A while back I posted about getting one of my gardens professionally photographed. I’ve been going through photos over the last week as I am having my website revamped, and need to make sure it showcases the best images, and it has made me more aware
All Posts (5751)
Sort by
some pictures of a landcaping project in surrey.
We have been on this project for two weeks now and it is proving rather interesting. With in the two weeks we have ripped out the old garden turened it in to a field and started again with a blank canv
Peak surfacing are now able to supply their resin bonded,resin bound and stone carpet DIY kits to contractors and homeowners in jersey,guernsey and the channel islands.
These kits are ideal for decorative projects throughout the garden,installing de
Having attended our first Marshalls Register Roadshow last night and receiving our awards we were pretty impressed to find that it wasn't all about the awards but about helping the register members build a better business and adding value to what we
East Yorkshire Garden Designer David Beasley (t/a a design and build company) posseses a HND Landscape And Horticultural Technolgy and 20+ years professional experience in the Landscape Design And Build Industry.
Now based in Kingston Upon Hull, David
We are professional patio installers in Liverpool Merseyside. We have over 25 years experience of installing all types of paving and block paving to patio areas. As we are a Marshalls Registered Company we can offer all of cu
Garden Design In Humberside is catered for by a design and build company based in Kingston Upon Hull, near Hessle, East Riding Of Yorkshire.
Of course the county of Humberside (which comprised of North Humberside and South Humberside) was abolished in
Marshalls Fairstone Sawn
We have decided to share a featured project that we have just added to our website. This project was carried out in the Dutton area of Cheshire and consisted of the installation of Marshalls Fairstone Sawn Paving, creating two
1st February was the Marshalls Register Awards 2011 held in Bournemouth. We at Aura Landscapes were very surprised and honoured to win 3 regional awards on the night:
"Best Engineering Achievement"
"Best Driveway Transformation over 70m"
"Best Patio Tra
Matt has had a slow week on site due to the weather, as most of the jobs he needs to complete on the garden design and build in Bethnal Green , such as painting walls and sheds, require a dry day. He has fixed some lighting and completed the planting
Designers Open Day at Hillier Cash & Carry Sunningdale. Please contact Lois Bowman on 01344 621258 to secure your attendance. A wonderful opportunity to see a vast range of plants and a talk on selecting the right tree for your designed garden.
Spring is the time for buying and planting bulbs. Among the easiest and most beautiful of these are the Rainlilies, Habranthus and Zephyranthes. Perfect for growing on windowsills, patios and in the open garden in milder regions, these delightful mi
Take a look at our website for our recent updates on sustainability. We will be updating this major subject throughout the year.
Award Winning Performance
Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Scheme (CRC)
Waste
The new catalogue is now available for the Avant Range of equipment.
If you would like a copy email me and i will send a .pdf copy by return for you.
Peter@ReachitMoveitCrushit.com
This catalogue is valid from 1st February 2012.
Peak Surfacing Ltd -suppliers of Resigravel resin bound gravels have reduced the price of their contractor kits for a limited period.
These kits are designed for contractors who have small areas of resin bound gravel,who dont require the services of a
I have spent a happy hour this morning, with my daughter, taking part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch. Highlights included long-tailed tits, treecreepers and a moorhen (who was scrumping fallen apples!).
It got me thinking; for me having birds in t
Winter WoodBlocX - Getting you ready for Spring
Well this mild weather is certainly causing confusion both in the plant and the poultry world! There are trees in pink blossom, roses still in flower, daffodils and primroses in full bloom inside the Woo
Lucy Bravington
Welcome to Stockscape
Lucy joins Stockscape with experience, enthusiasm and energy to deal with YOUR next garden design project or handle stock material enquiries from our Stratford-Upon-Avon depot and warehouse facilities. Before jo
JUTA is highly regarded throughout Europe as a manufacturer of various technical textiles and membranes which are used throughout the Construction Industry. With regards to a number of our products we are widely recognised across Europe as market lea
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…
Open forum activity
"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…
Read more…
8 Replies
·
Reply by PGM on Thursday
Views: 357
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…
Read more…
Views: 271
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…
Read more…
Views: 69
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
Read more…
Views: 64
