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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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Highlighted blog posts
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…
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…
Welcome to week four in my series of posts on starting and running a landscape or gardening business.
Covered so far:
Open forum activity
"I bought a Mavic Air and it's great. Really easy to fly but it's worth watching a few You Tube videos first to help. I'm so far behind with all my plans, admin and just about everything that I've hardly used it. Just need to catch up, get organise…"
"What drone/licence did you go for? I'm thinking either a mavic mini or a mavic pro (2nd hand)"
"Ouch! I often wish such species weren't allowed to exist!"
"Thank you both.... I now can see that this is (relitively) common requirement - though given some of those hedges are pyracantha and berberus its not going to be a nice job !"
George Stephens, course manager at Tiverton Golf Club in Devon, claims that Sherriff Amenity has provided him with the ideal tonic to help the greens combat stress and aid root development.With panoramic views of the Devon countryside, Tiverton Golf…
"Common practice on a lot of sites I used to tend. A 30 or 40 inch trimmer blade is your friend. If litter is part of your job make sure you allow time to litter pick it. You won't have space to properly blow it clean.
First visit you need to allow…"
First visit you need to allow…"
"We do this with quite a few sites, we have only found one way of keeping them clear and that's by using a blower to blow it all out and and separate the rubbish from brash. I was stabbed by a used hypodermic needle earlier this year that was hidden…"
A question... do any of you have to maintain a hedge against the wall of a building with a gap (the suggested is 10cms) between the wall and the shrub/hedge? - These shrubs/hedges go all round the building, creating the gap is one thing, maintaining…
Can anyone confirm if using grassguard is considered part of soft landscaping by local authorities ?
"Cheers dan. I didn’t even know there was different nozzles.
The wider spray ones sound like they could be good. I’ll order some and give them a go. "
The wider spray ones sound like they could be good. I’ll order some and give them a go. "
Hedges/Shrubs against walls
A question... do any of you have to maintain a hedge against the wall of a building with a gap (the suggested is 10cms) between the wall and the shrub/hedge? - These shrubs/hedges go all round the building, creating the gap is one thing, maintaining…
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Using Grassguard
Can anyone confirm if using grassguard is considered part of soft landscaping by local authorities ?
Read more…Petrol pressure washers
I’m looking for some advice on what petrol pressure washer is good for using with a 18 inch whirlaway surface cleaner. I have a 3600psi washer but not sure if the litres per minute Is good enough as I have to move the surface cleaner very slowly to…
Read more…Roll top wire mesh Fencing.
Hi, I'm new to this site. I need to source some Roll Top Wire Mesh Fencing. If anyone knows of a good supplier at reasonable prices I would be greatful for their contact info. Thanks John
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