Hi all, I know this is not the norm for this forum but thought in these tough times this may help someone, If Anybody knows of a skilled plantsman in the london area looking for work? A friend of mine is looking for a Living wall supervisor for hi
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I am so happy, at last It is here. First time online launch.
I truly think that in the Future it will be used on many project.
What is the tree water maizer?
A device that found to have massive impact on young trees growth.
It made from recycled plastic
This week has been a snowy one with winter finally hitting us and the business with a couple of days forced off and it totally changes the look of the garden with everything covered with snow, with every garden be it well kept or unkempt looking the
Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) and Hand Held Applicator (PA6) courses run throughout the year, but December through to April are our busiest months for training when the weather is at it's worst and in preparation for the growing season. The next cours
Just 3 places remain on our new course running in the South East for the first time. The course and accreditation is aimed at those who offer a service of rodent pest management to farming enterprises and other businesses in rural areas. Those who at
SowGreen® Artificial Grass is the ideal product for any hotel, restaurant, bar or public house who’s landscaping and/or outdoor dining areas are in need of improvement.
During the past two years SowGreen® has been installed in the grounds of several p
I am in shock to hear Mary Creagh, UK shadow environment secretary, criticise Defra’s decision to tackle the absurd mess of regulations with regards development on contaminated sites. If Mary Creagh fully understands the complex, often contradicatory
Almost everybody is familiar with the gorgeously scented and multicoloured hybrid "florists" freesias. They rank among the most popular cut flowers and, given a minimum of attention, are perfectly easy to grow.
Most of the modern hybrids were first m
Using Mother Earth as a source of heat is a developing technology. It is one that has grown in popularity over the last ten years amid mounting efforts to seek more environmentally friendly ways of heating homes and buildings. Ground source heating s
Launched four years ago Hackney Homes which works in partnership with the London Borough of Hackney Council is responsible for managing council homes in Hackney. A major part of the not-for-profit organisation’s work is to keep the amenity grass in t
Etesia UK have announced the appointment of Jonathon (Jon) Welling as Southern Area Sales Manager for its range of Etesia & Pellenc products covering the South East and the South West areas with immediate effect.
Jon joins Etesia UK with over 20 year
Chavasse Park - Liverpool One
A few years ago as part of the Liverpool Capital of Culture we took part in the installation of a major commercial landscaping makeover project in Liverpool One. Here are a few recent pictures of the park that i have foun
Botany for Designers - a practical guide for Landscape Architects and other Professionals - Kimberley Duffy Turner - W.W.Norton & Company
On hearing the title of this book I could not help but smile: what a good idea! The author is schooled in both h
Garden Design In Leeds, West Yorkshire is available by Contacting established Garden Designer David Beasley (t/a a design and build company).
A former Leeds resident (Beeston, Meanwood, Chapel Allerton, Headingley and Pudsey), David has an intimate kn
York educated Garden Designer, David Beasley (t/a a design and build company) offers a full suite of Garden Design and related services to customers living in York, North Yorkshire.
BTEC Higher National Diploma In Landscape And Horticultural Technolog
On the 30th January 2012 it was the Marshall's Register North West regional heat at the Marriet hotel in Preston and Crystalclear was awarded the
"Best Driveway Transformation under 70 square metres"
"Best Patio Transformation under 35 square metres"
On
The team were working this week in a garden in Virgina Water, Surrey and we suddenly noted a rather nice smell, looked around and our client had a beautiful looking witchhazel or Hamamelis mollis. This got us thinking about the gardens and sites we v
It is with regret that T&S Plants/SWLC have parted company with Somerstock, following our discovery of historical financial problems within Somerstock.
For our customers, this is good news, since our prices were inflated by 25% to cover Somerstock re
What’s in a Name
Im often asked where the name “Vergette” came from and so I thought I would start this blog with an explanation.
Meet William Vergette
This is William, for as long as I can remember his picture hung in my Grandmother’s house. I remember
Driveways Liverpool from Moss Landscaping, Marshalls Register Award Winners 2011. Moss Landscaping won Best Driveway Transformation over 70 metres in the North West. for more Driveways in Liverpool Award Winning Driveways Liverpool
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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"Yes had that scenario where you can't reach a fiddly bit no matter what ladder and have to balance on the apex of a shed roof or do best job painstakingly with a long reach pole pruner . "
"We've just finished our second week, so that's a full round of all customers now, and didn't have a single one we couldn't do. It's been a really good start here in the north west and now with nice sunny weather coming up this week it's a great time…"
"I'm very wary of these tripod ladders, I took a life changing fall from the top of a 12ft tripod. Now I only use them myself with great care. The issue is that they are very unstable at the top if you lean to either side, and they go with no…"
"Done a couple of second cuts already this last week would you believe. It's almost as if the grass has a memory of last year's drought and is making up for it now plenty of moisture available"
"the tripods are good but in some scenarios the wide base and the fact the 3rd leg has to be placed some distance away from the step part for stability makes this large foot print impractical eg when cutting hedge behind a shed or greenhouse with…"
"Never tried these but always thought they look a bit of a pain to cart about. Looking at the picture, seems you're quite away from the hedge so you have to reach out more? I just use ordinary aluminium extension ladders that you can easily adjust…"
"Tripods are better than any other ladder that's a fact. You can cut hedges that are lower than the ladder but it is more awkward, I have a 6ft amd a 12 foot been using both for the last 15yrs and haven't come stuck yet. Believe me once you've had…"
"I agree with HB. 12 foot Henchman with 3 adjustable legs are fantastic and we use them all the time."
"You won't regret it, they are most comfortable ladders to use. Worth every penny."
"Increase prices every year, costs go up every year both on business and at home so otherwise your taking a pay cut, i dont get greedy i make small increases annually but as I do it every year and customers have learned thats part and parcel of it,…"
"i have two sizes and couldnt be without them, as use the smaller set for lower hedges so ladders never in the way and ive never bothered with the platform ladders"
"Might have to use this as an excuse to get more stuff!"
At Crowborough Beacon Golf Club, Course Manager Luke Jenkins has been achieving exceptional results using BASF’s Attraxor®, a plant growth regulator supplied by Agrovista Amenity.Containing the active ingredient prohexadione-calcium, Attraxor has…
"Started out with a platform Tim which served me well but then upgraded to a 12 foot henchman with extendable legs which is very light and improved efficiency with total piece of mind where safety is concerned .
Have never adopted that position as…"
Have never adopted that position as…"
Does moss always = full renovation
Hi.Does a mossey lawn always equal a full lawn renovation? Once you kill (or control) moss the customer is left with brown / black dead moss all over their lawn. So then its needs scarifying to rake it up, then usually a preseed fert, seed and top…
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Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
How do you get on using a tripod ladder taller than the hedge you're cutting? Are photos using them like this practical?I cut a variety of heights and only want to buy one new ladder to rule them all. I currently use a folding combination ladder…
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Ride on mower/ ride on plant are you covered?
Some of you may not be aware that your public liability insurance does not cover you for accidents/ damage whilst driving ride on machinery across car parks or on private roads. A separate policy "Road risks" is required regardless of whether the…
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Sick pay insurance
Hi all. Hope everyone is getting off to a good start this season.Can anyone recommend a decent sick cover or work injury company. There's a lot out there so solid suggestions welcome pleaee
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