FINISHING TOUCHES TO A GARDEN or outside space often involves using pots and containers planted-up with annuals, shrubs or topiary. There are so many options available from classic lead, faux lead, terracotta, fibreglass, stone, hazel and willow... t
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The Stone Bake Oven Company were proud to receive the prestigious New Forest Show' Best Trade Stand' award this 2011, winning over hundreds of other competitors.
Awarded for a combination of their oven design and stunning garden display, not to for
Timber-on-Line is looking for photographic entries that best capture the theme 'Garden Lifestyle 2011, with one requirement the photograph MUST feature either 'Timber Decking, Timber Fencing or Timber Sleepers'.
The competition is open to all ages an
Cedar Roof Shingles are a wonderful way to finish off garden buildings and enhance the beauty of your garden - sheds, summer houses, home offices or gazebos can all be roofed with this beautiful material which is ecologicaly sound and harvested from
If you, or anyone you know, have a solid background in the landscaping industry, preferably with a CCDL, then please send your CV to sophia@arbworx.com along with a covering letter telling us why you want to work for Arbworx.
We’re looking for talente
From cutting awkward road-side verges and tidying lawns to maintaining bowling greens, local authorities and contractors always have a use for a pedestrian mower. Many local authorities come back year after year with large orders, because they know E
Design and structure of your garden can really be enhanced by using railway sleepers in many different ways. I am going to outline the different uses for railway sleepers in your garden and how they can help create a totally different space than wha
As pupils and teachers prepare to return to the ‘chalk-face’ for the new academic year, pencil cases are replenished, shoes polished and uniforms ironed. But is your artificial sports surface similarly equipped to handle the rigours of football and h
Morning everyone,
I realise nearly everyone here is running their own business but the firm for whom I work have a vacancy and I thought I'd post it here in case someone is looking for a job.
LDC are looking for a trainee, first job, part time student
Driveways Liverpool
Professional paving and driveway contractors constructing quality driveways in Liverpool and Merseyside. All driveways installed by Dempsey are always excavated to the correct depth and finished to the correct levels according to B
Roll up, roll up… It’s time for the great Arbworx summer sunflower competition!

These oh so cheerful plants are native to central America but thrive in the UK and across Europe. Hugely popular with gardeners of all ages, sunflowers are loved by bees a
MPR Landscapes have been running for a few months now, we would like to thank all of our new customers for their support here is just a little update on what we have been upto.
This week we have started a large landscaping project in Adlington which
The RHS Show - Tatton Park
This year we alaso won a gold award by working along side landscape designer Sue Beeseley at Bluebell cottage gardens. Sue has designed this garden to highlight some of the finest and most graceful ea
Resin bonded aggregates can be installed over any hard surface ideally tarmac or concrete,installing over block paving, slabs or crazy paving may lead to cracking.
Initially any cracks or small holes must be repaired using a expoxy mortar,then the su
The long awaited draft National Planning Policy Framework was published yesterday and the consultation started:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1951811.pdf
It certainly has 'streamlined' planning guidance for the UK, an
We are a gardening and grounds maintenance company based in Leyland, Nr Preston, Lancashire. We supply personal and professional gardening and ground maintenance services to both domestic and commercial clients.
We have started this blog to keep a we
This week we have been carrying out a landscaping job in Leyland. We have lifted out old and un even block paved back garden and some poorly laid flags and we are replacing with mint fossil indian sandstone. So far we have laid two project packs with
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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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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