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1. Equipment:
Storing knapsacks correctly is crucial to ensure their longevity. De-pressurise, inspect the cylinder (piston pumps) or the diaphragm pump, rubber seals and harness, then triple rinse to clean it thoroughly before storing dr
After a number of improvements were made to the stunning eighteen hole golf course at Exeter Golf and Country Club, course manager John Parr encountered a problem with the newly built pond on the eighteenth hole. To find a solution to the problem he
ICL has announced the launch of their 2016/17 product guide – including some new and unique products and services.
The comprehensive brochure, designed using feedback gathered from a wide range of end users detailing what they wanted and needed to be
We all understand the woes of gardening, especially in the winter! HedgedIn is a fresh company that has recognized the growing demand for artificial alternatives to real plants.
Bespoke hedge lettering services
With fast pace worth ethic taking up a l
After a recent audit confirmed SALTEX 2015 as the UK’s largest turf care event, an encouraging post-show exhibitor survey has further confirmed the undoubted success of the event.
95.24% of exhibitors answered yes when asked whether they generated n
Monsanto's signature herbicide glyphosate, first marketed as "Roundup," is now the most widely and heavily applied weed-killer in the history of chemical agriculture in both the U.S. and globally, according to a landmark report published today.
The p
A college in Surrey has been fined after a student was struck on the leg by a tree as it was being felled.
Redhill Magistrates’ Court heard how the campus supervisor of Guildford College instructed an employee and part of the estates team, to take tw
A pioneering project to support people with dementia by transforming outdoor spaces at 30 care homes across the UK launches today thanks to a £1.3 million grant from the Big Lottery Fund.
National charity Learning Through Landscapes will work with re
For the first time courts in England and W
London Stone are supporting an ethical project in India. The goal of the project is to create Child labour free zones in the sandstone cobble producing areas of Rajasthan. London Stone are working with local NGO’s on the ground in India along with
Over 100 professional landscapers attended an action-packed national conference for Bradstone Assured installers at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Coventry this month.
The venue, situated in 160 acres of countryside and woodla
Silica Dust is very present in the landscaping industry, and its dangers needs to be dealt with appropriately. Here is our guide to knowing and dealing with this pesky substance!
What is silica dust?
Silica is a natural substance found in most rocks, s
The winner of the SALTEX ‘heart’ competition has been revealed as Paul Woolley, proprietor of Diligentis - a garden maintenance business operating in South Staffordshire.
Overwhelmed by support from the industry, the SALTEX 2015 image – a heart formed
Bradstone has announced the winners of its national installer awards scheme, celebrating the achievements of its Assured members over the last 12 months.
The awards recognise landscapers who have demonstrated excellent levels of workmanship, desi
Back by popular demand, Dennis & SISIS’s cricket groundsmen seminar will be returning on 8 March 2016 at Durham County Cricket Club.
For the groundsmen, by the groundsmen, the Dennis and SISIS cricket seminar has become a firm fixture in a cricket gro
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Fertilisers; Liquid or granule
It’s a perennial question..liquid or granular fertiliser? The answer may be ..both! They each have pros and cons but a treatment plan for every lawn or paddock should ideally incorporate both types.
Hi Has anyone had any experience in treating large lawns with biological control for Chafer grubs.
We have a lawn 5550m2 and have had a major infestation this year, Has anybody had experience in treating a large area, how successful was it, how did yo
Domestic hard landscaping manufacturer, Bradstone, has launched a glossy new colour brochure as it moves into its 60th year.
Designed to bring a wealth of information to the fingertips of professional landscapers and homeowners alike, the new 116-pag
A Hertfordshire school has been fined for safety failings after a pupil suffered permanent paralysis when a swing collapsed.
St Albans Magistrates’ Court heard how on September 2011 a 13-year-old pupil at the school was playing on a wooden swing in a
A new mobile-phone app from Syngenta has given greenkeepers and turf managers the opportunity to maintain their spray records simply and effectively and improve the efficiency of all spray applications.
Launched at BTME 2016, the GreenCast Turf App h
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…
Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will…
Read more…Hi all,A few quick questions for anyone running garden waste or clearance work:What vehicle setup works best for fast, one-person jobs?Do private firms use their own green waste bins, and how do you manage them?How do you deal with overfilled dumpy…
Read more…Ideas please..The garden I look after is mown by a couple of large very heavy robot mowers - they are generally my friends - they remove the bore of cutting the lawns which used to take 2 full days a fortnight with a large ride on and smaller…
Read more…As winter conditions set in, White Deicing Salt is being deployed to keep roads, car parks, and pathways safe across communities. Known for its fast action, it quickly melts ice and snow, reducing slip hazards and ensuring safer movement. Unlike…
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