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The Garden Landscape and the NPPF

The garden landscape was referred to several times during the NPPF debate; arguments that the ‘countryside was sterile’ a fatuous claim (based on 90’s research highlighting a migration based on dangerous trends in agriculture and which have largely b

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Native Plants

Hello all,

For my dissertation project I am going to partake in an investigation in relation to native planting.

The proposed question is:

As a garden designer, why is it important to incorporate native plants into our planting schemes/Garden designs?

So

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eFIG members celebrate their achievements

Last Friday evening, 16th March eFIG members celebrated their achievements over the past year at their annual Awards Gala Dinner at 76 Portland Place, London.

Fifty interior landscaping schemes and the members who designed and installed or maintain th

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A Prune with a View

A National Trust property in Devon keeps tree and hedge cover in check, quietly and without fumes.

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Situated on a ridge above the Plym estuary on the outskirts of Plymouth, the much visited landscaped garden at 18th Century Saltram House is very much e

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Hey people,

In a couple of weeks I'm laying my first natural slate paving patio. I've laid sandstone and limestone countless times but I thought it may pay to see if anyone has had a different experience with slate? Does it cut the same? Is it harder/

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Stoke City get a Technical work out

Technical Surfaces, the UK’s leading artificial pitch maintenance specialists, have recently carried out their specialist deep-cleaning Revite® on the 3G sports pitch in Stoke City FC’s Academy Dome.

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The facility, adjacent to the club’s Britannia Stad

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Better Wildflower Seed

3314111569?profile=originalWe're starting a programme of random germination testing of the seeds in our wildflower mixes. So far as I can make out we'll be the only reseller in the UK doing this. We're also offering a testing service for our commercial customers buying bespoke

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Hosepipe Ban- The answer

Hosepipe Ban -The answer is dripline this connected to a timer is approved by some waterboards, gets water to the roots and if used with mulch will keep the garden healthy with low usage. Use at night when there is no evaporation. For more advice con

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Sycamore Tar Spot

Rhytisma acerinum, commonly known as sycamore tar spot, can be seen on trees throughout the country. During the summer, Rhytisma acerinum manifests itself as raised black spots on the leaves of sycamore trees. Although slightly detrimental to the aes

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Seo Best tips for getting more work

I read few success stories here on LJ about members that got good contracts. Few times it was explained by good SEO effort that had good 'crops'.

I tried my way too, for a while , I used several ways and the results are great ( never thought I will ge

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2012 has started as a busy year for Oxfordshire based White Horse Contractors, with some projects being carried over from the previous year, but also a pleasing number of new contracts having been won for season ahead.

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Currently, the company is opera

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Open forum activity

Jonathan rawlings is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
7 hours ago
John F replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"On choosing the height of my henchman Tim it was easy it was determined by the height of my valued regular bread and butter customers hedge height requirements so I could work on them without them having to resort to getting contractors in .
Another…"
yesterday
Duncan Neville replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Spot on! I had a heavy fall from a tripod ladder, and part of my safety check now is a taught chain and front leg vertical and midway between both back legs. Absolutely never lean, always cut immediately in front of you! "
yesterday
Tim Wallach replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"They had the niwaki pro to try out at NEC Gardeners World.  Reassuringly robust.   I'm still contemplating 8 vs 10 vs 12 though.
i can't reply to all the helpful comments and suggestions but it's appreciated to have the wisdom of you all. "
yesterday
Chris Kilbride and daVally Garden Services Limited joined Landscape Juice Network
Thursday
daVally Garden Services Limited updated their profile
Thursday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Replay Group has appointed James Kimmings as its new Digital and Online Analyst, reinforcing the company's commitment to growing its digital presence and supporting its continued expansion. James joins Replay after almost four years at Pitchcare,…
Thursday
sarah croud @sarahcrouddesign updated their profile photo
Wednesday
sarah croud @sarahcrouddesign updated their profile
Wednesday
Adam Woods replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless drill
"THe Aldi and Lidl ranges are good, I havent used their drills, but lots of other battery tools, they work well, and have a battery that can be used in different things in the range.
Theyve also been through the companies German QC processes
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Wednesday
Adam Woods replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"I used to have an 8' 3 leg adjustable when I had the business.... I added a 4' NIwaki a year or so later.... I didnt have any hedges that needed anything higher - I still have the 4', its invaluable"
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Redexim is pleased to announce the launch of the Sandstorm. The Sandstorm is a self-powered topdresser that works without a tractor or hydraulic connection. Simply hitch it to a utility vehicle and spread. It has a 28 ft³ (800 L) capacity and can…
Wednesday
Geoffrey King replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Of course they are more akward to carry, but using a regular ladder now feels preposterous.
I thought long and hard about tripod ladders before getting the 12 ft one over 10 years ago.
Well one clear advantage they have, they stand up by themselves.…"
Wednesday
Honey Badger replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Last year a customer asked me to give him a price to clip over his 18ft tall holly shrub he offered use of his extention ladder so. My reply was 'No that's what the young and the stupid do and I am neither'. Made him laugh.
All ladders are dangerous…"
Tuesday
Graham Taylor replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"I just use an ordinary extending 2 piece ladder with a 6' plank across the top which stops it falling into the hedge..........  never seem to have a problem   These tripod ladders certainly look impressive but they look a right pain to lug about,…"
Tuesday
Chris Hutchings is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Tuesday
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Cordless drill

Now in retirement mode so dug out my old cordless drill that was bought from Argos a long time sgo for £10 to start all those jobs that have been put off. Its dead but to be fair has been used extensively for fencing jobs.Just need something simple…

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5 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods on Wednesday
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Stiga 955

Hi all. I have a Stiga 955 purchased 14 months ago. It gets used maybe 4 hours weekly. Almost a year to the day the drive belt went on it, so I put a new one on. Two months later with maybe 30 hours use the bloody thing has gone again. Does anyone…

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Van and kit for sale

Due to ill health am retiring and  disposing of most of our vehicles and machinery. It's all in good or excellent condition, some hardly used. We are in North Staffs and all will be subject to vat , have listed what's for sale at moment but the chap…

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8 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Jun 16
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