You might have a healthy, green lawn and a variety of plans in your garden, but this does not make it ‘green’ in the truest sense. Many gardens use chemical pesticides and insecticides that harm the environment and fail to attract vital wildlife, suc
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One of the best ways you can improve on your garden and make it a relaxing area to be in is to have some kind of water feature. Everyone finds water very calming and hypnotic almost, and when you have a water feature with some fish in it can really t
"Giving you inspiration for your garden designs"
Many people struggle with design ideas for their own gardens, well here we have put together a little portfolio of different garden designs. We can create, design and install all types of garden idea
Wood BlocX Helps Create Some “Grand Designs!”
Last weekend (Oct 7-9th) was the Grand Designs Show held at the NEC in Birmingham and Wood BlocX took a starring role, featuring in the amazing show gardens on display there.
This years’ show was a busy as
A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed by clicking Ponds
If you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and link to your website by emailing ste
Chuffed to have a piece on wetlands in the Financial Times on Saturday, which gave me the opportunity to give a few good people a bit of a plug. I hope I've got the gist of it right, and that it might give some pause for thought. Nice photos anyway,
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
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LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
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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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Hi all, the green waste site I have been using near Epsom has apparentley closed down, at least until December, due to the death of the owner. Mid Surrey Farm. Does anyone know of any sites around Surrey which take green waste- Hedge trimmings &…
"All of my battery kit is Stihl but Husqvarna 525RJX strimmer, lots of power & not a problem for about 5 years, whereas the Stihl I had before last a couple of years. Petorl blower is Husy as well, although that has had to have a new wiring loop this…"
"We looked at these seemed great value but what put us off was that our independent mower repair chap said that spares were very difficult to source. This is from a couple of years ago so things may have changed? Ariens did buy Countax and then…"
Hello, is anyone using either Ariens summit or zenith zero turns, interested in how they perform, any problems etc, we are looking at getting a couple for next year and can't find many reviews!? Thanks!
"Everything stihl mine still last forever no issues "
"Thanks, yes had come to the conclusion that an auger that attached to a drill was the way to go. The medium size from Crocus with delivery is £20 can get the same off ebay for well under £10 inc delivery guess they including the Crocus one are all…"
"Agree with PGM before retirement we swapped to Echo from Stihl just better made and more ergonomic"
"I use of these probably based on advice seen on here - the short version.
Before buying, I was told if your buying one, get the medium as it will cover small and medium bulbs, if your needing a bigger hole then make another beside... rather than…"
Before buying, I was told if your buying one, get the medium as it will cover small and medium bulbs, if your needing a bigger hole then make another beside... rather than…"
"Really like Echo gear, probably our favourite along with Shindaiwa (which is basically the same anyway). Having said that, not sure any of the equipment is made quite as good as it once was. "
Now retired and am trying to restore my garden after 40 plus years of neglect after looking after everybody elses!So bought a load of bulbs and am regretting selling my petrol.post hole borer with augers which was used to plant bulbs on our sites.…
I've always used Stihl for brushcutters, hedgetrimmers etc, but they don't last like they used to, and I'm thinking of trying a change. Husqvarna and Echo seem the obvious options. Does anyone on here use either, and have an opinion? TIA
Replay Maintenance is strengthening its expanding natural turf division with the investment of a Redexim Verti-Drain 7416 aerator and Overseeder 3D 1575, helping the company deliver high-quality pitch renovations for sports clubs across the…
KAR UK has announced that Carl Sharp will now be leading its Golf division, becoming the main point of contact for golf customers across the UK and Ireland.Carl brings extensive hands-on experience from within the golf industry, having worked in…
Jacksons Fencing has launched the UK's first timber fencing range certified to LPCB LPS 1673, offering homeowners, developers and estate managers a new way to enhance perimeter security while maintaining an attractive appearance. In addition,…
Green tip off in Surrey?
Hi all, the green waste site I have been using near Epsom has apparentley closed down, at least until December, due to the death of the owner. Mid Surrey Farm. Does anyone know of any sites around Surrey which take green waste- Hedge trimmings &…
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Ariens zero turn
Hello, is anyone using either Ariens summit or zenith zero turns, interested in how they perform, any problems etc, we are looking at getting a couple for next year and can't find many reviews!? Thanks!
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Bulb planter for an old git
Now retired and am trying to restore my garden after 40 plus years of neglect after looking after everybody elses!So bought a load of bulbs and am regretting selling my petrol.post hole borer with augers which was used to plant bulbs on our sites.…
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Which brand of brushcutter?
I've always used Stihl for brushcutters, hedgetrimmers etc, but they don't last like they used to, and I'm thinking of trying a change. Husqvarna and Echo seem the obvious options. Does anyone on here use either, and have an opinion? TIA
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