We often hear from various sources, claims of resin bound systems that can be laid in the rain with no ill effects on the performance of the material. We ourselves have investigated various resin chemistries which claim to be tolerant of wetter cond
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Geoffrey asked for link to 100% Design Show, which I mentioned had some great drainage accessories, by Aquaduct company. The show website was www.100percentdesign.co.uk
sheffield paving solutions now has supplies of rock salt in handy 20kg bags, are you ready for the winter,
We offer free delivery in the Sheffield area from 1 bag to 1 pallet.
We supply hotels,leisure,retail,commercial,industrial and domestic custome
TimberClick London, South East and Brighton are now stocking a quality range of artificial grass to compliment its landscaping range of products.
One man has completed a 1,250 mile journey on an Etesia H124 ride-on mower in aid of national horticulture charity Perennial. Phil Voice trundled into John O’Groats on 15 October on the mower, successfully completing the epic ‘Mowerthon’, raising fun
One new product I saw at 100% Design exhibition which looked great was the metal Aquaduct range of Drainage grills which come in a variety of designs and can be made to order. Here are a few pictures:
Our neighbour has recently removed all the mature screening that existed on his side of the fence that borders our properties. Consequently, we not only see into his garden but also across it to other gardens and bedrooms. Not only has the privacy
We are having a bit of fun with our marketing and are having an 'official' Aura Landscapes mascot made. We have two choices and so I am posting the pictures to see which one people think works best:
Option 1 : Buster the Block Paver
Option 2 : Dizzee t
New Dark chocolate heavy duty lawn edging ( dark soil colour)
Worth remembering , a new colour in our recycled plastic lawn edging 2-3 mm.
For those that do not know the product it is not the cheap ones that are falling apart,
Our edgings are long lasti
Launched over 100 years ago, Joseph Rowntree established the trusts bearing his name. JRHT (Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust) owns the freehold of the vast majority of the properties in New Earswick, North Yorkshire. A major part of the trust’s gardenin
It is a sign of the times that trade shows for most industries have become smaller and Glee is an example of such a trend. With a smaller show, comes the obvious reduction in the number of exhibitors, this trend naturally continues with fewer buyers
I went up to Burnley on Thursday to collect a machine I bought at auction, the liquidators of B Rourke had sold the machine to pay their creditors.
Rourkes’ had been in business since 1961, its’ closure resulted in the loss of thirty-seven jobs. Th
Evening all, the following was written as an article for a hort magazine so apologies if you have seen it before, thought it appropriate to blog it now with Phil's epic journey just a few days away.
Do not read this it does not apply to you!
Perennial’
Slide 1 - Intro
Hi, this is a short video guide on some of the most commonly used block paving patterns for driveways, patios and paths
Slide 2 – 45 Degree Herringbone
The most popular style of block paving pattern is the 45 degree herringbone. This
Maison/Objets Fair Paris 2012
This very French Fair has all the hallmarks of Chic and Elegance. Situated in the Parc des Expostion which is an enormous site , the eight vast separate halls have displays from both European and other Continental manufac
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Autumn is a time of anticipation as we wait for those bulb catalogues to appear online or drop through the letter box. Just as exciting is the process of deciding what to order from an ever increasing selection, which has greatly i
Garden Designer/Graduate Landscape Architect
job opportunity with Kirman Design.
Kirman Design is an established multi-award winning design practice based at Bents Garden & Home, Glazebury, Cheshire (Garden Centre of the Year). W
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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…
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After 26 years at Radley College, Adam King has seen grounds management evolve dramatically. Weather patterns have become less predictable, playing surfaces are under greater pressure than ever, and flexibility has become one of the most valuable…
GroundsFest has welcomed Christina Walker to its sales team as preparations continue for the 2027 exhibition.Christina joins the award-winning team with an extensive background in publishing and exhibitions spanning more than two decades. She began…
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"Hi William, I would avoid working as a sub contractor if you can. Yes they will not pay a realistic rate as they will try to keep their profit as high as poss, in my experience getting paid was always an issue. We had a long and profitable…"
"Thanks William, yes a bit like being a retained fire fighter I suppose. Monthly payments for a 12 month contract, knowing that worst case scenario only 6 months or so might require visits. Which could be very few and far between, or more numerous…"
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"My 130T arrived and was tested today. It certainly runs fast...the high motor noise is slightly irritating compared to the rumble of the 130R though. I've got used to working without ear defenders. Planet tool owe you a finders fee."
Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…
Pond maintenance in the South East – a quick hello from Kent
Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…
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Winter Services
With the winter season fast approaching, I'm wondering whether this is the year I invest properly in providing and advertising winter services (gritting, snow clearing). My main questions would be: Is the pay worth the initial investment in the kit…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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