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This project was commissioned by June N of Merrylee, between Giffnock and Newlands in the southside of Glasgow, Scotland.

June wanted a makeover for her drab and under-fuctioning garden. The garden is very small and square but required some space for sun-bathing, a lawn and some focal points.

by Nicky Patterson

The design offers June a small breakfast patio and a secondary sun-bathing patio against a baking wall.

Overlapping squares help create the sense of a multi-functional garden and work quite well to expand the usable space within the tight confines of the perimeter.

A mixture of materials further develops the theme of multi-functionality whilst also, crucially, reducing the maintenance for June – a hard working professional.

The splash of colour on the garage wall adds warmth and disguises an otherwise awkward and unsightly structure.  The blue links with the colour of the cobbles used for the feature squares.

The planting scheme is deliberately low-key and offers, for the main part, a green code for the small garden without creating fuss with busy colour – critical to the client’s brief.

A small feature stone offers a simple yet well-scaled focal point for the whole garden.

Designer: Nicky Patterson

Built by: GardenImprovements.com

Nicky Patterson, Designer @ Gardenimprovements.com

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When commissioned to design and landscape a new garden (especially around Glasgow) I am often asked to “have a look at the drainage”, or “do you think it’d look odd without a lawn, Nicky?” -  this is especially true for larger gardens or those which will be used by children or pets.

Lawn-care in the west of Scotland is a constant battle against moss, dampness and heavy clay soil; but still we all love to have that little bit of “green” in our gardens don’t we?  Lawns get muddy and need to be cut almost every weekend.  Lawns are nice but become a chore.  Not everybody likes chores.

So what about an artificial lawn then?

I know what you’re thinking: “Nicky, you’ve cracked…you’ve lost the plot!”, but hold on – let me argue the case:

Artificial lawn, fake grass, astro-turf – whatever you want to call it – has come on leaps and bounds in recent years and the products we see now are fantastic in appearance and feel.  Consider the following benefits:

• A natural grass alternative
• No more mowing
• No more watering
• No more muddy patches
• No more weeds
• No more fertilizers or pesticides
• High UV resistance, always green
• Ideal for pets
• Child safe
• Hard-wearing & long-lasting
• Aesthetically pleasing
• Save water and time
• Looks great in all seasons
• Helps hayfever sufferers

Sound good? Of course it does!

Artificial lawns are of course more expensive than real grass as an initial outlay, but consider the time and money associated with keeping a lawn in top condition over the course of a year…what about two years…what about 10 years?! Now, wouldn’t you rather be enjoying those long warm weekend hours relaxing on a lounger or kicking a ball about with the kids?  An artificial lawn will let you do just that AND is cost-effective in the long-term!

Ideal for:

• Low maintenance gardens – reclaim your weekends!
• Children’s play areas – stop the mud trails through the kitchen!
• Golf putting greens and chipping ranges – stop landing your divots on the neighbours barbeque!
• Roof gardens – you don’t have to humph the flymo up the stairs!
• Around swimming pools and hot tubs – no warm feet on cold mud!

I know you all want one now!  Since we are recommended regional installers for Perfectly Green Artificial Lawns then you should drop us a line!

Nicky Patterson, Designer @ Gardenimprovements.com

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We are pleased to announce that we have become recommended regional installers of Perfectly Green artificial grass products!

We are set to reclaim the weekends for the good people of Glasgow and surrounding areas!

Perfect Regency	Perfect Buckingham
Perfect Ivy	Royal Grass Delite

“Perfectly Green supplies the most natural grass alternative and the best quality installation, to customers who want it. We pride ourselves on the standard of service and installation we provide due to our experienced, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Perfectly Green goes the extra mile to stand out from the rest, to provide you with a product and service that is second to none. We appreciate that the customer’s needs and wants are central to our business, so customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.” Stuart Hedgecock, Perfectly Green.

We are looking forward to a successful and sustained partnership with Stuart and his team.

Nicky Patterson, Designer @ Gardenimprovements.com

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• Via LJN Forum: Continuing Professional Development: You might (or might not) be interested in reading this .PDF do… http://bit.ly/9bLCVK #
• Via LJN Forum: Green roof, living walls: Have any members got experience of living walls, green roof, living roofs… http://bit.ly/9o5vLG #
• FavBlogs: StudioG -
  “In Ghent, Belgium, the historical garden of an 18th century building under monument protecti… http://bit.ly/d9pVpp #
• RT @tweetmeme Inovative Children’s Furniture from Masahiro Minami http://ow.ly/1oiqdi #
• Via LJN Forum: How would you remove a Cortaderia Selloana ( Pampas Grass ): I have been asked to remove a Pampas a… http://bit.ly/akSjLZ #
• Via LJN Forum: Heavy machinery:  Best tool for the job please,    Always willing to listen to the LJN members view… http://bit.ly/a0PMp9 #
• Via LJN Forum: Resin Bonded Driveways: Hi guys, was hoping one or more of you may have had experience fitting resi… http://bit.ly/a0jnjm #
• RT @AIannucci: In The Loop wins Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Screenplay. Huzzah! #
• I am jottered. #
• Via LJN Forum: Garden Trends for 2010: Thought this might be of interest to the network…http://www.slideshare.ne… http://bit.ly/9i1LGa #
• What’s the ploblem? #
• “Egg House, A Fantastic Circular Residence in Prague”( http://twitthis.com/l7w4bq ) #
• My Page http://ning.it/aKHyYW on Landscape Juice Network – UK’s fastest growing land industry trade network #
• RT @gardenbeet: Check out this SlideShare presentation : Garden Media Group 2010 Garden Trends Report http://slidesha.re/duODge #
• Via LJN Forum: Teaching children about plants: Hi
  Over the past few years we have been giving talks to children at… http://bit.ly/aDvsD6 #
• FavBlogs: StudioG -
  The challenge for the designer: “In Berlin’s Schöneberg district, an abandoned gas station da… http://bit.ly/9iiwG1 #
• RT @hortweek: Diarmuid Gavin pulls out of RHS Chelsea Flower Show http://bit.ly/9zVxzU #
• Gutted that my favourite designer Diarmuid Gavin has pulled out of my 1st visit to RHS Chelsea :( #
• FavBlogs: StudioG – Moving back into my own regional neighborhood (i.e last week in Utah – now in Maine) I am busi… http://bit.ly/9cYDW1 #
• FavBlogs: StudioG -
  Known as the “Mother of all willow palaces” this living structure (palace really) was created… http://bit.ly/9ZlzlR #
• http://bit.ly/3Mwurg – a contemporary, urban design in the west end of Glasgow. The team at GardenImprovements.com hope to start soon! #
• Via LJN Forum: new here and mower advice pls.: First off i’m new here so hi, and i’m at the virtual bar if anyone … http://bit.ly/9kZiRM #
• Got new signs for our van + trailer today – chuffed! #
• Stop selling scarcity « BuzzMachine http://bit.ly/ccFkjE – very interesting! #
• Penny Black @PennyBlackTwitt – “Green” http://bit.ly/2hMy4P – great new Glasgow act!! #
• RT @jamesmalach: Wow! Now wearing two pairs of 3D glasses. I am now experiencing the world in SIX dimensions! #
• Via LJN Forum: On board Tachos/Hour Meters: Who else uses after-market tachos/hour meters on their mowers or large… http://bit.ly/b6ia7p #
• Via LJN Forum: Huddle workspace: What the heck is this Huddle workspace ?  so many new things to figure out, and s… http://bit.ly/9LTAFw #
• Watchin ‘One Born Every Minute’ – disappointed…thought it was a show about idiots… #
• This show could single-handedly solve the world’s population crisis…and put some off their tea n toast. #
• Igor Achestikov. #
• Via LJN Forum: Lawn over sandstone shelf solution…: I’ve got a lawn that needs sorting out and wonder what you g… http://bit.ly/9bYhN4 #
• Via LJN Forum: Landscape Juice Direction: Who is really in charge of the Landscape Juice Network? http://bit.ly/aZUvoF #
• Have a look at this design from the team at GardenImprovements.com- http://bit.ly/32hmgO The garden required a complete makeover! #
• Via LJN Forum: Looking after machinery: I wanted to take this and make it a new topic about machinery….

  A long… http://bit.ly/bsfczl #

• FavBlogs: StudioG -
  Could it be so well timed?  The New York Botanical Garden uploaded this picture on Flickr yes… http://bit.ly/dt1eId #
• FavBlogs: StudioG -
  I am finding so many inspirational ideas in Brigit’s Celtic Garden in Galway Ireland.   I am … http://bit.ly/atkMGb #
• RT @GardenDesign: News – New Appointment to HTA Board Strengthens Landscape Representation – http://bit.ly/cHIbUW #
• Betty says she loves me up to the moon…quite emotional! #
• Thanks for recent RTs @susancohan @LandscapeJuice @jessicadeva @ecolandscaping #
• Via LJN Forum: spring/ summer bulbs: i was just wondering what prices people are getting there bulbs for when buyi… http://bit.ly/cZJxCd #
• Going to Barca on Friday – anyone have an idea of best place for £>E exchange rate? #
• Via LJN Forum: Liquidambar pruning – is it too late?: Is it too late to prune down a large liquidambar outgrowing … http://bit.ly/cUTBP2 #
• Gardens for Life Ltd announced Supreme Winner of the Association of Professional Landscapers Awards 2010 http://bit.ly/a8XTji #
• Via LJN Forum: Back to Maintenance it is :-): After a year and a half after giving up my garden maintenance round… http://bit.ly/bcOStg #
• Via LJN Forum: continue maintenance contract or not?: After giving up most of my maintenance work a few years back… http://bit.ly/c9jBQb #
• Via LJN Forum: People – Process – Profits – how are yours?: Where do landscapers go to improve thier business mana… http://bit.ly/an9EGr #
• The final coountdown: 8 points and counting!! #
• QI – US prison population.mov: QI – US prison population.movSource: http://www.youtube.comStephen Fry talks about the rate of imprisonment in… #
• Successful trial for Glasgow river bus | Glasgow and West | STV News: Successful trial for Glasgow river bus | Glasgow and West | STV … #
• Via LJN Forum: Late Payers: I am usually quite tolerant of late payers, And it is usally the same people. However,… http://bit.ly/cmgBHt #
• FavBlogs: StudioG -
  This interesting makeover of a front garden flower bed came from Tyler over at plastolux. Hav… http://bit.ly/aAMdXP #
• New Discussion Viking MB 545 roller lawn mower..reviews please http://bit.ly/dlCmnG @ LJN #
• New Discussion Is Landscape Juice ready to start an association? http://bit.ly/drKDB0 @ LJN #
• New Discussion Top Dressing http://bit.ly/daaucJ @ LJN #
• FavBlogs: StudioG -This before and after has so many great insider lessons to learn from.  To look at the befor… http://bit.ly/bjjVUM #
• This design by GardenImprovements.com comes from Pollockshaws, and required to provide a relaxing entertaining space- http://bit.ly/15gve1 #
• New Discussion My first domestic lawn call! http://bit.ly/cIWvST @ LJN #
• New Discussion servicing http://bit.ly/9jIYM7 @ LJN #
• New Discussion Are your prices rising this year? http://bit.ly/bv974I @ LJN #
• New Discussion Gaining More Work http://bit.ly/9gQILS @ LJN #
• New Discussion Tips for maximising profit from your customers http://bit.ly/9l1lnh @ LJN #
• New Discussion Landscape Juice Network’s SketchUp Models Now On Google’s 3D Warehouse http://bit.ly/aIAegK @ LJN #
• New Discussion Thorny evergreen climbing plant http://bit.ly/b3AEPi @ LJN #
• FavBlogs: StudioG – Traditional estimates for the added value of a good landscape usually land around 20% of a hom… http://bit.ly/cD3S6o #
• The beautiful Mrs P has gifted me a PS3 4our anniversary 2moro! 1st on Bourne in Blu-ray!! #
• New Discussion turfing works http://bit.ly/axrhfO @ LJN #
• New Discussion free business-link seminars.: kick start your b.s in 2010 (Robert Craven) !! http://bit.ly/ciSiMf @ LJN #
• New Discussion Lawn treatment – should I sub-contract? http://bit.ly/bln6hW @ LJN #
• New Discussion Thankyou LJN & its members! http://bit.ly/cC3TWp @ LJN #
• I met a crackin wee bird…10 years ago today. #
• RT @markofrespect: I’d name my kids Arial, Verdana, Georgia, and Garamond just so I can say I have a font family. /via @bananza I love it #
• New Discussion Sourcing a rhododendron http://bit.ly/dzuUWP @ LJN #
• New Discussion New Patio Pointing Product http://bit.ly/cD4w02 @ LJN #
• Just been commissioned a new design + build garden – measured up for survey + they liked my ideas…sweet! Now to the airport! #
• FavBlogs: StudioG -
  While this is certainly not something I would put in my own garden or design for a client (un… http://bit.ly/chnMOk #
• New Discussion Tools http://bit.ly/90rl4r @ LJN #

Landscaping and Garden Design – voluntary Customer Charter.

Here at GardenImprovements.com we aim to deliver a service that meets with your complete satisfaction.

We know how important it is to you that the goods and services that we say we can supply are delivered with the greatest of skill and expertise from management level right through to all operatives who work on our behalf.

Whilst it can never be 100% guaranteed that problems will never be encountered, we hope to demonstrate that we have the ability and the will to work with you to ensure you are provided with the best quality and service at all times.

With this in mind GardenImprovements.com have adopted this voluntary Customer Charter and commit to delivering on our promise.

You can be assured that we have the necessary landscaping skills and experience to meet your requirements.

We are committed to continuously seek improvement in all aspects of our business and we are actively involved in the training and development of our staff.

Our voluntary Charter requires us to aspire to the following:

* Continued self assessment and ongoing training were practicable. Maintaining proper records and accounts and staying up to date with current legislation, health and safety and delivering best practise at all times.

* Declare to any potential customer the length of time we have been trading and provide, if required, up to 5 customer references and allow inspection of at least one previous project.

* Put in place and maintain all the necessary insurance covers including public and employers liability.

This voluntary Charter also requires that, in the unlikely event of any dispute involving price or workmanship that GardenImprovements.com shall agree to have their work inspected by any independent person or persons who are satisfactorily qualified in Landscaping or Horticulture relevant to the activity that has been carried out.

This voluntary customer charter was initiated by the Landscape Juice network which provides a forum for UK landscapers and gardeners and seeks to improve industry standards through shared knowledge.

A weekly update on Nicky’s Tweets…just an idea but I can’t imagine anybody would read through all of that!  Probably won’t do this again!

• Low budget driveways: spend same money but get a smarter job with a little professional input http://bit.ly/38iXKD < Glasgow Driveway #
• FavBlogs: How about some innovative ideas to wrap up the week?  This one comes from French company B-ton Design…. http://bit.ly/6MtCAt #
• RT @UNICEF: Please “retweet” this message to your friends – Help UNICEF help the Children of Haiti – Follow UNICEF on Twitter http://... #
• LJN: ‘Council’ style Paving Slabs Req’d: HiI’m after some 450×450 plain/smooth grey ‘Council’ type paving slabs. B… http://bit.ly/6Pjfpz #
• LJN: telescopic pressure washing lance any good?: I Have been doing a bit of gutter and house cleaning with pressu… http://bit.ly/6eqj99 #
• That’s me bang up to date with Entourage – looking forward to season 7 late this year…what now? #
• LJN: Soil Testing & Analysis: Does anyone here know of any companies that provide soil testing and analysis by pos… http://bit.ly/5idc1K #
• Off to see a coupla design surveys – fingers crossed!! #
• One of our current projects: Glasgow South: Stylish Chill-out Garden Design in Giffnock http://retwt.me/AyyS #
• I’m eating a babybel and a pickled onion at EXACTLY the same time…life is good. #
• Massive heart-shaped cake Gail made in kitchen…it doesn’t have a name on it…but it’s got my name on it – if u catch ma drift! Nom-nom… #
• RT@GlasgowTramway also @nickypatterson 30th Jan 12-1pm SPROG ROCK! an experimental gig for under 4’s – details here: http://ow.ly/Zm8j #
• UK: Text “GIVE” to 70077 to give £5 to the DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal. £5 goes to the DEC. You pay £5 plus the standard network SMS rate. #
• We are proud to be members of the Landscape Juice Network http://bit.ly/6f6qAQ – check it out #
• RT @The_RHS: RHS advice on what to do with your lawn in January http://bit.ly/4GCnL2 #
• LJN: Success track Marketing Courses: I attended a free seminar given by this organisation last week in Bloomsbury… http://bit.ly/8Pu2B4 #
• RT @DoneganGardens: Lovely….. Cromwell the film on BBC2 ……ahhhh the memories ;) <–haha! #
• Garden design inspiration is everywhere: videos like this http://bit.ly/f3U4u really get our juices flowing! #
• LJN: Which? Gardening Survey report: Thought this might be of interest. The Jan/Feb 2010 edition of Which? Gardeni… http://bit.ly/5C1JPJ #
• Thinkin we’re 2 pts clear if we take our 2 games in hand + pump gers twice…easy! #
• LJN Forum: Gardening Job with accomodation in Stratford upon Avon: I have just recieved the following via the ’sub… http://bit.ly/5tIoSq #
• Right, wee Betty’s at her gran’s so I’m taking the delectible Mrs P out for some china plated nourishment…ciao for now. #
• LJN Forum: HERBICIDES: hi again ,
  i just like to get some feedback regarding what herbicides people are using on h… http://bit.ly/7B6VNF #
• Back in – good scran @ Brian Maule’s now watchin’ 28 Days Later. #
• RT @LandscapeJuice: Will snow damage my garden http://www.landscapejuice.com/2008/11/will-snow-damag.html #
• RT @BrianLimond: Sick of these songs about New York. Not enough songs about Glasgow. #
• LJN Forum: Valentine’s Day Gifts: Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away. What would you really like from your l… http://bit.ly/6DfRXJ #
• RT @The_RHS: If you doing chores out in the garden today don’t forget to fil up the bird feeder http://bit.ly/4IzE8T #
• At Glasgow Science Centre with ma girls – no sign of the real Nina :(. #
• Starting Newton Mearns garden makeover 2moro – it’s a beazer, photos in a coupla months! Baillieston driveway design also starting on Friday #
• Take a look at these cool kids sheds. Funky and colourful they’re sure to brighten up any garden! http://bit.ly/50E5m #
• FavBlogs: It’s Sunday afternoon and I am planning a trip to the grocery.  Before I head out, I always check throug… http://bit.ly/4BaLll #
• RT @GardenDesign: Just added @nickypatterson of GardenImprovements.com, Glasgow to the http://www.GardenDesignerUnlimited.co.uk directory. #
• Gail’s salads are the berries!! http://tweetphoto.com/9496990 #
• Chillin with Mrs P – I’m readin a book about planting, she’s watchin 24… #
• LJN Forum: Been a while: Been a while gone, back now thanks to Phillip. Love the new look.
  Please view my garden v… http://bit.ly/4GFURC #
• RT @RichardMcKay: Indoor carpet made from real moss. http://ow.ly/ZhWx #
• Think I’ll goffra run before the day starts – first of the year so gonna take it easy + then throw the dumbbells about for a bit!! #
• Thanks for RTs past coupla days @Arcadia1 @profitmart @gardenfix @jessicadeva #
• RT @OCGDPrincipal: Specifications Writing for Garden Designer Pt 1 http://bit.ly/5a2PBi #ljn #
• LJN Forum: Paving Laying Patterns: I thought it would be useful to members to have access to the Marshalls laying … http://bit.ly/6O6zJA #
• RT @LandscapeJuice: Chris Beardshaw and his team about to start a series of guests blogs for Landscape Juice < –cool!! #
• FavBlogs:
  What defines a “Celtic Garden”?  Well, from these pictures – a show piece of an appropriately named gar… http://bit.ly/5DX7pw #
• FavBlogs:Necessity is the mother of invention….what do you do when you live in the city, drink bottled water a… http://bit.ly/8w4e9v #
• This Mediterranean garden design from the team at GardenImprovements.com is sure to distract from the winter blues! http://bit.ly/a1jR2 #
• My LinkedIn profile –> http://bit.ly/6G88DB #
• LJN Forum: Do video demos really help people understand how your products/services work and therefore boost sales?… http://bit.ly/4YJw8d #
• BB PIN: 211E371E…ta da! #
• Crackin haggis neeps and totties @ casa Gilldo – happy 5th b’day to wee Olivia!! #
• LJN Forum: Whats the best way to write a quote for a yearly contract ?: I have worked out what price iam going to … http://bit.ly/4OZ4Cc #
• LJN Forum: Who is responsible/liable for damage caused under instruction from your employer (customer/client): In … http://bit.ly/4Qxp5b #
• LJN Forum: Advice on some turfing basics please: I have an area of about 15m2 to returf as part of some improvemen… http://bit.ly/86Hmgj #
• The Log House: Music and Architecture Combined http://is.gd/6nQxe #
• Sky box been playing up since we shifted the room about…no signal at all this mornin…gutter… #
• Glasgow: Small Sun-Bather’s Garden Design http://bit.ly/68Gw9C <–this was my apprentice Matt Thomson’s first successful garden design #
• LJN Forum: Design boards: I’m thinking of getting a new design board – I currently use A3 Rotring as most of the g… http://bit.ly/6AVwIa #
• FavBlogs:
  This garden had me at first sight of this entry way.   The mix of materials, classic furniture, t… http://tinyurl.com/yl4pwom #
• Renewing PL ins + increasing indemnity from £2m to £5m so we can do some shows this year! Entering for Gardening Scotland + Ayr Flower Show! #
• http://bit.ly/49sAUe A look at our design portfolio series from GardenImprovements.com, this time showing a smart driveway design #
• VAN FOR SALE: Used Volkswagen Lt35 Hi-Roof Mwb 2.5td 109bhp http://bit.ly/bSfiDk #
• LJN Forum: SUDS, regulations and local councils – NEWS: I am always looking to improve or add services to my compa… http://bit.ly/c6JLnA #
• LJN Forum: Advice re rate for fencing: Hi all – I’ve been asked by one of my regular maintenance customers to quot… http://bit.ly/9fmM5t #
• 1st game of 5s since November’s broken toe…I was a total joke but at least I’m back into it!! #
• LJN Forum: Concrete finish for stable hardstanding: An existing customer has passed me a one-off job to lay a 8×3m… http://bit.ly/9nkgUE #
• LJN Forum: Tools & Storage – where do you keep all your kit?: struggling with space, garage leaking and stuff spre… http://bit.ly/9flOpE #
• LJN Forum: West Promenade at Bexhill – Seafront improvement scheme: Expressions of Interest – Landscape Contractor… http://bit.ly/bklCuX #
• RT @glasgowfilm: RT @glasgowfilmfest: Short films wanted for Central Station event – http://bit.ly/bXY16v #
• FavBlogs:Design by Sydney Australia based Metropolis Landscapes.   I like the grid planting detail in the pavi… http://bit.ly/cgUIIH #
• Don’t know why anybody would pick anything other than a ’small’ coffee outta Beanscene or one of these places. #
• RT @LandscapeJuice: Debate: where will printed publications fit into garden media? http://bit.ly/aUwrZy #
• LJN Forum: Infinity Pools: Has anyone built an Infinity pool as a water feature? It wouldn’t be to swim in but a s… http://bit.ly/cCtPI6 #
• LJN Forum: SMALL VAN: Planning to lease a new van. Cannot decide between VW Caddy, Ford Transit connect, Peugeot P… http://bit.ly/dv3hUl #
• Have a look at this design currently under construction by the team at GardenImprovements.com – http://bit.ly/2IcBfq soon to be completed! #
• RT @GlasgowCC: Glasgow launches bid to become one of Europe’s most sustainable cities: http://bit.ly/aghUis #
• Good day for moi – bought a van-trailer + wur sky got fixed…still to sell my old van though… #
• Gumtree Glasgow Van for Sale – check it out: http://glasgow.gumtree.com/glasgow/88/53052588.html #gumtree #
• Craig Bellamy just got twanged on the head with a coin taking a corner, then Man U go up other end and score!! #
• Enough is enough – we’ve lost yet another crucial game on our own turf and it’s time for Mowbray to go… #
• LJN Forum: Entry level Ride on mowers: The first real jobs are appearing that will require a ride on mower. Withou… http://bit.ly/9bSLYb #
• FavBlogs: I am about to lose countless happy hours to my new favorite blog.  It is called Fennel and Fern and it a… http://bit.ly/dzVM9s #
• Unusual Moebius House by Tony Owen Partners http://bit.ly/daxpo1 <– some nice features but reminds me of a mini airport terminal! #
• Wow: Sustainability in Action:The Ecorium Project in South Korea, A Giant Nature Reserve http://bit.ly/bhOppF #
• On way to survey new client garden design in Fenwick North Ayrshire – nice day so far but cold! #
• I’m lovin how its gettin lighter earlier + darker later…lookin forward to summer! #
• RT @BBCScotlandNews: Scottish builders expect growth: The Construction Skills Network expects the Scottish building … http://bit.ly/aHcGq6 #
• RT @dobbiesdotcom: Cover winter herbs with a horticultural fleece or cloches to protect them from pests and to encourage growth #gardening #
• Don’t wear pyjamas and do put on shoes, Tesco asks shoppers http://viigo.im/2eqt #
• Who the hell goes shopping barefoot?! #
• LJN Forum: Solar powered irrigation at Blue Skies Water Systems: Hi fellow landscapers.
  I have an exciting product… http://bit.ly/brw88R #
• FavBlogs:Apologies for the less that clear ‘after’ shot, but I couldn’t help myself….it is obviously still a be… http://bit.ly/bFejHS #
• RT @builderscrap: our newsletter has just gone out! follow this link to view a web based version http://bit.ly/bbAPYy #
• RT @LandscapeJuice: Breaking news: Annabel Downs set to resign from the SGD http://bit.ly/a6uP4E #
• FavBlogs:
  I’m simply blown away by this front garden makeover in Seattle.  I am not sure what property values are… http://bit.ly/ctYg1r #
• LJN Forum: Franchised lawn companys: A few of my gardens are looked after by a franchised lawn company. They now h… http://bit.ly/8Y0mhZ #
• ArchDaily: The Blob – garden office, spare room, workshop, laundry room, garden shed? you decide! http://bit.ly/ai4Quq #
• LJN Forum: Trade discount from leading builders’ merchants offerred to LJN members: I have just met with my suppli… http://bit.ly/d67Uzc #
• Have a look at this design by GardenImprovements.com – http://bit.ly/3lN3HW a flowing curved design which opens up a very small space #
• Glasgow parkrun home: Glasgow parkrun homeSource: http://www.parkrun.org.ukGlasgow parkrun – weekly free timed 5km run #
• LJN Forum: Are Aucuba japonica berries poisonous to children?: Can anyone tell me if the berries on Aucuba japonic… http://bit.ly/a1ig75 #
• Gail + Betty re-enacting scenes from Elf word for word + motion by motion…Betts knows it better than Mummy! #
• LJN Forum: CUTTING DECK: I am after a 38 inch or larger mulching dech for countax ! not after a new one ! searched… http://bit.ly/ayMqFM #
• Easiest run of the week there by far – and its a full(ish) moon…coincidence? #
• RT @OCGDPrincipal: The BBC’s How to be a Gardener; The Complete On-line Guide http://bit.ly/7dpybM #
• RT @MyGardenSchool: Launch of the first ever online garden design course http://bit.ly/bzsYgv #
• LJN Forum: Launch of first ever online garden design course: [PRESS RELEASE]Interactive gardening/education press … http://bit.ly/a82SLL #
• RT @dobbiesdotcom: Try to keep off your lawn whilst it is frozen or excessively wet #gardening #
• RT @builderscrap: BuilderScrap won at the Rushlight Awards last night!!! Waste Management Category! #
• LJN Forum: Good prices on hand tools: Has anyone used https://www.pentagondirect.com/ before? They have good disco… http://bit.ly/dBw91Z #
• FavBlogs:
  I think this garden is so interesting…primarily because I can’t decide what I think about it.  I really… http://bit.ly/cZoTvL #

• Spider dragging a dead sparrow just scuttled behind TV cabinet – I can hear it breathing… #
• LJN: Add on products – HOT TUBS etc: I'm thinking about offering some add on products to my clients, wooden hot tu… http://bit.ly/7FK7Bi #
• RT @The_RHS: How's ur garden looking now most of the ice and snow has gone? http://bit.ly/8lnFVe #
• Meeting with new finance director!! 2 signings in one week!! #
• LJN: The Hard Landscaping Show: Exterior Decking will be exhibiting at the Hard Landscaping Show. Come and see us … http://bit.ly/5QNYg7 #
• Thanks for the RTs @Jenbabes3 @LandscapeJuice @susancohan @Arcadia1 #
• FavBlogs:
  Today’s, garden has me longing for summer. My own garden has a small and fairly successful meadow that … http://bit.ly/6mdrZM #
• 'Entourage' star Emmanuelle Chriqui named 'most desirable' woman of 2010 by AskMen.com poll http://bit.ly/57AzSv – can't argue with that! #
• LJN: Connects / combos: I may have to buy a van in the immediate future due to the girlfriend getting a new job an… http://bit.ly/8NY3ae #