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
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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"
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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
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
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
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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After 26 years at Radley College, Adam King has seen grounds management evolve dramatically. Weather patterns have become less predictable, playing surfaces are under greater pressure than ever, and flexibility has become one of the most valuable…
GroundsFest has welcomed Christina Walker to its sales team as preparations continue for the 2027 exhibition.Christina joins the award-winning team with an extensive background in publishing and exhibitions spanning more than two decades. She began…
When freezing temperatures threaten the pitches at Forest Green Rovers FC, speed is everything. Protecting the stadium and training ground with frost covers can be a race against the weather, but thanks to Kress battery-powered blowers, the club's…
The GroundsFest Academy has confirmed TLS as its newest Platinum Sponsor, adding further industry strength to the Academy's range of sponsors and partners as it continues to expand its training offering for the groundscare sector. The sponsorship…
"Hi William, I would avoid working as a sub contractor if you can. Yes they will not pay a realistic rate as they will try to keep their profit as high as poss, in my experience getting paid was always an issue. We had a long and profitable…"
"Thanks William, yes a bit like being a retained fire fighter I suppose. Monthly payments for a 12 month contract, knowing that worst case scenario only 6 months or so might require visits. Which could be very few and far between, or more numerous…"
"Hi Richard, thank you for your reply. I've not approached either of these companies as yet, would you suggest Outco and Nurture are good companies to contact, and do you have any experience with either?"
"Hi Peter, thank you very much for such a detailed response, and I'm sorry to hear of your ill health, I do hope you are well. Both of my existing clients that I'm looking to bring on board should be manageable, so they can hopefully help me to dip…"
"Hi Billy, that's a really good idea, even if the contracts are a mix of 'subsciption' and ad-hoc, it at least covers the expense in a worst case scenario. "
"Hi Tim i wear basic disposable ear plugs with either model if using for any extended period... not so much the volume per se, but it takes the edge off that irritating metallic sound... I think these are being sold for below cost, but heart warming…"
"My 130T arrived and was tested today. It certainly runs fast...the high motor noise is slightly irritating compared to the rumble of the 130R though. I've got used to working without ear defenders. Planet tool owe you a finders fee."
Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…
Pond maintenance in the South East – a quick hello from Kent
Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…
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Winter Services
With the winter season fast approaching, I'm wondering whether this is the year I invest properly in providing and advertising winter services (gritting, snow clearing). My main questions would be: Is the pay worth the initial investment in the kit…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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