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Avoiding Common Garden Design Mistakes

Our latest online article was compiled with the help of experienced landscapers and designers across social media. Nobody is perfect, but some mistakes are completely avoidable. Not only do they frustrate the landscapers trying to build a garden as s

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SISIS Quadraplay is the helper at Belper

Chris Jordan, Head Groundsman at Belper Town Football Club in Derbyshire, believes that the SISIS Quadraplay helps him to maintain the pitch after high usage on at the Raygar Stadium.

Chris has been working for Belper Town FC for just over a year and

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Dennis ES-860 is the King of King’s

Roger Neale, Head of Grounds and Gardens at King’s Hall School in Somerset, has claimed that his new Dennis ES-860 battery-powered mower has been “unbelievable.”

Roger was a greenkeeper for 22 years before landing the position of Head of Grounds and G

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ICL is delighted to announce the appointment of Ryan Beck as the new Technical Area Sales Manager, covering Scotland.

Ryan brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise, having spent several years in the turf industry, making him a valuable add

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What three things could you not run your business without?

For my landscaping business it would have to be my tipper truck, my skilled landscapers and my in-house garden designer. Closely followed by my website, the company's reputation (thanks to my

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Miles Properjohn, Head Groundsman at Black Bears Polo Club, has been relying on ICL’s Greenheaven cultivar in an attempt to increase the percentage of tall fescue in the one of the world’s most renowned polo pitches.

Lower Bolney Farm in Oxfordshire,

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How Long Does It Take To Design A Garden?

I'll wager that almost everyone in the Landscape Juice Network has, at some point in their career, spend many an hour pondering over some element of garden design. It might be the layout, the materials, the lighting  or a planting plan. Did you tot u

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David Benson replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"I forgot to add your premiums will go up as you have had a claim "
6 hours ago
David Benson replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"Peter, thats how it works with them and its on your purchace price not the current RRP and will want purchace receipt. as a exsample a £600 machine in 4 years time will be valued at £190 but the new price could have gon up £100 in the 4 years since…"
6 hours ago
John F replied to Ian Stanton's discussion lawn repair soil
"I tend to buy whatever top soil the local nursery has on offer usually in 25 litre bags , screened where possible and check it's not damp .
Store it in a dry place before use .
Have had the bulk bags where it's more viable to purchase in bulk but…"
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Marc Piechocki posted a discussion
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Ian Stanton posted a discussion
Hello, I have a approx 110 square meter shady lawn that I need to repair.  It was turfed two years ago, I think fairly badly, and doesn't seem to have been watered through the summer.It is patchy with 70% green, 30% dead.The client is only renting,…
18 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"Hiscox are market value  but thanks. It seems to me that with insurers its heads they win and tails you lose"
20 hours ago
John F replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"Have you tried Hiscox business insurance , not with them myself but they say rapid tool replacement to keep a business running in the event of a mishap . 
Bit of a minefield though when it comes to machine brand choice replacement , right tool for…"
20 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"Yes I wholly appreciate that, but with a car there are price guides eg cap or glass's to gauge a value . Not aware of any such guide for grounds kit. 
The issue I have is the insurer expects me to replicate our losses by sourcing used kit from…"
22 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"On that basis anything 4yrs old is worthless so is not worth insuring which is clearly not correct."
22 hours ago
David Benson replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"as a genral rule of thumb it will devalue at 25% each year. if you do manage to find one that do new for old your premiums are going to be sky high "
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Graham Taylor replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"market value sounds quite fair really.  If your car gets nicked, you won't get a brandnew one back!! 
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Peter sellers posted a discussion
We are struggling to get new for old insurance for our equipment, all insurers we have tried are saying "market value" and expect us to get quotes from dealers for used equipment of comparable age and condition. This is going to be nigh on…
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Graham Mitchell posted a discussion
We have been looking to fill a number of positions within our company but struggling to find experienced staff for both the Gardening & Landscape sides of our business ! Has anyone else had issues and does anyone have any tips to snagging our…
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PGM replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season
"We tend to finish cutting very early in November unless specifically asked not to, so all our lawns are really ready for a cut. Plus the weeds are starting and the flowers are beginning to bloom so plenty to do. It's good to be back to it"
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lawn repair soil

Hello, I have a approx 110 square meter shady lawn that I need to repair.  It was turfed two years ago, I think fairly badly, and doesn't seem to have been watered through the summer.It is patchy with 70% green, 30% dead.The client is only renting,…

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New for old insurance

We are struggling to get new for old insurance for our equipment, all insurers we have tried are saying "market value" and expect us to get quotes from dealers for used equipment of comparable age and condition. This is going to be nigh on…

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8 Replies · Reply by David Benson 6 hours ago
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