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2016 is set to be the warmest year ever recorded, according to a forecast issued by the UK Met Office on Thursday.
Climate change and the peaking of the El Niño weather phenomenon are expected to drive the global average temperature next year above t
Unseasonably warm weather across the UK has seen daffodils begin to bloom as far north as Chester and Northern Ireland, as forecasters reported one of the mildest starts to the month of December in over 50 years.
The flowers, more usually associated
A Saharan dust cloud is expected to settle over parts of the UK on Thursday, prompting health experts to issue warnings to elderly people and those who suffer from breathing problems.
High levels of pollution are expected over southern and central En
A landlord has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after his building waste was found dumped amongst ancient woodland in May.
Shahzad Khan from Walthamstow was sentenced on Thursday (December 10) after bags of waste were flytipped deep in Epping For
Families can eat Christmas lunch with British daffodils on the table thanks to the unseasonably warm weather … and the Gangmasters Licensing Association (GLA) is working hard to stem any exploitation of those who pick them.
The picking season typical
Etesia UK has strengthened its Scottish dealer network with the appointment Forth Grass Machinery as its newest dealer. The company will cover the Fife and Lothian regions with immediate effect.
With over twenty years in the grounds maintenance indust
More than three-quarters of the UK's butterflies have declined in the past 40 years, according to a report by the charity Butterfly Conservation.
The study, State of the UK's Butterflies 2015, suggests 76% of resident and regular migrant butterflies
Horticultural businesses in the South West of England are turning to apprenticeships to help fill the current skills gap in the industry.
Duchy College, part of The Cornwall College Group, has seen a dramatic increase in the number of businesses taki
As we buy our Christmas trees this December, how much thought do we give to where they have come from and the work that has gone into them?
The British Christmas Tree Growers Association does not gather official data but it estimates we purchase betw
Originally developed for use in hedging fences, the latest decorating trend sees artificial hedges being installed indoors to create green features, walls and even furniture.
Artificial hedges have long been used to replace live hedges in outdoor spac
At BTME 2016, ICL, formally known as Everris, will be demonstrating why they are leading the way in providing turf management solutions. A visit to Stand B54 will enlighten, educate and ultimately improve the way you are managing your turf.
A new era
Marshalls' revenue for the eleven months ended 30 November 2015 was up 8 per cent at £365 million (2014: £338 million) despite strong comparatives versus the second half of 2014. The Group continues to experience robust order intake alongside encoura
Crocodile Precision will be making its debut at BTME 2016 on stand A30.
Held at the Harrogate International Centre from 19-21 January 2016, a trip to the Crocodile Precision stand will provide greenkeepers, course managers and other turf professionals
A call by a Conservative MP to plant 200 million trees in England by 2020 to help prevent future floods has been welcomed by the forestry sector.
Anne Marie Trevelyan, Conservative MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed, suggested the existing 11 million targe
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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"Had a speech in 1hr
Evolution has stopped for man
Imagine 1971"
Evolution has stopped for man
Imagine 1971"
"According to AI, certain groups (eg., those unable to use digital tools due to age, disability, or location) may apply for exemption from MTD. It gives GOV.UK as the source of that information.
It certainly suits me to stick to paper. I am…"
It certainly suits me to stick to paper. I am…"
Aimee Davey joins ICL at a key point as the business moves into a busy period of campaign and product activity across its Turf and Landscape portfolio, taking on the role of Marketing Communications Manager for the UK and Ireland.Aimee brings strong…
""I like Nigel he's lived in the real world."
Yep- private school eduction, then his Dad (a city trader) gets Nigel a city trader job. His only ever job, before becoming an MEP.
Yep- that's the real world isn't it!
I wasn't suggesting that Reform…"
Yep- private school eduction, then his Dad (a city trader) gets Nigel a city trader job. His only ever job, before becoming an MEP.
Yep- that's the real world isn't it!
I wasn't suggesting that Reform…"
"I'm with you on this. Just had a look at the betting odds for the next general election as it's not often the bookies get it wrong from the odds offered they predict a landslide victory for reform😃.
So we will have to be patient and put with what we…"
So we will have to be patient and put with what we…"
"I'm hopping for asylum in America "
"Anyone with half a brain knows that's common knowledge.
'You will own nothing and be happy'
Last general election i red the manifestos of tories, Labour and reform. The only one that was realistic and contained common sense was reforms.
Tories and…"
'You will own nothing and be happy'
Last general election i red the manifestos of tories, Labour and reform. The only one that was realistic and contained common sense was reforms.
Tories and…"
"Labour will do anything to win votes.
Including burning our country to the ground just to prove a point."
Including burning our country to the ground just to prove a point."
"Just setting off in my dinghy from Calais"
"You do realise that it was the Conservative Party who introduced MTD in 2019 and then expanded it in law to include income tax self assessment in 2022. Nothing that Labour could do to stop it, even if they wanted to.
As for Nigel, if you are…"
As for Nigel, if you are…"
"Yes, I'm pissed off too, fed up of supporting the druggies, alcos and bone idle who have 6 kids with no intention of supporting themselves,Rachel in accounts has just made that more of a lifestyle choice. Hope Nigel will sort this broken country…"
"Thats ok for you youngsters, who are capable of using this shit. What about the rest of us appriaching 70? When I was at school calculators were a novelty! There are a lot in this trade who will just pack it in or go off grid, its more interference…"
"It's important as the 48% of working people to provide for the impoverished depending on the welfare state.
If fat jayden with adhd doesn't get his macdonalds via delivero everyday he gets anxiety attacks.
His parents that have never worked still…"
If fat jayden with adhd doesn't get his macdonalds via delivero everyday he gets anxiety attacks.
His parents that have never worked still…"
"Most of the business software packages such as QB, Zero etc are fully MTD ready. Some of these, such as Zoho Books, Wave, QuickFile are free for small businesses, and Freeagent is free if you have certain bank accounts.
The MTD idea is to stop small…"
The MTD idea is to stop small…"
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…
Making tax digital
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…
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Dedicated Garden Waste Collection/Garden Clearance Business
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…
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Robot mowers and rabbits
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…
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White Deicing Salt – Winter Safety Update
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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