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Shrub and tree insurance

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Boyd Apr 30. 3 Replies

Hi, I just wondered if anyone has any advice on insurance for garden shrubs that I could offer clients? I am mostly concerned with supplying Box as they are relatively expensive and I had a problem…Continue

Paving round an existing tree

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Barnett Oct 20, 2012. 17 Replies

What is the general policy for paving around an existing tree?  Is there an equivalent 'no-dig' option so you don't disturb the roots?  I know we could deck round it but ideally we'd like to do a…Continue

Landscaping Gazebo

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve London Stone Jul 10, 2012. 14 Replies

Hi There, Does anyone know where I can hire a landscaping gazebo - the type you see at the shows for working outside undercover?  Can you specific landscaping/ building ones rather than the…Continue

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Retaining a Bank

Started this discussion. Last reply by Melissa Jolly Jul 18, 2012. 18 Replies

Hello, I wondered whether anyone could offer some advice.  I have been asked to provide a design for an unused 'bank' at a school. It is approximately 1.7m high at its highest point by 4m wide and…Continue

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Richard Boyd replied to Melissa Jolly's discussion Shrub and tree insurance
"If you find someone at reasonable rates please let me know...but I'll not hold my breath."
Apr 30

Premium SupplierDavid Buxton replied to Melissa Jolly's discussion Shrub and tree insurance
"Would you be looking to insure their (as in, your customers) shrubs? I think you'd probably need specialized insurance brokers for this."
Apr 30
Alice Meacham replied to Melissa Jolly's discussion Shrub and tree insurance
Apr 26
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Shrub and tree insurance

Hi, I just wondered if anyone has any advice on insurance for garden shrubs that I could offer clients? I am mostly concerned with supplying Box as they are relatively expensive and I had a problem with Box blight in a clients garden last year. Thanks very much.
Apr 26
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Melissa Jolly replied to neil aldridge's discussion silly thing that you have been told off for!
"I recently got told off for parking my car in the wrong way on my clients drive...so nearly drove off there and then. Ended walking away from the job as the wife was so rude, just not worth the hassle."
Apr 26
Melissa Jolly posted a discussion

Shrub and tree insurance

Hi, I just wondered if anyone has any advice on insurance for garden shrubs that I could offer clients? I am mostly concerned with supplying Box as they are relatively expensive and I had a problem with Box blight in a clients garden last year. Thanks very much.
Apr 26
3 Comments
Melissa Jolly is now friends with William Stanley, Ofer El-hashahar and carol miers

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Mar 2
Melissa Jolly replied to chris's discussion My gardening school
"Hi, I have done one of the courses that My Garden School offer. I did Andy McIndoe's shrub course last year. It was a good and easy/ convenient way of learning and Andy was great. You get to interact directly with the tutors and Andy has always…"
Jan 15
Kevin Barnett replied to Melissa Jolly's discussion Paving round an existing tree
"Thanks Sue, I've re read your post and take back my question, there would be two issues though, that of getting a level base for the grid to sit on and therefore a consistent level, and ensuring that the chosen surface is itself permeable.…"
Oct 20, 2012
Sue Bell replied to Melissa Jolly's discussion Paving round an existing tree
"Sorry Kevin, I only just saw your comment. The BS is about construction around existing trees, specifically, how to protect trees during construction and how to build so as to minimise harm. "
Oct 19, 2012
Kevin Barnett replied to Melissa Jolly's discussion Paving round an existing tree
"Is this BS standard in relation to existing trees or planting news trees ?"
Oct 13, 2012
Sue Bell replied to Melissa Jolly's discussion Paving round an existing tree
"The relevant British Standard is BS5837: Trees in Relation to Construction. Briefly, the method is to clear surface vegetation, lay a membrane with cellular grid on top filled with free-draining aggregate. Lay another membrane on top and treat this…"
Oct 13, 2012

PRO MemberDavid Cox replied to Melissa Jolly's discussion Paving round an existing tree
"The biggest issue is that 70% + of a trees roots are just bellow the soil surface, and paving it will result in them either being removed during excavation, or Killed as the soil under the pavinging becomes "Dead" and sterile as it will…"
Oct 12, 2012
Melissa Jolly replied to Melissa Jolly's discussion Paving round an existing tree
"Thanks very much everyone - I really appreciate the advice.  I will take a view on whether it is worth doing or not. "
Oct 11, 2012
John replied to Melissa Jolly's discussion Paving round an existing tree
"If you have to pave the area then do it and take a chance, the shallow root  system will be in the next garden as well, so it will probably be ok. Just raise up the level so that you are not damaging the roots and leave an   18" gap…"
Oct 11, 2012
Kevin Barnett replied to Melissa Jolly's discussion Paving round an existing tree
"If you pave around the tree you stand the risk of: 1. disturbing the root zone = potential loss 2. by the act of paving cutting off the source of water and nutrients to the tree = Potential loss.   "
Oct 11, 2012

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Melissa Jolly Garden and Landscape Design
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Chalkhouse Green Road
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Reading, Berkshire
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Frost in May?

Posted on May 11, 2010 at 23:13 1 Comment

Gotta love Facebook - a friend just posted an update that he's bringing in his veg as there is going to be a frost tonight. A quick look at the weather revealed a prediction of -3 degrees.....it's MAY....this is not supposed to happen. I just googled all my vegetables that are not in the polytunnels and it looks like they're all frost hardy so they will have to stay put - besides I really just want to go to bed....fingers crossed.…

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At 11:12 on January 23, 2010,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said…
Hi Melissa

Welcome to LJN - thanks for joining us and I hope that you enjoy the site.


Kind regards


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