I posted a blog about this garden 6 weeks ago, and since then the build has continued well. Saying that, I think all builds go through phases when they seem to be taking shape really fast, and others when you wonder if it will ever be finished, and I
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Last November I went to see prospective clients on a site near Cheltenham, and knew straightaway that this project was one that I very much wanted to be involved with. The house was very contemporary, with curved facades and large areas of glass. Ins
Selina Botham and Raven Housing Trust have won the Best Communal Garden and also scooped the top award for the "Garden of the Year - 2010".
The garden has made a big difference for all the residents at Douglas House in Horley. The garden is shared
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"Jd pedestrian mowers were rebadged sabos correct"
"I think sabo mowers are like John Deere's now but same again they do not do a small rear roller only a bigger one which would be to heavy for 1 person to lift"
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Peter - unfortunately I don't think you have received a considered response to your feedback to Max's post. When I read it the first thing I noticed in his first paragraph was 'this sounds like an AI response', mainly because of…"
Peter - unfortunately I don't think you have received a considered response to your feedback to Max's post. When I read it the first thing I noticed in his first paragraph was 'this sounds like an AI response', mainly because of…"
This week we navigate time away form the business, mindset and of course sailing around Croatia!https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tfV3Hh56E8YGyDU8lF66Y?si=d8f57470...
I'm having a slight change of plams due to a major injury (Not work related, or my Ukraine trips, though Putin did just blow up my favourite coffeeshop today)I have 2 fantasic I'll list today, with more to follow.Kubota GR2120This is a fantastic…
"I'd add to that make sure the client waters the life out of it - if they havent got one set them up with a good sprinkler that covers the whole area and set it on a timer for about 2 hours a day - at night."
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Kress UK has appointed Stuart Wharam as its new Commercial Business Manager for the North, strengthening the company’s commitment to the golf and sports turf sectors across the region. With around 15 years of industry experience, Stuart brings…
"Thanks for your considered reply Max
Trade as a partnership so escaping MTD at mo and will be retiring soon so hopefully will escape all this nonsense that governments want to burden us with."
Trade as a partnership so escaping MTD at mo and will be retiring soon so hopefully will escape all this nonsense that governments want to burden us with."
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Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Honestly, 45 years in this trade is something else. That's not a career, it's a craft — the kind of instinctive feel you build over decades, where you can read a bank statement and just know what a job…"
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Honestly, 45 years in this trade is something else. That's not a career, it's a craft — the kind of instinctive feel you build over decades, where you can read a bank statement and just know what a job…"
"How on earth have I managed to build and run a business which has a six figure turnover over the last 45 years with blue chip clients and zero churn rate without any of this tech crap . No spreadsheets. Whats app. Google calendar here , no need I…"
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This week we navigate time away form the business, mindset and of course sailing around Croatia!https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tfV3Hh56E8YGyDU8lF66Y?si=d8f57470c66e47cb
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Landscape Equipment for Sale
I'm having a slight change of plams due to a major injury (Not work related, or my Ukraine trips, though Putin did just blow up my favourite coffeeshop today)I have 2 fantasic I'll list today, with more to follow.Kubota GR2120This is a fantastic…
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CANOPY
What we're building CANOPY to be — and what the UK green industry deserves in 2026Most of us in this trade are running our businesses the same way we did 10 years ago. Spreadsheets that fall over. WhatsApp threads three deep. A diary in the van. An…
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Thick moss in lawns
Hi AllI have some clients with a lot of thick moss on them. What is the best way to deal with this, please? Scarfing or produce like No More Rake does the job.Look forward to hearing from you
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