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The water crisis and a sustainable future

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Jun 23, 2012. 5 Replies

I know the uncertainty of the hose pipe bans has had a big impact on our work and the public's confidence in creating gardens. I am concerned about the long term implications and the sustainability…Continue

Tags: business, hose pipe bans, sustainability, water

Lawn edging

Started this discussion. Last reply by 3re0zz3hz2ax5 Feb 28, 2011. 3 Replies

Hi I am sure I read on Landscape juice something about lawn edging but now can't find the discussion.   I wonder if anyone can help.  I plan to use some metal lawn edging within a sloping planting…Continue

Accounting packages

Started this discussion. Last reply by Selina Botham Jan 7, 2011. 39 Replies

Hi all,Has anyone looked into accounting systems recently?  I have started looking and there is so much choice.... web based 'cloud' accounting systems eg Tiolive then packages like Mind your own…Continue

Above surface liner swimming pool

Started this discussion. Last reply by Selina Botham Nov 29, 2010. 2 Replies

I am sourcing a pool for a client in Cobham Surrey and they have suggested a liner pool.  These seem very reasonably priced.  I am speaking to a company called Piscinelle and wondered if anyone has…Continue

Tags: surface, above, liner, pool, swimming

 

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Premium SupplierSteve London Stone liked Selina Botham's blog post Rhs Chelsea 2013
May 22
Selina Botham posted a blog post

Rhs Chelsea 2013

Chelsea flower show 100th yearHighlights and trends.In Chelsea’s 100th year it was a great privilege to wander around and take in all the sights, sounds and smells and enjoy the garden and people watching opportunities.My highlight of the show was without doubt Christopher Bradley Hole’s garden on Main Avenue. Sponsored by the Daily Telegraph, it was a garden inspired by that view of English field patterns seen from above. I could relate to the beauty of pattern and shadow and texture, which he…See More
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John replied to Selina Botham's discussion The water crisis and a sustainable future
"It has been staggering over the last few weeks to see so much rain water running down the streets and into the drains, and eventually into the sea. There is not really a water shortage, just an inadaquate collection mechanism.  "
Jun 23, 2012
terry mcburney replied to Selina Botham's discussion The water crisis and a sustainable future
"Hi Selina I agree with you that water management in landscaping can become over dominated by costly technology  and  what you express about applying the basics of soil management and plant selection to achieve a rain-fed system is entirely…"
Jun 23, 2012
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Jun 18, 2012

Premium SupplierOfer El-hashahar replied to Selina Botham's discussion The water crisis and a sustainable future
"Dear Sellina, reading your post I hope I can give you few bits that will assist. for theones that donot know me Ill say I was a garden designer  for 8-9 years in israel and 2 years after in the UK . I am agronomist in my degree …"
Jun 17, 2012
Brigitt Stevenson liked Selina Botham's discussion The water crisis and a sustainable future
Jun 17, 2012
Brigitt Stevenson replied to Selina Botham's discussion The water crisis and a sustainable future
"Hello Selina, If good strong DEEP Roots are encouraged after planting and maintaining with a water drip, this will add to less watering, thus preserving it, but most people do not understand or realize this... Education of what an Important our…"
Jun 17, 2012
BensBotanics replied to Selina Botham's discussion The water crisis and a sustainable future
"The most water efficient irrigation system is the drip line- this applies a slow but steady stream of water precisely to the point where it is needed, around the rootball of the plant. The amount of water given to the plants is governed by how long…"
Jun 17, 2012
Selina Botham left a comment for Jenny Bloom
"Hi Jenny Sorry just saw your request!  I've just posted a discussion about the water crisis as I think we need to start lobbying for next year as this is surely an issue which will rear its head again and I am wondering what research has…"
Jun 17, 2012
Selina Botham posted a discussion

The water crisis and a sustainable future

I know the uncertainty of the hose pipe bans has had a big impact on our work and the public's confidence in creating gardens. I am concerned about the long term implications and the sustainability issues which the uncertainty and also the policies (exemptions) themselves lead to.  I can already see that the  issue of keeping new plantings alive will put people off planting and this represents a significant threat to our green environment and to our businesses.  Then there are the inevitable…See More
Jun 17, 2012
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Selina Botham replied to Jenny Bloom's discussion Appeal to the water companies before the deadline
"Thanks Phil and everyone, I will give a letter to my clients and get them to contact the water board if this is what South East Water have said - this sounds very sensible too.   I haven't heard from Thames either despite numerous letters…"
May 30, 2012
Selina Botham replied to Jenny Bloom's discussion Appeal to the water companies before the deadline
"I think this is all good news but I confess to being very confused and I have tried the Thames Water web site which doesn't help much.  Can clients water the plants on our behalf for 28 days after planting? What happens on jobs which have…"
May 29, 2012
Selina Botham replied to Jenny Bloom's discussion Appeal to the water companies before the deadline
"So disappointing!  I got the exact same letter today. So for a couple of days I thought I could water with a hose and even go back and occassionally water the plants as  service to my client, if they couldn't cope with all the…"
Apr 17, 2012
Selina Botham replied to Jenny Bloom's discussion Appeal to the water companies before the deadline
"Hi Jane Thanks for the top tip.  I did email straight away to confirm what I had been told, so if it was wrong - I expect I'll hear soon.   Thanks Selina "
Apr 17, 2012

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Rhs Chelsea 2013

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 18:30 0 Comments

Chelsea flower show 100th year





Highlights and trends.



In Chelsea’s 100th year it was a great privilege to wander around and take in all the sights, sounds and smells and enjoy the garden and people watching opportunities.



My highlight of the show was without doubt Christopher Bradley Hole’s garden on Main Avenue. Sponsored by the Daily Telegraph, it was a garden inspired by that view of English field patterns seen from above. I could relate to the beauty… Continue

Gardens for health and wellbeing

Posted on June 22, 2011 at 12:00 0 Comments

Gardens are really important for us, for our well being and physical health and being in a beautiful garden is a deeply spiritual and reviving experience. 

Recently I completed a garden for a family. They are delighted with the change their garden has made.

 

"Our garden is so lovely and we are so happy! Thank you" …

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Garden of the Year 2010 - New Homes Garden Awards

Posted on January 14, 2011 at 17:00 2 Comments

Selina Botham and Raven Housing Trust have won the Best Communal Garden and also scooped the top award for the "Garden of the Year - 2010".  

The garden has made a big difference for all the residents at Douglas House in Horley.  The garden is shared by the occupants of 27 new build sheltered apartments. Gardens are important for health and well-being and this garden has seasonal areas, together with sensory and wildlife features to enhance their living space all year round.…

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Wildlife gardening

Posted on October 5, 2010 at 18:00 0 Comments

http://designsforallseasons.co.ukWildlife Gardening



A wildlife garden can be well structured and beautiful. All too often we think that a wildlife garden needs to be a mass of unkempt grass and nettles, but the good news is that the birds and bees don’t mind how the garden is laid out just as long as there is a good food source and some shelter for nesting and safety. This… Continue

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At 9:52 on January 7, 2011, Jennifer Mitchell said…
Hi Selina
Great to hear from you!
I hope to come and see some of your work in 2012.
Jen
At 19:25 on July 22, 2010,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said…
Hello Selina

Welcome to Landscape Juice - I hope you enjoy the site and find it useful.

Kind regards


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