From the Landscape Juice Network

Rainy days 
As the clouds roll in, and when it is too wet to work, what other jobs do you get on with to ensure your day is a productive one?

Which rotavator 
When looking to buy a rotavator what make and model have you picked in the past? And what should you look out for when testing them out?

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Grounds maintenance equipment 
Members discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using finance deals to fund new equipment purchases and how to measure if it is a success.

Paying wages 
When your accountant appears to have gone out of business, and you have wages to pay to staff, what quick and simple options are available?

Moore Fencing - the fencing people

Moore Fencing Ltd are established security fencing contractors who have been in the industry for over 20 years.

Moore Fencing Ltd source, supply and install a range of products including: automated gates; park and school fences; steel railings; steel palisade; mesh panel systems.

Moore Fencing install gates and fencing on both permanent and temporary basis for both commercial and industrial environments.

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More from the forum and blogs

Close board fencing price 
With a quote to prepare for a long run of fencing, one member of the site is keen to hear how others have priced up similar contracts.

Anyone use a hedge trimmer attachment on their brush cutter? 
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a convertible brush cutter?

LJN Practical Pesticides roadshow planned February 2015 
A number of events in England and Scotland will let you get up to speed on pesticide use in a relaxed, informal setting with other members of the network.

Gabion - build time 
With a 100m run of wall, and the customer is interested in using gabions, one member of the site is wondering just how long such a job will take.

Can social media platforms replace a business website? 
If you spend some time promoting your business on websites such as Twitter and Facebook, do you need your own site as well?

Storing hand tools in the vehicle 
What tips and tricks do you use to ensure all your hand tools are safely stored in the back of your vehicle, and don't end up scattered across the floor?

Invasive Japanese Anemone 
One member of the network is keen to hear how others have dealt with Japanese Anemone, described by the RHS as a 'thug plant'.

How scalable is a domestic contract maintenance business? 
If customers are happy with you, but only you, how can you introduce other staff to ensure the whole business doesn't rest on your shoulders?

News headlines

Warning over rogue tree surgeons in the West Midlands 
Residents in the West Midlands are being urged to check the credentials of tree surgeons before going ahead with work after receiving reports of rogue traders in the Wyre Forest District area.

Indian summer extends the season for gardeners 
The November issue of the Horticultural Trades Association Market Update reveals that garden centre sales for September are up 15% on last year following a dry and warm month.

Press releases

Sixth year of seamless improvements at Stoke City FC 
Premiership football club Stoke City continues to see improvements at its 8-pitch Clayton Wood training complex, thanks to specialist contractor Souters Sports.

Seppi celebrate 75th anniversary 
Seppi - Italian specialists in manufacturing top quality forestry mulchers and mowers recently celebrated its 75th anniversary by hosting its biggest event in history for both dealers and distributors.

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