Each country has its own invasive species and rampant plants with a tendency to grow out of control. In most, the techniques for dealing with them are similar - a mixture of powerful chemicals and diggers. But in the US a new weapon has joined…
weeds (5)
With summer having arrived safely throughout the UK following a wet May, growth is exceptional. Here, Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control gives his monthly advice on what to look out for.
Council cut-backs are showing up across the country…
Hundreds of people are expected to turn out to help pick weeds along the River Dee and its tributaries in north Wales.
Several organisations have united to arrange their own "Dee day invasion" which is targeting non-native species like…
A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed by clicking…
Did my first gardening job of the year (I always take a break in January as it's ususally cold and miserable). Surprisingly the soil was very easy to work - I expect the snow and ice we've had has helped break up the clay.. it made me realise…
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The programme…
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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
"We do this with quite a few sites, we have only found one way of keeping them clear and that's by using a blower to blow it all out and and separate the rubbish from brash. I was stabbed by a used hypodermic needle earlier this year that was hidden…"
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…
Can anyone confirm if using grassguard is considered part of soft landscaping by local authorities ?
"Cheers dan. I didn’t even know there was different nozzles.
The wider spray ones sound like they could be good. I’ll order some and give them a go. "
The wider spray ones sound like they could be good. I’ll order some and give them a go. "
"Nozzles have to be matched to your machine output, plus slightly wider ones tend to work better than very narrow ones, although they won't clean the joints quite as deeply. "
"Why would the whirlaway come with wrong nozzles? Surely the ones that came with it are the right ones?
could I have put them on wrong? "
could I have put them on wrong? "
"Figure out the nozzles, and call a supplier such as Rutland Pumps to order the right ones. "
"Not sure what water output is. I bought the washer ages ago but recently bought the surface cleaner.
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"You may have the wrong nozzles fitted... what's the water output of the pump? Did it all come as a package?"
"Thanks Gary,
i'll give them a call in the morning."
i'll give them a call in the morning."
"Try McViegh Parker - they’ve depots around the south and do deliver.
I know they do V Mex Mesh fencing as we’ve just ordered some in green for similar use.
If not a stock item they’re quite good at getting stuff in ( do a useful catalog you can down…"
I know they do V Mex Mesh fencing as we’ve just ordered some in green for similar use.
If not a stock item they’re quite good at getting stuff in ( do a useful catalog you can down…"
"Thanks Ben and Gary for your replies.
im looking for Roll Top V Mesh for a School.
there are plenty of suppliers of Standard V Mesh but very few stock the Roll Too Version.
I am based in St. Albans.
thanks John"
im looking for Roll Top V Mesh for a School.
there are plenty of suppliers of Standard V Mesh but very few stock the Roll Too Version.
I am based in St. Albans.
thanks John"
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…
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Using Grassguard
Can anyone confirm if using grassguard is considered part of soft landscaping by local authorities ?
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I’m looking for some advice on what petrol pressure washer is good for using with a 18 inch whirlaway surface cleaner. I have a 3600psi washer but not sure if the litres per minute Is good enough as I have to move the surface cleaner very slowly to…
Read more…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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