Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in his internet sales job in favour of a mower and a van. But since, he has progressively grown his business thanks to acute attention to detail and v
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(image: Garden Designer Phil Stovell)
Phil Stovell is a garden designer based in Somerset.
Not only has Phil set up his business in a recession, to add to the challenge, he has also relocated from Hampshire.
Phil Voice asks Phil a few questions abou
(image: Mike Warman (right) receiving a highly commended award from Marshalls)
Mike Warman is director of Aura Landscapes Ltd, based in Southampton. The company is fairly young, trading for just over three years but it has gone from strength to stre
Garden designer Michèle Martin spent twenty years in the corporate world before choosing to pursue her passion for gardens. Having earned an HND from Reaseheath College, Michèle went on to get an honours degree in Garden Design at Myerscough, Lancash
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The programme…
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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…
Open forum activity
"From personal experience a dealer knows very little about machinery outside of their shop, they can sell or push an item but they don’t use them daily so don’t listen to what they have to say about performance, they only know what they have read in…"
"Hi James, there is always great excitment when starting out to think about shiny new kit - it's natural and we all do it. However, step back. Kit is readily available quickly, so no need to rush into it. What's more important is to work out who your…"
"Hello James,
I'd say you need to be clear what sort of gardening, you're offering, as it varies considerably.
Maintance or restoration.
All power tools or hand work.
Planting?
Organic, peat & pesticide free?
This will determine who you are aiming at…"
I'd say you need to be clear what sort of gardening, you're offering, as it varies considerably.
Maintance or restoration.
All power tools or hand work.
Planting?
Organic, peat & pesticide free?
This will determine who you are aiming at…"
"Hi James I'm in the same position as you only I haven't handed in my notice yet. I was wondering what you current job is and what background you have had in the industry if any? Good luck in you venture and I wish you all the best
Maybe we could hel…"
Maybe we could hel…"
"Hi- and welcome to a great industry and a great forum.
I would say that the first thing that you should do (as with any business) is to research what your likely market is. This will mainly be determined by your location and working area and what c…"
I would say that the first thing that you should do (as with any business) is to research what your likely market is. This will mainly be determined by your location and working area and what c…"
Hello All,I'm new to the forum and thought I would introduce myself.Currently looking to start a small gardening business In March after handing in my notice next Thursday.I'm trying to do my planning at the moment but struggling with the wealth of…
"not for me, i thrive on unpredictability, the less routine the better lol ... what i do is weather dependent and have elderly parents and young children, i am out pretty much every sunday and bank holiday with my other business, again the results fr…"
"That’s a worry when you are in business lol"
Greetings
Hello All,I'm new to the forum and thought I would introduce myself.Currently looking to start a small gardening business In March after handing in my notice next Thursday.I'm trying to do my planning at the moment but struggling with the wealth of…
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