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TwoFingers.jpg Two fingers is bad ...
21 Mar 2008 - Consultancy - David Bates
Thatch is a Course Manager’s worst nightmare. New expectations and demands for improved playing conditions are prime factors in the minds of users and managers alike. By David H Bates

Nechells-Sept-06-(48).jpg Nematode problem?
8 Feb 2008 - Consultancy - David Bates - 2 comments
Is there a reason why nematodes are increasing and, therefore, our pitches are under the continual threat of infection and damage?

dbates-bowling-green-pic.jpg Spring Maintenance of Bowling Greens 2006
9 Mar 2006 - Bowls - David Bates - 13 comments
he joys of spring soon come round each year, the bowling green fraternity some 8000 registered plus clubs (5,000,flat green and 3,500 crown greens) will soon be seen out practicing and playing on their bowling greens up and down the country.

climate_cover.jpg Pitch Cover Evolution
24 Feb 2006 - Industry - David Bates - 1 comment
From my experiences as a Head Groundsman at Northampton County Cricket Club using heavy tarpaulin covers on the square and run ups, practice areas/nets from March through to September, we always incurred problems with disease incidence, lack of photosynthesis through a lack of light and a general weakening of the grass plant.

Old-Trafford-2.jpg College Pitch Cover is a real 'Match Saver'
24 May 2005 - Industry - David Bates
Covering the First Eleven net area on the main cricket square at Radley College in Oxfordshire Head Groundsman Adam King has been testing out his new Climate Cover System from Total Turf Solutions (TTS).

LeedsJB.jpg Leeds RFC impressed by Swing Wing
9 Jun 2003 - Rugby - David Bates
Jason Booth, Head Groundsman at Leeds Rugby Club was so impressed with the Graden 'Swing Wing' that he sent me this reply. Full details inside

nutromatebeginning.jpg Humates-are they the vital link?
24 Feb 2003 - Consultancy - David Bates - 1 comment
David Bates, an independent agronomist takes a look at the fact and the myths behind the building blocks of life-Humates-click to read the article

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