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Hi ,
I am currently looking for more agents,
to promote green and successful products to retailers.
( garden centers and DIY shops, commercial gardens, tree nurseries for a new product)
If you know anyone that can do that, or yourself.
It is based on comm
Defining a specific job title in land management is a common thread on professional forums. How much does the confusion surrounding our job titles add to the disenfranchisement of land management practitioners? Or are we, as I think we risk, getting
I am hoping that this will be my first blog post of many! This one (and the next) are dedicated to planting - and more specifically native planting and its place in future trends in garden design.
The world over innovative designers have used their na
As of today, Ben Lannoy Landscapes has introduced a newsletter to its portfolio in order to speak directly to our subscribers and essentially get the most fruitful info to the people that really want to know. With the sign up comes a free ebook title
Skateboarding is growing in popularity and it is far and away the most popular urban sport with a not insignificant industry behind it. Skateboarders are unique in seeing not just a purpose for many urban scapes the majority of the population would l
As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympic Games, athletes from across the world will be busy preparing to display their skills on an international stage. It is not only sports men and women who have the chance to shine at the Olympics, though. Lond
One of the South of England’s major year-round attractions, Marwell Wildlife in Hampshire, is poised ready to deal with a repeat of last year’s record breaking winter. The 140-acre site, which is home to more than 180 different species and acclaimed
Hi All,
For 2012
This year I want help you ( I probably will need your help too) so here is an opportunity for me to do so.
Sharing few ideas that I got from 'american express' to help you tidy a desk and easy control on your business .
It can assist ea
So with all the changes going on what is the future of housing in the UK?
Looking at the draft impact assessment for the new round of right to buy there are some interesting leads to find.
Council housing rent will go up 42% in the next three years, fo
Paving services by Dempsey in Wirral. Dempsey provide paving services to all areas of Wirral and Merseyside. Dempsey specialise in installing natural stone paving for driveways, patios and all other paving applications.
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Agripower Contractors, a specialist in all aspects of natural and synthetic surfaces has completed the conversion of a former school demolition site in Luton into a state of the art 3G synthetic sports pitch and 4-court MUGA.
After a lengthy design pr
Matt will be attempting to finish off several jobs over the next two weeks, while dodging the raindrops. He has a deck seat to build for clients in Stoke Newington, a little pointing for the paving in Hackney, and stain for the decking at our garden
This is my first ever blog, I've been reading a few of them on here and thought I'd give it a go. Hopefully i won't be boring you silly. Well here goes.
I thought I might write a little about my beginnings and my future as a garden maintenance provide
The sun was shining today in Cheltenham, and a very pleasant few hours were spent pottering in the garden while the robin sang about how the garden was all his and his alone, but he would be prepared to share it with a suitable lady robin. It’s lovel
Roof Gardens don't have to be a hugely expensive project. We have created gardens on roofs which were literally a few pots gathered together and some climbers attached to the walls with wire. The main aim is to use the space that will most likely hav
Just started a nice front and rear landscaping job in the cotswolds.
We are using Indian sandstone for patio and paths
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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…
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"I wouldn't cut a hedge without one. Anything over 6' you should get with 3 adjustable legs, otherwise they can be unstable if you lean - but positioned correctly they are the only way.
Befrore retirement I had an 8' and a 4; . The 4' went in the…"
Befrore retirement I had an 8' and a 4; . The 4' went in the…"
"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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