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Landscaping required in Cumbernauld

Started Sep 20, 2010 0 Replies

I've just taken a call from someone looking for some landscaping work undertaken in Cumbernauld (private garden). I was recommended to them through a mutual friend as someone they could trust, but…Continue

Thinking before speaking - any stories?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Grass Roots Sep 9, 2010. 2 Replies

Client - "Why aren't you using pegs to make sure that weed control membrane stays down?"Me - "I expect the nine tons of gravel I'm putting on it will do the trick"Discuss.Continue

Not sure what to do

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nick Donaghey @ Garden Gurus Aug 2, 2010. 18 Replies

Just wondering if I'm way off the mark here or not - would appreciate your comments. I'm being intentionally vague about the people involved and the product :I have recently started using a supplier…Continue

Alternative income over the Winter months

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Atkins Aug 31, 2010. 48 Replies

Does anyone diversify to keep the money coming in? I've heard of garden maintenance guys who fit kitchens and the like.I make holly wreaths during December; long days and hard work but tops up the…Continue

 

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Nick Donaghey @ Garden Gurus replied to Classic Gardens's discussion Franchised lawn companys
"I have many customers using the franchise inferred at in this thread. One of them was happy to let me know the pricing; She pays £14 per visit for 4 visits spread throughout the year on specific dates. Last year the person came for a winter…"
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Nick Donaghey @ Garden Gurus replied to Andy Lawrence's discussion How much is enough?
"I think we need a bit more detail here. How much are you paying yourself? what net profit is that (early on in the life of a business I'd say any profit is good!)"
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Nick Donaghey @ Garden Gurus replied to T & S Plants's discussion Are the HTA loaded?
"How far do you think we'd get if we spoke to our customers like this? Maybe you should revisit some of your own customer care training? "
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Nick Donaghey @ Garden Gurus replied to Peter Christopher's discussion going rate
"As everyone says, Peter, take a good look at the other discussions in the forum. I would also recommend having a long hard think about what you want out of the business both financially and personally; if all you want is a daily/weekly/monthly wage…"
Sep 29, 2010
Nick Donaghey @ Garden Gurus replied to Rowly Hill's discussion Self employment - a career choice.
"Absolutely - choices with training, further education and the jobs you apply for, all with the germ of an idea for a future of self-employment. As much as I hate management-speak "Those who fail to plan, plan to fail"! "
Sep 29, 2010
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"Nothing can cure the cold virus but some medicine can mitigate the symptoms (paracetamol for the headache, decongestant for blocked sinuses etc)"
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Nick Donaghey @ Garden Gurus replied to Rowly Hill's discussion Self employment - a career choice.
"Good point Kerry - very easy to say in retrospect that 18 yr old school leavers should consider self employment but without the experience there's a lot of mistakes ahead of them that could maybe avoided with experience working for someone else…"
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Landscaping required in Cumbernauld

I've just taken a call from someone looking for some landscaping work undertaken in Cumbernauld (private garden). I was recommended to them through a mutual friend as someone they could trust, but unfortunately they're just too far away to make it viable for me.Anyway, the upshot is if any Juicers are interested just send a friend request and PM me or email me at info@garden-gurus.co.uk.CheersSee More
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Garden Gurus
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Recently started my own small-project landscaping and garden maintenance company in edinburgh after 20 years working for others in amenity, production and retail horticulture
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Where are all the plants?

Posted on April 10, 2010 at 22:57 15 Comments

Is it just me or are gardens becoming no more than an extension of people's interior "space" (don't you just hate how rooms of a house or even a garden have been deconstructed to the point that they are now referred to as no more than a "space"?)

I'm constantly looking for inspiration and find myself browsing designer's and landscaper's "Gallery" pages only to find structures; paving, walling, decking, pergolas and furniture. Even the plants that are in view are structural; geometric… Continue

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At 21:07 on March 14, 2010,
Pro DesignerJackson's Landscape Design said…
Hi nick

thanks for being my friend, are you paying a visit to the HLS 24-25 march??
At 20:44 on February 25, 2010, Manjit Yadav said…
Hi Nick..Tracy Mcque know me very well so please contact her if you need any further informations about our business.But we are confident that our products will make a big difference in type of services you provide to your customers and will be more than happy by doing business with us.Cheers Manjit
At 20:20 on February 25, 2010, Manjit Yadav said…
Well Nick I think you are based in Edinburgh...so why not come in and have a chat about all our products ...Price is very easy to calculate.We do all Indian Natural Paving Stones at the rate of 14.50 GBP +VAT and are still ready to negotiate if you are loking for more quantity.We can grab a cup of coffee as well at the same time in this bad weather..lol
Please let me know if you are interested and could do business together..Lots of Landscapers in Edinburgh are using our products without any complain...All your questions are more than welcome.Regards Manjit
PS:I will appreciate if you could phone first before our meeting as I spend lots of my times on site.
At 7:46 on February 20, 2010, Nick Donaghey @ Garden Gurus said…
Exactly the same for me - advertising for maintenance with the idea that the construction will follow. Been a slow start but my books are now filling up for march. Think the work is there but a lot more competition from people who don't necessarily know what they're doing! Good luck for next month
At 3:57 on February 20, 2010, Boxelder Landscapes said…
Hi Nick, I'm in a similar situation myself. I was self employed for many years until last year when I took a year long contract in Aberdeen (plenty of work still up there because of the oil money) Just about to start being self employed again as of the beginning of next month. How are you finding it, is there much work about? I really concentrate on the construction side of things but have decided to advertise for maintenance as well until I can fill my days solely with construction projects.
At 20:49 on February 3, 2010, Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com said…
Did you watch that muck last night mate? Disgraceful! Keano and 5 or 6 other signings on the park and we still couldn't score in a barrel of you know what...bet there's plenty of hibees through there slaverin at the thought of going 2nd...I give up!
At 19:45 on November 7, 2009, Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com said…
Haha! Not quite...but not far off it! Nice people and plenty of gardens to get tore into! Listen to you anyway - over there in Edin - ladedah - burgh!!
At 12:51 on November 7, 2009, Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com said…
Haha! I'll guess it was Holyrood for school at least! I used to stay up in Govanhill Street, up in Clarkston now... a wee bit more snoot-side than sooth-side! How'd you end up in Edinburgh?
At 18:13 on November 6, 2009, Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com said…
Hi Nick - thanks for the intro and feedback mate! Nick (or Nicky!) is clearly a winning name !! Donaghey...are you a hibee by chance?
At 16:04 on November 6, 2009,
PRO MemberGraeme @ BGS said…
Welcome Nick to the LJN site.

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