Landscape and garden specialist, Landform Consultants has used a wide range of Makita tools on the creation of three new gardens at RHS Garden Wisley, which surround the new state-of-the-art RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science, the UK’s first
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See exotic butterflies take flight amongst the flowers and fruit of the nectar plants in the tropical paradise of the Glasshouse. The tree ferns, tall palms, lush-leaved creepers and dazzling flower displays give an air of expectation and drama – li
The RHS photographic competition winners 2014 have been announced.
Matin d'hiver embrumé au Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne by Alain Jouno
French photographer Alain Jouno has been named RHS Photographer of the Year for his evocative image of a fogg
A survey to over 1,500 respondents commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)* has found that 80% of the UK is getting outside gardening over the 2014 National Gardening Week, 14th to 20th April, and Easter Weekend.
The top three gardening
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Wisley have purchased a Makita PLM4631 mower.
Peter Anderson, Machinery Manager at Wisley, selected the Makita mower following trials with a variety of machines. “This Makita with three horsepower and 46mm cut is pe
I've made live an interactive plant finder, identification and pruning guide website which is still growing.
The website is designed to help you find the right plants to suite every aspect of a garden and seasonal need.
You simp
A major reorganisation of the way the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) operates has been announced.
In a statement the RHS has said that it will amalgamate its three divisions of gardens, shows and retail into one unified division.
A new role, RHS D
The BBC and RHS have signed a new, four year contract which includes the exclusive rights to broadcast RHS Shows at Chelsea, Hampton, Tatton and Malvern on the BBC until 2017.
The new deal will continue to give BBC audiences unprecedented access to t
RHS Wisley has purchased a range of environmentally-friendly battery-powered Pellenc equipment to keep tree & hedge cover along with grass clippings & debris in check, quietly and without fumes.
Wisley - the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural
The RHS in Scotland has launched a new £100,000 fund that will be distributed over the next three years to support grassroots community gardening across the nation.
Gardening groups will be able to apply for funds to make a difference in their neighb
Sir Nicholas Bacon Bt OBE DL has been elected as President of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Sir Nicholas has been Treasurer since 1 July 2010.
Sir Nicholas succeeds Elizabeth Banks DL, who has been president of the RHS since July 2010.
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The hunt is on for the world’s best garden photographer as entry opens for the 2013 RHS Photography Competition.
Images that celebrate the wonder and diversity of gardens as well as displaying artistry, creativity and technical excellence will be in
The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are inviting amateur gardeners across England and Wales to apply for funds to support their community horticultural projects.
The fund of more than £100,000 was created in me
Just getting to grips with the prospect of building two RHS Show Gardens this year in July, Hampton Court then Tatton Park. I must be Mad !! to find out more check out my Build Blog http://www.august-garden-designs.co.uk/Blog
Both Show Gardens are es
The RHS is calling on garden designers, landscapers, artists and architects to create an exclusive Visionary Garden for RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2012.
This category offers the chance to break the mould and go beyond commercial garden design by pus
The Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2012 – Show Gardens
The first national RHS flower show of the year, the Malvern Spring Gardening Show will be held from Thursday 10th May to Sunday 13th May.
We would be delighted to receive your application to stage
The Respiratory Educational Garden
The Respiratory Education Uk Garden - Bronze Award
Sally Parkinson at Gardens and Spaces designed this garden to raise awareness of respiratory disease in the Northwest. Her design inco
The year has been very busy for the team so far and with the fabulous weather we have been inundated with requests for
works both in the commercial sector and private gardens too.
- Watering in a new lawn with 'everedge' lawn edging fitted
We have complet
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"Cordless grinder for me. Two to three passes leaves it like a razor, Takes 10 mins rather than 45mins with a file."
"Hi Tim You say between services does this mean dealer service ?
I prefer the dealer to sharpen my blades as not confident enough to use a motorised device in case I damage the blade profile .
I find after cleaning all the resin / sap off the blades…"
I prefer the dealer to sharpen my blades as not confident enough to use a motorised device in case I damage the blade profile .
I find after cleaning all the resin / sap off the blades…"
I know that the proper way is to dismantle the blades and sharpen them on a bench jig every time, but that ain't happening! What is people's preferred method for a touch-up between services? File, dremel, angle grinder?
"Would cost her more in the long run if she employed a head gardener , salary ,workplace pension , n.i , holiday pay , all the machinery required , servicing , fuel or batteries ,hand tools ,waste disposal . Sundries , health safety , ladders ,…"
"Also bought some Prunabo powered pruners... they are amazing... they will get through 50mm easy and a good clean cut. Already had the Makita batteries so perfect. And so good that a week later bought the 2.5m pole extension and thinking of buying a…"
"Yes indeed. I got the impression I was the first person she'd called so hopefully she got a bit of a reality check if she called elsewhere as well. I could have said something in reply like "well until you've seen me work a day you can't say if…"
"@James £50-£60 per hour? Yes I think you may get a few raised eyebrows "
"Ah the hourly rate question.
According to Checkatrade the uk average price per hour for a gardener in the UK is £35ph.
The average price for a 3 bed house in the uk is £290 000
Where I live the average house price for a 3 bed is £400 000 and rent…"
According to Checkatrade the uk average price per hour for a gardener in the UK is £35ph.
The average price for a 3 bed house in the uk is £290 000
Where I live the average house price for a 3 bed is £400 000 and rent…"
"I'm up in the lake district, you do get the odd person that is in shock but that's the price take it or leave it.
Spoke to another gardener the other week and he's charging £15hr!!!!! Idiot"
Spoke to another gardener the other week and he's charging £15hr!!!!! Idiot"
"Bless her that Lady is just out of touch with how much services cost nowadays. Is it the cost of living? yes, hers. Probably had somebody on a cheap rate to do her previous garden. And has underestimated the cost of maintaining the big new one,…"
"£35 p/h for general maintenance? now that would be nice. Where in the country are you? I'm east anglia. I had a lady call up last week, sounded great, big garden, moved in last year and wants someone who knows what they are doing to get the garden…"
"Single sided is personal preference but also it's a much stronger machine and the only one capable of doing this kind of work you'll be amazed at what it will cut through "
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I know that the proper way is to dismantle the blades and sharpen them on a bench jig every time, but that ain't happening! What is people's preferred method for a touch-up between services? File, dremel, angle grinder?
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