From the Landscape Juice Network

Fly tipping - why?
A member of the site feels that when someone fly tips garden rubbish it has an impact on the landscaping profession, what can be done to inform customers?

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.

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Gabion seat beneath the palms by Shadow Hall

More from the forum and blogs

Small clearance
Looking for advice on clearing a patch of land full of weeds, and lots of rubbish.

Is it a good idea to treat for chafer bugs at this time of year?
One member of the site has seen evidence of chafer bugs and wonders if it is worth treating the lawn now or waiting until early next year.

Best footwear for winter gardening?
Members of the site pass on their recommendations for winter footwear, with steel toe capped wellies and boots proving popular.

How do you rest your brain?
How important is it to be able to switch off? What tips, tricks and advice do you have to ensure your day, and night, is not all work, work, work?

Cable finder/detector
How to ensure you do not cut through underground pipes when on a job.

Lawn advice please lads
After laying a lawn one member is worried that it is not taking properly and is wondering what treatment it might need.

News headlines

‘Make young unemployed pull up ragwort for benefits,’ says Lord Tebbit
The former Conservative cabinet minister Lord Tebbit has said young unemployed people should be required to pull up ragwort from roadside verges in return for benefits.

Shrewsbury is 50th Britain in Bloom champion
Volunteers in Shrewsbury are celebrating after their town was named Champion of Champions at the annual Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom Awards Ceremony, held in Bristol.

Press releases

New SALTEX is the way forward
Following the recent announcement that SALTEX will be moving to the NEC in Birmingham, visitors from around the UK say that the new indoor element and new time of year are key reasons behind their decisions to attend the exhibition in 2015.

Red Dragons have pitch fit for internationals thanks to Souters Sports
Conference football club Wrexham has a new pitch at its Racecourse Ground to match their ambitions of getting back into the Football League and one fit for international duty once more.