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Badger cull
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens Jul 25, 2011. 42 Replies 1 Like
For those members of LJN who care about wildlife, you might be interested that the government is pressing ahead with its plans to 'cull' these beautiful creatures by shooting - even though some of…Continue
Organic lawn care solutions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care May 3, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all We have a client who has asked for none chemical solutions for weeding/feeding her lawn as her garden is managed entirely organically. Any wildlife/environmentally friendly solutions would be…Continue
Customer definition of what is a weed
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens Apr 17, 2011. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all I always try and have a good chat with garden owners to make sure that I'm not picking any plant that they consider a 'weed' but this week has really seen some extremes! We went to garden…Continue
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PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to David Benson's discussion Customers' cutbacks
"I would explain to them that I could not do a substandard job but will quite understand if they want to go elsewhere. There are always other customers out there; you just have to find them.The way I'd look at it is that you have turned up for…"
PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to Chris Love's discussion plants and shrubs for clay soil on a budget
"Agreed, been there done that, never do it again!
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PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance's discussion When did you decide saturation point was?
"Hi Darren, before I even worked with Alan in the business I did all his office stuff; maybe your wife would like to help out? Because Alan does more physical work than me the only none work thing he has to do is phone the odd customer because he…"
PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to Claire Brown's discussion How to avoid bad payers
"T & C's are a must; include a clause that all materials remain your property until paid for! With this one I think she's just ignoring hoping you will give up. I would send her a letter recorded delivery referring to previous…"
PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to Claire Brown's discussion How to avoid bad payers
"T&C's confirm payment terms. If I don't get payment I do a polite e-mail, phone call or text message. One week later they get a second one and then my other half turns up and collects.Our business means it's always small sums…"
PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to Gary RK's discussion Planning for Winter 2013/2014
"Well said Gary. The other thing to do in addition of course is make sure that you have a 'winter fund' put away."
PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to Anne Kirby's discussion Wanting to part company with a client .....Advice required please :o) in the group Garden maintenance providers
"100% agree with Sue. I had a similar situation and dealt with it like this. You will feel better for it.
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PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to andy@ Doughty Garden Maintenance's discussion LJN at its best
"Hi Andy, glad things are picking up! We've had a bit of a frustrating week this week with one thing and another but hey ho; try and keep the old chin up. But it does get you down from time to time. It's good to talk as they say :)"
PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens liked andy@ Doughty Garden Maintenance's discussion LJN at its best
PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to Chris Love's discussion tryng to get work
"Some excellent advice above. It's hard going for everyone in the first year and the weather is against us all but that will change.Just a thought, and if it appeals to you; are there any local networking groups in your area. Can help to get the…"
PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to Phil Voice's discussion The perfect storm for garden businesses
"Hope things pick up for you Andy; we've had one expense after another as well! £700 spend on cars so far this year; one repair having to be redone after the first one was botched. Various appliances below up as well!Snow hasn't been…"
PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens liked Phil Voice's discussion Professional gardeners can help butterflies after poor 2012
PRO MemberJen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens replied to Gary RK's discussion Would you 'steal' a competitor's customers/clients ?
"I would never deliberately go after a competitors clients and I certainly wouldn't want them by underhand means! In my previous 'life' in Financial Services an ex employee tried to do this and landed themselves in a heap of trouble…"
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- Business name
- A & J Owen Window Cleaning & Garden Services
- Address
- Trysull
Staffordshire
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- 07768224795
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- jenny@wegarden4u.co.uk
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- http://www.wegarden4u.co.uk
- About your business
- About us - My husband and I have been working together on our garden maintenance and window cleaning business since 2008. Previously, I worked for 20 years in Financial Services. Alan has been a window cleaner since 1988 (full time since 1994).
We offer garden maintenance, advice on wildlife friendly gardening, planting, window cleaning, gutter cleaning and cleaning of conservatory roof and driveways. We offer our services in Wolverhampton South Staffordshire and surrounding areas
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- City and Guilds Garden Design (distinction)
City and Guilds Organic gardening (merit)
City and Guilds plant propogation (pass)
course study with HCC RHS 2 standard - good credit
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The joy of gardening - and how I discovered it!
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 13:00 5 Comments 4 Likes
I am definitely a 'late starter' when it came to gardening unlike a lot of people on here. As a small child, I always liked making mud pies (nothing changes there!) and always loved daffodils and a rockery that we had at the bottom of our garden. I remember climbing all over the stones and getting shouted at when I crushed mom's aubretia or london pride (as she called it).
Anyway, as I got older and entered my teens the garden pretty much disappeared from my life and I became a proper…
ContinueComment Wall (26 comments)
- At 7:21 on March 22, 2013,
Lawn lover said… Pleasure to have you as a friend you being a good poster on the site
- At 10:44 on February 22, 2013,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… Thank you for upgrading Jenny...I hope you find it useful for your business.
Kind regards
Phil
- At 3:36 on January 3, 2013,
Fraser Watson said… - Thanks Jenny. Will give them a call.
- At 19:59 on January 1, 2013, Fraser Watson said…
Hey Jenny, Do you know any tree surgeons that cover walsall area? need some work completed asap
Regards Fraser
- At 22:04 on June 11, 2012,
Jennifer Lauruol said… Hi Jenny, many thanks for your kind comment, and invitation to be your friend. Best wishes, Jennifer
- At 17:30 on April 22, 2012,
Christine Lynn said…
- At 23:05 on March 4, 2012,
pete said… ..thankyou Jenny :)
- At 17:03 on February 27, 2012, pete said…
Hi Jenny – don't know if you knew but Karen and I are working down the road from your house (sorry if we pinched one off you :) can you tell me when is green bin day please?
Do you know the previous gardeners at Little Thatch??
- At 18:07 on January 1, 2012, Christine Lynn said…
hi its christine here happy new year does your garden business work all year round? mine does
- At 13:56 on December 30, 2011, Christine Lynn said…
hijust joined i am christine fromnorthern ireland
i am a gardening and plan nursery owner
i aslodo allmy own propagationl
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