One for fencing and the other for a garden shed installation and new slabs, if you need a 5-star rated gardening services company in Edinburgh, East Lothian, or Midlothian please get in touch with JDS Gardening Services by calling 0131 664 2143 or email info@jdsgardening.co.uk
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It’s always nice to be able to showcase two fence styles on a single job. Here we have Single Sided and Slatted Venetian for a customer in Stockbridge. 🌱 If you need gardening fencing in Edinburgh, East Lothian, or Midlothian please visit our fencing page and view our range of fencing styles or call 0131 664 2143 for a fence installation quote. https://www.jdsgardening.co.uk/garden-fencing.html One of JDS’s Sponsored Athlete’s @alex_short97 finished 5th at the Latvian European Cup last weekend winning 5 out of 7 fights. It’s great to see Alex settling into his new weight category especially with it being only his second outing at -73kilos! As always representing King, Country and JDS ⚔️
[Edinburgh, 12.03.24] – The annual general meeting of the Scottish branch of the
esteemed British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) witnessed a remarkable turnout last week. Amidst the array of discussions and resolutions, one standout highlight for JDS was the appointment of Josh Dow, Managing Director of JDS Gardening, as the new Vice-Chair for Scotland. Founded in 1972, BALI stands as a beacon of excellence within the landscape industry, boasting over 900 accredited members. Josh Dow's elevation to the role of Vice-Chair underscores not only his personal achievements but also the burgeoning success of JDS Gardening, a rapidly expanding business known for its commitment to quality and innovation. In his acceptance speech, Josh Dow expressed his gratitude, stating, "I am delighted to assume the role of Vice-Chair for BALI's Scottish committee. I can’t wait to work with Ryan who taught me everything I know. We are looking forward to starting some exciting new projects together." Josh at the age of 26 has spearheaded the growth of JDS Gardening, establishing it as a prominent brand in Edinburgh and the Lothians while upholding the highest industry standards. His ascent to a leadership position within BALI reflects not only his individual merit but also the dedication and expertise of his team. Coming from an educational background Ryan Love, Managing Director of R. Love Landscape & Construction Ltd, also serves as the regional chairman of BALI. Ryan is a strong advocate for the promotion of landscaping & horticulture especially from a young age. He commended Josh’s appointment remarking, "It is gratifying to witness Josh's progression from student to industry leader. Things have really come full circle and his journey exemplifies the importance of nurturing talent within our field, and I am confident that his insights will enrich our committee's endeavours." As Josh Dow assumes his new role, he remains committed to promoting excellence and fostering talent within the landscape industry. With his vision and expertise, he is poised to make significant contributions to BALI's mission of advancing the profession and shaping its future. #gardening #landscaping #proudmoment #scottishbusiness #edinburghbusiness This was a recent front garden renovation project for a client in Corstorphine.This was a recent front garden renovation project for a client in Corstorphine.
This job involved the removal of the old stone edging, replacing with a new aluminium border. Removal of old stones in the garden and replacing it with a geotexile membrane and laying decorative aggregates on top. The aggregate was laid to a depth of 50mm covering 15 square meters- this was 2 tonnes which was all laid by hand by the JDS team. Garden Hedge Removal & Replacement EdinburghLeylandii Hedging is a common sight in many gardens in the UK- Its cheap, it grows quickly
(up to 15 meters in 16 years) and it is evergreen. This means it provides very effective screening and privacy all year round. However, it is not without its draw backs. Leylandii when not properly maintained can grow taller than your house and encroach on your neighbour’s property! Another issue is when not properly maintained you are also limited with how aggressively you can cut it- go too far and you ‘brown’ the hedge i.e., send it into shock preventing regrowth in that area. Many leylandii’s we have removed have been due neglect, disputes with neighbours and/or the council! So, our client decided to remove the young leylandii hedge which was previously in place and instead replant with yew hedging as well as smarten up the edging and the borders. Yew hedging much the same as leylandii is evergreen and can grow to a large size, so it functions well as all year-round screening. Unlike leylandii it can tolerate hard pruning and is slower growing averaging between 20cm-40cm per year. Yew is also very low maintenance requiring only one cut per year however with regular maintenance can also be grown into intricate shapes. Yew is one of the longest living trees in the UK with the oldest specimen located in Scotland which is estimated to be 1,500-3,000 years old. We started first began with digging out the old hedging and turning over the soil. We then mixed through new rich organic matter and compost with the newly turned over bed mixing well to provide the ideal conditions for planting. We then started on the garden edging we had just shy of 5 meters of aircraft grade aluminium edging to go it provides extremely durable border edging and due to the flexible nature of the metal it can be manipulated and easily shaped to form smooth and classic lines. Easily installed we cut out the new border and simply joined together the edging giving the bed a definitive border with the lawn. Then our lead gardener decided on the placement and spacing between the yew shrubs- once he was happy the yew shrubs started to go in. Once in their holes the soil was packed in hard around it to keep the roots healthy. We finished off with a dash of water to help the new hedging take route in its new home. If you have a garden that needs transformed in the Edinburgh area please call JDS Gardening at 0131 664 2143 or click here for an online garden transormation quote. |
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