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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
4 Days ago by: Vic Demain
"Fair play to the bloke, shame about that flooding down there ..."
Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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"An amassing task Keith. You must be congratulated in taking ..."
Saracens handed pitch boost
1 Week ago by: TURFINATOR
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Harrogate 2012
2 Weeks ago by: Leeboy
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Harrogate 2012
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I'm alright jack!
28 Nov 2009 -
Bowls -
John Lockyer
- Issue 27 - Oct / Nov 2009
According to John Lockyer, STRI Turfgrass Agronomist for Southern England, the key to firm, fast bowling greens is thatch control. Thatch is best described as the dead and decaying plant material found within the upper surface of a green’s profile.
Testing for Organic Matter
9 May 2009 -
Consultancy -
John Lockyer
How can you accurately tell if your thatch and organic matter levels are where they need to be to ensure good all-round green performance? What is the best way to gauge the frequency and type of de-thatching operations needed for any one situation?
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Managing Tarmac Tennis Courts
27 Oct 2008 -
Tennis -
John Lockyer
- Issue 20 - Aug / Sep 2008 - 1 comment
STRI Turfgrass Agronomist, John Lockyer, looks at the management requirements of tarmacadam tennis courts. Not the most gripping of titles I know, but I see more problems with this artificial sports surface than most others.
Third generation artificial football surfaces – maintenance understandings revealed!
15 Aug 2006 -
General Sports -
John Lockyer
- Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006
Alternative surfaces used for football have been around for at least forty years. The first surfaces were little more than a carpet consisting of a plastic based pile and backing layer. From these crude designs, a slightly more successful line of products followed with better quality materials and an infill layer of sand, known as the second generation.
