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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
Britain's wildlife is in an increasingly fragile state, with animals carrying out vital jobs for farmers being lost more rapidly than others, say scientists.
Species that pollinate crops or fight pests are at risk of disappearing, putting food produc
Sherriff Amenity will again be in attendance at BTME on stand B3 and all visitors will get the opportunity to find out more about the exciting TurfReports service which has been designed to help industry professionals monitor the health and performan
Alan Abel, a Complete Weed Control franchisee for over thirty years, gives his advice for turf managers over the festive period.
The past six weeks have brought nothing but torrential rain which has been bad news for golf clubs and sports pitches all
Andrew Read, course manager at Longridge Golf Club in Lancashire has praised Everris, part of the ICL Group, for helping the club keep ahead of the competition.
Founded over 120 years ago, Longridge Golf Club offers magnificent views over the Ribble V
Multi-award winning landscapers Aura Landscapes are expanding their landscaping services, branching out in to the Artificial Grass sector, an industry that is “growing in demand considerably”, says Director, Mike Warman.
The Southampton based company
Etesia, the exclusive distributor of Pellenc battery-powered equipment in the UK, has announced Hampshire based Mid Hants Mowers as a new Pellenc dealer.
Established in 1978, Mid Hants Mowers provide sales, servicing, collection and a break down servi
The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has revealed the independently audited attendance figures for SALTEX 2015. Significantly exceeding expectations, the figures confirmed that SALTEX is the largest turf management exhibition in the UK.
The independe
Storm Desmond has swept across the north of England affecting many National Trust places in the Lake District and a much loved woodland area in Northumberland.
More than a month’s rainfall fell in some parts of Cumbria with records being broken.
Our
Trying to price a very large commercial contact , I have worked out I think roughly,
Rough cutting grass and drop would be 5p per square meter ?
Fine Cut and lift 10p per square meter ?
Strimming verges- 10p per square meter ?
Hedge cutting ?
any advi
Dennis and SISIS will be exhibiting at BTME 2016 on stand A5 where greenkeepers, course managers and turf managers will be able to view an extensive range of turf maintenance equipment.
With a particular focus on golf course maintenance, visitors to t
Jacksons Fencing, the UK’s biggest fencing and gate manufacturer, has launched a new hedgehog friendly gravel board.
A gravel board is the protective barrier between the ground and your fence. The newly designed Jacksons hedgehog gravel board is the
Limagrain UK has announced that it will be launching its brand new brochure for its popular MM range of grass seed mixtures at BTME 2016 on stand C39.
When it comes to product performance and appearance, top sports grounds, including many of the UK’s
Charitable group, Gardening Leave, which uses horticultural therapy to help military veterans on their journey to good health and their transition to civilian life, is closing down because of lack of funds
A statement on its website reads:
We are s
Complete Weed Control recently launched a new service - Complete Grounds Maintenance, and visitors to stand C48 at BTME will get the opportunity to discover how beneficial this all-encompassing service could prove to be.
Visitors will also be able to
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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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How do you get on using a tripod ladder taller than the hedge you're cutting? Are photos using them like this practical?I cut a variety of heights and only want to buy one new ladder to rule them all. I currently use a folding combination ladder…
"Hi Ian,
My chooice is to scarify, overseed then top dress using Field 4 organic dressing, it's bloody brilliant.
You work it over the lawn with a lute or landscaper rake, i buy in bulk and have it delivered.
Hope that helps.
Jon"
My chooice is to scarify, overseed then top dress using Field 4 organic dressing, it's bloody brilliant.
You work it over the lawn with a lute or landscaper rake, i buy in bulk and have it delivered.
Hope that helps.
Jon"
Some of you may not be aware that your public liability insurance does not cover you for accidents/ damage whilst driving ride on machinery across car parks or on private roads. A separate policy "Road risks" is required regardless of whether the…
Monty’s Machinery has been appointed as an authorised dealer for Etesia UK, strengthening the brand’s presence across Cornwall and the wider South West.Founded in January last year by Adam Hicks, Monty’s Machinery may be a relatively new name, but…
"Sadly, I'd say most commercially used stuff isn't really worth anything after 4 years work. As you say, if they give you half the new value, you'll never find a satisfactory secondhand one for that money but will just have to put it towards the…"
"We used to use Cirencester Friendly Society, the friendly societies tend to offer better terms. Premiums are based on financial benefit amd how many days delay after injury/sickness you choose before they payout. Make sure all medical history…"
Hi all. Hope everyone is getting off to a good start this season.Can anyone recommend a decent sick cover or work injury company. There's a lot out there so solid suggestions welcome pleaee
"Most of our contracts run from 1st April, but the grass is ready to cut now. I've cut my personal lawns, but like other commenters on here, I cut in late November as well. Too wet from December and brought February though."
"Done a few first cuts this week, my own lawn (or whart is left of it, last Sat.) Far too wet, even for the Stihl battery mower on one of the four lawns, for one client. Firm enough everywhere else. But the Moss....... everywhere I look there is…"
"Absolutely, we're the same for wet weather. Get the right tools and good waterproofs and just carry on. Have a great season "
"If allowed, happy to share private email or phone number "
Hi everyone,Firstly, my sincerest apologies if this is not allowed. I set up my self employed gardening business a couple of years ago, went really well but unfortunately developed Rhabdomylosis, and turns out I have a rare genetic condition. Now I…
"Very true great machines but heavy and c. Easy damage lawns if the ground is on the soft side"
"Gonna make a start this week had a day off on Thursday check all is running and ready for action even the 30yr old honda started 2nd pull they don't make them like that anymore, picked the iseki up too so all set to go next week although forecast…"
"Ian, we have bought some utter crap over the last 40 years in the trade. The words " screened" and to " British Standard" are meaningless and appear to cover up screened demolition waste mixed with green waste or just green waste.
For the amount you…"
For the amount you…"
"I forgot to add your premiums will go up as you have had a claim "
Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
How do you get on using a tripod ladder taller than the hedge you're cutting? Are photos using them like this practical?I cut a variety of heights and only want to buy one new ladder to rule them all. I currently use a folding combination ladder…
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Ride on mower/ ride on plant are you covered?
Some of you may not be aware that your public liability insurance does not cover you for accidents/ damage whilst driving ride on machinery across car parks or on private roads. A separate policy "Road risks" is required regardless of whether the…
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Sick pay insurance
Hi all. Hope everyone is getting off to a good start this season.Can anyone recommend a decent sick cover or work injury company. There's a lot out there so solid suggestions welcome pleaee
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Trailer and Rotavator for Sale
Hi everyone,Firstly, my sincerest apologies if this is not allowed. I set up my self employed gardening business a couple of years ago, went really well but unfortunately developed Rhabdomylosis, and turns out I have a rare genetic condition. Now I…
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