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At Avon Turf, we've been working as landscape gardeners and turf farmers in the south west for a generation. We've witnessed industry trends come and go, as technology has evolved. We were in this game when rolling turf was an endurance event. Today
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon
Day 5
Coffee.
Mixing Concrete
Whilst one member of the team sets about mixing the concrete, 5;1 ratio, f
Starting a wildflower meadow?
It's that time of year when you need to sow Yellow Rattle, Rhinanthus minor. Yellow Rattle, or Hay Rattle, or Cockscomb, is an attractive yellow annual wildflower of meadows. It’s a good bumblebee and butterfly plant a
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.
Day 4
Coffee.
18 ton Hi-ab grab
Like clock work my 18 ton Hi-ab grab lorry arrives to remove the first l
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.
Day 3
Coffee.
Hand digging the footings
Landscaping works continue to cut the remaining feature wall foo
The UK, the US and Norway are to fund a new initiative aimed to help save the world's remaining forests.
Norway is earmarking up to $135m, the UK $120 million and the US $25m for the first year of a major new BioCarbon Fund initiative, which will be
A new film, promoting the creation of ‘water sensitive cities’ as a way of addressing the major challenges of water shortage, flooding and pollution, has won a Sustainable Water Industry Group (SWIG) Award in the Communications Category. Commissione
Yesterday while doing some minor tree pruning my expensive Fiskars Telescopic pruners broke. These were less than 2 years old. On investigation I noticed that the whole mechanism was driven by a thin nylon rope which had snapped internally. I am not
Natural England today confirmed Lodge Hill in Kent as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its nightingale population, special grassland and woodland.
The decision marks the final step in the designation process after Lodge Hill was notif
The Victorian glasshouse at Wentworth Castle Gardens, near Barnsley, is to re-open next month following a £3.74m restoration.
The renovation is the culmination of a 10 year fundraising campaign which began after the glasshouse was featured on the BBC
Alan Abel, a Complete Weed Control franchisee for over 30 years, gives his take on winter spraying.
Although we are into the dark mornings and evenings, pests and diseases don't stop for a holiday- in fact, they get more active.
But due to weather cond
Avonmore Associates, a specialist fine turf contractor, has upgraded its turf maintenance fleet with the purchase of two SISIS Rotorake 600HD pedestrian scarifiers, which have been put straight to work this autumn during a period which has seen 126 b
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.
Day 2
Coffee.
I requested a larger machine to move the stock pile of rubble as the previous hired excav
An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.
My name is Kerry Jackson, proprietor, principle garden designer and fully fledged hands on landscaper of Jackson's Landscap
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new help for employers on how to protect the health, safety and welfare of their workers.
Following consultation, HSE has reviewed and updated the Workplace Regulations Approved Code of Practice (AC
Growers and retailers are encouraged to respond to a survey being conducted by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) which aims to make the economic case for government investment in ornamental horticulture.
The research, funded by the Horticult
Looking to study trees, forestry or woodlands abroad? You have until 5 March 2014 to apply for a Randle Travel Bursary with the Royal Forestry Society (RFS).
The bursary, available to all ages, is provided through the Donald Randle Trust, and can be
The artificial sports pitches at Longbenton sports ground, the Centre for Physical Recreation & Sport for Newcastle University, have undergone a Replay Revive® Plus+ process and top-up of the pitch’s infill.
The process has not only restored the playi
It's getting to that time of year (admittedly a little later than previous years here in the South East) when the annual task most homeowners don't relish will commence with earnest - Yes its leaf clean-up time!
The trees that have provided us with
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
What is it?
LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
The site is…
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…
Open forum activity
"I suggest that everybody on here read the HMRC MTD Guidance notes.
HMRC base the requirement for MTD ITSA on prior year tax return figures, including any now-ceased income streams. No crystal balls involved."
HMRC base the requirement for MTD ITSA on prior year tax return figures, including any now-ceased income streams. No crystal balls involved."
"Good point about having a crystal ball re turnover. Like you say what can they do about it!"
"Oh right i run as a partnership to help the tax that's what he would be meaning
There's your first loop, you didnt know you have income of over 50k until you did your tax return at the end of year they'll grumble but won't do anything about it.…"
There's your first loop, you didnt know you have income of over 50k until you did your tax return at the end of year they'll grumble but won't do anything about it.…"
"That's it, I finanly gave notice (without any notice) 7 turds week before last & 2 more in your face ones when i arrived last week. I was about to walk away then but I had to finish off a job I had started.
The client was very upset, blaming an…"
The client was very upset, blaming an…"
"Your accountant is wrong! " If you have qualifying income of 50 k or more you have to file every 3 months from April 2026 " This is on Gov.uk website. The figure reduces to 30 k April 2027 and 20k April 2028.
Might be worth converting to a LTD…"
Might be worth converting to a LTD…"
"But to be fair to big nige they are all liars"
"Watch Morgan freeman's video about racsim.
I love that man.
I grew up loving daily tompsom, Mr t.
The powers that be want us devided so we don't fight back. We are all one people.
A change is better than holiday.
Being different and thinking…"
I love that man.
I grew up loving daily tompsom, Mr t.
The powers that be want us devided so we don't fight back. We are all one people.
A change is better than holiday.
Being different and thinking…"
"He's an ex-financial trader turned politician. Ain't nothin real world about that!"
"There's a lot of Labour bashing going on here but MTD was actually the brainchild of George Osborne when he was Tory Chancellor. So thanks for that George. Im dyslexic and struggle to muster the energy to do my taxes, I always leave it until the…"
"Think I'll sell all my gear change religion have 6 wives and pop 18 kids out that should net £120k easily and the best bit is you can have all that money tax free. I can't think why so many people don't working in this country 🤔"
"It's not 2026 they want 2026 but accountant tells me we have a couple of years to comply with their request.
Obviously their only reason for doing this is to stop people inventing receipts at the end of year so you can't spread them through your…"
Obviously their only reason for doing this is to stop people inventing receipts at the end of year so you can't spread them through your…"
"Had a speech in 1hr
Evolution has stopped for man
Imagine 1971"
Evolution has stopped for man
Imagine 1971"
"According to AI, certain groups (eg., those unable to use digital tools due to age, disability, or location) may apply for exemption from MTD. It gives GOV.UK as the source of that information.
It certainly suits me to stick to paper. I am…"
It certainly suits me to stick to paper. I am…"
Making tax digital
Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will…
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Dedicated Garden Waste Collection/Garden Clearance Business
Hi all,A few quick questions for anyone running garden waste or clearance work:What vehicle setup works best for fast, one-person jobs?Do private firms use their own green waste bins, and how do you manage them?How do you deal with overfilled dumpy…
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Robot mowers and rabbits
Ideas please..The garden I look after is mown by a couple of large very heavy robot mowers - they are generally my friends - they remove the bore of cutting the lawns which used to take 2 full days a fortnight with a large ride on and smaller…
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White Deicing Salt – Winter Safety Update
As winter conditions set in, White Deicing Salt is being deployed to keep roads, car parks, and pathways safe across communities. Known for its fast action, it quickly melts ice and snow, reducing slip hazards and ensuring safer movement. Unlike…
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