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Critically Acclaimed Gardening Greats: John Brookes (MBE), Noel Kingsbury, & Michael King, Launch New Online Courses with MyGardenSchool to Propagate Gardening Excellence Globally. 

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Perhaps the most influential living landscape designer of our time,

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I've noticed quite a few posts on Landscape Juice about setting up websites, and why we need to bother with blogging (or not) - let alone Twitter, Facebook and other social networking.Hopefully this video might might be of interest

Masterclass for Ox

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Open forum activity

Vic 575 replied to Matthew Cartwright's discussion 10+ Years experience struggling to find work (Flexible)
"I’m 35 years in now working for myself, well next month [February 2026] that is. I have been doing this work since 1985.
I will say what I always say. I have never advertised. Word of mouth has played a big part of course, but the key to gaining…"
4 hours ago
Jon Madden replied to Caroline Benge's discussion Jet washer recommendations
"Nilfisk if you want to stick with electric or Parker Brand have some decent budget petrol washers. Nilfisk used to use brass internals which were more robust than the plastic ones use by Karcher"
5 hours ago
Brookie replied to Matthew Cartwright's discussion 10+ Years experience struggling to find work (Flexible)
"Hi Matt you could try putting your post on the largest landscape group on the net. Here Is a Link. I hope it helps https://www.facebook.com/groups/111972096145990"
13 hours ago
Distance replied to Dougie's discussion New roller mower
"I would 👍. Forgot to say also the plastic box is good. Easy to clean, no rotting fabric or tearing. "
13 hours ago
Alan McCrossin replied to Sam Bainbridge's discussion Moss brush advice
"Have used various brushes including westerman and kersten but id suggest looking at terrrazza. They are the most practical, we have two. Variety of brushes to choose from and they can be changed in secs"
17 hours ago
MF Hodgson replied to Matthew Cartwright's discussion 10+ Years experience struggling to find work (Flexible)
"When I started out I got some business cards done, then looked on Google earth for nice areas and put the cards through the doors there. It helped that this was around the time of the Chelsea flower show, but people called and my name was passed…"
17 hours ago
Sam Bainbridge replied to Matthew Cartwright's discussion 10+ Years experience struggling to find work (Flexible)
"My advice is try and mix contracts with private, contracts are pay.emts spread across the 12 months so if you do have a dip in other areas the contract payment still comes in even if you aren't working on that site.
I'm 15yrs in and a quiet time is…"
17 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Matthew Cartwright's discussion 10+ Years experience struggling to find work (Flexible)
"Agreed - you post the card in an area that has the right sort of properties.... always used to work with me. Far better than putting somethig on FB, and then being overun with time wasters"
18 hours ago
John F replied to Matthew Cartwright's discussion 10+ Years experience struggling to find work (Flexible)
"Sometimes you can get results from just a simple post card on a customer  notice board in a post office , local shop or garden centre , very cost effective , often found personally  its right place ,right time ,right customer  , never had a time…"
18 hours ago
PGM replied to Caroline Benge's discussion Jet washer recommendations
"Have a look at Nilfisk too, worked well for us "
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PGM replied to Matthew Cartwright's discussion 10+ Years experience struggling to find work (Flexible)
"I think so, you should appear in the listings and on the map if you have done one"
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Dougie replied to Dougie's discussion New roller mower
"Thanks for you comment i didnt actually look at the stihl version of roller i was looking at the weibang and hayter might have a look at the stihl"
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Caroline Benge replied to Caroline Benge's discussion Jet washer recommendations
"Thanks I'll take a look 👀 "
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Distance replied to Dougie's discussion New roller mower
"Personally, I love the Stihl RM655 RS. I have used it at various different jobs and now bought one of my own. Always jams the box absolutely full. And it does as good a job as any mower I've used in the wet. "
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Matthew Cartwright replied to Matthew Cartwright's discussion 10+ Years experience struggling to find work (Flexible)
"Yes mate definitely. There is always like 100+ replies on Facebook posts near me. Facebook for me has turned into a load of crap that I don't want to see or of pages/ people I don't even follow. It was very good a few years ago though."
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Matthew Cartwright replied to Matthew Cartwright's discussion 10+ Years experience struggling to find work (Flexible)
"Thanks for the tip with estate agents, I will email some. I have been going to select locations and putting buisness cards in fancy holders. Once I get going this year I am aiming to have adds running (Just money that I can't put down for them…"
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