Just recently we created a design for the garden of Tapping House Hospice in Norfolk. Tapping House is near Kings Lynn and is reputed to be the only adult hospice in the whole of Norfolk (I've not fact checked that bit).
Their 'garden' was - well -
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Jay Berkhauer, Head Groundsman for Dartford FC, says that the Dennis G860 cylinder mower is hugely versatile and offers an unrivalled finish.
Jay, who is employed by Jordans Sports Ground Solutions, has been working at Dartford FC’s Princes Park Stadi
A bespoke wildflower mixture consisting of native Cornish flowers has helped Newquay Golf Club scoop Syngenta’s annual Operation Pollinator Award.
The aim of the Golf Environment Awards (GEAs) is to recognise, reward and promote outstanding individual
The advanced technology of Hunter Irrigation has hugely impressed Swansea City FC with Head Groundsman Evan Davies claiming it has improved the turf and simplified the irrigation process.
As soon as Evan started his first job at a local cricket club,
Eva Mayr-Stihl, a businesswoman, philanthropist and dedicated entrepreneur passed away on the 9th April 2022. Mayr-Stihl was instrumental in the success of STIHL and spent 33 years guiding the family-owned business as a member of its senior managemen
The grass definitely is always greener for a Kingsbury entrepreneur who has turned his pocket money hobby into a successful award-winning business.
The seeds were sown for Kingsbury Lawn Care when 28-year-old Jack Chapman was just fifteen years old an
Jordans Sports Ground Solutions has reported excellent results from using Compo Expert’s Ferro Top specialty fertiliser, after applying it at several top-class sports venues.
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A range of ICL products have helped Lincoln City FC’s new Fibresand pitch get off to the best possible start.
At the start of the 2021/22 season, Lincoln City had its pitch at the LNER stadium completely rebuilt. The huge project included a new gravel
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ICL has announced the launch of Gronamic Golf 6-2-4, an organic based fertiliser with unique, proven and sustainable ingredients.
Gronamic Golf 6-2-4 is designed to deliver a healthy natural turf response. It combines a unique blend of mineral and pl
Designing a planting plan that meets your client's maintenance needs, looks amazing and will thrive in a garden is no mean feat. But it can truly add the wow factor to a garden. Whether you are refreshing beds and borders, or planting up a newly la
A granular feeding programme devised by Tom Hobbis of Agrovista Amenity has dramatically improved the greens at Jedburgh Golf Club.
Described by those who play the course, Jedburgh Golf Club in Scotland is a hidden gem full of risk and reward. It is a
Waterhouses FC is the latest grassroots football club to benefit from the new partnership between Dennis, SISIS, Campey Turfcare and the Staffordshire Football Association.
This partnership will be a key component in the Football Association’s goal of
This week I'd like to share a blog from Tapestry Design Studios - I think it has a strong message, but what do you think? How important is garden design to your business?
https://tapestrydesignstudios.com/why-ignoring-garden-design-could-cost-you-de
After a decade of working with 2-stroke engines, Adam Patterson, from Patterson’s Gardening Services in Northern Ireland, thought it was time to switch to battery-powered equipment.
Covering all kinds of garden maintenance, Patterson’s Gardening Mower
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"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…"
"I just use an ordinary extending 2 piece ladder with a 6' plank across the top which stops it falling into the hedge.......... never seem to have a problem These tripod ladders certainly look impressive but they look a right pain to lug about,…"
"I have a 12ft & 8ft , the 8ft has been really useful especially for picking fruit & pruning fruit trees
The photo shows some one using the ladder unsafely
Firstly he looks right handed, therefore the ladder should be place the other way around with…"
The photo shows some one using the ladder unsafely
Firstly he looks right handed, therefore the ladder should be place the other way around with…"
One of the most popular attractions at GroundsFest is set to return with lawn mower racing taking place across both days of the event. Sponsored by…
TurfTech 2026 is set to be the biggest edition yet, with growing industry support, increasing visitor numbers, and an expanded line-up of partners ahead of this year's event on 1 and 2 October at the American Express Stadium in Brighton.TurfTech…
"Maybe this is a sign to pick your own way forwards, I rate stiga and mountfield as crappy homeowner mowers (from experience of 15yrs). Wheeled mowers I'd never ever buy anything other than an etesia, roller mowers always honda with a high lift…"
"Have a look at the ones in your local Aldi which use the 20/40v batteries. I have their drill and also multitool, and they have been excellent. Drill has been heavily used, including mixing tubs of concrete, hammer drilling trellis fixings to walls…"
"sounds similar to what I have Peter I bought 2 sets of the Ryobi R18PD3-215GZ drill last year from Amazon Resale under £50 each they were returns / refurbished, sold the best looking drill and kept 1 with minor marks for myself, sold 2 of the…"
"Yes know what you are saying, toolstation do have a ryobi 18v combi with 2 batteries and chsrger 13mm chuck on offer for £67 inc vat more than I wanted to pay but seems a good deal?"
"Hi my concern with the cheap no-name cordless drill kits would be not so much fire risk but that the battery lifespan would be poor especially if left unused for any length of time, and might not take or hold charge any more, also the packs are…"
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…
"Absolutely correct however if you turn the engine up they are great in every condition and go like a race horse"
"Neil. As you probably know we have the Mountfield version of your mower and use commercially, no issues . I'm no expert but sounds like a pulley issue.
We bought ours on the variable speed and large discharge chute . The Honda yes is probably better…"
We bought ours on the variable speed and large discharge chute . The Honda yes is probably better…"
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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Van and kit for sale
Due to ill health am retiring and disposing of most of our vehicles and machinery. It's all in good or excellent condition, some hardly used. We are in North Staffs and all will be subject to vat , have listed what's for sale at moment but the chap…
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