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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
4 Days ago by: madgeorge
"An amassing task Keith. You must be congratulated in taking ..."
Saracens handed pitch boost
1 Week ago by: TURFINATOR
"If you want someone to hang themselves all you need do is le ..."
Harrogate 2012
2 Weeks ago by: Leeboy
"I'm not doubting it was a decent show Richard, my point was ..."
Harrogate 2012
2 Weeks ago by: ricam
"Not sure I agree with you Lee, in around 20 years of exhibit ..."
The UK Pesticide Guide 2011
7 Feb 2011 -
Book Reviews -
Press Release
With changes to pesticide approvals just round the corner, now is the time to start planning to ensure that products whose approvals are set to expire on 31 December 2013 are used before the expiry date.
Birds and Golf Courses
20 Feb 2010 -
Book Reviews -
Peter Britton
- Issue 28 - Dec / Jan 2010
Birds and golf courses - a guide to habitat management is a splendid publication from the RSPB and the R&A.
Book Review - Sports Ground Management A Complete Guide
11 Feb 2010 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
All sports persons and players, at whatever level, need quality surfaces on which to play, and constructing, preparing and maintaining surfaces are all essential tasks carried out by professional groundspersons.
Seasonal Requirements for Golf Course Management
11 Sep 2009 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
An excellent A5 size pocket reference book detailing the key maintenance tasks required for each of the four seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter) carried out on a golf course.
Heather and its management
27 Sep 2007 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
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.
New Book: Sports Turf & Amenity Grassland Management
5 Jan 2006 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
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.
Book Review - Using Pesticides A complete guide to safe effective spraying
16 Nov 2005 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
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.
The Author:
My view of the green
19 Oct 2005 -
Book Reviews -
Editor
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
The Grass is Greener
23 Aug 2005 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
Memories of a Groundsman.
Book Review - A Natural Course for Golf
17 Aug 2005 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
Book Review - A Natural Course for Golf - a must buy for golf course Greens Committee members.
Petrol Carriage & Storage – have you got it right?
11 May 2005 -
Book Reviews -
David Mears
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.
Scotts best sellers
30 Jan 2005 -
Book Reviews -
Editor
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
Molecatcher
22 Nov 2004 -
Book Reviews -
Editor
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.
Soil Science
17 Aug 2004 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
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
The UK Pesticide Guide 2004
7 May 2004 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
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.
Turfgrass Seed 2004
22 Apr 2004 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
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.
Book Reviews
1 Apr 2004 -
Book Reviews -
Laurence Gale MSc
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.
