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 The Glastonbury wounded holy thorn tree has hit the headlines throughout the world recently.

Glastonbury is a wonderfully strange old place. Legend has it that Joseph of Arimathea arrived here with twelve disciples. Standing on Wearyall Hill, he str

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Marshalls Regional Awards 2010 North West

Well after a great year what a way for Ultimate Driveways to finish..

After traveling to the home of Wigan Footbal Club on the 9th December we where entertained by the staff of Marshalls and what a great night was had by all.

We had two of our patio jo

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After initial trials yorkshire based Peak Surfacing have now decided to use the Boundtex range of polyurethane resins,manufactured by Kent based Resin Bonded Surfaces.

The boundtex range of polyurethane resins is made from sustainable renewable biomas

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No more cutting garden

Well the day started well. I had a blissful time bagging free tulip bulbs. The boot of the car is weighed down with about a thousand tulips.

This evening, my favourite farmer, whose field I use, says I have to quit it ASAP as his land agent takes a di

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Marshalls Awards 2010 (North West Region)

On Thursday 9th December 2010, we attended the Marshalls Regional Award Ceremony/Roadshow.

We were nominees in five different categories, bringing one award away for 'Best Use of Ethically Sourced Fairstone' which we were really chuffed about.

We have

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Kick start your sales plan for the New Year

As a challenging year for many businesses draws to a close, it's crucial that you take time to think about your sales strategy now so that you are able to maximise profits in the New Year.

Creating an effective sales and marketing plan is vital to the

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Tulip planting in December

Tomorrow will be a happy day. I get to go to a local bulb supplier to scavenge their leftovers, now the autumn order book has closed - yippee!

I packed bulbs for them two years ago and they think fondly of me, enough to give me raiding rights. I shall

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CAPTURE THAT MOMENT.....

CAPTURE THAT MOMENT....FOREVER & EVER! The Forever&Ever range is an established brand across Europe. The experience it creates is one of cosiness, fun and flowering - an entire package to entice and excite the consumer. For the past three years it ha

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Stoke City see R.E.D with Technical Surfaces

Stoke City FC has become the latest client to invest in dedicated machinery and equipment supplied by artificial pitch maintenance specialists Technical Surfaces.

The grounds team at Stoke City FC, headed by Andrew Jackson, was recommended to contact

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robert pryor replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"I have a 6ft pair of Niwakis, wish i’d had them years before I did. I initially got the 8fts and immediately realised they would be a pain for the majority of hedges I used to cut. I think they are brilliant just make sure they are seated properly.…"
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Samuel Beresford-Foster is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
13 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"I wouldn't cut a hedge without one. Anything over 6' you should get with 3 adjustable legs, otherwise they can be unstable if you lean - but positioned correctly they are the only way. 
Befrore retirement I had an 8' and a 4; . The 4' went in the…"
yesterday
John F replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Yes had that scenario where you can't reach a fiddly bit no matter what ladder and have to balance on the apex of a shed roof or do best job painstakingly with a long reach pole pruner . "
yesterday
PGM replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season
"We've just finished our second week, so that's a full round of all customers now, and didn't have a single one we couldn't do. It's been a really good start here in the north west and now with nice sunny weather coming up this week it's a great time…"
yesterday
Duncan Neville replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"I'm very wary of these tripod ladders, I took a life changing fall from the top of a 12ft tripod. Now I only use them myself with great care. The issue is that they are very unstable at the top if you lean to either side, and they go with no…"
yesterday
Billybop replied to PGM's discussion Grass Cutting 2026 Season
"Done a couple of second cuts already this last week would you believe. It's almost as if the grass has a memory of last year's drought and is making up for it now plenty of moisture available"
yesterday
Billybop replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"the tripods are good but in some scenarios the wide base and the fact the 3rd leg has to be placed some distance away from the step part for stability makes this large foot print impractical eg when cutting hedge behind a shed or greenhouse with…"
yesterday
Graham Taylor replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Never tried these but always thought they look a bit of a pain to cart about. Looking at the picture, seems you're quite away from the hedge so you have to reach out more?   I just use ordinary aluminium extension ladders that you can easily adjust…"
Saturday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Tripods are better than any other ladder that's a fact. You can cut hedges that are lower than the ladder but it is more awkward, I have a 6ft amd a 12 foot been using both for the last 15yrs and haven't come stuck yet. Believe me once you've had…"
Saturday
Intelligent Landscapes replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"I agree with HB. 12 foot Henchman with 3 adjustable legs are fantastic and we use them all the time."
Saturday
Joseph Taylor and The Stonemart Ltd are now friends
Friday
Honey Badger replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"You won't regret it, they are most comfortable ladders to use. Worth every penny."
Friday
matt replied to Julian chambers's discussion Price increases
"Increase prices every year, costs go up every year both on business and at home so otherwise your taking a pay cut, i dont get greedy i make small increases annually but as I do it every year and customers have learned thats part and parcel of it,…"
Friday
matt replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"i have two sizes and couldnt be without them, as use the smaller set for lower hedges so ladders never in the way and ive never bothered with the platform ladders"
Friday
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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…

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