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Feng Shui and Landscaping.

Feng translates simply as wind and Shui translates as water.The following is an abridged brief paper by Dongsu Jang, (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Hankyong University, South Korea). It does negate the now inherent view of Feng Shui as an 'interio
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Blimey, it's halfway through July already....

Things continue apace... today about 20 plants hand reared from seed by my lovely assistant (no not Debbie McGee, but Fereday ... who has never been known to sport a leotard or sequins .... though I can see the potential for confusion because he does
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Fereday - Another year and it's all change!

In the end, we spent Fereday's birthday working with friend Paul on his allotment - the equivalent in gardening terms of a 'Busman's Holiday'. Because our friends have moved out of town, the allotment isn't getting the regular attention it once was,
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Expansion

So we now knew that we could actually grow plants in our “soil”. The first crops were a bit sickly partly due to the soil and somewhat irregular watering with a hose pipe. Other pests started to appear, amongst them, slugs, snails, ants and Portugese
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Over the hump and on we go....

Conundrum..... my neice has emailed to say she is coming to see us during her Christmas break.... she turns 18 in December.....I am really looking forward to seeing her, she is a beautiful, talented young lady who is very popular with her classmates
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60 TODAY!

Well, it's nearly July and I haven't blogged since mid-June... we've been so busy.... so much stuff is happening....Wimbledon started... Andy Murray is officially 'British' for a fortnight ... unless he's loses, then there'll be another 'Devasted Sco
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Bargain Baskets at Baskets and Blooms

It might be of interest to some landscapers to know that here at Baskets and Blooms have reduced prices on Hanging baskets, bedding and baskets plants.The hanging baskets are the real pull, these are not tired, hungry ones but good fresh stock full o
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Is there any work available?

Hi All,My son is based in Sheffield working as an architect and has become a victim of the recession.His hours have been reduced and he's looking for some part time and/or weekend work - particularly in the landscape maintenance and/or garden design
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Just another typical day!

It’s nearly 9PM on Friday evening and BGS minor who reminded me she is in fact 14 and not 13 as I have previously stated on one of my previous posts demanded to know if I have booked her flight ticket to the States!Unfortunately not as it has been a
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How to make a wildflower meadow

There have been several discussions on this topic so I thought I would add my methods.A wildflower meadow or lawn can be a beautiful addition to any garden. No matter what the size of your garden it is possible to create a wildflower area.As well as
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Insha Khan is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
1 hour ago
Honey Badger replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay

Palisade fence, single or double.
I've used spike without concrete for panel fencing. Don't think I'd like to use them on close board without concrete because of the extra weight. 
I figured out method for the spikes. Used a 6ft digging pushed…"
5 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay
"Trying to drive fence spikes into the ground so that they stay straight we've found to be nigh on impossible, the smallest obstacle seems to send them in all directions apart from vertical. Are you suggesting spikes as you are using timber posts and…"
7 hours ago
DerbyLad posted a discussion
Hi all,I'm erecting a close board timber fence in clay soil. Due to the clay and poor drainage I'm thinking of using fence spikes. Would clay be suitable? Would it provide enough stability for a 1.8 mt high fence? I'm considering using 15cm wide…
8 hours ago
DerbyLad is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
22 hours ago
Dominic Gillespie replied to Richard Farley's discussion Nature Loving Customers !!!
"I tend to look at things from their perspective, whilst also hoping to educate them of the benefits of a thriving ecosystem - so in your case, I'd have probably started with questions right back like "why do you want to get rid of them?" or "what do…"
Saturday
MF Hodgson replied to Richard Farley's discussion Nature Loving Customers !!!
"I talk to customers and do my best to gently subvert them into taking more care over their 'neighbours'. I point out piles of little stones that show the entrances to worm burrows and where ground and wall bees are nesting. 
Most are fascinated and…"
Saturday
Peter sellers replied to Neil brown's discussion Project completion forms
"Yes, could not agree more."
Friday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
GroundsFest 2024 is gearing up for its second year with remarkable growth and expansion.With an impressive 90% rebook rate from 2023 exhibitors and many new first-time exhibitors, it's clear that GroundsFest has become a must-attend event for…
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Acacia Groundcare Hire posted a photo
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Friday
Adam Woods replied to Neil brown's discussion Project completion forms
".. I generally refuse to sign such things on a personal level. If you want that signed, I'll go somewhere else - and if the work is done, what are you going to do? Now if I don't pay you, well that is a different matter"
Friday
JANINE MCMAHON replied to Oliver clarkson's discussion Rose spray
"Look forward to hearing your results.
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Wednesday
John F replied to Richard Farley's discussion Nature Loving Customers !!!
"It's interesting though how many customers see any creature within their garden territory as an intruder . 
Fear of the unknown perhaps ? 
Must admit though the unfortunate  label of slow worm does them no favours . "
May 1
Billybop replied to Richard Farley's discussion Nature Loving Customers !!!
"to be fair, if they were unaware of what Slow Worms are, from the name alone, they might sound like a pest, like some outdoor type of tape worm"
Apr 30
Honey Badger replied to Richard Farley's discussion Nature Loving Customers !!!
"By breaking the laws on protected species."
Apr 30
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