"Another option is Sto render. http://www.sto.co.uk/ Featured on Grand Designs a while ago maybe expensive.
Kevin"
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Rendering for walls
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Barnett Jan 29. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone recommend a good white render for garden walls? I have usually left this selection to the contractors with varying results so would like to be more specific. Thanks.Continue
Planting plans
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Macfie Dec 17, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, I have been asked to quote for a planting plan for quite a large garden. I would normally do this as part of the garden design fee but as this is just for the planting plan I'm not sure how…Continue
vector Works
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Macfie Apr 9, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I am a Garden Designer who designs by hand that is it's all hand drawn, no CAD drawings. I am at the stage where clients expect to see run throughs of their gardens before they are built so I am…Continue
gardener in Fife
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirsty Blair Mar 15, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Are there any gardeners out there in Kirkcaldy in Fife. I know an elderly couple who're looking for a competent gardener for a tidy up and possibly ongoing regular maintenance
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Simon Smith replied to Anne Macfie's discussion Rendering for walls"If its not a damp or shady area then K-rend or other monocouche are good. If it is shady at all use a normal mix like Kerry suggested. In my experience and a few plasterers i know k-rend etc have a tendancy to get green with algae."
PRO MemberKieran Ray replied to Anne Macfie's discussion Rendering for walls
"Does it have to be a white coloured render or are you looking for a render to be painted white?
I have used the first method Kerry has used and it worked well."
Anne Macfie posted a discussionRendering for walls
Can anyone recommend a good white render for garden walls? I have usually left this selection to the contractors with varying results so would like to be more specific. Thanks.See More
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Fragrant planting around the patio in back garden
A mixture of Roses, herbs and other fragrant plants have been added to the planting beds surrounding the natural stone patio
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Anne Macfie posted a status"Finishing off all those little jobs before taking a break for Christmas."
Anne Macfie replied to Anne Macfie's discussion Planting plans"Thank you all for your input. Much to think about."
Kevin Barnett replied to Anne Macfie's discussion Planting plans"To design an area, you need a 3D visual perspective. you need to know how each individual area inter relates to each other and how they relate to the house, surroundings. to gain this perspective you need to put yourself in the middle and take it…"
Jane Harries replied to Anne Macfie's discussion Planting plans"I am doing garden design over the internet only at the moment, so I have set my fees to compete with others in that field (though am revising this all the time, people are so cheap with postal planning, and I need to make sure it's profitable…"
Sue Bell replied to Anne Macfie's discussion Planting plans"Judi, I'm intrigued to know how you price based on number of plants. How do you determine the number of plants required before you've designed the scheme? Different plants achieve different spreads and I also interplant and…"
Judi Samuels replied to Anne Macfie's discussion Planting plans"Hi Anne, I produce planting plans for clients and I have developed a pricing strategy built around number of plants and size of garden. I am essentially costing for my time which includes researching plants to ensure they work in the…"
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- At 16:11 on February 27, 2010, Anne Macfie said…
- Thanks Nicky and thanks Manjit.
Manjit I will give you a call when I'm next in Edinburgh. Many thanks
Anne
- At 14:58 on February 27, 2010,
Manjit Yadav said… - Hello Anne,email sent just now.Please let me know should you require any further informations or references.Regards Manjit
- At 14:30 on February 27, 2010, Manjit Yadav said…
- Hello Anne,
Many thanks for your msg.Well,we will be able to post the company brochure on Monday morning.To send all the samples is something difficult because we do lots of different varieties of Sandstones,Circles,Walling Stones,Pebbles,Cobbles,Steps etc.If you are in Edinburgh sometimes please let me know and will show you our warehouse.At the same time you can collect all the samples of our products.I will send you an email about our products list and more literature.Our website is very fruitful and knowledgeable.You can find all our policy i.e. Ethical Trading,Quality,Health & Safety and Sustaniability.We are helping all Garden Designers and Landscapers in Scotland.Enjoy your weekend...
- At 18:41 on February 26, 2010,
Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com said… - I'm sorry to hear that you've been ill - I know how devastating this can be to both work and general morale...and I know it can take a while to recover as well but things always get better Anne that is for certain!
We have had a busy January I must be honest but we are still suffering from project postponements and withdrawals - last night I heard that an upcoming £17.5K project won't start as scheduled in March and will be July at the earliest IF it is still financially viable for the client...as was the story of late 2008 and most of 2009.
I hope that things get better for you - certainly you will see an upturn this coming month...especially with your Google dominance!! ;)
I'm off to play football but will catch up again later!
- At 0:53 on February 26, 2010, Anne Macfie said…
- Hi Nicky, this has been an awful year for me as a garden designer. Unfortunately I was ill last April and had to take a couple of months off which was right at the time when it starts to get busy so I lost out then and this had a knock on effect for the rest of the year. I also think getting a design drawn up is seen as a luxury and therefore it's the first thing to go when people make cutbacks. This year is slow to start too - probably because of the weather but I hope things begin to pick up. I'm always keen to hear of good contractors and am happy to pass on names if you need them so please give me a call. I don't employ anyone - I met a contractor on the same course at college and he's been doing most of the hard landscaping for me since then and that's been 8 years now.
I also joined a networking group too so am optimistic that this will work as I already have a couple of jobs pending there.
- At 15:38 on February 25, 2010, Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com said…
- The end of 2008 was very rough and I had to lay off 6 guys and re-build the business. I took an apprentice on as a designer and landscaper in 2009 to help me out in the office and also to learn the trade and we use contractors now for almost every project. I must admit that the current model works more efficiently and is far less stressful than having half a dozen full-time employees...especially on a day like today!
Last year was busier than previous years and this year is proving to be even busier and with better value contracts so I am pleased - I have found it hard previously to get good value contracts that will include planting schemes and electrics etc (as opposed to simply the hard landscaping) but this is happening now so hopefully my portfolio will be building up to rival yours soon!!
How have things been for yourself?
Would you be interested in perhaps sharing a pool of reliable labourers (and perhaps even contractors)? I sometimes struggle to get reliable bricklayers and roughcasters although I have an excellent electrician and machine operators...good labourers are difficult to find!
Anyway if this is of interest then let me know - if not then I understand! ;)
- At 17:58 on February 24, 2010, Anne Macfie said…
- Hi Nicky - I noticed you had joined LJN too. I don't think we've ever met have we? How's business for you been this last year and at the moment?
- At 10:30 on February 23, 2010, Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com said…
- Hi Anne - good to see more Glasgow based members! I've long been an admirer of your work!
- At 6:18 on November 30, 2009,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… - Hi Anne
Welcome to the Landscape Juice Network. I hope you enjoy the site and find it useful.
Kind regards
Phil Voice
- At 22:17 on November 29, 2009,
Pro DesignerJackson's Landscape Design said… - Welcome to LJN Anne
I'm sure you'll find the forum an excellent tool in our profession, friendly, and full of experts willing to go the extra mile.
I enjoyed your images with slate and clean lines, hats off to you.
Good luck
Kerry
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