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
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
"Hi Henry, that's amazing, I can see why your dad was inspired to make this website in this beautiful environment!
Thank you so much for the offer and I will definitely be in touch over the next two years, so will return back to this post. I totally…"
Thank you so much for the offer and I will definitely be in touch over the next two years, so will return back to this post. I totally…"
"WOM is always best but did you ever ask new clients where they got your contact?"
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"Actually keeping the same prices from last year for this year here (first time in six years) as last year I put 5% on fortnightly and 10% on monthly where previously it was always 3% on both and although it's very coincidental but I lost a good 20…"
"All fine here...currently on a beach in Thailand 😁😁"
"Looks great and with a decent harvest ,
Brilliant job
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Brilliant job
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"Built may last year.
Each bed 3m by 1.5m at customers request. A bit wide for my liking.
There was warping like ive never seen thanks to last years drought.
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Each bed 3m by 1.5m at customers request. A bit wide for my liking.
There was warping like ive never seen thanks to last years drought.
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Replay Group has appointed Matt Bartle as its new Group Head of Commercial Strategy, a newly created role designed to support the business’s continued growth, diversification and long-term strategic direction.The appointment comes at a significant…
"Thanks HB excellent idea , Have got some gravel boards left over I feel a project coming on .👍"
"Hi Mark! It is a beautiful place. We moved out to France in 2004 and Dad set up Landscape Juice not long after that. We also used to enjoy canoeing down the Dordogne around Baynac and La Roques Gageac!
It's nice to know that people enjoy the area we…"
It's nice to know that people enjoy the area we…"
"Ive never used the kits. I use 9inch by 2ich larch gravel boards, I line them with sheet plastic or membrane they last over ten years."
Raised bed kits
Just curious has anyone used or during the course of their work come across the cedar and aluminium corner reinforced raised bed kits .? In various sizes they look fit for purpose and reasonably priced .I like the concept once planted up full of veg…
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Reply by John F yesterday
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Price increases
HiAn increase in prices for established customers can be a tricky part of our services. There's always a chance we can lose good business. How do folks respond to objections to an increase?
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Would you like to visualise your designs like we do?
Hi everyone, I’m Marc.I’ve been working in garden design for 25 years and in 3D visualisation for over 10 years.I’ve attached a few examples of my visualisation work so you can see the quality and realism we produce.If you want to bring this into…
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Two Ordinary Blokes in Business
I am well out of my comfort zone and was hoping for some feedback.I have spent the last 22 years running a lawn care business LawnsOne and recently with a friend in the industry we have started a podcast talking about our REAL journey to a…
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