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Autumn Dew Warning
Golf -
By Carol Dutton (29 Sep 08 10:00) - 1 comment
Turf Managers can expect high levels of dew from now until November.
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Steve joins Vitax in new export role
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (12 Sep 08 8:30)
Steve Elms joins Vitax Supaturf Ltd in the newly created role of Export Sales Manager. - Read Article
Alter dilution rates on the move with new marker
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (09 Sep 08 14:00)
Vitax launched the TOPLINE XCEL LINE MARKER, a unique machine, which allows turf managers to change their paint dilution whilst on the move. Details inside - Read Article
Grow British to protect native species
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (09 Sep 08 11:00)
Grow British, that’s the message from British Wild Flower Plants (BWFPs) whose ‘Grow British’ initiative, was launched at Saltex.
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Pervade brings rapid relief to waterlogged turf
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (29 Aug 08 11:00)
Waterlogged turf of any description, fairways, greens, football and rugby pitches and parks and gardens can benefit rapidly from Floratine’s Pervade.
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Line marking paint reduces carbon footprint
Saltex -
By Carol Dutton (12 Aug 08 11:00) - 5 comments
Vitax Amenity introduces SUPA STADIA ECO, a highly concentrated, long lasting line-marking paint, previously only available to selected export customers.
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Throttle and Cabadex - Headland's Double Launch
Saltex -
By Carol Dutton (11 Aug 08 8:30)
Saltex sees the official launch of THROTTLE, Headland’s powerful new curative and preventative systemic fungicide, and CABADEX, the company’s new selective herbicide that’s efficient, effective yet safe on young turf. - Read Article
Remote treats the parts that others cannot reach
Saltex -
By Carol Dutton (09 Aug 08 15:00)
Terrain Aeration launch their new Remote Terralift machine, the lightest, smallest most manoeuvrable member of the Airforce fleet to date. - Read Article
Headland's Trees offset Carbon Footprint
Golf -
By Carol Dutton (07 Aug 08 16:10)
More than 600 trees have been planted on golf courses all over the UK as a result of Headland Amenity’s initiative designed to offset the company’s carbon footprint. - Read Article
West Park's 'The Sycamores' secures Northern Rugby
Rugby -
By Carol Dutton (07 Aug 08 9:00)
The opening of the new clubhouse at West Park Leeds Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) in July not only marked the near completion of £5 million worth of brand new facilities, but highlighted a merger that puts Northern rugby on a whole new footing. - Read Article
Developments at Vitax
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (30 Jul 08 16:00) - 1 comment
Clive Williams retires this month (Aug.) after 39 years in the industry. - Read Article
Headland's Trees Offset Carbon Footprint
Golf -
By Carol Dutton (26 Jul 08 10:00)
More than 600 trees have been planted on golf courses all over the UK as a result of Headland Amenity’s initiative designed to offset the company’s carbon footprint. - Read Article
Waterloo One Year On
Bowls -
By Carol Dutton (21 Jun 08 8:00)
As Blackpool’s ‘Wembley’ of Crown Green Bowls the Waterloo bowling green gears up for the Waterloo Championship, bowls manager and part owner Jim Parker is relying on one-metre deep compressed air de-compaction treatment to deal with any torrential rain fall during the matches.
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Yorkshire sustains quality
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (07 Jun 08 11:00) - 1 comment
Following reports in the late 80s that 700 new U.K. golf courses were needed to meet demand, the industry saw a spate of developments, many of which have now sunk without trace. Those that have survived are providing consistent quality and value for money, with the major responsibility falling squarely on the shoulders of the Course Manager.
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Grassfelt and wildflower take Chelsea Silver and Silver-Gilt
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (30 May 08 9:00)
Lindum’s Grassfelt and Wildflower have helped two Chelsea show gardens gain prestigious RHS awards.
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AAIS to conduct comparison study on one-metre deep aeration
General News -
By Carol Dutton (24 May 08 14:00)
Derek Patch, Director of the Arboricultural Advisory and Information Service (AAIS) is to conduct a comparison study to determine the effects of one-metre deep, compressed air de-compaction treatment on mature trees.
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Headland's New Herbicide-Effective yet safe on young turf
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (22 May 08 9:00)
Cabadex, Headland’s new selective herbicide brings effective control of difficult weeds to both established and young turf.
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Grassfelt lines floral walk to Tatton Park Show
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (17 May 08 9:00)
Lindum’s Grassfelt, the living sward on a felt base, is set to play a pivotal part in Cheshire Tourism Board’s initiative to encourage Tatton Park Flower Show visitors to use public transport. - Read Article
Tap into spring start at your green's discretion
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (24 Apr 08 8:00)
Abnormally low U.K. temperatures mean it’s not too late to help sluggish greens with Floratine’s Turf Action Plan (TAP), Spring Start.
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Cambridge comparison study to combat global warming
Industry News -
By Carol Dutton (18 Apr 08 12:00)
The Head Gardener at a Cambridge University college is conducting a unique experiment in a bid to combat the effects of global warming.
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