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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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…
Britmow weren’t aware how much of an impact attending a trade show would have on their future endeavours. In the run up to their 50th anniversary, they were exploring ideas of how to celebrate. It’s only when they met Kate Cooney from…
“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…
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.
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"Algo Clear Pro.... as has been said below you really have to wet the surface... and only do it when there is no rain or frost expected for a few days."
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It's that time of year again (already), finishing off little jobs, last minute present runs... before winding down for the holidays. Christmas is always a favorite in our household, my Dad used to love it, and would keep the…
"We use one of these https://www.progreen.co.uk/sds-algoclear-softwash-delivery-system-p... - pricey but brilliant. So much quicker to apply, no mixing and nothing heavy to carry."
"I always find it best to strim off moss where its significantly above the surface and then spray the area. I uses BAC50 from Trade Chemicals https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232214948482?_skw=bac+50&itmmeta=01J... I get a 25 litre container…"
"Out of interest what are you spraying to get rid of the moss, how many times a year do you apply and do you find you still need manual removal or are the chemicals good enough?
anything to make life easier im in favour of"
anything to make life easier im in favour of"
ICL Growing Solutions, a global leader in specialty fertilisers, announce today the acquisition of GreenBest, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in tailored specialty fertilisers and solutions for the Sports Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture…
I have a couple of tennis courts to keep free of moss - both attract it like magnets !My old right arm was having severe difficulty keeping up with the pumping on the 20litre CPG knapsack sprayer. I did a bit of googling and came across this from…
"Agree, there's always something that can be done to improve, clients realise they are paying a flat monthly rate so are underpaying in certain months this being balanced out by no or restricted visits in the Autumn / Winter , it's worked for us on…"
"When the weeds are gone?!! I can see the point you're trying to make though. There's invariably something more you can do in someones garden to maintain and even improve it. You could spend an hour in there or all day. Horror...horrow..... I…"
The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.The most recent success story is George Legg, a student…
"A sign written van is asking for trouble, we have never have ours written"
"Good point Graham I only attracted machine and tool theft when I invested in a brand new van and had it signed written , I never encountered a single problem before this .
The problem with older vans is the Caz and ulez charges they attract .
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The problem with older vans is the Caz and ulez charges they attract .
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Dear Juicers, It's that time of year again (already), finishing off little jobs, last minute present runs... before winding down for the holidays. Christmas is always a favorite in our household, my Dad used to love it, and would keep the…
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I have a couple of tennis courts to keep free of moss - both attract it like magnets !My old right arm was having severe difficulty keeping up with the pumping on the 20litre CPG knapsack sprayer. I did a bit of googling and came across this from…
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Evening has anyone used this insecticide for chafer grubs and or leather jackets, what was your experience with it like?thanks
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Echo pb 8010 - hip belt?
Evening folks, just upgraded from my trusty br600 to an echo 8010 ( arriving tomorrow) do they do a hip belt for. This model? Seen them for some other models but nit this one? Tia
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