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Cheshire based Big Dig Groundworks are pleased to be able to say we are a member of the Marshalls register.
We can install you new drive or patio to the highest quality using only the highest quality matrerials.
Whether you would like Block paving, In
Charles Rodriguez established Garden Thyme Limited, a grounds maintenance business, to service the Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, Middlesex and South West London areas twenty years ago. Initially contracts were confined simply to grass cutting and mai
After Working with a Coventry-Based Landscaper for just over a year, learning the ropes and tricks of the trade, i established 'Tranquililty Landscapes' (Garden Services) in 2008, my workload mostly consisted of small, basic jobs such as lawn care, w
MPR Landscapes are based near Chorley, Lancashire. We are a family run business providing quality hard and soft landscaping services to Chorley, Leyland, Preston and surrounding areas in Lancashire.
With over 10 years experience in this industry we ar
The above is an image showing the proposed garden of a large detached property in Molescroft. The lounge of the property is 'dual aspect' with proportionately more garden on the elevation not visible here. This linear area is overlooked by the lounge
The above image is of the contemporary courtyard garden which I designed for a retired couple who were undertaking a barn-conversion in the village of Bishop Burton, Nr. Beverley, East Yorkshire. The design incorporates many agricultural antiques / g
The above image is of a garden that I designed for a builder. The young couple had a young child and wanted the rear garden of their 1930's semi to be re-designed to allow them to construct a family garden. I re-orientated the garden on a 45 degree l
As i'm sat here on my one day off thinking about the weeks work to come, it got me thinking about things.
I was brought up with parents and grandparents who worked hard for a living, My Grandad worked all of his life from the age of 14 until 3 months
Hi All,
This is my first posting. I would like some help. I am applying for a grass contract with the Forestry Commision and i need a Lone Working Risk Assessment. If you have a copy or give me some advice, this would be great.
Thanks
Jamie
For rapid and spectacular tropical effect, the glorious Cannas are virtually unrivalled. With their lush foliage and spires of brilliant flowers, Cannas bring glamour and structure to summer planting schemes in temperate gardens and year-round inter
In this second part of this blog I want to give a few examples of how native plants can be used in a garden to great effect.
First I shall look briefly at growing perennials in meadows. Prairie planting has become increasingly popular and there are a
Marshalls, the UK’s leading hard landscaping manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it has chosen children’s charity Together for Short Lives as its official charity of the year for 2012.
Together for Short Lives is the only charity working acros
I have been operating for over 2 years now and things have gone well. I have (perhaps predictably) got a bit obsessed with running this business and am looking to take things a step further, to work with more clients on bigger jobs and to increase em
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Using resin bound gravel in your garden is very common,most people think of this decorative surfacing for paths and patios.
In this blog we discuss other uses for resin bound decorative gravels in your garden.
Broken Paving Slabs-these can be lifted &
The above is an image of a courtyard garden I designed for a barn conversion in Leven. The main long building is now a family house and the smaller annex houses the owners elderly parents. My design allows the family to use the garden for outdoor liv
The above image is of a garden I designed for single nurse in East Hull. She lived in a 1930's terraced house which featured a period curved bay window so it lent itself to having an "Art Deco" themed garden with Egyptian influences. The rays of plan
When the artificial sports pitch at Kingsford Community College began to show signs of deterioration in both its ability to drain and its performance levels, the pitch operators were keen to reverse this process and restore the usable condition of th
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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Befrore retirement I had an 8' and a 4; . The 4' went in the…"
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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…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…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…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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