Standardising rates of payment for land management is a grey area. And whilst the FC guidance lists for standard rates is a good guide to costs re forest operations it is just a guide and a very useful one at that. But the recognition of the…
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The hosepipe ban is know on, we are in a new trading environment as of today and the indications are that the ban will be all year even with a wet summer, so we have to adapt or go out of business. Planting plans do not have to be stopped…
JUTA are European leaders in a range of markets. We have now been in business for…
As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympic Games, athletes from across the world will be busy preparing to display their skills on an international stage. It is not only sports men and women who have the chance to shine at the Olympics, though.…
Hi all,
I think this post may help ones that install or plan the use of astro turf ( synthetic turf/ fake turf).
In the last week, my business seems to be dead from orders. Not surprising Christmas coming ,…
A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed by clicking…
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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.
The programme…
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…
A recent school grounds seminar held at Charterhouse in Surrey has been hailed a huge success by all who attended.
The event attracted over 50 delegates from all levels as several topical issues were explored and discussed. Supported by…
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…
Welcome to week four in my series of posts on starting and running a landscape or gardening business.
Covered so far:
Open forum activity
"This is a tricky one because i agree it does look more professional with a landline number, i tend to just give out my mobile to clients and advertise just my landline on vans, website etc as i don’t want nuisance calls from company’s trying to sell…"
"Hi Colin this is not my field as i am 90% domestic and im sure someone else will come along with more knowledge, but have you tried the Government Contract finder website for contracts over £10k ? there are other websites that deal with suppliers an…"
"The volume housebuilders strip the top soil and run heavy machinery over the subsoil creating a hard pan, then spread the top soil back over upon completion.
Unless the hard pan that is under the top soil is broken up, slit or drainage installed the…"
Unless the hard pan that is under the top soil is broken up, slit or drainage installed the…"
"A planning requirement maybe but not a regulation. Planning requirements are down to local councils. I have never seen landscape architect designed gardens on a housing estate with the appropriate drainage and I've worked on a few.
I've worked for…"
I've worked for…"
"Yes I do the same. I fill bin then draw water ffom
bin.
ill look online for dual pumps"
bin.
ill look online for dual pumps"
"With a whirl a way a ordinary tap can not feed enough water. You need to fill a receptacle. I use a 245 litre bin which I fill before starting and my pressure washer draws the water from it and returns the water it is not using.
i get all my kit fro…"
i get all my kit fro…"
"I tend to exchange cards with all my clients over the years - I just like indulging in the spirit of Christamas bonhomie - last year,and for some reason - ALL the cards from clients came with much appreciated Brucie Bonus' of cash and drink ( an ag…"
"I worked in heavy civils and the gardens are never taken into account and landscape architects are never consulted as its not required under any sort of regulation. So what happens is they just get dug out to the level required with zero thought abo…"
"Have decided today is the day to start writing cards to the regular customers as I think its important to thank them and then continue in the New Year"
"There are inherent problems with the idea of giving two quotes like this. The more expensive way will be the proper professional way of doing things which will produce the very best results and critically, will last, looking good for many years to c…"
"Fiat Ducatos are pretty good for 3 men sat in the front, Merc Sprinters are slightly better (and class leading) in that respect. We have both as well as a Ford Transit which is most definitely squashed in the front with 3!"
" See this a lot.
Also see it from the otherside. I've been asked to qoute the cheap way then the correct way. Can guess which qoute is normally accepted. If this is the case it's always documented that the client has wanted to take this path"
Also see it from the otherside. I've been asked to qoute the cheap way then the correct way. Can guess which qoute is normally accepted. If this is the case it's always documented that the client has wanted to take this path"
" I think with these new builds drainage is completely overlooked as every single one I've done is saturated constantly "
" I've currently got 2016 lwb Renault trafic. Within less than 3 years I've clocked 40k+. Averages 34mpg with nearly full max payload in back.
Drives like a car, has all car features and is comfortable. Only issues I've had is headunit, clutch mast…"
Drives like a car, has all car features and is comfortable. Only issues I've had is headunit, clutch mast…"
"Does anyone know of a van which will take three in the cab comfortably.
We have Renault Masters and three in the cab is a squash! Another 6" wider would be good."
We have Renault Masters and three in the cab is a squash! Another 6" wider would be good."
Commercial paving
I'm really hoping someone on here can help me.I'm looking to get into installing paving/kerbs/hardscaping/streetworks to highways standards for a metreage rate (measured works/price work) for large contractors, councils etc. I'm finding it quite…
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Honda HRH536 HX pro difference between Honda HRD 536 TX
Right there a big difference in price between these 2 ... can anyone tell me the main differences... also see ones not quite as heavy. difference of £500 quid...?Is it just the allaminum deck?
Read more…Hedges/Shrubs against walls
A question... do any of you have to maintain a hedge against the wall of a building with a gap (the suggested is 10cms) between the wall and the shrub/hedge? - These shrubs/hedges go all round the building, creating the gap is one thing, maintaining…
Read more…Using Grassguard
Can anyone confirm if using grassguard is considered part of soft landscaping by local authorities ?
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