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A spoonful of SUGAR?
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By Editor (16 May 08 13:00) - 1 comment
One of the longest message board threads ever seen on the Pitchcare website, on the subject of grass colour, resulted in a lengthy discussion about the use of sugars to ‘jump start’ the plant. - Read Article
Mountains of molehills across Britain
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By Press Release (11 May 08 9:00)
Moles, the destructive pests that so infuriate gardeners and groundsmen, are on the increase throughout Britain.
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Turfmech secures victory over Rolawn in High Court
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By Mike Bird (09 May 08 10:00)
Turfmech has been given the green light in the High Court to continue production of its MaxiMow 13 and MaxiMow 17 large-area trailed hydraulic gang mowers.
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The Red Diesel debate
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By Editor (08 May 08 21:00) - 2 comments
A definitive answer from HM Customs and Excise-details inside - Read Article
A pioneering approach...
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By Charmian Robinson (06 May 08 11:25)
Tensar times as community project hits a problem. Charmian Robinson reports on how Cleveland Land Services were able to resolve the situation using a ‘super grid’. - Read Article
GMB Greenkeepers and Groundspersons Branch
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By Editor (25 Apr 08 12:00)
The formation of the GMB Greenkeeper and Groundspersons Branch of the GMB Union Sports Section officially commenced on 21st of April 2008 - Read Article
Artificial Turf and Human Health Concerns
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By Editor (17 Apr 08 19:00) - 4 comments
Information straight from the New Jersey Health Department over concerns of toxins in artificial turf - Read Article
Bunting has take off!
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By Matt Baker (12 Apr 08 10:00)
Earlier in 2007, Manchester City Council was placed under severe pressure to sell their prime asset, Manchester Airport, to create a fund to invest in the city’s future prosperity. No doubt, if the airport were ever to be sold, there would be a feeding frenzy of interested buyers. - Read Article
Campey demonstrate new Raycam Carrier Turf models
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By Editor (14 Mar 08 16:00) - 1 comment
Campey's are demonstrating their new machines at various venues throughout the UK and ireland - Read Article
Orwell Mencap Genesis provide Safety Tools
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By Peter Driver (23 Feb 08 10:00)
Orwell Mencap Genesis has produced a selection of wooden safety tools for RANSOMES JACOBSEN, the international grounds care equipment manufacturer based at Ransomes Europark in Ipswich. - Read Article
Rome was not Built in a Day, But…
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By Ian Macmillan (04 Feb 08 16:00) - 1 comment
Friends, greenkeepers and citizens, lend me your eyes! As I reflect back to November 2006 and the inaugural meeting of the Independent Greenkeepers Association (IGA) little did we realise the strength of support. - Read Article
Five Years of Unsung Heroes
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By Carol Dutton (25 Jan 08 13:00)
Kester Clarke, Head Groundsman of Ipswich Cricket Club, Suffolk and Tim McCreadie, Course Manager of Royston Golf Club in Hertfordshire are the latest turf professionals to join the ranks of Terrain Aeration’s Unsung Heroes, all of whom were invited to attend this year’s awards. - Read Article
Cadets On Parade
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By Laurence Gale MSc (14 Jan 08 15:25)
One of the objectives of Pitchcare is to keep our members up to date with new products by involving practising Groundsmen and Greenkeepers in appraisals of these new products - Read Article
When autumn leaves start to fall
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By Laurence Gale MSc (10 Jan 08 12:00)
Leaf collection has come a long way in a relatively short time. I well remember, back in the late seventies, the many hours spent raking leaves into piles and chucking them into a trailer with leaf boards. - Read Article
Win an E-Z-Go Utility Vehicle
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By Editor (07 Jan 08 15:00)
A brand new E-Z-Go utility vehicle to be won. - Read Article
Pitchcare Family Addition
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By Editor (04 Jan 08 9:00) - 34 comments
A new addition to the Pitchcare family has been welcomed into the world. - Read Article
Turning an old leaf!
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By Mark Dempsey (27 Dec 07 15:05)
A leaf recycling project at Calderdale Council is helping them to conform to green waste issues and environmental regulations. Mark Dempsey reports on how the project is shaping up. - Read Article
The Richter Scale
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By Dave Saltman (26 Dec 07 14:00)
They had stopped en route to relieve themselves and were surprised at how sandy and free draining the local soil was!
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Clean Water Through Wind Power
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By Phil Breakey (13 Dec 07 9:00)
With demand from environmental agencies and utility suppliers to both reduce and better manage water consumption, many sports turf operators are increasingly looking for alternative sources and methods of storing water, both to ensure supplies are available for irrigation and to reduce operational costs. - Read Article
The Industry needs Wembley answers!
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By Editor (25 Nov 07 14:40) - 19 comments
The Wembley Pitch is the flagship for our industry. In its current condition it is seriously undermining our profession. - Read Article
