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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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Saracens handed pitch boost
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Harrogate 2012
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Harrogate 2012
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Football diary for August
6 Aug 2003 -
Football -
Dave Saltman
- 2 comments
With the league season starting this week, Professional Groundsmen will be hard at work preparing their pitches.The order of the day is mowing. Regular mowing will encourage growth
Full details inside
Stone Dominoes lead the way
22 Jul 2003 -
Football -
Dave Saltman
The club was formed in 1987 from a cub/scout group linked to the local St Dominic's church. The lads persuaded one of the parents, Bob Bowers, chairman of Springbank Vending, to form an under 9’s football team. Full story and pics inside
'Amistar' use revoked
28 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Dave Saltman
At the beginning of this year serious issues arose as a result of the agricultural product 'Amistar' being actively sold into the UK turf and amenity market by certain agricultural dealers. Full details inside
Cranfield join forces with the National Turfgrass Foundation
25 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Dave Saltman
Following the success of last November’s National Turfgrass Foundation Conference at Southport, the Foundation have again joined forces with Cranfield University at Silsoe to produce an even bigger event with a greater diversity of topics and speakers. Details of conference inside
Fulham Groundsman called up to Ghana
23 Jun 2003 -
Football -
Dave Saltman
Fulham's Head Groundsman, Frank Boahene has been asked to spend seven days at the request of the Ghanaian Football Association, assessing their pitches for the World Cup Qualifiers-full details inside
Grass seed- Too high a price to pay.... or not?
23 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Dave Saltman
Recently I took a trip up to North Yorkshire to see the processes involved for producing grass seed to the professional market. Click inside for an in-depth report
The 'Which style report' on Cricket mowers
21 Jun 2003 -
Cricket -
Dave Saltman
- 1 comment
Here is the first of 'Which style reports' on machinery regularly used in the field. Our first report focuses on cricket wicket mowers. All the assessments have been carried out by Head groundsman, Clive Liddiard, at his place of work-full details and assessments inside.
5,000 not out
18 Jun 2003 -
Editorial -
Dave Saltman
Another milestone for Pitchcare membership.
Sextuplet delivery to Sandwell BC
15 Jun 2003 -
General News -
Dave Saltman
Sandwell council in the West Midlands recently took delivery of six new Paladin TG fine turf mowers. This being the first delivery of the New Mower that saw is first previews at Saltex and BTME the machines will be used to maintain the many bowling greens, cricket wickets and other fine turf areas within the borough. Details inside
Time to get tough on thatch
3 Jun 2003 -
Cricket -
Dave Saltman
- 4 comments
Thatch is a widely used term, describing a layer of organic material in or near the surface of the playing area. Thatch is the build up of grass clippings, dead leaves and plant material including the root mass. Full article inside
The benefits of deep aeration
28 May 2003 -
Consultancy -
Dave Saltman
Last night on the chat forum, we welcomed David Green, Managing Director of Terrain Aeration to talk about the benefits of deep aeration and the machinery that makes it possible. The full transcript appears here, but feel free to contact the company using the links inside
All you need to know about top-dressing
23 May 2003 -
Consultancy -
Dave Saltman
Before, during and after a seasons play, top dressing may be applied to a playing surface. Please explain the reasons as to when, how much and why, you would apply top dressing to your particular playing surface (s). A selection of the best member answers to the April topical question inside
March Technical Merit Award scenario answers
30 Apr 2003 -
Consultancy -
Dave Saltman
The question posed was: What are the main nutrients needed for healthy grass growth, and how do they affect the grass plant? What other elements are important and why? Read the best answers inside
Dates announced for NTF Conference
23 Apr 2003 -
General News -
Dave Saltman
Last year, those of us lucky enough to go witnessed the largest collection of agronomy experts ever assembled in the UK at the inaugural NTF Conference. This year promises to be bigger and better, so book your place at Southport early. Full details inside.
Special offer on portable Cricket nets
18 Apr 2003 -
Cricket -
Dave Saltman
Brand new portable cricket nets for under a £1000. Full specification and details on how to order inside.
Award is open to everyone
10 Apr 2003 -
General News -
Dave Saltman
The Technical Merit Award in association with Tillers Turf has been very well received, why not have a go yourself, if you don't win the prizes then maybe a little knowledge will have been gained in the process-good luck
Ideas for renovation, come to Campey's open day
30 Mar 2003 -
Industry -
Dave Saltman
Most turf care professionals face the challenge of having to create the best possible playing surface on a limited budget. On Tuesday 13 May, you can get all the help you need to achieve this, courtesy of equipment distributors Campey Turf Care Systems
The Stoop to conquer
26 Mar 2003 -
General News -
Dave Saltman
At the time the redundancy of a Premier League Head Groundsman shocked everyone, but now Chris Parry has got himself a new job-details inside
The Technical Merit Award February answers
21 Mar 2003 -
Consultancy -
Dave Saltman
- 1 comment
The question posed was: At this time of year, algae is a problem on many sports grass surfaces. There may be a number of contributory factors for this. What, in your opinion, are the likely reasons for algal growth and what remedial action or actions would you take? The best ten answers are inside
ARE SYNTHETIC PITCHES THE FUTURE?
16 Mar 2003 -
Football -
Dave Saltman
Last week Stadia magazine hosted their inaugural sports turf summit 2003 at the Amsterdam arena in Holland. Amid concerns over the state of natural grass pitches, both UEFA and FIFA have looked in depth at the advances made in the synthetic industry. Day one of the summit is summarised inside
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