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It is not very often that product withdrawal brings an even better replacement in its wake, offering great value for money and much wider areas of use than previous incarnations, however this can definitely be said of new Kurtail Gold (15
GreenPlantSwap is a new online marketplace for nurseries. It is the first location-based online marketplace for nurseries and gardeners.
Nurseries and growers create their own self-serve web pages and list the plants they sell in the Plant A-Z. This
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My father told me about Derek Sivers a few years ago, since l have read his book, read his blogs and follow him on twitter and now l am sharing with you!
Derek Sivers describes himself as "Entrepreneur, programmer, avid student of life. I
"With a timeless reclaimed stone-look, cobbletech ensures a grand entrance to an abundance of house types from period properties to modern homes"
Designed to create a realistic, antique cobbled look which will enhance a broad variety of house types f
Marshalls Fairstone Antique Paving
Marshalls Fairstone Antique Paving has a subtly distressed eiven finish for an aged appearance. It is carefully calibrated to a consistent thickness to ensure speed and precision of installation.
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This page will draw together some of the useful hints and tips that will make using the Landscape Juice Network that much easier:
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Websites are powered by links, here's how to point to useful web pages... - How to write t
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…
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KAR UK is excited to announce the arrival of the Hunter Wireless Valve Link. Designed to simplify irrigation projects of all sizes, this innovative accessory eliminates the need for traditional wiring, offering landscape professionals and…
"Have you checked under the seat? I don't know this mower, but I think that is where the manual states the oil filler is."
"Thanks for taking the trouble to reply Ian - much appreciated. Unfortunately the manuals don't help in that my machine doesn't have a reservoir or dipstick so I'm scratching my head!!! "
"Yet more good advice, charging an hourly rate is an illness which seems to be prevalent in "our" trade all it does is to devalue our skills,experience and investment in our businesses along with pandering to customers expectations for a low cost…"
"Try and price per visit instead of hourly rate. 2-3 hour slots say to custumer £90-£100 per visit.
This will be half your day if you add travel to and from the job. Or have a minimum fee of x amount per visit. If a customer wants an hour or 2 it…"
This will be half your day if you add travel to and from the job. Or have a minimum fee of x amount per visit. If a customer wants an hour or 2 it…"
"A copy of the manual can be found here:
https://www.mowerspareparts.co.uk/v/Etesia%20owners%20manual/Etesia...(early%20version)%20owners%20manual.pdf
or if any help, also the latter one:…"
https://www.mowerspareparts.co.uk/v/Etesia%20owners%20manual/Etesia...(early%20version)%20owners%20manual.pdf
or if any help, also the latter one:…"
"More good advice"
"As relative novices to gardening - 4th year of trading - we have experienced what you are going through and feel your anxiety and frustration and "is-it-all-worth-it-I-might-as-well-go-and-work-at-Tesco" thoughts .
At the end of the day it boils…"
At the end of the day it boils…"
"I sold the Sthil and bought a good second hand BCS 730. It did a far better job, then my son raked it then dragged a pallet around. "
"Mix the job up I do some contracts that work out at £75hr.
Some just grass £500 per day
Some private £25hr
Some priced jobs £500 per day
Don't just stick to hourly rate you'll make nothing. To make bigger money you have to invest in better machines…"
Some just grass £500 per day
Some private £25hr
Some priced jobs £500 per day
Don't just stick to hourly rate you'll make nothing. To make bigger money you have to invest in better machines…"
"Yes I think most of the contributors on here make the bulk of their income from mowing on price work."
"Hi AG
Yes business costs just absorb turnover especially in the early days and I know from experience what a spreadsheet tells us we need to charge is not always reflected by what a customer is prepared to pay and we can end up living hand to mouth…"
Yes business costs just absorb turnover especially in the early days and I know from experience what a spreadsheet tells us we need to charge is not always reflected by what a customer is prepared to pay and we can end up living hand to mouth…"
Hi guys - first post! I've got the above model and really struggling to find out how to check and replace the transmission oil. Just can't locate a dipstick or see how to check the level. If someone could point me in the right direction I'd be very…
Etesia Bahia hydro mbhe 2001
Hi guys - first post! I've got the above model and really struggling to find out how to check and replace the transmission oil. Just can't locate a dipstick or see how to check the level. If someone could point me in the right direction I'd be very…
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How to make ends meet as a professional gardener
Hi all,I'm looking for a bit of advice really if anyone has any thoughts. I'm a mum to a young toddler so work part time and fit hours into nursery runs so for me it works well to have set regular hours at customers' gardens. Eg x2/3 hours a…
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Waste disposal
Hello all,Does anyone know where to dispose of soil in the Billingham / Teesside area?
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Country path
Hi everyone, I was looking for a little bit of advice if possible.This is an existing path through a country park near me. This was done 3 years ago now. Can anyone tell me what type of stone/gravel was used for this top layer?Any help much…
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