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Heather and its management
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By Laurence Gale MSc (27 Sep 07 14:00)
Heather has in recent years been on a decline and has caused much concern for environmentalist groups. Currently, there is a growing recognition of the importance of Heather as an integral part of the golf course both from a playing and ecological perspective. - Read Article
New Book: Sports Turf & Amenity Grassland Management
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By Laurence Gale MSc (05 Jan 06 11:50)
Sports Turf and Amenity Grassland Management is a brand new book published for the turfgrass industry. The book is centered around the the management of turf and amenity grass land. What makes this book more interesting it is a UK publication written by Stewart Brown a Senior Lecturer from the Department of Landscape Management at Writtle College in Essex. - Read Article
Book Review - Using Pesticides A complete guide to safe effective spraying
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By Laurence Gale MSc (16 Nov 05 17:00)
Using Pesticides is an essential and comprehensive guide to safe, effective spraying for spraying operatives, their managers and supervisors. The guide outlines practical steps in the selection and use of Pesticides. The guide is gives valuable information set out in 12 chapters about the safe use and application of pesticides in the UK.
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My view of the green
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By Editor (19 Oct 05 13:10)
The book "My View of the Green" by Richard Hurley, Ph.D., Lifelong experiences and observations about golf courses and the game of golf. The book was written for the person who loves the game of golf, wants to take a golfing trip to Scotland or Ireland or simply enjoys hearing good golf stories - Read Article
The Grass is Greener
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By Laurence Gale MSc (23 Aug 05 10:00)
Memories of a Groundsman. - Read Article
Book Review - A Natural Course for Golf
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By Laurence Gale MSc (17 Aug 05 16:00)
Book Review - A Natural Course for Golf - a must buy for golf course Greens Committee members.
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Petrol Carriage & Storage – have you got it right?
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By David Mears (11 May 05 16:10)
Petrol is a highly flammable liquid and, because it can emit flammable vapour even at low temperatures, should be treated with respect! There is always the risk of fire or explosion if it is close to a source of ignition. - Read Article
Scotts best sellers
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By Editor (30 Jan 05 8:00)
Make sure that you keep up to date with developments in the Scotts turfcare and landscape ranges by securing copies of the latest editions of Scotts’ comprehensive product brochures-details inside - Read Article
Molecatcher
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By Editor (22 Nov 04 14:00)
Jeff Nicholls is a professional molecatcher with a lifetime's experience of trapping these turf pests. Catching a mole is easy when you have the knowledge, and Jeff is only too willing to pass on his wealth of experience. - Read Article
Soil Science
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By Laurence Gale MSc (17 Aug 04 14:45)
Soil Science (Methods and Applications) By D L Rowell was published in 1994 by prentice Hall. The book provides a practical introduction to the various basic methods of assessing the properties of soil. Providing useful guidance on how each method might be used in practical situations. More Inside - Read Article
The UK Pesticide Guide 2004
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By Laurence Gale MSc (07 May 04 15:35)
The UK Pesticide Guide 2004 (seventeenth edition) is an annual publication produced by the British Crop Protection Council (BCPC) and published by CABI Publishing. The Guide provides up to date information on the control and use of crop protection chemicals through legislation and voluntary measures.More Inside. - Read Article
Turfgrass Seed 2004
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By Laurence Gale MSc (22 Apr 04 10:00)
The second of our Pitchcare book reviews features this years Turfgrass Seed 2004 booklet produced by the British Society of Plant Breeders Limited. (BSPB) This booklet provides details of grass seed varieties for use in the amenity and the sports turf Industry. The purpose of the turfgrass seed booklet is to report on the comprehensive trials results of available grass varieties in the UK. More inside. - Read Article
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By Laurence Gale MSc (01 Apr 04 14:00)
Pitchcare is pleased to announce another new feature for the site. We will be reviewing a series of books and publications, bringing to your attention valuable resource information. I know only too well the value of obtaining knowledge and information from books and publications particularly when studying for courses and academic qualifications. Read Inside. - Read Article
