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There is still time compete in the Institute of Horticulture Young Horticulturist of the Year (YHoY) 2014 competition. Prizes valued at more than £10,000 are on offer, including the coveted £2,000 Percy Thrower Travel Bursary prize for the winner, pr
Complete Weed Control franchisees from across the country joined head office staff at the annual CWC Franchisee Conference, this year held in Amsterdam – with the theme ‘Building on Success’.
Managing Director Ian Graham opened proceedings stating tha
This is my first ever blog, I've been reading a few of them on here and thought I'd give it a go. Hopefully i won't be boring you silly. Well here goes.
I thought I might write a little about my beginnings and my future as a garden maintenance provide
https://youtu.be/G3gaU9YK4kM
In this video, I will be…
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.
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…
Open forum activity
"The old geum/wood aven quiz!! They look so similar don't they before flowering. It really does require a great deal of knowledge to maintain borders to a high standard and that very often isn't appreciated by potential customers. And like you say,…"
At the point now, where I have quite a few large Lawns/ paddocks (and taking on more) , that ideally need cutting with a ride on. One which I already use a customers ride on for. Looking to invest in a machine. However, I don't have a towbar and…
The Dennis FT510 cylinder mower has been integral to Maldon Bowling Club’s team of determined volunteers and has helped to improve the green according to Greenkeeper Mark Piper.Maldon Bowling Club is a friendly and progressive club situated in the…
Mansfield Sand praised by Leyton Orient FCColin James, Head Groundsman at Leyton Orient, claims that the products are just part of the overall package from Mansfield Sand.“I’ve been at Orient for 14 years and have been using products from Mansfield…
"Keep at it - its not a quick fix as you say but very successful. We've a long history and technical knowledge on Horsetail/ Marestail so please call us if you have any questions
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"A good point about the weeding some customers must see it as a lowly job as they often apolologise for allowing their garden to get into such a state .
I find weeding one of my most rewarding tasks , The tricky bit is dealing with those weeds which…"
I find weeding one of my most rewarding tasks , The tricky bit is dealing with those weeds which…"
As per thread title, I'm looking for some advice on best timing for using an air injection for heavy rutting and compaction on a clay based lawn.After a spring of projects, croquet lawn installation and tennis court renovation where all access was…
"I mainly do grass at least its a constant earner for months unlike other garden related jobs . Also hedges when they are due, I try to push them to the winter months. I do like some variety but to many just don't want to pay for stuff like weeding,…"
" ok David just looked at them defentley one slab do you think you can find oversized ones and cut down then riven the cut edge "
"Hi David, The photo is just a link at the top of the post "paving stone. Jpeg"
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"it seems to be a odd size it might have been 2 flags any photos"
"I'm along the same lines as Graham, whole garden maintenance / management. Mainly larger gardens, I probably average only 2 gardens day. All weekly, and all year round. The business is my wife and I, but we only work together on a couple of gardens…"
"I was similar, Jim. Started off with a bit of everything but have steered the job to what I prefer now. I focus on grasscutting as I enjoy it. I do leaves in the Autumn and hedges in the winter. It isnt actually that simple, I kept a few general…"
"I do mainly grass cutting and some hedge cutting. I am almost all ride on and mainly do the larger type of work.
I don’t want or need to work full time. I don’t have to get up at the crack of dawn and neither do I have to work long hours. On Friday…"
I don’t want or need to work full time. I don’t have to get up at the crack of dawn and neither do I have to work long hours. On Friday…"
"Next time I use it I'll take a video of it and the claw working and post or send."
Ride on mower
At the point now, where I have quite a few large Lawns/ paddocks (and taking on more) , that ideally need cutting with a ride on. One which I already use a customers ride on for. Looking to invest in a machine. However, I don't have a towbar and…
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Lawn air injection timing
As per thread title, I'm looking for some advice on best timing for using an air injection for heavy rutting and compaction on a clay based lawn.After a spring of projects, croquet lawn installation and tennis court renovation where all access was…
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Match for paving slabs
paving stone .jpgHi, These are riven paving stones 450 x 670. I need to replace some broken ones but I cannot find them, does anyone know what they may be called or advice on matching them up?Thanks Dave
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Drainage behind a small property
Hi there, I've done a lot of research and still stumped. I want to create more drainage at the rear of a small chalet ... Problem is, if we put pipes in (French Drain), there is nowhere for the pipe to direct the water as we're in a 'row' of…
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