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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
Bluestone Paving Ltd are proud to announce that we are a Bradstone Assured installer.
Bradstone is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and distributors of garden and driveway products and are only too aware how difficult it can be to find a top qu
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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
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
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LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
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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…
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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Worrying if it's all the local privet , I know of flourishing privet over 70 years old .
Do you know when the affected privet was last pruned , I am thinking is it stressed…"
As to replacement I would not use Photinia it has a rather open habit and does…"
Let me have a look into this.
Craig"
I started with a push bike , a pair of vintage rolcut secateurs and…"
Privet hedges dieing
Hi Has anyone got the same problem we have in our area in Warwickshire, the privet hedges atleast 40years old or more are dieing, I appreciate the dry weather hasn't helped but this looks like the same as what's destroying the box hedging.And any…
Read more…Help change email on here
Trying to change my email on here, followed instructions and received an email from LJN asking me to confirm changes by clicking on link within the email ,but there is no link!! Why make it so difficult? LJN is not exactly a high risk site , in…
Read more…Revive a lawn
Hi AllI would like some advice on the best way to revive a lawn after this hot weather we've had, please.I look forward to hearing from you
Read more…Paving pushing up because of the hot and super dry weather
I would love to hear if anyone has had an experience of paving being pushed up because of the hot and dry weather this summer. We have had a number of patios where this has become a problem (a couple we laid ourselves and quite a few more where…
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