A groundworks company from Crieff has been fined after a worker had to have a leg amputated when it was crushed whilst working on site.
Gregor Steele, from Perthshire, suffered severe injuries when his left leg was trapped between a tractor pulling
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Gate Safe, the charity set up in 2010 (following the death of two children in separate automated gate accidents), to improve standards in safety for automated gates, is joining forces with the Joint Industry Board, which administers the Electrotechni
A month ahead of changes to first aid regulations, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance to help businesses put in place appropriate arrangements for the provision of first aid.
From 1 October 2013, the Health and Safety (First
A review, commissioned by the Government and chaired by Professor Ragnar E Löfstedt recommended that "The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981should be amended to remove the requirement for HSE to approve the training and qualifications of
The number of workers killed in Britain last year has fallen, official statistics published today show.
Provisional data released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveals that 148 workers were fatally injured between April 2012 and March 2013
A Barnstaple construction company has been fined for safety failings after a ground worker was seriously injured when he stumbled from an excavator and fell down a five metre bank at a construction site in Middle Marwood.
The 65-year-old, who does no
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5-6 March 2013 National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
Now in its 7th successful year, Health and Wellbeing at Work is all about improving the health and wellbeing of work-aged people. The conference and exhibition will provide you wit
This is a question that is often asked!
Many homeowners have various types and heights of hedges bordering their property.
However any hedge will require trimming at least once a year - this is where the problem arises.
High hedges present a problem - h
We are delighted to announce that during the past month, Arbworx has racked up a whole wall full of landscaping industry accreditations.
APL & HTA
We heard this week that our application to join the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) and the
Health and Safety in the garden
Robin Ainsworth is founder of www.gardens4u.co.uk, based in Market Drayton, Shropshire and Putney, South-West London.
Robin isn't convinced that garden health and safety is being taken seriously - Robin asks: What is 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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"I have seen loads of comments on this, I live in the north east of england not an affluent spot, but have built up over 10 years, a base of probably 150 to 200 customers a fortnight. From tiny five pounders to two pubs which take ove 3 hours each.…"
GreenBest has announced the launch of the SmartLawn ProCast 20, the company’s first pedestrian rotary spreader developed specifically for professional lawn care operators. Designed for the accurate and efficient application of granular fertilisers,…
For International show jumping trainer Dan Delsart, the quality of the surface beneath his horses isn’t just a detail - it’s a foundation. Based in North Northamptonshire, Dan has created a bespoke arena at Teeton Valley Stables using carefully…
At Haileybury School in Hertfordshire, Kress robotic mowers are playing a key role in helping the grounds team maintain consistently high standards across a 500-acre estate. For Head of Grounds and Gardens Andy Richards, the technology has become an…
Selected attendees from GroundsFest Academy events were recently given the opportunity to experience a truly unforgettable day at Lord's Cricket Ground, widely regarded as the Home of Cricket. The exclusive experience day offered delegates a…
"The value per client was around how long theyd been with me, the nett profit they generate each year.... and a mad guess at how they will take it if Adam us no longer coming each week... i.e the little old lady who I indulge in a chat each week...…"
"Adam, thanks - how did you arrive at a" notional " value for each client? Did you value each client on say client a pays me 5k a year and multiply it up for the rest? So for example you had 10 clients all paying 5k a year so that equals 50k income ,…"
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"Hi Peter... sorry been away for a couple of weeks.
So, this is what I did - and it worked.
Made sure I was charging as much as the local market would bear - so I definately was showing a healthy profit - ran the business for near enough a year. Got…"
So, this is what I did - and it worked.
Made sure I was charging as much as the local market would bear - so I definately was showing a healthy profit - ran the business for near enough a year. Got…"
Cold Ashby Golf Centre in Northamptonshire is enjoying some of the best course conditions in its history – and according to Course Manager Ashley Hammond and long-time member Roger Griffiths, Agrovista Amenity has played a big part in that…
ICL-sponsored award recognises standards in pitch preparation and presentation across GAA venues in Ireland.Hastings MacHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo has been presented with the GAA National Pitch of the Year 2025 award at the League Final in Croke…
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"Kma 135r. Take out the drive shaft rod and dip the square end in general purpose grease that will silence it. Machnic at my stihl dealer taught me that. Its worth picking there brains now and then. Also remove the air filter cover clean with a soft…"
There doesn't seem to be any manufacturer info available with regards what servicing if any is needed for battery tools, not that i can find anyway.When i say tools, i mean things like the motor end of long reach hedge trimmers, and Kombi motor…
ICL-sponsored award recognises standards in pitch preparation and presentation across GAA venues in Ireland.Hastings MacHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo has been presented with the GAA National Pitch of the Year 2025 award at the League Final in Croke…
Servicing battery tools
There doesn't seem to be any manufacturer info available with regards what servicing if any is needed for battery tools, not that i can find anyway.When i say tools, i mean things like the motor end of long reach hedge trimmers, and Kombi motor…
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New episode of Two Ordinary Blokes Podcast
We chat over knowing your numbers, eating frogs and RASI forms. Please like and share to help us grow this channel.https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PwhpTOoJrhqiyRRK32qM7?si=252f753485694354
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liquid moss killer
i have to treat some small areas of lawn with a lot of paving round them and one area there is a swiming pool. my usual way is lawn sand and a broardcast spredder but this is not ideal for this job, what liquid killer do you recomend for a knapsack…
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Im looking for my first 100 founding members to join and use canopy and i have approx 65 spaces left.. if your in the UK running a garden maintenance / landscaping company and could be intrested , feel free to enter the waiting list.Thecanopyapp.com
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