Went to start work today to find the lawn mower leaked petrol in the van overnight. Can't believe got loads of mowing to do, also pelting down with rain. what a day.
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It was a good two years ago that we first met Dennis, I'm calling him that to protect his privacy we all know that isn't his real name but the rest is real.
Age Concern called me to say that they were concerned about a gentleman who had been a council
For those who would like a pictorial insight into grounds work at Compton Verney during 2011. The following link takes in my post as shown on blogger.
January To June:
http://gardener-gary.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/2011-in-grounds-at-compton-verney.html
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Please follow the link to my most recent update for the grounds and gardening that I/we carry out at Compton Verney in Warwickshire. Feedback welcome!
Kind regards
Gary
http://gardener-gary.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/grounds-update-may-11th-2012.html
Report on Spring Garden Show at The Three Counties Showground Malvern 2012
Driving towards Malvern on the first day of the 2012 Spring Show, the low dark clouds obscured the lovely hills and the natural beauty of the area.
Despite the weather, I was ex
Hire an out of work landscape architect for a one off design
If your looking for a garden designer or need a designer for a specific job, have you ever thought of hiring an unemployed La
Forest Green Rovers had a cutting edge for their recent final home game of the season with a new addition to the team – the ETMower from Etesia.
The robotic mower puts Forest Green Rovers in the same league as Bayern Munich, who also cares for pitch
As the UK’s leading artificial pitch maintenance provider, Technical Surfaces inspects around 80 artificial sports pitches every month.
A key part of their inspection service involves visual safety checks of both the artificial pitch and any on-site p
the lady wanted 2 hours lawn cutting and weeding for ten pounds only in wigan like right yeah that happen
High winds damaged your fencing in West Sussex? TVG Landscaping (Fencing) provide a 24 hour call out for fence repairs in the West Sussex area.
We will make safe any fencing, so that we can return when its safe to do so, to repair/replace or install
As I write 15 Perennial staff across the country will be helping colleagues in horticultural trades as they face some of lifes toughest challenges.
We have 11 caseworkers and 4 debt advisors who are professional, friendly and non judgemental and happ
Marshalls has announced the findings of a major project undertaken in collaboration with world renowned engineer Professor John Knapton, to review their market leading Priora permeable paving system.
Marshalls Priora is a SUDs solution which keeps
Standardising rates of payment for land management is a grey area. And whilst the FC guidance lists for standard rates is a good guide to costs re forest operations it is just a guide and a very useful one at that. But the recognition of the constrai
I've started a website and have discovered that it's not as easy as Phil makes it look... I've long thought that there is a lack of information about landscape management out there on t'interweb and have decided to put up information about different
The upkeep of domestic and amenity turf is a huge source of business for Surrey based contractor Bates Garden maintenance. Reliability of mowing equipment is essential for this work. The contractor, who works across Woking, Guildford and the rest of
On 19th April 2012 ,as a leading importers and distributor of materials for roads Hariom Trade International signs two contracts with a construction firm for an order of 1800 Tonne Grey Granite Cobbles and approx. 8KM kerbs . Our client is prominent
La Defense is the French equivalent to Canary Wharf or Manhattan, a flagrant symbol of the wealth of large corporations, it is so at odds with the rest of Paris - or indeed France, to become a major tourist attraction for French nationals. And as a r
Low Cost Alternative to the Landscape Institute Job Board
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Elite Power Clean have recently restored a patio to it’s former glory using Seal & Stop, Solvent Free Paving Sealer, from Drivewayfix.
Experienced Drivewayfixer, Elite Power Clean, have left another homeowner with the benefits of a driveway restored t
Petts Wood and Hawkwood National Trust have enjoyed a long relationship with Lamberhurst Engineering, stretching back to when they ordered their very first Ferrari compact tractor over ten years ago.
Sam Pettman is the Countryside Ranger responsible
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LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
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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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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…
When freezing temperatures threaten the pitches at Forest Green Rovers FC, speed is everything. Protecting the stadium and training ground with frost covers can be a race against the weather, but thanks to Kress battery-powered blowers, the club's…
The GroundsFest Academy has confirmed TLS as its newest Platinum Sponsor, adding further industry strength to the Academy's range of sponsors and partners as it continues to expand its training offering for the groundscare sector. The sponsorship…
"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…"
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"Hi Tim i wear basic disposable ear plugs with either model if using for any extended period... not so much the volume per se, but it takes the edge off that irritating metallic sound... I think these are being sold for below cost, but heart warming…"
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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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