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Pearlwort
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By Laurence Gale MSc (11 May 08 16:00) - 1 comment
Pearlwort can become a troublesome weed when allowed to spread and establish in turf. - Read Article
Overseeding
Consultancy -
By Editor (06 May 08 12:35)
Overseeding worn and bare areas on sports pitches is an essential maintenance regime to ensure the upkeep of a healthy grass sward. Successful seed germination will be determined by a number of factors, weather and ground conditions at the time of sowing, methods used to sow the seed and, finally, the choice and quality of seed used. - Read Article
Irrigation system design
Consultancy -
By Simon Leatherly (25 Apr 08 10:00)
It is often said that all that is needed to provide a successful irrigation system is sufficient water, an adequate power supply and enough money! - Read Article
Secondary Elements
Consultancy -
By Dr Tim Butler (18 Apr 08 10:50)
Understanding their role in sportsturf management - Read Article
Weekend hit for high Fusarium risk
Consultancy -
By Mark Sanderson (10 Apr 08 15:00) - 2 comments
Turf mangers look set for a weekend of very high Fusarium infection, with forecasts of intense disease pressure right through from today (Thursday 10 April) to Tuesday next week across the UK and Ireland.
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It’s Snow Good
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By Dr Colin Mumford (08 Apr 08 22:00) - 1 comment
Christmas has come and gone, but winter still remains, or at least it should have if I’ve written this article in time for the February issue of Pitchcare; if you’re reading this in April, think of this article as more of a review article instead. - Read Article
What’s the cause of your disease?
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By Dr Kate Entwistle (07 Apr 08 14:00)
Identifying the primary cause of turfgrass diseases has, arguably, become more difficult over recent years as we have become better able to identify differences between certain closely-related organisms and to recognise the potential of previously unconsidered pests. - Read Article
Two fingers is bad ...
Consultancy -
By David Bates (21 Mar 08 8:00)
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 - Read Article
Badgers and the Law
Consultancy -
By Editor (15 Mar 08 10:00)
For conservationists the increase in the badger population is a huge success story. - Read Article
Facts, Formulations & Fundamentals 3
Consultancy -
By Kevin Timms (14 Mar 08 9:00) - 2 comments
Part three of a series of three articles written by Kevin Timms Sports Turf Advisor NZ Sports Turf Institute on the Facts Formulations & Fundamentals of Fertilisers
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Moss and algae on sports surfaces
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By Laurence Gale MSc (13 Mar 08 14:00) - 2 comments
With the inclement, milder, wet weather recently experienced in most parts of the country we are seeing a significant rise in algae and moss problems on turf and on artificial sports surfaces. - Read Article
Facts, Formulations & Fundamentals 2
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By Kevin Timms (12 Mar 08 11:00)
Fertilisers and their use are at the core of successful, every-day turf management. Yet for many turf managers and prospective turf practitioners they remain somewhat of a mystery.
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Facts Formulations & Fundamentals of Fertilisers
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By Kevin Timms (10 Mar 08 9:00)
Fertilisers and their use are at the core of successful, every-day turf management. Yet for many turf managers and prospective turf practitioners they remain somewhat of a mystery. - Read Article
Ain't Nothin' Finer!
Consultancy -
By Henry Bechelet B Sc (Hons), MBPR, RIPTA (23 Feb 08 14:00)
Creeping Bentgrass & The Disturbance Theory Part 1 - Read Article
The IGER Sanctions
Consultancy -
By Sheena Hughes (19 Feb 08 15:00)
British Seed Houses has funded the amenity turfgrass breeding programme, based at the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER), since 1988. - Read Article
The global Impact of Grass Cover
Consultancy -
By Gordon Jaaback (18 Feb 08 14:00)
It seems logical to establish vegetative cover on critical bare areas, and grass is the only cost-effective solution. - Read Article
Don’t guess it, soil test it...
Consultancy -
By Colman Warde (17 Feb 08 17:00)
By Colman Warde, Scotts Countrywide Manager, Republic of Ireland for Turf and Amenity, Horticulture, and Speciality Agriculture - Read Article
Talk to me!
Consultancy -
By Kevin Munt (15 Feb 08 10:00)
In the second of his articles, Kevin Munt, Principle Consultant at KMgC says that asking your colleagues to “get those bl**dy greens cut faster” may not be the best approach! - Read Article
A new you for the New Year?
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By Frank Newberry (14 Feb 08 13:00)
Fresh from challenging a great group of groundsmen and greenkeepers to further extend their skills at the recent Essential Management Skills Workshop (Part 1), Careers Counsellor and Trainer FRANK NEWBERRY now explores the power of personal goal setting and explains in plain language how you can be an over-achiever in 2008. - Read Article
Trees versus Turf...
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By Mary Purcell (11 Feb 08 12:00)
Trees have many functions on a golf course. Despite the reality that trees on the course can cause increased management problems for superintendents they are a vital component of a golf course. - Read Article
