Sherratt Landscape Contractors, a commercial grounds maintenance company based in Flintshire Wales, has recently invested in a fleet of new Etesia pedestrian and ride-on mowers to ensure that the high quality the company is renowned for is maintained
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JUTA are European leaders in a range of markets. We have now been in business for over 60 years and the success of the business never fails to amaze, the success has been built around a high quality product and sterling reputation throughout the mark
Of all the elements that go into the creation of a garden, quality of light is the least concrete. Paradoxically it is also the element that can have the greatest sway over the success – or otherwise - of the designed space. If it is managed corre
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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…
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 design…
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.
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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…
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"We had this issue 3 or 4 years ago and so now only do renovation work in the autumn. It's worked well for us so far. I'm sure it can still work in the spring but we found that you're a lot more dependent on the customer at this time of year which is…"
"A man died a few weeks ago heather burning, it’s not something to do without careful planning and a good escape route.
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"Then they leave the sprinkler on overnight and wash all the seed away. Bloody right pain."
"I've been feeding the birds too
free grass seed to all birds
no rain Aaaagggghhhhhh"
free grass seed to all birds
no rain Aaaagggghhhhhh"
"Same here I had one older customer who I told to water regularly call me back because the seed wasn't germinating and the lawn was bone dry. She said she watered it when I put it down and then thought that was enough as it looked wet in the…"
Whilst this lovely dry sunny weather is a pleasure to work and relax it, we could really do with a spot of rain! I've renovated 6 lawns over the past month - scarify, aerate, top-dress and overseed - not cheap for the customers and they all have…
Paul Matthew, Head Groundsman at Motherwell FC, believes that Mansfield Sand is the only company to work with if you have a Fibresand pitch.It is well documented how the experienced and highly skilled Paul Matthew has transformed the previously…
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"Evening Tim,
I am using it on Wednesday, so I'll send on a few pics of what it does . It does leave a slit, you can adjust the depth by adding or subtracting weights ,which come supplied. I understand every few years its advised to use a hollow time…"
I am using it on Wednesday, so I'll send on a few pics of what it does . It does leave a slit, you can adjust the depth by adding or subtracting weights ,which come supplied. I understand every few years its advised to use a hollow time…"
"Yes the Ego blowers are great, i had the 5750 (575 c.f.m.) then got the 5800 (580 c.f.m.) which had the edge on the previous model. Now I have the 6500 which I had shipped from America as it was not available here (and maybe still isn't) I find I…"
"Re the weibang breaking down surely that's a maintenance issue with the hire company?
I've had the weibang aerator on hire a couple of times and got on really well with it. It's got the same engine as my weibang scarifier and it's never given me any…"
I've had the weibang aerator on hire a couple of times and got on really well with it. It's got the same engine as my weibang scarifier and it's never given me any…"
"I use Ego kit.
I first bought a second hand mower which I’m about to sell on and upgrade. There latest mower is about 26kg and you can buy a roller for it so you get stripes.
I bought the latest 2020 strimmer last year wasn’t impressed will now sell…"
I first bought a second hand mower which I’m about to sell on and upgrade. There latest mower is about 26kg and you can buy a roller for it so you get stripes.
I bought the latest 2020 strimmer last year wasn’t impressed will now sell…"
"We use an AS 940 for steep banks that we mow on a fortnightly basis. we hire it as it is very expensive to purchase for one job. we have never had an issue with the machine slipping. we mow up and down with one section where we mow sideways. angles…"
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Spring lawn renovation
Whilst this lovely dry sunny weather is a pleasure to work and relax it, we could really do with a spot of rain! I've renovated 6 lawns over the past month - scarify, aerate, top-dress and overseed - not cheap for the customers and they all have…
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Plastic pots
I've got yet another stack of plastic plots left over from a planting job. I re-use as many as I can for my own use in clients gardens/greenhouses and at home, and give many to friends and family and on freecycle etc. but still have loads. Does…
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Hollow tine aerators.
I've had a heavy Chinese machine on hire and it did the job but was awful to use. I want to buy a machine and am considering a Camon LA25 made by Tracmaster. It's about the right weight and money for myself. The Groundsman is undoubtedly a better…
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Spanish Bluebells
Hello allAnyone got any suggestions for controlling spanish bluebells in borders and lawns? Have tried Roundup provantage 480, and its having an effect, but its very slow! Have lost touch with the herbicide side of agriculture a bit, so wondered if…
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