Up to a third of workers in some areas of Britain are set for a pay rise as a result of the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW), the new legal wage floor of £7.20 an hour that comes into effect this Friday for employees aged 25 and over, a
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The recent Dennis and SISIS Cricket Groundsman’s Seminar, held at Durham County Cricket Club, saw 110 delegates in attendance all looking to refresh and enhance their education on a variety of topics.
The seminar, which was supported by Boughton Loam,
Mike Dunnett has praised a range of Pellenc battery powered equipment for helping him keep his award winning garden in pristine condition.
With 42 species of wildflowers and a delightful feature around every corner, Mike’s garden truly is a wonder to
PAN UK is delighted that Brighton & Hove City Council has voted to stop the use of the herbicide glyphosate and investigate the use of non-chemical methods for weed and pest control.
The motion, introduced by Green Councillor Louisa Greenbaum, was un
New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found small firms are not reporting crimes against their business because they do not think it would lead to a successful prosecution (38%).
The FSB findings call into question the accura
Six of the ten longest growing seasons have occurred within the last 30 years
During the last 10 years the 'plant' growing season, according to the Central England Temperature (CET) record, has been on average 29 days longer than the reference climat
Mark Allen, Midlands area sales manager for Amenity Land Solutions Ltd (ALS), has reported glowing results from using Limagrain’s MM10 grass seed mixture for the construction of a new bowls green in Birmingham.
Limagrain UK produce a wide range of hig
The Blairgowrie Golf Club in Perthshire, Scotland, has reported successful results from regular applications of a range of ICL products to its two championship golf courses.
Surrounded by pine and silver birch trees, Blairgowrie’s Lansdowne course pro
The ash tree is likely to be wiped out in Europe, according to the largest-ever survey of the species.
The trees are being killed off by the fungal disease ash-dieback along with an invasive beetle called the emerald ash borer.
According to the resea
Waste operator Mark Edward Fuller has been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for running an illegal waste site in North Runcton, Norfolk.
Norwich Crown Court heard that he ran the illegal site for more than a year from Manor Farm in Common Lane wit
The Scottish Government must plant more trees to secure the future of Scotland's £1 billion forestry and timber industry, according to the sector's leading trade body.
In a five-point forestry action plan ahead of the Holyrood elections, Confor issue
The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)
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LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.
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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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After 26 years at Radley College, Adam King has seen grounds management evolve dramatically. Weather patterns have become less predictable, playing surfaces are under greater pressure than ever, and flexibility has become one of the most valuable…
GroundsFest has welcomed Christina Walker to its sales team as preparations continue for the 2027 exhibition.Christina joins the award-winning team with an extensive background in publishing and exhibitions spanning more than two decades. She began…
When freezing temperatures threaten the pitches at Forest Green Rovers FC, speed is everything. Protecting the stadium and training ground with frost covers can be a race against the weather, but thanks to Kress battery-powered blowers, the club's…
The GroundsFest Academy has confirmed TLS as its newest Platinum Sponsor, adding further industry strength to the Academy's range of sponsors and partners as it continues to expand its training offering for the groundscare sector. The sponsorship…
"Hi William, I would avoid working as a sub contractor if you can. Yes they will not pay a realistic rate as they will try to keep their profit as high as poss, in my experience getting paid was always an issue. We had a long and profitable…"
"Thanks William, yes a bit like being a retained fire fighter I suppose. Monthly payments for a 12 month contract, knowing that worst case scenario only 6 months or so might require visits. Which could be very few and far between, or more numerous…"
"Hi Richard, thank you for your reply. I've not approached either of these companies as yet, would you suggest Outco and Nurture are good companies to contact, and do you have any experience with either?"
"Hi Peter, thank you very much for such a detailed response, and I'm sorry to hear of your ill health, I do hope you are well. Both of my existing clients that I'm looking to bring on board should be manageable, so they can hopefully help me to dip…"
"Hi Billy, that's a really good idea, even if the contracts are a mix of 'subsciption' and ad-hoc, it at least covers the expense in a worst case scenario. "
"Hi Tim i wear basic disposable ear plugs with either model if using for any extended period... not so much the volume per se, but it takes the edge off that irritating metallic sound... I think these are being sold for below cost, but heart warming…"
"My 130T arrived and was tested today. It certainly runs fast...the high motor noise is slightly irritating compared to the rumble of the 130R though. I've got used to working without ear defenders. Planet tool owe you a finders fee."
Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…
Pond maintenance in the South East – a quick hello from Kent
Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…
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Winter Services
With the winter season fast approaching, I'm wondering whether this is the year I invest properly in providing and advertising winter services (gritting, snow clearing). My main questions would be: Is the pay worth the initial investment in the kit…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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