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Winter is well and truly here and with it comes a cool beauty like a Hitchcock blonde, weaving her icy magic and seducing the lovers of winter with her shining diamonds and beckoning soft duvet of snow.
I know most British people find Winter a drag an
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The Seven biggest mistakes I have made in business
1. Starting the business without enough investment capital – my wife and I started from our 600 square foot apartment downtown Toronto with a pick up and a wheelbarrow and absolutely no money. I will
This is an extract from my journal found on www.englishrosegarden.co.uk
On Thursday the snow arrives. The primary job of the day is to knock the snow off the hedges and small trees lest the weight of the snow causes damage. The green-house roof is cle
On thursday morning the snow arrived. The primary job of the day is to knock the snow off the hedges and small trees lest the weight of the snow causes damage. The green-house roof is cleared as well. Then I devote my day t
Green issues; the environment, biodiversity, sustainable development, permaculture, forestry and landscapes etc., have a large and irreversible presence on the web in printed media and in most people’s psyche also. Campaigners in such issues have pro
There’s no question. In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, an online presence is not just a perk, it’s a necessity.
The majority of people turn to the web when they’re looking for a service in their area. Whether it’s a plumber, a cleaner or
During cold and frosty weather, the water in plant cells freeze which damage the cell wall. You can spot damaged plants as they become droopy, blackened and disfigured. Plants which freeze overnight and then are subject to the rising sun in the morni
If you live in or near Dunstable and would like your path or drive way cleared of snow and ice then Call Ouzel Landscapes on 07800 888120 and we will be more than happy to come and clear it from only £10!
After we have cleared the snow we can also app
The latest product launch from Green-tech this Winter is a high performance de-icer for use on footpaths and public thorough fares. Surefoot de-icer is ideal for use as a preventative measure before a
Buckinghamshire based Agripower Contractors is proud to announce it has been confirmed as a SureSet approved installer.
SureSet focuses only on resin bound surfacing, delivering innovation, high quality and in-depth experience of all applications and
It’s a common misconception that sustainability and being kind to the environment equates to being unkind on the wallet. Here are some ideas of how you can create a stunning garden whilst still doing your bit to help the planet and without breaking t
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Small business - five top tips to prosper in austerity
Simply Business , the UK’s leading insurance brokers for small businesses, canvassed their community of customers to identify the ke
During the year Peak Surfacing have been working with Green Estate on urban regeneration projects at parks and public places throughout sheffield.
We were initially asked to provide a seamless,virtually maintenance free resin bound surface for a commu
In an ideal World I am sure everyone would have a mini orchard, grapevine and strawberry
patch in their back garden. Unfortunately many of us do not live in this
figurative ‘ideal World’, but that does not mean that you have to forego growing
your own f
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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"You got membrane under the hardcore?
I wouldn't put any less than 150mm to 200mm hardcore under on clay.
I've heard this is a problem this year. I haven't seen any effect sofar.
I've only done one patio with a step this year the sucker hasn't…"
I wouldn't put any less than 150mm to 200mm hardcore under on clay.
I've heard this is a problem this year. I haven't seen any effect sofar.
I've only done one patio with a step this year the sucker hasn't…"
"I think a few guys have experienced this, possibly ground heave. I've had a Patio I laid 6 years ago do a similar thing. It's a difficult one, because if you followed all the correct guidelines for your install, what do you do?
After an incredibly…"
After an incredibly…"
I would love to hear if anyone has had an experience of paving being pushed up because of the hot and dry weather this summer. We have had a number of patios where this has become a problem (a couple we laid ourselves and quite a few more where…
"Thanks all for your help and advice.
Great to have the expertise on here as a guide and backup. 🙏"
Great to have the expertise on here as a guide and backup. 🙏"
"Others have ID ed it.
I chop them off at ground level with secutears then spray a drop or two of Praxys on the wound... if it doesnt killt he first time, it will the 2nd or 3rd"
I chop them off at ground level with secutears then spray a drop or two of Praxys on the wound... if it doesnt killt he first time, it will the 2nd or 3rd"
At the Portugal Invitational, Kress showed turf professionals that unmanned mowing has moved from emerging concept to practical course-management solutionChampionship golf leaves no room for compromise. That's precisely why Kress chose the inaugural…
"If it has thorns it is likely to be a Robinia. I have a client who has a couple of trees 10 or so Metres away & this year they have been popping up all over the lawn. A nightmare tree for anybody who climbs!!!
I have a Gleditsia myself, (my…"
I have a Gleditsia myself, (my…"
"As others have said it is a Gleditsia (honey locust), grows very easily from blown in seeds and suckers. Grows fast in hot dry conditions."
"There will probably be a tree nearby with the same foliage sending out suckers into your lawn. You could try spraying them with tryclopyr (SBK brushwood killer will do) ............. tricky as you don't want to risk damaging the tree they are…"
"It could definitly be a honey locust sucker but it is more likely to be a Robinina sucker, they can send them up when stressed and ffresh growth can have a purple tinge. "
"eucalyptus tree suckers i have seen them 60-70 yards from the tree "
"Is it growing off a long sucker from a tree in a nearby garden like sumac trees send out ?"
"Looks very much like a locus tree, young ones do also develop spikes."
For Guy Woodward, Head Groundsman at Warwick Racecourse, maintaining a safe and consistent racing surface is a year-round challenge. From heavy winter rainfall to prolonged dry spells, the demands placed on a jumps track require products that can be…
Paving pushing up because of the hot and super dry weather
I would love to hear if anyone has had an experience of paving being pushed up because of the hot and dry weather this summer. We have had a number of patios where this has become a problem (a couple we laid ourselves and quite a few more where…
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Growth/Shoots in lawn
Hi All, In a cleints garden, I'm having a real problem with these shoots that are coming up in the lawn.I'm digging them out as I go, they are on long roots. they have an oval shape leaf and develop nasty thorns. See pics.Can anyone help identify…
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Gardening & Landscaping Recruitment
This year's been a real struggle to find good landscaping and gardening staff to join our team up in Scotland, has anybody else been having issues this year? for some reason nobody wants to work. We now have a full diary and still lots of inquiries…
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Eliet Scarifiers and Groundsman aerator for sale
I have a number of machines available for sale. Eliet 401's and 451's and also a sisis autorake mark 5. The groundsman aerator is a 345hd all listed on eBay. Anyone want to make me an offer. I also have a nearly new all battery techneat 3m boom…
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