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Clifton Mews, the luxury retirement development in Portobello, Edinburgh, has recently had a selection of Tobermore landscaping products installed on the grounds surrounding the gorgeous residence.
Designed by The Planning Bureau Ltd, Clifton Mews con
Turf technology was the theme of the most recent seminar for groundsmen and greenkeepers in the Channel Islands which was organised by leading turf and amenity supplier Sherriff Amenity.
Twenty-five turf professionals representing sports grounds, golf
Visitor numbers for the RHS shows at Hampton Court Palace and Tatton Park were down by almost 10 per cent this year.
HortWeek reports that at Hampton Court, despite this year's attendance figure of 142,022 being its second highest since 2009, it was
A study has found a "considerable richness" of wild bee species in most types of urban habitats.
French researchers recorded almost a third of the nation's 900 species of wild bees living in towns and cities.
Writing in Plos One, they added that 60
The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has announced that SALTEX will be moving to the NEC Birmingham on the 4th and 5th of November for the 2015 event – which also marks the 70th anniversary of the show.
The new venue and date will allow SALTEX 2015 t
Specialist forestry equipment supplier Lamberhurst Engineering returns to the APF 2014 show, on stand 280-320, with the latest range of Seppi forestry mulchers and mowers and Maxwald cable winches.
Seppi, who also celebrate their 75th Anniversary this
When we think of home security, we automatically think about our bricks and mortar as well as our contents and valuables. However, with current popular trends of making our gardens integral to our lifestyles, including socialising and entertainment a
Godfreys Golf and Turf, based in Sevenoaks Kent and with two other depots in Sussex and Berkshire, have been confirmed as Etesia’s newest dealer for both Etesia mowers & Pellenc battery-powered tools to serve the Kent area.
Operating from modern facil
Weeding and digging are perfect ways to disconnect from a life spent in front of screens, says Hugo Bugg the 27-year-old who won a gold medal at the 2014 Chelsea Flower Show.
The Chelsea Flower Show is hardly teeming with teenagers – at 27, I was the
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
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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…
“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…
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…
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…
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Replay Group has appointed James Kimmings as its new Digital and Online Analyst, reinforcing the company's commitment to growing its digital presence and supporting its continued expansion. James joins Replay after almost four years at Pitchcare,…
"THe Aldi and Lidl ranges are good, I havent used their drills, but lots of other battery tools, they work well, and have a battery that can be used in different things in the range.
Theyve also been through the companies German QC processes
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Theyve also been through the companies German QC processes
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"I used to have an 8' 3 leg adjustable when I had the business.... I added a 4' NIwaki a year or so later.... I didnt have any hedges that needed anything higher - I still have the 4', its invaluable"
Redexim is pleased to announce the launch of the Sandstorm. The Sandstorm is a self-powered topdresser that works without a tractor or hydraulic connection. Simply hitch it to a utility vehicle and spread. It has a 28 ft³ (800 L) capacity and can…
"Of course they are more akward to carry, but using a regular ladder now feels preposterous.
I thought long and hard about tripod ladders before getting the 12 ft one over 10 years ago.
Well one clear advantage they have, they stand up by themselves.…"
I thought long and hard about tripod ladders before getting the 12 ft one over 10 years ago.
Well one clear advantage they have, they stand up by themselves.…"
"Last year a customer asked me to give him a price to clip over his 18ft tall holly shrub he offered use of his extention ladder so. My reply was 'No that's what the young and the stupid do and I am neither'. Made him laugh.
All ladders are dangerous…"
All ladders are dangerous…"
"I just use an ordinary extending 2 piece ladder with a 6' plank across the top which stops it falling into the hedge.......... never seem to have a problem These tripod ladders certainly look impressive but they look a right pain to lug about,…"
"I have a 12ft & 8ft , the 8ft has been really useful especially for picking fruit & pruning fruit trees
The photo shows some one using the ladder unsafely
Firstly he looks right handed, therefore the ladder should be place the other way around with…"
The photo shows some one using the ladder unsafely
Firstly he looks right handed, therefore the ladder should be place the other way around with…"
One of the most popular attractions at GroundsFest is set to return with lawn mower racing taking place across both days of the event. Sponsored by…
TurfTech 2026 is set to be the biggest edition yet, with growing industry support, increasing visitor numbers, and an expanded line-up of partners ahead of this year's event on 1 and 2 October at the American Express Stadium in Brighton.TurfTech…
"Maybe this is a sign to pick your own way forwards, I rate stiga and mountfield as crappy homeowner mowers (from experience of 15yrs). Wheeled mowers I'd never ever buy anything other than an etesia, roller mowers always honda with a high lift…"
Cordless drill
Now in retirement mode so dug out my old cordless drill that was bought from Argos a long time sgo for £10 to start all those jobs that have been put off. Its dead but to be fair has been used extensively for fencing jobs.Just need something simple…
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Sloping kerb detail.
Hi all.We have a plan to transform our front garden into a driveway. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say transform the garden into somewhere to park our two cars. We have decided to install grass reinforcement grids, rather than a non permeable…
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Stiga 955
Hi all. I have a Stiga 955 purchased 14 months ago. It gets used maybe 4 hours weekly. Almost a year to the day the drive belt went on it, so I put a new one on. Two months later with maybe 30 hours use the bloody thing has gone again. Does anyone…
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Van and kit for sale
Due to ill health am retiring and disposing of most of our vehicles and machinery. It's all in good or excellent condition, some hardly used. We are in North Staffs and all will be subject to vat , have listed what's for sale at moment but the chap…
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