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The UK Plant Sciences Federation is a special interest group of the …
Marketing Your Landscaping Business
Now that winter is fast approaching, what can you do to improve your web presence for…
On our first blog in 2012 we would like to wish everybody a Happy New Year to all our clients, friends and people in the industry.
We are excited about the new year and hope it will be as great as the last one. We pride our selves on…
I decided over Christmas that as we are at the beginning of a New year and a new millenium no less, that my website, which I've always managed myself, needed updating. The last few weeks have been spent trying to design the look and feel with the…
2010: Check out the new website recently launched by Robert Stoutzker to promote London Edible Gardens. Robert is a great client to work with – I had fun mapping out the ideas with him and designing the site.…
AS landscapers or garden designers you are going to want potential clients see examples of your work by displaying photographs of your projects.
These could be simple before and after type shots, or close ups of particular…
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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
"Super Vic I appreciate the time you have taken all the advice I've took onboard and many thanks I'm hoping to push on next year re going into commercial side of things too so fingers crossed it's just tough getting in but your advice will certainly…"
"As regards pricing, there are many threads on here about that, some very recent ones. But to save time I will repeat what I said. We are talking here about commercial work although I apply this across the board.
Grass cutting -£60 per hour target pr…"
Grass cutting -£60 per hour target pr…"
"Hi George,
I am not aware of any additional growth due to mulching. Some of the jobs I do on which I use the John Deere zero turn side discharge grow faster than the mulched work. I thinks it’s often more down to the type of grasses and the soil at…"
I am not aware of any additional growth due to mulching. Some of the jobs I do on which I use the John Deere zero turn side discharge grow faster than the mulched work. I thinks it’s often more down to the type of grasses and the soil at…"
"Vic 575 I am so glad I reached out on here I reckon I'll be in the market for a stiga mower like yours and hopefully next year will be better year weather wise but I'll keep my collecting machines as secondary option. I was also worried if munched a…"
"Still following I think this site is fantastic your all a great bunch. That's one of those days you drive in and your heart just sinks. This past year has definitely been tough going customers really should be more understanding.lol"
"Hi Rose
There are significant differences to be considered when using a ladder in the work place for use by staff and sub-contractors as opposed to buying one for use at home, a great point of reference is the 'Ladder Association' they provide a lot…"
There are significant differences to be considered when using a ladder in the work place for use by staff and sub-contractors as opposed to buying one for use at home, a great point of reference is the 'Ladder Association' they provide a lot…"
"I have a Renualt Traffic with bars & a roller. Slide the 3M workware ladder with 3 adjustable legs straignt on. I have a couple of auto retractable ratchet straps which do the job, just tuck througn the bars. Point to note, if I feel I will be leav…"
"In my other job we have a fleet of Peugeot ambulances....20 to be precise and all less than 2 years old.
What a bag of crap!
2 have had to have new engines.
All 20 had to have their radiators replaced.. they all leaked.
The side doors seem to come o…"
What a bag of crap!
2 have had to have new engines.
All 20 had to have their radiators replaced.. they all leaked.
The side doors seem to come o…"
"I use benzalkonium chloride mixed at 2% with water. It's cheap and effective."
Hi, I'm new to this site. I need to source some Roll Top Wire Mesh Fencing. If anyone knows of a good supplier at reasonable prices I would be greatful for their contact info. Thanks John
"IN a normal year Vic I would be doing exactly as you say - thats exactly my business plan. Work Satudays not wet days etc Not 2019 it was a battle.
ON balance, ignoring extreme weather mulching is the way to go."
ON balance, ignoring extreme weather mulching is the way to go."
"It is interesting to hear about the different areas and weather patterns. I often wonder how anyone in our profession copes living in parts of the Country with high rainfall. Here in north east Derbyshire we are in a rain shadow. We are east of the…"
"You were lucky with the fence - 3000 square is a trailer load !!
Fair points on fortnightly. Folk round here want fortnightly to save cash - the attitude seems to be a grasscut is a grasscut so why pay for more. I think realistically I would like…"
Fair points on fortnightly. Folk round here want fortnightly to save cash - the attitude seems to be a grasscut is a grasscut so why pay for more. I think realistically I would like…"
Roll top wire mesh Fencing.
Hi, I'm new to this site. I need to source some Roll Top Wire Mesh Fencing. If anyone knows of a good supplier at reasonable prices I would be greatful for their contact info. Thanks John
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Virtual Landline Number
Hello Everybody, Does any one use a virtual landline for their business? When I started out I was looking at ways of making the business more professional. I personally dont like it when a company only has mobile numbers. I dont use a landline at…
Read more…Advice on mulching mowers
Hi Guys,I have been cutting domestically now for about 6 years I'm based in northern ireland but been thinking of buying another ride on mower.I was wondering what the thoughts are on zero turn mulching mowers and whether there is more established…
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