And the Marshalls Contractor of the Year goes to Shore Landscapes! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/MUvWmNAjm2
— Marshalls (@MarshallsGroup) March 24, 2014
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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
The Horticultural Trades Association is delighted to announce that Raoul Curtis-Machin has agreed to join the HTA as its new Head of Horticulture.
His appointment comes following the departure of Tim Briercliffe who has left the HTA to become Secreta
2012 was an enormous year for Vialii Garden Design. On February 2nd the business was given an injection of youth and vitality when we welcomed aboard our newest ‘recruit’, our baby daughter Lulu Ann Burt. She’s certainly livened up the business side
If you are reading this blog post, you may be asking yourself some or all of the following questions:
WHY should I scarify my lawn?
Lawns benefit from regular scarifying in order to remove and control the build up of moss and 'thatch'. 'Thatch' is the
Chavasse Park - Liverpool One
A few years ago as part of the Liverpool Capital of Culture we took part in the installation of a major commercial landscaping makeover project in Liverpool One. Here are a few recent pictures of the park that i have foun
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 mortar,then the su
Did my first gardening job of the year (I always take a break in January as it's ususally cold and miserable). Surprisingly the soil was very easy to work - I expect the snow and ice we've had has helped break up the clay.. it made me realise that ac
Green issues; the environment, biodiversity, sustainable development, permaculture, forestry and landscapes etc., have a large and irreversible presence on the web in printed media and in most people’s psyche also. Campaigners in such issues have pro
Whilst following the media reports and subsequent response from Caroline Spelman has been interesting it is also disturbing. It has displayed a very poor understanding of the history, present position and practice of land management by both the media
Trees are rarely valued properly, there are numerous factors to take
into consideration and as such the real or financial value of a particular tree is hard if not simply impossible to ascertain. Following on from work carried out by D R Helliwell and
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…
Britmow weren’t aware how much of an impact attending a trade show would have on their future endeavours. In the run up to their 50th anniversary, they were exploring ideas of how to celebrate. It’s only when they met Kate Cooney from…
“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…
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…
Open forum activity
"I also run as a Ltd. company and have just found this on gov.uk
Those who pay themselves a salary and dividends through their own company are not covered by the scheme but will be covered for their salary by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme if t…"
Those who pay themselves a salary and dividends through their own company are not covered by the scheme but will be covered for their salary by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme if t…"
"absolutely, it's a good point and i know some have had customers kindly offer to keep paying, my jobs are done on an unwritten contract type of arrangement, ie. I do the work then the customer pays me, but some bigger outfits obviously have contract…"
"I haven't tried it myself, but then no one has asked me not to visit yet (didn't work last week but going back on Monday).
Customers are as keen not to lose good workers as we are not to lose business ;-)
Just interested if anyone has asked the ques…"
Customers are as keen not to lose good workers as we are not to lose business ;-)
Just interested if anyone has asked the ques…"
"i pay my cleaner a retainer, but she obviously needs to come into my home. I wouldnt pay my window cleaner as they have no need to have contact with me and can continue working"
"crikey, a retainer as in, payment for not coming but keeping the client on your books? It's a fair point but best of luck with that."
"Read the article, very moving, how we take our way of life for granted makes you think."
"Yes,on the surface level that particular article doesn't appear overtly negative in comparison to other material but it still carries subliminal undertones of inevitability,this is powerful and works on a subconcious level.
The future is still open…"
The future is still open…"
"The article is jaw dropping although not everyones mental health journey or experience will be the same .
Not everyone is aware of balancing positive and negative affirmations
We are lucky here at this time thanks to Phil , his family all those in…"
Not everyone is aware of balancing positive and negative affirmations
We are lucky here at this time thanks to Phil , his family all those in…"
"Hi Steve just found this from last year and was wondering how the Alko has lasted and his you feel about it now?
We've just knackered our workhorse Etesia Pro PHCT thanks to thoughtful scaffolder leaving something in the grass grrrr. No workshops or…"
We've just knackered our workhorse Etesia Pro PHCT thanks to thoughtful scaffolder leaving something in the grass grrrr. No workshops or…"
"I agree. The sooner we all stay at home ,the quicker this thing will pass."
"Id agree with Steven largely -- mental state and a positive mental state is going to be more important than ever right now. Ideally reducing the amount of news you recieve is a good start - and then choosing from where it comes. The above article is…"
It’s not all doom and gloom!
Despite the recent climate of uncertainty and a drastic change in lifestyle that Covid-19 has caused, there have also been some very positive things that have come out of self-isolation and herd immunity.The restrictions imposed on our movements…
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i'm staying at home by going with the intention of lockdown annoucement as im panic struck that ii'll by accident infect someone somehow ( have a lot of oldies) seems to only way to be 100%. …
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Hi allI wonder if any of you are in the same boat as myself? I run a LTD company from home and in effect don't have a premises as such and don't pay business rates. I pay myself a small wage and then take out dividends. All I can see that I'm…
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.... piccies With some suffering from withdrawal symptoms, thought it would be invigorating to show us your favourite garden pictures - either your own or ones you've seen that has impressed you. For me; I'm a great lawn fan and I absolutely love…
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