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Landscaping tips and tricks for beginners and amateurs

Posted by Phil Voice on May 14, 2009 at 7:30am

Hi Everyone On the Landscape Juice magazine site I like to run regular tips and advice features aimed at assisting beginners and amateurs (and maybe the odd pro) with aspects of their projects. Lawn care has been featured regularly over the last thre

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A garden room .... the garden in every room .... boiling piri-piri in socks ....

Posted by Cat Fereday on May 13, 2009 at 8:30pm

Wednesday night and Fereday is packed off to Morris Dancing practice, leaving the rabbits and I to watch Sir Alan rip some git a new one together before I go up for a bath... so there's a short spot for blogging. Seeing as I don't have a particular F

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Urban Gardens

Posted by Robin Horton on May 10, 2009 at 4:07pm

I want to let the network know about my blog, Urban Gardens (www.urbangardensweb.com) and ask if there are any of you out there who would like to contribute a guest post about vermiculture and composting, or any other subject of interest for that mat

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A home for old bathtubs.....

Posted by Cat Fereday on May 10, 2009 at 11:00am

Fereday and I spent a couple of hours yesterday weeding on a friend's allotment. I haven't been on an allotment since living at 'husband the first's' mother's house, a period I have largely blocked out of my memory, so I don't really recall what it w

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Morris MayDay

Posted by Cat Fereday on May 9, 2009 at 9:00am

The 1st of May was a bit of a landmark for me this year, it was the first time I'd seen the dawn from 'the early bird' side... previously, the sun popping up has largely been a feature when I've stayed up too late rather than something which I got up

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High Growth Forecasted for the US Landscaping Products Market

Posted by Phil Voice on May 8, 2009 at 8:34pm

I have personally been bearish as far as general markets are concerned and I suggested that recovery would take place in the second half of 2009. Have a read of this item - I share the outlook for the UK market and believe that landscapers and garden

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Deer/rabbit resistant planting, finishing gardens, working together and LJ networking

Posted by Kerrie John-The garden design Co on May 8, 2009 at 7:00pm

I knew that Dale would be on site earlier than me today, as I went to buy grass seed for patching up along the back of the raised beds and Dale's usual jam doughnut's.Yesterday I planted up the majority of the garden which required deer and rabbit re

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Free competition! WIN a bespoke fruit and veg garden design and cookery classes!

Posted by Francoise Murat on May 6, 2009 at 7:24pm

We are Hampshire Fare members and becauise we specialise in fruit and veg gardens, we are offering this for Hamshire residents only!All you have to do is register, here http://www.francoisemurat.com/competitions.htmlGood luck!Meanwhile check out all

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Filthy, diiiiirrty creatures.....

Posted by Cat Fereday on May 6, 2009 at 6:18pm

So a couple of months ago, our bicycling-mad neighbour comes up with an offer.... He and the Missus are planning on spending August 'in the saddle'.... there's a spare raised bed in the garden.... would Fereday be interested..... had I not come into

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Milan, nettle soup recipe and wild garlic pesto!

Posted by Francoise Murat on May 2, 2009 at 12:50pm

The ladies from the office returned late on Friday evening, so I am dying to see what they have brought back from Milan on Tuesday! I'm told that the designs were out of this world and that they took lots of pictures to inspire us for some new design

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I feel like Rip Van Winkle... I've woken up and it's all changed....

Posted by Cat Fereday on April 30, 2009 at 9:31pm

So anyway, there I was in the passenger seat of the trusty old Ovlov, just looking out the window as Fereday reversed out of the parking spot and pulled onto the road.... I saw Harlow Carr growing smaller in the wing mirror.... And I found myself thi

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Please join me in welcoming new members to the site

Posted by Phil Voice on April 29, 2009 at 5:40pm

I really should have added this message a long time ago so please accept my apologies. Joining a site that already has many members can be quite daunting and in some cases, some people will find it hard to break the ice and make contributions to exis

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Landscaping - The First To Go In Budget Cuts

Posted by Sustainable Land Management on April 29, 2009 at 12:00am

It is very sad that in a PR driven society like England, when hard governmental, (both local and central), financial decisions are made, the easiest of targets are those costs levied against the creation and conservation of nature. Very few people wi

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Member to member discounts

Posted by Phil Voice on April 28, 2009 at 3:01pm

One of the key benefits of a network is being able assist each other with products and services that you may not be able to carry out or provide yourself. There is a facility on your profile to include a member discount but I wanted to provide a sing

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Resin Bound Surfacing, Sample job.

Posted by Big Dig Groundworks on April 27, 2009 at 10:25am

After having decided early in the new year to offer resin bound surfacing to potential clients,( following very helpful discussions and advice from Stuart Marler aka TVG Landscaping) I have been underwhelmed by the call for it. Which I believe is due

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So who is a landscape gardener on Twitter?

Posted by Craig McGinty on April 26, 2009 at 10:23pm

YOU can't have missed all the talk recently of Twitter, a mini blogging service that works both online and via your mobile phone. And while the service is sold as a way to answer the question, 'what are you doing?' there is so much more you can do wi

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Lawn edgings: not anymore on the edge. Garden edging - many garden problems solver

Posted by Ofer El-hashahar on April 26, 2009 at 1:30pm

The great news is on lawn edgings google search 'plants from zion' is already at the middle of second page this week- that brought about extra 500 visits this week.I changed the whole website in the probably 5th time (oohhhh) but it is far more frien

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Skip Diving

Posted by Shadow Hall on April 25, 2009 at 10:09am

Yesterday I discovered just how fun skip diving can be. Ive always loved a freebie and used to enjoy taking home the plants, from the garden centre, that where going to be thrown out and bringing them back from the brink.Since leaving that job I have

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Young People Today - An open message

Posted by dgeorgea on April 25, 2009 at 8:14am

The next few months are going to be a very stressful time for thousands of young people.SATs for 7, 11 and 14 year olds, GCSEs for 16 year olds and those resitting them, A Levels and those who are having to do end of year tests on their degree course

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Off the peg hanging baskets - available now.

Posted by Baskets and Blooms on April 24, 2009 at 8:25am

Just a note to say that despite the cold weather back in March our famous hanging baskets are now on stream. 14" wicker baskets with no side planting but plenty of trails just £15 each 2 for £25.These might be of interest to Landscapers and there cou

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The Landscape Juice Network's Aims and Objectives

Posted by Phil Voice on June 30, 2010 at 9:00am

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…

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A Quick Reminder to Talk

Posted by Fleur Voice on January 17, 2020 at 6:32pm

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…

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Diversity in the Horticulture Industry

Posted by Fleur Voice on February 20, 2020 at 7:49pm

“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…

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The Impact of Burglary on the Individual

Posted by Fleur Voice on November 20, 2019 at 4:14pm

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…

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The LJN Big Interview with Westhill Garden & Landscaping Ltd

Posted by Fleur Voice on October 10, 2019 at 9:13pm in Company publicity

Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…

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Starting a gardening or landscaping business?

Posted by Phil Voice on October 1, 2010 at 6:30am

This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…

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Open forum activity

Jon Chandler replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn

"Thanks all for your help and advice.
Great to have the expertise on here as a guide and backup. 🙏"

Adam Woods replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn

"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"

Fusion Media posted a blog post

Championship golf validates unmanned turf care

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…

Neil Darby replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn

"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…"

Paul Elby replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn

"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."

Graham Taylor replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn

"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…"

Kieran Ray replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn

"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. "

David Benson replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn

"eucalyptus tree suckers i have seen them 60-70 yards from the tree "

John F replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn

"Is it growing off a long sucker from a tree in a nearby garden like sumac trees send out ?"

Dave Colton replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn

"Looks very much like a locus tree, young ones do also develop spikes."

Fusion Media posted a blog post

Keeping Warwick Racecourse race-ready with Mansfield Sand

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…

Jon Chandler posted a discussion

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…

Billybop replied to Graham Mitchell's discussion Gardening & Landscaping Recruitment

"yes I would say to be able to start up a fledgling garden service nowadays, you really need to be in a fairly privileged position to be able to build it up, as your initial earnings won't even touch the sides of the cost of living, let alone the…"

Jon Goves updated their profile

Honey Badger replied to Graham Mitchell's discussion Gardening & Landscaping Recruitment

"As mentioned they are demotivated because of the high cost of living and low wages in comparison.
Yes there's is opportunities they have to fight for them because there is alot of competition.
The entitlement and benfit culture is another different…"

Adam Woods replied to Graham Mitchell's discussion Gardening & Landscaping Recruitment

"Agreed 110% Peter.
That said there are exceptions - you just have to find them"

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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Started by Jon Chandler

9 Replies · Reply by Jon Chandler yesterday

Views: 315

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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Started by Graham Mitchell in Careers

14 Replies · Reply by Billybop Aug 18

Views: 529

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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Started by Martin Ashdown in Groundscare, Machinery, and Turfcare

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Views: 63

Looking for budget hand tools?

These small seaside shops have absolute bargains on spades and buckets. You can also get sets of little flags for marking out perimeters.

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Started by Tim Wallach in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Tim Wallach Aug 4

Views: 119

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