A Study by AMA Research shows that the market for domestic garden landscaping materials is said to rise and see a steady growth per year of about 3-4 percent. In 2012, because of weather and general turndown there was a negative affect created on the
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The Met Office is helping the insurance industry understand its windstorm risk. The Insurance and Capital Markets Applied Science team at the Met Office has developed a suite of European windstorm products and services aimed at supporting reinsurers,
Provisional Met Office statistics for this summer (June, July and August) show that this year has seen the warmest, driest and sunniest summer since 2006.
However, it's not a record breaker on any front.
These early figures take observations from 1 J
(click to enlarge image: weather forecast for the mean's tennis final at Wimbledon)
As landscapers and gardeners we plan their working and leisure lives around the weather (or the forecast). There's nothing more stressful than continually upset sche
You most probably don't need telling, but this spring is on track to be the coldest in more than 50 years.
The Met Office has said that the UK's mean temperature for the season (March-April-May) is currently 6.0°C, based on figures from 1 March to 28
The cold weather in March has led to many butterflies emerging weeks later than usual, charitable group Butterfly Conservation has said.
The emergence of many rare spring species has been delayed by around two weeks, and in some cases three or more w
We sell large trees and hedges throughout the year but I have to face the fact that there are problems buying and selling in extreme weather like we have at present. There are obvious difficulties with transport but more subtle, long term problems wi
Although synthetic surfaces are often described as being suitable for all weathers, just like any outdoor facility a synthetic surface will be susceptible to extreme weather conditions such as harsh frost. Playrite Area Manager Sean Colbert has put t
New Patio in Manchester using Golden sand multi Fairstone sawn paving a premium product supplied by Marshalls the leading paving suppliers in the UK and pointed using Marshall's Weatherpoint 365, the patio was completly pointed in less than 2 hours i
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“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…
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"Thankfully, the 'making tax digital' does not apply to 'Partnerships'. At least not for the foreseeable future anyway."
Not sure if this is in the right group, and I'm not in the profession just a customer who hasn't had a good experience looking for some advice.I had somw artificial grass laid at the end of summer 2025. Just a few days later there was a heavy storm.…
"Good grief... are you getting £800 a day?? I'm doing this all wrong!! I'm guessing that £200 would soon go up dramatically though once you've a couple of thefts. Then there's the time/hassle involved getting the van repaired and sourcing…"
"Personally I wouldn't employ someone with .magnetic signs it's got dodgy written all over it you see lots of vans with them on that have shal we say undesirables driving.
Just insure your van it only adds £200 a year to your insurance quarter of a…"
Just insure your van it only adds £200 a year to your insurance quarter of a…"
"You're right, they are well used. Still work fine though and thoroughly well looked after. We always sell on our kit when getting new, that's one of the reasons we always buy good stuff as it's easier to move on again when we no longer need it. They…"
"Have a look at Zoho Books. They have a dedicated sole trader MTD section, and although I haven't used their MTD bit yet, their standard sole trader software is very easy to use and very intuitive, and Free if turnover less than £50k.…"
Clearly we're all coming under closer scrutiny by the inland revenue and being given extra homework 4 times a year. As we all want to do the right thing, what are the best HMRC recommended making tax digital providers for us sole traders? Thanks
"good luck with the sale. I think you'd do best on Ebay though.............. I'm sure these are fine however I'd guess anyone here would be very wary about buying anything that had been used commercially..... I certainly would be. A years…"
"I had magnetic signs in the past. I have been thinking about getting more though they do damage paint work.
There are alternatives. There's magnetic signs you can have cut into a more pleaseing shape, there is also stickers.
I normally advise by…"
There are alternatives. There's magnetic signs you can have cut into a more pleaseing shape, there is also stickers.
I normally advise by…"
Hi all,Selling off a couple of our battery hedge cutters so thought we may as well pop them on here too. They are:HSA 94t 30" £175HSA 86 £125Or £250 for both.Both just been serviced.Also have one HLA 66 which the motor needs replacing and anyone…
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Thanks for all the replies. All excellent and positive advice. Definitely swung it for me; I'll be sending my advertising budget in a different direction.
Best advice Ive recieved trom the mighty LJN Collective.
Keep on keeping on. …"
Thanks for all the replies. All excellent and positive advice. Definitely swung it for me; I'll be sending my advertising budget in a different direction.
Best advice Ive recieved trom the mighty LJN Collective.
Keep on keeping on. …"
"snap... exactly what I did, and it worked for me too"
"I don't think the signs ever got me any work but Instead I went to a gallery and bought some very nice good quality small art cards in packs with relevant images of plants and gardens .
I then selected suitable gardens near where I was working ,…"
I then selected suitable gardens near where I was working ,…"
"Hi Julian
I had them initially but they attracted the wrong sort of attention .
My van was broken into on Three seperate occasions and the total cost of theft 9 k worth of equipment .
On one occasion someone I suspect kids coming out of the…"
I had them initially but they attracted the wrong sort of attention .
My van was broken into on Three seperate occasions and the total cost of theft 9 k worth of equipment .
On one occasion someone I suspect kids coming out of the…"
Artificial grass issue
Not sure if this is in the right group, and I'm not in the profession just a customer who hasn't had a good experience looking for some advice.I had somw artificial grass laid at the end of summer 2025. Just a few days later there was a heavy storm.…
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Making Tax Digital
Clearly we're all coming under closer scrutiny by the inland revenue and being given extra homework 4 times a year. As we all want to do the right thing, what are the best HMRC recommended making tax digital providers for us sole traders? Thanks
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Stihl Battery Hedge Cutters for Sale
Hi all,Selling off a couple of our battery hedge cutters so thought we may as well pop them on here too. They are:HSA 94t 30" £175HSA 86 £125Or £250 for both.Both just been serviced.Also have one HLA 66 which the motor needs replacing and anyone…
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Magnetic signage for vans
Hi AllWhat are member's experiences of magnetic signage gor vans. I appreciate that the name and nature of the business will be free advertising but the flip side of this is advertising a cache of gardening tools available to plunder. Will this…
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