Gosh, it seems like ages since I last posted on Landscape Juice. I don't know about you, but things have been pretty busy lately - mostly preparing quotes for people who have no idea what they should be paying for landscaping services - but that's a
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Henry Bechelet, ICL’s Turf and Landscape - Technical Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland discusses the new biodegradable coating for CRFs.
ICL’s newest biodegradable coating, eqo.s, is set to be one of the most important innovations since controlled re
Irish Grass Machinery has been appointed as a new Etesia dealer in the Republic of Ireland.
Founded in 1998 by brothers Tony and Michael Smyth, Irish Grass Machinery distributes a wide range of ground care equipment. Over the years the company has gon
Over 100 exhibitors have booked to attend GroundsFest 2023 with more confirming their presence each week.
The event, which is the talk of the industry, will be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 20 and 21 September 2023.
Over 9,000 square metres
From the very first day that legendary guitarist KK Downing decided to establish a golf course, Astbury Hall Golf Club in Shropshire has only ever used MM grass seed.
Course Manager Sean Jarvis has long relied on the market leading MM grass seed, ever
Graham Instone of Dunnington Bowls Club, York, has been crowned as the Bowls England Greenkeeper of the Year.
In the hotly-contested Greenkeeper of the Year category – sponsored by Dennis and SISIS – Graham took the honours, largely for his innovative
Scott McKittrick, Course Manager at Kirkhill Golf Club, has revealed how Attraxor® has helped him to suppress Poa annua and has resulted in the greens playing firm, true and fast.
Kirkhill Golf Club is a parkland course, founded in 1910 and designed b
Penzance Council is the proud owner of the first ever UK road registered Etesia ET Lander – an award-winning fully electric utility vehicle.
After making its debut in 2021, the Etesia ET Lander has taken the industry by storm. 100% electric, spacious,
Ryan Golding, Head Groundsperson for Leeds Rhinos, claims that a range of ICL products has helped the club to successfully navigate the busiest year on record.
He may have been at the club for nearly two decades, but Ryan has just witnessed the busies
Two models in the Dennis E-Series battery-powered range are setting the standard in Italy by maintaining the pitch at the world-famous San Siro stadium.
San Siro is the home stadium of two of the most successful Italian Football League clubs: A.C. Mil
Dennis and SISIS recently hosted their popular cricket pitch maintenance seminar where 200 delegates had the opportunity to enhance their understanding of future hopes, needs and goals.
Hosted at St Albans School Woollam Trust, the seminar was designe
GroundsFest has welcomed the experienced Millie Genner to the team.
Millie has been working as a sales manager in the landscaping and horticulture sectors for over five years. She will be working alongside Jessica McCabe on The Landscaping Zone - an e
Several Agrovista Amenity customers recently visited the BASF production facility in Littlehampton where they got the opportunity to find out more about the processes behind producing some of the industry’s leading pest control products.
BASF is the l
A thought provoking blog post about the wealth of talent within the landscape industry and whether or landscapers are as great at garden design as they are at building gardens.
https://mygardendesign.co.uk/why-most-landscapers-will-never-be-great-at-
Moray Landscapes took on the Main Dealership in Scotland for DAX Industries.
Within their range suitable items for Landscapers are their Excavators and Remote Controlled Slope Mowers. This sarticle will deal with the Excavator side.
The DAX Industries
Agrovista Amenity has announced the appointment of Stewart Carbray and Sam Sweetzer who will join the company’s renowned team of Amenity Specialists.
Stewart joins Agrovista Amenity from Bothwell Castle Golf Club where he worked for twenty-three years
Good morning!
It feels as though its been a while since I spoke to anybody on here - we've been super-busy responding to enquiries and building quotes for potential customers.
Here's a conversation starter though - what's the worst piece of business-r
Organisers of GroundsFest have announced a retail area – the largest ever seen at a groundscare event. This will allow visitors to purchase a wide range of products, tools, clothing, and accessories at a discounted rate.
The retail area is being organ
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…
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"Ian, we have bought some utter crap over the last 40 years in the trade. The words " screened" and to " British Standard" are meaningless and appear to cover up screened demolition waste mixed with green waste or just green waste.
For the amount you…"
For the amount you…"
"I forgot to add your premiums will go up as you have had a claim "
"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…"
"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…"
Store it in a dry place before use .
Have had the bulk bags where it's more viable to purchase in bulk but…"
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,…
"Hiscox are market value but thanks. It seems to me that with insurers its heads they win and tails you lose"
"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…"
Bit of a minefield though when it comes to machine brand choice replacement , right tool for…"
"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…"
The issue I have is the insurer expects me to replicate our losses by sourcing used kit from…"
"On that basis anything 4yrs old is worthless so is not worth insuring which is clearly not correct."
"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 "
"market value sounds quite fair really. If your car gets nicked, you won't get a brandnew one back!!
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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…
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…
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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Good Gardeners & Landscapers
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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