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Happy new year to everyone from ahs ltd. We wish you all a prosporous and green 2011 and to help you organise your year, we are giving away 50 pocket diaries absolutely free.
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As people naturally define the boundaries of their home with walls and fencing there needs to be a point of access, traditionally through a gate, which when closed contributes to the security of the home. People will usually have two gates on their p
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THE HEAVY snow and frosts that have deluged the county recently have meant the garden spade has chiefly been picked out of the shed to clear pathways and drives, writes James Iles.
However there are many things you can be doing to protect your gar
Of all the elements that go into the creation of a garden, quality of light is the least concrete. Paradoxically it is also the element that can have the greatest sway over the success – or otherwise - of the designed space. If it is managed corre

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The common misconception in the UK is that the last thing we need to do in our gardens is irrigate. But because of our weather which can be unpredictable,(downpour one minute, sunshine the next), it is precisely this cycle of drenchor drought that ne
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Date of issue: 7th January 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UK organisations call on Governments to reaffirm commitment to the European Landscape Convention
An alliance of over 60 organisations and individuals have signed an open letter to t
The fundamental ideas behind the 'Big Society' could not be more welcome in the UK. The UK has an impressive voice in publishing and spouting rhetorical positive ideas across the world - with much of these ideas from UK sources being adopted elsewher
Block Management is the term given to describe the agents who act for the freeholders and leaseholds for block of apartments and flats. Normally a block management company will organise external / internal cleaning, garden maintenance, to arranging t
We have all seen the ads in regional newspapers / magazines and of course the web.
"Lawn Cutting Service starts as low as £8 per lawn" – Is this price realistic? Would you get a good job?
It can’t be disputed that you could probably get a small postage
If you have a lawn you will know only too well just how much grass cuttings it generates over the course of a year. This raises the question as to what to do about it?
Do you ask your gardener maintenance provider to take it way?
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Grass is often neglected during the winter and according to folk law, the first cut of the season commences in March and the last cut undertaken toward the end of October.
However your lawn does not completely go to sleep during the winter months, whi
As the market place for resin surfacing grows,more architects specifiers,landscape designers and achitects,builders and domestic householders are rethinking there ideas on decorative surfaces.
Resin bonded and bound surfacings are popular because of t
With the winter still looming over us the thought of getting out in the garden is something at the back of most of our minds. If , however you are thinking of getting your fence repaired or replaced now is the time to be getting the work done.
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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Befrore retirement I had an 8' and a 4; . The 4' went in the…"
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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