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Assistance sought with final year Degree project.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Barnett Feb 5. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Dear allI am a final year student on the Foundation Degree in Garden Design at Sparsholt College, Hampshire. As part of our final year study we are required to undertake an investigative project and…Continue
'Garden Designer' an unnecessary overhead to the landscape build contractor ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Barnett Feb 18. 28 Replies 0 Likes
Dear allI have posted this question under the BKO group but too date have only had 4 responses.I have therefore posted here as general thread.I am looking for comments particularly from those of you…Continue
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Kevin Barnett replied to Phil Voice's discussion Is Landscape Juice the most non-transparent trade association?"Transparency ?"
Kevin Barnett replied to Dave Bruton's discussion How to deal with damage to a clients lawn?"I would have thought that if you were doing anything that is going to disturb the surrounding areas then it should've factored into your quotation, and a method of working that mitigates against such damage should have been put into…"
Kevin Barnett replied to Duncan's discussion National register of practitioners - qualifications."Hi Duncan
I'm on your wave length in this debate, however if you check out the following two threads, Gardeners guild
And
RHS level 2 - is it worth it
You will soon see the consider options of the great and the good on this site with regard to…"
Kevin Barnett replied to Emily Massey's discussion Accreditations APL, BALI etc.."Dave,
The two words 'Due Dilligence' says a lot when selecting who to employ OR who to work with.
Kevin"
Kevin Barnett replied to Kevin Barnett's discussion 'Garden Designer' an unnecessary overhead to the landscape build contractor ?"Thank you Lisa.
Gardens4u : other than just copying Lisa's comments did you have. Comment to make or we joyous just agreeing with her ?"
PRO MemberGardens4u.co.uk replied to Kevin Barnett's discussion 'Garden Designer' an unnecessary overhead to the landscape build contractor ?
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Lisa Joynes replied to Kevin Barnett's discussion 'Garden Designer' an unnecessary overhead to the landscape build contractor ?"In my opinion the answer to your question Kevin is yes, at least I suggest for the lower to middle end of the market. My husband is an experienced landscaper and he, and I am sure other landscape contractors are quite capable of both design AND…"
Kevin Barnett replied to Nathan Apperley's discussion The Gardeners Guild"Thank you Mick
Transparency and honesty.
i note that Micks profile page is bot transparent and honest.
I am able as an LJN contributor or as an outside reader to make a judgement on the validity of his comments. A position that one is not able to…"
Kevin Barnett replied to Nathan Apperley's discussion The Gardeners Guild"i dont think ive implied that'all your practical questions would be answered',nor do I think I am naive in my position. I stand by my comments concerning posts from individuals who are working and charging money without the basic knowledge…"
Kevin Barnett replied to Nathan Apperley's discussion The Gardeners Guild"In my local area we have a chap advertising his gardening services with a line in his advert ' Member of the RHS' now to anyone scanning or readings his advert without too much scrutiny or thought, to what does that line allude to…"
Kevin Barnett replied to Nathan Apperley's discussion The Gardeners Guild"Gary From what i've read above it's the clients who seem to ask to see them ( Ashley above) and want to feel confident in who they are employing.
As to confidence and security, i wont argue there, having decided to change my career i…"
Kevin Barnett replied to Nathan Apperley's discussion The Gardeners Guild"Ok define proficiency and skill, where was it learnt or gained. I've read many posts where someone is engaged in this business and from the question clearly has no idea on how to undertake te task or job. AND they are operating and charging.…"
Kevin Barnett replied to Nathan Apperley's discussion The Gardeners Guild"Isn't it the customers right to ask for an explanaition as to how you are the right person ? Someone who is properly qualified to undertake horticultural work in their garden. After all they are paying in some respects a lot of money for the…"
Kevin Barnett replied to Nathan Apperley's discussion The Gardeners Guild"Does it not depend on the type of experience, how gained and applied.
If you're experience is 10 years of potentially doing something that might be inappropriate and you have not been advised or learnt differently then experience counts for…"
Kevin Barnett replied to Kevin Barnett's discussion Assistance sought with final year Degree project."Thank you everyone who has taken the time to do the surveys for me, just a reminder for those of you who haven't had the time so far.
Thanks
Kevin"
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- At 17:55 on January 6, 2011,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… - Hi Kevin
Welcome to LJN - thanks for joining and I hope you enjoy the site.
I can see you've got to grips already :)
Kind regards
Phil Voice
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