as vehicle, fuel, repairs, replacements,…"
Looking for a new roller machine
Hi i am just starting my new business and would like to invest in a roller machine would you recommend one or stick with the four wheel machine i have been looking at the weibang and honda rollers thanks in advance
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Retirement advice
After 40 years plus and some ongoing health issues begrateful for thoughts on either full or partial business disposal, machinery/vehicle disposal and how on earth do you value something like this with no formal premises or long term contracts. Yes…
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Help with pricing graveyards
I cut 2 graveyards and in the past have been accused of being drastically underpriced.Without saying how much I charge is it ok to post some pictures and ask people how much the approximate rate would be?I understand this differs somewhat person to…
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Two Ordinary Blokes in Business Podcast
New Episode out Now - The Power of Peoplehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4Uxm2vEYZfDiwXzFS9iD5Z?si=93cd1916f9f8437d
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