July 2010 Blog Posts (47)

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My Garden Build -Update - To Proceed or Not to Proceed

For anyone who read my earlier blogs, you'll know I was very excited about getting our garden built this year and we carried out phase 1 in March (clearance, removal of fences & planting of beech hedge) in preparation for the new hard landscaping build.



I knew that the landscaper wouldn't be able to do the work until August but wasn't prepared for what has now occurred, so I am in a complete quandry about whether to proceed or not this year. I shall explain.



The farmer… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Buckley on July 29, 2010 at 10:06 — 4 Comments

A SAFER WORKPLACE FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

With a horrifying average of three deaths a year in the grounds maintenance industry, Lantra Sector Skills Council and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have today (28 July) united with industry representatives to tackle the issue.



The workshop, held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, focused on health and safety issues such as mowing on slopes, exposure to noise and vibration and safe use of pesticides. Specialist consultants, advisors, training providers and trade… Continue

Added by Lantra Sector Skills Council on July 28, 2010 at 15:33 — No Comments

Inchbald seeks lecturer in plant nomenclature

Inchbald School of Design in London is looking for a lecturer in plant nomenclature to start mid September.

The lectures would take place on Monday once every three weeks. The school is looking for someone with a pure horticulture background and an immense knowledge of plants.

References requires

Please contact me on

Andrew Duff

andrewduff@inchbald.co.uk

0207 630 9011

Added by Andrew Duff on July 27, 2010 at 16:17 — No Comments

Raised Flower Bed Design & Reclaimed Paving

A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed here: http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/flower-bed-design-proj-fbdldl001.html#





If you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and link to your… Continue

Added by Steve Barker on July 27, 2010 at 15:44 — No Comments

Etesia Choose IOG SALTEX to Launch Three New Products

Two new products from Etesia and one new Pellenc product will all be making their debut at this year’s IOG SALTEX show - details of which are being kept under wraps until the first day of the exhibition.

The Etesia team will be out in force on stand U15, with Etesia UK showcasing its range of professional ride-on and pedestrian mowers, ride-on brushcutters & trailers along with Pellenc’s lithium-ion battery powered chainsaws, polesaws, hedge… Continue

Added by Tina Ribbans on July 27, 2010 at 13:10 — No Comments


PRO Member Managing, following and responding to comments on your wall

At first glance, the comment wall on your page might seem a little confusing.



If someone leaves you a comment, there might be a tendency to write a comment straight back using the comment block at the foot of the comment wall. However, if you do this, the comment is left on your own wall and not that of the person who's left you a comment and by you doing so, the person you wanted to see your comment might not actually notice that you have responded (I hope you're understanding… Continue

Added by Phil Voice on July 27, 2010 at 8:30 — No Comments

PERKS OF THE PARK

As Love Parks Week is taking place this week (24 July - 1 August), encouraging people all across the country to appreciate the beauty of our parks, a new report from the UK body for public health specialists shows that parks may be beneficial to our health as well.



The Faculty of Public Health report “The Great Outdoors: How Our Natural Health Service Uses Green Space To Improve Wellbeing” says parks are essential to our mental wellbeing. Nature’s impact on mental conditions in… Continue

Added by Lantra Sector Skills Council on July 26, 2010 at 14:00 — 1 Comment


PRO Member Frequently Asked Questions

New members are joining t

he Landscape Juice Network all the time, which means we have members who are still to discover the huge and growing database of useful material archived within.



Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions in the forum and tips on using the site:



General site…



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Added by Phil Voice on July 25, 2010 at 9:00 — No Comments


PRO Member Brett Landscaping’s products have featured in an award winning garden at the RHS Show Tatton Park

[PRESS RELEASE]



The garden, designed by Stephen Dennis and installed by Brett Approved Installers Fulford and Mole Driveways and Patios Ltd of Staffordshire, won a Bronze medal at the annual event in Cheshire.



The garden called Breathe features a large glass cube set on a patio deck around an attractive pond providing an area for relaxation or entertainment. Brett supplied its Travertine natural stone paving for the stylish patio area, in addition to providing… Continue

Added by Phil Voice on July 25, 2010 at 7:58 — No Comments

Why £20 Per Hour is Cheaper Than £8 Per Hour

Most professional gardeners do not charge by the hour. Instead they will discuss with you what you want from your garden and assess the maintenance requirements. You will then get an annual price, divided in to monthly instalments.



However, for the purposes of this discussion, let us assume that a professional gardener has a rate of £20 per hour in mind when quoting, and compare that with the odd jobber/handyman who charges £8 per hour.



1) The professional will supply all…

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Added by Cesare Harradine on July 24, 2010 at 21:00 — 4 Comments


PRO Member Health & Safety on Landscape juice by Robin Ainsworth @ www.gardens4u.co.uk

Health and Safety in the garden



Robin Ainsworth is founder of www.gardens4u.co.uk, based in Market Drayton, Shropshire and Putney, South-West London.



Robin isn't convinced that garden health and safety is being taken seriously - Robin asks:



What is the most important safety item when working on a job in a garden - boots, gloves, goggles, head protection, hi-viz vest, or a dust mask?



The answer, says Robin, is… Continue

Added by Gardens4u.co.uk on July 24, 2010 at 2:08 — 1 Comment

SERIOUS fauna....

We are very slowly adjusting to the flora and fauna of the south..... as far as the flora goes, what's really great is that plants grow like, well, they grow like, .... (I can't say 'weeds', can I??)..... okay, they grow exponentially like the world's disaffectedness with the Doha trade rounds... zzzzzzzz ..... nah, they just grow like weeds when all is said and done... and I'm fairly happy about that - I'll perhaps rethink the amount of space I leave between perennials (read: the amount of… Continue

Added by Cat Fereday on July 23, 2010 at 23:00 — No Comments


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this balcony railing planter is great for any balcony garden.what do you think about the clip I…

Added by Ofer El-hashahar on July 23, 2010 at 21:00 — 1 Comment

working holiday in Portugal anyone?!



Hi- we have a (very) overgrown smallholding (11acres-ish) in Central Portugal. We are trying to clear the brambles and broom and rebuild the lovely, old, dry stone terrace walls. It's quite a job for two!

Just thinking... if anyone is ever considering a trip to the area we have a lovely cabin (sleeps four) which anyone would be welcome to use in exchange for some help!! We primarily need help clearing but there's also lots of other stuff-… Continue

Added by Shelley Barnes on July 23, 2010 at 10:50 — 10 Comments

Vintage Contemporary Coastal Garden

A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed here: http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/contemporary-proj-confgd001.html#

Contemporary Garden

If you are a Garden Designer or… Continue

Added by Steve Barker on July 21, 2010 at 14:17 — No Comments

Contemporary Courtyard Garden Design Scheme For Barn Conversion, Walkington, Nr. Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire, UK.

Mulberry Lodge is recently converted range of late Victorian agricultural buildings in the village of Walkington, Nr. Beverley, East Yorkshire, UK. The dwelling is primarily single storey and sits in a large 7 acre landscaped plot. The inner courtyard is approximately 20m x 10m.



The current owners bought the property three years ago and undertook a high end re-fit of the interior including the rooms that overlook the courtyard those being… Continue

Added by a design and build company on July 21, 2010 at 10:23 — 2 Comments

Why managing a wildflower meadow is like baking a cake...

Wildflowers on the Green

Why is creating a wildflower meadow like baking the perfect sponge? Because to achieve a pretty, evenly mixed and diverse meadow there needs to be a combination of the right ingredients, timing and temperature, just like baking.

This year many people who use my local Millennium Green are wondering what has happened to the wildflower meadow. Where are the flowers? Why is there a lot of grey-green stuff that looks like a weed?

Unlike most ovens, nature is… Continue

Added by Lara Jane Hurley on July 20, 2010 at 19:29 — 1 Comment

FSC Certified timber - the sustainable construction solution

The impact that the building and construction trade has on the environment is becoming more and more of a concern as we become increasingly aware of the pressures that society can have on the world we live in. Silva Timber understand the impact that forestry has on the environment and ensures that all of our timber is legally sourced from well managed forests, protecting both biodiversity and the indigenous people's rights.



Increasingly, customers are specifying sustainable products… Continue

Added by David Smither on July 20, 2010 at 11:23 — 3 Comments

Bees (Erics)

Just been down to the courtyard for a 'reward' ciggie after completing summarising and analysing 10 speeches..... ARGH!



At this point, I feel like the chap in the cigar ad as I sit outside mulling the day's efforts and trying not to worry about the 'value add'.... when Eric appears (I should perhaps explain that all bees in the garden are called 'Eric', largely because it makes it easier when you are talking to them - and, no, I don't think they talk back to me... at least, not… Continue

Added by Cat Fereday on July 19, 2010 at 17:19 — 4 Comments

Double Steps to Swimming Pool

A new project submission has been made to www.garden-design-pictures.com and the pictures can be viewed here: http://www.garden-design-pictures.com/driveways-proj-dwsagd001.html





If you are a Garden Designer or Landscape Gardener you can claim your free advertisement and… Continue

Added by Steve Barker on July 19, 2010 at 13:36 — No Comments

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