There is still time compete in the Institute of Horticulture Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHoY) 2014 competition. Prizes valued at more than £10,000 are on offer, including the coveted £2,000 Percy Thrower Travel Bursary prize for the winner, pr
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Registration opens today to find new design ideas for London’s Royal Docks. The Landscape Institute and Ecobuild, with support from the Mayor of London and London Borough of Newham, have launched ‘The Royal Docks Ideas Competition’ to find innovative
The Institute of Horticulture (IoH) is delighted to announce that Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to grant a Royal Charter to the Institute of Horticulture. The Institute's Royal Charter will come into legal effect when it is seale
Sue Illman, president of the Landscape Institute, has criticised the Farrell Review as backward looking and too inwardly focused.
She was responding to the call for evidence issued by the Farrell Review of Architecture and the Built Environment. Illm
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The skills of 800 Green Flag judges will now be recognised against national standards as they adopt the use of the online tool greenSKILL.
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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…
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“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.
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"Once you use battery its hard not to like and the cost becomes irrelevant and i use several brands even when i match a budget brand to the correct task it performs well , never had a single problem .
I still need a petrol blower not sure if there…"
I still need a petrol blower not sure if there…"
"I agree with the previous replies. I love battery kit for all the noise, vibration, fumes and butting fuel reasons. I personally run the Stihl kit. It's not been without faults or problems but i know the husky stuff isn't either. I have the…"
"I would say that cost saving isn't the main reason to move to battery, just another reason."
"Hi with the good brands the batteries themselves will outlast the machines quite a few times over. There is something a bit disposable about some of the kit but if treated properly it will do you proud. And some of them quite easy to fix if…"
"Thank you very much!
Also, I have this book but totally forgot about it so will have a look.
It's a brick wall."
Also, I have this book but totally forgot about it so will have a look.
It's a brick wall."
"That was my first thought but the cost was too high for the client as there are 4 trees that will need it.
Although, it looks very sturdy!"
Although, it looks very sturdy!"
"If I could develop further as the reason for talking about our outdoor kitchens within the landscape juice network, 90% of the kitchens we manufacture and supply will require an element of both hard and soft landscaping within the project and we…"
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"No need for trellis for annual climbers, vine eyes wire then run string verticaly, cut it all down straight in compost. "
I am really considering a battery powered Husqvarna 520 iHD70 anyone have one ?I am just struggling to justify the cost of a battery powered machine compared to petrol . I'll probably need 2 to 3 batteries and at least a charger or two . the cost…
"Looks the business and priced accordingly.
I was considering how to put up some sheep netting today for a similar effect.
As a lot of climbers needing a trellis are annual, it needs to look acceptable through the winter or be easy to remove."
I was considering how to put up some sheep netting today for a similar effect.
As a lot of climbers needing a trellis are annual, it needs to look acceptable through the winter or be easy to remove."
"Makes perfect sense if it fits between the blocks or if you're drilling into the stone, so much stronger.
I think 10mm is a bit big for most wall applications. I tend to accept a bit of bend is inevitable and try to prevent it by drilling deeper for…"
I think 10mm is a bit big for most wall applications. I tend to accept a bit of bend is inevitable and try to prevent it by drilling deeper for…"
When it comes to purchasing a new ride-on mower, there are many manufacturers and models currently available. Whether you require 2wd or 4wd, petrol or diesel, ground-tip or high-tip, there are lots of options. But, what should you be looking at?…
"Very good series of books! I tend to keep a copy of the pruning one in my van for reference / reassurance. "
"If client has budget and wants a smart solution go use S3i products.
Have used a few times and impressive :thumbsup:"
Have used a few times and impressive :thumbsup:"
Do battery powered tools justify the cost ?
I am really considering a battery powered Husqvarna 520 iHD70 anyone have one ?I am just struggling to justify the cost of a battery powered machine compared to petrol . I'll probably need 2 to 3 batteries and at least a charger or two . the cost…
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Support for trained fruit trees
Hi,We have a customer who bought few differently trained fruit trees (espalier and fan) which will be trained along the brick wall. Each tree has branches at different levels so probably the only reasonable way to do it will be to install wires…
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Trade Partners
With Iconic kitchens supplied exclusivly through the trade we are starting to build our CRM database.Although we design and build our kitchens offering an installation service for the units, worksurfaces, grills, fridges, sinks and all other…
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Nomix Lance problems
Hi,I bought the frontline compact lance a couple of years ago, the first one I had the square discs didn't work so they sent a replacement. The second lance for used a couple of times and then blocked despite using the cleaning fluid. At the time I…
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