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Marketing Communications
The self-help guru, Anthony Robbins famously said, “The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives”. In short – communication is vitally important in developing relationships – and that means it is key
Evocative Fantasy Gardens
Around forty years ago, in 1984 in fact, I built my first ever Chelsea Show Gardens, one for The Daily Express, designed by Steve Prescott, and the other for Countryside Garden Products, also known as Charcon, who became Bradstone or
The UK Landscaping Industry 2026 – A SWOT Analysis
(A personal viewpoint) I have been involved in the Landscaping and garden building business for over fifty years, and seen several recessions and examples of political uncertainty, both Nationally and Internationally, but the coronavirus pandemic took a tighter grip of
Creating Portfolios And Traditional Marketing For Garden Designers
(Stop Waiting For Clients – Build a Portfolio That Sells You!) Although there are already several published articles available in The Landscape Library (www.landscapelibrary.co.uk) on specific matters concerning the early days of setting up a Garden Design Practice, there are
Staff Wellbeing – Good for Business
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the critical importance of workplace well-being, revealing that employees’ mental health significantly impacts business performance and success. Enlightened employers now recognise that prioritising staff well-being is not just compassionate—it’s a strategic business decision. Understanding Mental Health
Warranties And Guarantees For Landscape Projects
Some contractors are only too keen to offer a warranty or guarantee to their clients, using the perceived benefit as part of their sales and promotional campaigns. ‘All works guaranteed for one year/two years against faulty workmanship and material defects’
Uniting Diversity (Identifying & Creating Sources Of Work As A Garden Designer)
Following seventeen years as a contractor member, then a National Council member, and finally Chairman of PR & Marketing for The British Association of Landscape Industries, (BALI) in 1995, I founded The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL), and in 2015,
Selling/Buying A Landscaping Business
Several years ago, I wrote an article for The Horticulture Week on the potential pitfalls to look out for when buying an existing gardening business, discussing how to make the transaction as smooth as possible. I have spent the last
Uniting Diversity (Identifying & Creating Sources Of Work As A Garden Designer)
Following seventeen years as a contractor member, then a National Council member, and finally Chairman of PR & Marketing for The British Association of Landscape Industries, (BALI) in 1995, I founded The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL), and in 2015,
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