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It’s a Rollover until 31st May
28 Feb 2006 -
Cricket -
Press Release
- 1 comment
This spring save £1,550 on the original Autoguide Auto-Roller!
Invitation to UK Turf Management Roadshows
28 Feb 2006 -
Industry -
Dave Steward
Join Dr Karl Danneberger, in conjunction with Scotts and Syngenta, for UK Turf Management Roadshows on Primo MAXX – a revolutionary new liquid growth regulator designed for use on all forms of turf, from the finest golf greens to sports pitches and landscaping applications.
Corporate Clients enjoy a First-Class Finish in Oxford
27 Feb 2006 -
Industry -
Sue Meeken
REPORTING AN INCREASE year-on-year in corporate golf, Frilford Heath Golf Club in Oxfordshire has to maintain its courses to the highest possible standards.
Course Manager, Sid Arrowsmith, thinks it is vital to keep mower blades pristinely sharp by using Express Dual and Anglemaster grinders from Bernhard and Company.
Tractors take tight turns in their Stride
27 Feb 2006 -
Industry -
Mike Bird
- 2 comments
The two Kubota compact tractors used for grass cutting by the Estate Services Section of Exeter University get little time for a breather during the year.
CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES – Implementing an optimum programme
25 Feb 2006 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
- Issue 3 - Oct / Nov 2005 - 4 comments
In the first part of this two-part article, Martyn Jones, National Turfgrass Foundation, reviewed techniques in identifying soil physical problems. In this section, various means of correcting deficiencies will be explored and the pro and cons of each method will be evaluated.
Pre-season rolling: Don’t jump the sun!
24 Feb 2006 -
Consultancy -
Colin Ashman
- 14 comments
Pre-season rolling is for many cricket groundsmen, one of the most important and challenging processes used in the preparation of hard, fast, and bouncy cricket wickets. However, there are no set rules or guidelines for the process and if not understood it can have severe consequences. This article is an attempt to describe some of the main points about pre-season rolling and some of the theory behind it. To begin with, I’ll be a looking at the frequency and intensity of rolling then the weight/ footprint of pre-season rolling.
Pitch Cover Evolution
24 Feb 2006 -
Industry -
David Bates
- 1 comment
From my experiences as a Head Groundsman at Northampton County Cricket Club using heavy tarpaulin covers on the square and run ups, practice areas/nets from March through to September, we always incurred problems with disease incidence, lack of photosynthesis through a lack of light and a general weakening of the grass plant.
Visit to Golf Industry Show just gets Bigger and Better
24 Feb 2006 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Ransomes Jacobsen’s visit to the Golf Industry Show continues to grow and this year saw a party of almost 200 people visit the event in Atlanta, Georgia.
New Soil Life 700 Compost Tea Brewer from Symbio.
24 Feb 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
Much is written about soil chemistry and physics but soil biology takes a back seat in turf management. However it is the biological life in the soil that is responsible for natural disease resistance, nutrient recycling, thatch breakdown and fine grass growth. Without living soil sustainable course maintenance will continue to be a dream.
Warriors ask for Facilities to grace Premiership
24 Feb 2006 -
Best of the Rest -
Press Release
Having been promoted to the Rugby Union Premiership at the start of the 2004/05 season, Worcester Warriors decided that their training facilities also required moving up a division.
New chafer treatment has real merit
22 Feb 2006 -
Industry -
Nick Harden
- 1 comment
News this week of PSD approval for the long awaited chafer grub treatment from Bayer Environmental Science will come as excellent news to green keepers, groundsmen, amenity turf managers and lawncare professionals across the country.
Severe Wintry Weather set to Cause Chaos for UK
22 Feb 2006 -
General News -
Editor
- 14 comments
Due to strike the UK across the week beginning 26th February.
Low Vibration leads to Massive Order
21 Feb 2006 -
Industry -
Sue Meeken
The Health & Safety benefits arising from the low-vibration characteristics of Dennis mowers have led to a massive order from Leeds City Council for nearly 70 of the company’s precision mowers.
Football’s Most Obvious Decision
21 Feb 2006 -
General News -
Editor
- 3 comments
The 2006 FA Cup Final will be played at the Millennium Stadium – an announcement that could, and, should have been made six months ago.
STRESS hype or reality?
20 Feb 2006 -
Consultancy -
Rosemary Anderson
Although stress has become a buzzword of the 20th Century and most people think they know what stress is, the whole concept of stress is actually very poorly understood.
Verti- Drain Comes top at Harrow School.
20 Feb 2006 -
Industry -
Sue Meeken
A newly purchased Verti-Drain deep aerator from Charterhouse Turf Machinery is ensuring that the extensive sports pitches at the famous Harrow School are maintained to the highest standard.
From Vacuuming to Mowing, Trilo can cover the ground quicker than any!
20 Feb 2006 -
Industry -
Press Release
TRILO UK Ltd is pleased to announce that, with immediate effect, they are the importers of the new Leijenaar Green Clipper Mower range.
Pitchcare members can help provide an early warning system for Bird Flu
20 Feb 2006 -
General News -
Laurence Gale MSc
With over 17,500 active Pitchcare members, currently working in the British Turfcare Industry. We are in a good position to provide a vital early warning system to combat the threat of a potential bird flu epidemic in the UK. Pitchcare members can play an active role in providing vital information about bird deaths they find on their land.
Federation of European Golf Greenkeepers Associations
19 Feb 2006 -
Golf -
Dean Cleaver
FEGGA Delegates representing 23 Countries recently came together at the FEGGA Conference to discuss and agree policies on Education and Environment.
British Seed Houses reveals new image during Harrogate Week
17 Feb 2006 -
Industry -
Ellie Parry
There might have been familiar faces greeting visitors to British Seed Houses’ stand, but the leading UK seed company had a distinctive new look at BTME 2006.