The water butts have long run dry, and feeling a bit guilty about watering the garden, not to mention thinking maybe we shouldn't have had a water meter fitted, we've started showering in the bath with the plug in and siphoning the water off afterwar
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We were recently asked by a couple of Primary Schools if we could build play equipment that conforms to British Standards but does not cost a small fortune.
Well in short the answer was…Yes of course we could!
Schools' budgets are getting ever tighter
Lawn edging ideas
Some people still wonder why or what material, I added a video of an australian firm using metal edgings- to share some lawn edging ideas with you.
Lawn edgings ideas
In fact our matrial is much safer, Easier to cut and Will not ru
The garden was very long but also narrow with a horrible wire mesh fence, the only thi
One of the things I hope people are able to do is use the tools built in to the network to help them promote their work to potential customers.
A perfect example of this is the blog post by Gary Cobb, of Acer Paving & Landscaping, who has written ab
Landscape Juice Newsletter
Wednesday 27 April 2011
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Medicinal
Herb Garden Project 2011
When the
Stratford Centre for Herbal Medicine, based in East London, wanted to build
their own medicinal herb garden, they turned to WoodBlocX to provide a flexible and
practical solution.
The Stratford Centre for Her
Stratford Centre for Herbal Medicine, based in East London, wanted to build
their own medicinal herb garden, they turned to WoodBlocX to provide a flexible and
practical solution.
The Stratford Centre for Her
Well we are as busy as ever here at Chris Nangle furniture,we have recently finished 10, 3 meter long wave toped benches for the seaburn sea front redevelopment ,the benches are in place and look great.
No doubt the public seating will be getting plen
Landscape gardeners keen to find out the latest product and garden design trends will be inspired by the Chris Beardshaw Mentoring Scholarship (CBMS) ‘Atom’ themed show gardens at this year’s Malvern Spring Gardening Show (12th – 15th May).
Celebrati
Had a shed clear out yesterday. I know that sounds like a bit of a sad thing to do on a bank holiday monday but it's one of those jobs that is never top priority so never gets done and yet it is always a pain trying to use the shed when it's cluttere
Barclays - Taking The Next Step Competition
Barclays are running a business competition for new or existing business's and Landscape People need your support. We've entered into this competition because we need investment to help drive forward our o
My roof garden has been gradually evolving: it was constructed over a year ago but planting has been piecemeal and experimental. Last year I was very hard hearted and didn't water as I wanted everything to be able to fend for itself but with the dry
Easter Weekend, - the shops are closed, the sun is out, so it's a day for a family walk in our local bluebell woods
Luckily, we are within walking distance of a fantastic National Trust property with an amazing bluebell wood. It's the hottest driest l
Surrey Driftwood are pleased to announce that we have recently taken delivery of some 18 Tonnes of natural driftwood for the 2011 season. At one point it was touch-and-go due to the earthquake in NZ and the Tsunami from Japan, but in the end only del
Peak surfacing are now able to supply and fit rubber safety surfacing in Yorkshire,Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
A seamless granulated rubber surface for childrens play areas,either commercial or domestic,swimming pool or hot tub surrounds and spor
- Earth Designs have been contacted by David Lloyd Leisure with regards to becoming a recommended supplier for their employee incentive scheme. Our postal design service and garden design consultations have featured in other employee incentive schemes
Our invitations didn't arrive for the Royal Wedding, so the Green-tech team has decided to have it's own Royal Celebration.
In true royal tradition you can join in our game of polo.
Click on the link below and spot the missing ball. 3 lucky winners w
On another thread on LJN I recently posted a comment lamenting the innate conservatism of design in this country. The context of that comment belongs to a different discussion, but I think the point is worth exploring for its own sake.
If contemporar
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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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Technology is helping golf courses reduce emissions, lower noise, and give greenkeeping teams more time to focus on course quality and player experience.The 2026 Portugal Invitational will bring together some of golf’s most respected names and…
Now in retirement mode and as previously.posted been looking for a cordless long reach and was going to buy something at the budget end,but as they all have the motor at the blade end making them very unbalanced along with slow blade speeds and very…
"On choosing the height of my henchman Tim it was easy it was determined by the height of my valued regular bread and butter customers hedge height requirements so I could work on them without them having to resort to getting contractors in .
Another…"
Another…"
"Spot on! I had a heavy fall from a tripod ladder, and part of my safety check now is a taught chain and front leg vertical and midway between both back legs. Absolutely never lean, always cut immediately in front of you! "
"They had the niwaki pro to try out at NEC Gardeners World. Reassuringly robust. I'm still contemplating 8 vs 10 vs 12 though.
i can't reply to all the helpful comments and suggestions but it's appreciated to have the wisdom of you all. "
i can't reply to all the helpful comments and suggestions but it's appreciated to have the wisdom of you all. "
Replay Group has appointed James Kimmings as its new Digital and Online Analyst, reinforcing the company's commitment to growing its digital presence and supporting its continued expansion. James joins Replay after almost four years at Pitchcare,…
"THe Aldi and Lidl ranges are good, I havent used their drills, but lots of other battery tools, they work well, and have a battery that can be used in different things in the range.
Theyve also been through the companies German QC processes
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Theyve also been through the companies German QC processes
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"I used to have an 8' 3 leg adjustable when I had the business.... I added a 4' NIwaki a year or so later.... I didnt have any hedges that needed anything higher - I still have the 4', its invaluable"
Redexim is pleased to announce the launch of the Sandstorm. The Sandstorm is a self-powered topdresser that works without a tractor or hydraulic connection. Simply hitch it to a utility vehicle and spread. It has a 28 ft³ (800 L) capacity and can…
"Of course they are more akward to carry, but using a regular ladder now feels preposterous.
I thought long and hard about tripod ladders before getting the 12 ft one over 10 years ago.
Well one clear advantage they have, they stand up by themselves.…"
I thought long and hard about tripod ladders before getting the 12 ft one over 10 years ago.
Well one clear advantage they have, they stand up by themselves.…"
"Last year a customer asked me to give him a price to clip over his 18ft tall holly shrub he offered use of his extention ladder so. My reply was 'No that's what the young and the stupid do and I am neither'. Made him laugh.
All ladders are dangerous…"
All ladders are dangerous…"
Echo DHCA 2600 HD
Now in retirement mode and as previously.posted been looking for a cordless long reach and was going to buy something at the budget end,but as they all have the motor at the blade end making them very unbalanced along with slow blade speeds and very…
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Cordless drill
Now in retirement mode so dug out my old cordless drill that was bought from Argos a long time sgo for £10 to start all those jobs that have been put off. Its dead but to be fair has been used extensively for fencing jobs.Just need something simple…
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Sloping kerb detail.
Hi all.We have a plan to transform our front garden into a driveway. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say transform the garden into somewhere to park our two cars. We have decided to install grass reinforcement grids, rather than a non permeable…
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Stiga 955
Hi all. I have a Stiga 955 purchased 14 months ago. It gets used maybe 4 hours weekly. Almost a year to the day the drive belt went on it, so I put a new one on. Two months later with maybe 30 hours use the bloody thing has gone again. Does anyone…
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