News that scientists are warning us that our planet will not take any more abuse has been increasingly circling over the last few years. There are various reasons for this – non-biodegradable materials are polluting the planet; industrial waste is be
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A new film, promoting the creation of ‘water sensitive cities’ as a way of addressing the major challenges of water shortage, flooding and pollution, has won a Sustainable Water Industry Group (SWIG) Award in the Communications Category. Commissione
Brett Landscaping has reinforced its commitment to sustainability with a range of initiatives that emphasise renewable energy, reduced emissions and reduced -carbon operations.
Since April, the electricity supplied across all of the Brett business un
Juniper is best known for its aromatic berries, which are prized for the flavour they impart to gin.
In fact, the word ‘gin’ derives from genièvre or jenever - the French and Dutch words for juniper.
Juniper is one of only three native conifers - the
Brett Landscaping has used its permeable paving expertise to provide an effective Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) for an innovative development in Maidstone that combines an archive library and affordable housing.
Kent History and Library Centre,
The Sustainable Ryegrass Products (STARS) project will be jointly led by the BioComposites Centre at Bangor University and the Institute of Biological Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University, and informed by industry partne
A sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) is designed to reduce the potential impact of new and existing developments with respect to surface water drainage discharges.
Increasing urbanisation has caused problems with increased flash flooding after s
On the day of budget 2012 the (possibly) revised National Planning Policy Framework designed to cut red tape and bureaucracy enabling development to progress and underpin economic recovery is rumoured to be unveiled.
One cannot deny that the archaic p
Sustainable Gardens
Sustainable gardens are a popular subject in the landscaping world as people are becoming more and more aware of the environment around them. People are re-cycling more and even growing there own food. Our research has show than r
Take a look at our website for our recent updates on sustainability. We will be updating this major subject throughout the year.
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Mark Twain said ‘’Buy land, they are not making it anymore’’. Certainly if you seek a guaranteed investment for your children or your children’s children, there can be no more secure investment than land purchase and planting it with trees, properly,
I love the new Tate installation -Tate Britain Unveils Naked Christmas Tree.
Whilst to many involved within the horticultural and landscaping industries it could be viewed with a sneer and as with so much new art in the UK it will and needs to gain cr
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…
Open forum activity
"No, Mecoprop and dicamba - various brands such as Hytrol will sort it and composted cuttings can be used after 6 months.
It is not possible to compost or send to green waste Praxys treated grass, only option is to use a mulching mower until it is…"
It is not possible to compost or send to green waste Praxys treated grass, only option is to use a mulching mower until it is…"
A customer wants a weed treatment on their lawn but they also like to compost the clippings after each mow. The product I use states not safe for composting (Praxys). I can't spot spray as there are a lot of bittercress hidden within the grass. Will…
"Hi Adam, did you not receive my reply? I will forward again, please let me know if you don't get it. Thank you "
"We had an Etesia and it was nothing but trouble. We now have a Kubota G231-HD-48 entering its 5th season, good as gold as long as you change the fuel filters twice a season."
"as did I about 10 days ago???"
"Sounds fasinating, Barry. I've emailed you. "
"Neil. Yes it was me who recommended the 18 inch. Delighted with ours albeit we only use for weekly cuts om medium lawns but it allows us to cut in the early morning when the grass is soaking wet, not had to unblock it yet! Interesting to hear your…"
"to be honest, stuff that we've used commercially for 4 years probably is pretty worthless though we could possibly flog it on Ebay to some unsuspecting domestic-use customer!! "
"I bought one last year Peter, I thought you had recommended the 18" too me, maybe somebody else. The 18" was out of stock & I went for the 955. Bloody great machine, extremley powerful engine & pretty fast as well. No BBC though which is the only…"
"Yeah, I totally agree on this - far better build quality 👍🏻"
"Hi Sam, I've just bought a new Iseki 324 hi tip and it's great. I've done a few cuts this season and have no regrets. I've come from a Kubota GZD hi tip and the Iseki tips slightly higher and backwards which I think is better. I have to tip in one…"
"We tried a 328 high tip variant on demo. Seems like a proper tool. Expensive, but rightly so. Good wide grass chute because of the portal axle. Now on shopping list"
"I've gone backwards in my walk behind mower purchases solely because a new roller mower lasts 2yrs before it needs a gearbox at £400, I now buy old Honda mowers my current one is 18yrs old I paid £300 for it 3yrs ago and so far in issues. The simple…"
"Thanks , currently running Hayter 56 pro's but at 57 kg they are a maul so looked at the Stiga/Mountfield at 47 kg but no split roller or BBC. Only for big areas. Can't have everything suppose! May get one to try before buying more."
Selective lawn herbicides and composting clippings
A customer wants a weed treatment on their lawn but they also like to compost the clippings after each mow. The product I use states not safe for composting (Praxys). I can't spot spray as there are a lot of bittercress hidden within the grass. Will…
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Soil management survey help request (south England)
Hi all,Would anyone consider helping me collect some soil management experience data? I'm in my third year of studying for the RHS Master of Horticulture and for my dissertation I'm researching soil management - I’m hoping to obtain some first-hand…
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Anvil / Deflector nozzle - Berthoud sprayer
I've recently bought the Berthoud Vermorel. I did a test run on concrete using the anvil nozzle (blue) and the spray appears quite stripey on the ground. There appears to be more liquid on each edge and up the middle, basically 3 thick lines (hope…
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High tip mowers
Hello everyone I'm looking at buying a high tip mower, currently running an iseki low tip wondered which one people rate?Needs to be able to tip into my tipper trailer solely for leaf collection time sides are 1.8m from ground but could tip in back…
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