Every build has its own challenges, but adding fencing and drainage as well as furniture to an active and sensitive hospital ward was certainly an unusual one. Over 10 weeks, the…
pergola (14)
A recent study by The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) showed that the average new family home had less than 100 square metres of floor space while it had 75 square metres of rear garden. As homes are getting smaller and gardens…
Who designs and builds rammed earth walls in the UK?
Jacksons Landscape Design based in Newton Abbot, Devon specialise in the complete design and…
- Katrina…
- In December 2010 Earth Designs…
A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed by clicking…
A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed by clicking…
A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed by clicking…
Highlighted blog posts
This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…
Welcome to week four in my series of posts on starting and running a landscape or gardening business.
Covered so far:
Please note that this is a referral service only and Landscape Juice does NOT recommend its members - before entering into a transaction, please refer read the following carefully.
If you feel comfortable with a contractor and how they put…
I've been itching to let you in on a little information regarding a positive transition of my garden design and…
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…
Open forum activity
Hello,Does anybody else have any tips or uses for recyling the aspen fuel bottles?? I think the odd one can go in the plastic recycling where I am, as its not a huge quantity Thanks
"For every 12m you need 1 tonne at 2 inch depth. A builders bag only holds 850kg so adjust accordingly "
A number of key industry experts will be uniting to collaboratively tackle the biggest issues facing the groundscare environment at SALTEX 2019, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.Learning LIVE, SALTEX’s all-encompassing a…
"Hello Karsten.
I think sketchup is the bees knees, especially when coupled with good rendering software and a bit of patience. I like how you can show any type of construction, there's a great library of resources and you can add on extensions which…"
I think sketchup is the bees knees, especially when coupled with good rendering software and a bit of patience. I like how you can show any type of construction, there's a great library of resources and you can add on extensions which…"
"I am one of those who has never advertised, but it depends on what sort of gardener you are. I am pretty much entirely maintenance these days, grass cutting is the main thing I do. So you don’t constantly need new work. You keep mowing the same gras…"
"thanks for the replys i will go with vine weevil"
"Good point. 1 bulk bag Plum slate paddlestones only covered 5m2. "
"That's an amazing memory. Did you notice what the weeds were like where the 'water sand' dust got trodden out of the door though? "
"I'll trademark it as John Innis No. 4 if you want to go into partnership!"
"Keeping the soil surface moist for 2 weeks is always a challenge. Even if the customer agrees to do it, it's difficult to check! Nematodes have brilliant reviews for avoiding badgers burrowing for grub(s)."
"WD40 is what I use. I sray it on at intervals during use and apply it after use. It lubricates but also cleans the blades. It will break down and remove any 'green' build up."
Recycling Aspen Fuel Bottles
Hello,Does anybody else have any tips or uses for recyling the aspen fuel bottles?? I think the odd one can go in the plastic recycling where I am, as its not a huge quantity Thanks
Read more…
0 Replies
care of hedgetrimmer blades
Is it OK to use degrasant to clean the blades ? prior to lube; with gloves on I watched a you tube recently where the man suggested spraying diesel on the blades regularly. He seemed to oppose all arguments against and I was wondering whether any…
Read more…whats eating the leaves
any ideas as to what is eating these hydranger leaves i do not think its slugs or snails as some of the holes are in the middle of the leaves
Read more…How accurate is your business name / description ?
Wondering how we all describe our businesses, our job description and our skill set ? Does, for instance, calling yourself XYZ Gardening preclude you from certain types or work ? Would you expect XYZ Gardening to be able to perform hard landscaping…
Read more…