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New front garden path and circular block paving steps in Worsley Manchester constructed using a Staffordshire blue brick riser and plaspave granite stone como cobble block paving treads, the customer was after something different and to make a statem
I want to grow some fruit trees, but where do I start? I don't understand pollination groups or rootstocks, or the difference between a stepover and a cordon and a maiden and a bush. Help!
It's a familiar cry. Folk quickly get bogged down when they're
A new driveway constructed for Andrew Chubby Chandler the famous golfing manager for Rory McIlroy the US golf open championship winner 2011 and Darren Clarke the UK golf open championship winner 2011, the driveway was constructed using Marshall's Teg
We are currently seeking an experienced hands on Landscaper on a new start up landscaping business in Bournemouth. Guaranteed work stream and new landscaping concept idea's.
Must be creative, be able to price and manage jobs, have a clean driving lice
- Katrina returns from a trip to Oslo, Norway, we eagerly await a debrief of the two day creative consultation.
- The grouting of the Kitchen Garden at The Manor House in Hertfordshire is completed.
- New shots from our garden design and build client in Har
Delighted with how the Stonemarket North-West Display Centre video at Whitakers Garden Centre has turned out. Splendid stuff. http://youtu.be/KLtGrwrqLFk
Marshalls Fairstone Antique Paving
Marshalls Fairstone Antique Paving has a subtly distressed eiven finish for an aged appearance. It is carefully calibrated to a consistent thickness to ensure speed and precision of installation.
Marshalls Fairst
Playrite on Back to School Safety
The summer is now almost over and very soon it’ll be back to school time for thousands of children across the UK. So if you’ve bought uniforms, new books, stationary and school shoes you’ve probably already been conc
People tell me I am still young... but I don't feel it.
Last year was brutal on a personal level, the year before was bad too and 2011 I had hoped would be an improvement, things would be simpler. It has been far from that.
It is of course inevitable
Stay stylish in the garden this bank holiday – beat the rain with iconic boots by Ilse Jacobsen, available at Petersham Nurseries. Read more at Locally Sourced >
Just how healthy are the finances of your business?
Obviously we complete tax returns each year and hopefully we monitor progress through the year but this generally focuses on turnover, expenses and profit. It doesn't explain how financially health
- Garden Design London: A week in the life of a London Based Garden Design and Build Company: Week 34 2011
- Claire enjoyed an afternoon in Balham with a client who had an Earth Designs garden design consultation voucher. The final sketch included a curv
Site Surveys.
If the building work proposed requires planning consent, all trees which could potentially be
More and more garden designers, architects and landscapers are using our standard water troughs as planters. As the depth of the trough is 16", it is ideal for planting large shrubs and climbers into. Available in lengths from 2ft up to 10ft. Due to
It's great to finally see that otters have managed to return to every county in the UK. But as many experts still point out they are still relatively , with quite small fragmented populations across a lot of their range especially in the south and e
Alex from New Leaf Landscapes contacted us recently looking for advice regarding using recycled plastic and composite decking. We thought that other readers might be interested in reading our reply and benefitting from our experience gathered over mo
You ain't nobody if you haven't heard about the latest wood fired cooking trend that is sweeping both the culinary,garden and landscape world.
It has seen the U.K's top resturants rushing to invest in a wood burning pizza oven, and following closely
Etesia UK has announced a further new appointment to its dealer network, including both Etesia and Pellenc brands. To strengthen their service in the South East of England, FR Jones and Son have joined the ever expanding list, covering the Kent regio
The most entertaining and inspirational independent flower show in the UK
My Wife and I attended the Southport Flower on Friday 19th August and what a fantastic day it was with something for everyone both young and old. In addition to the Grand Flora
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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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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