Magazine: Pitchcare Gold

The Reel Deal
18th Jul 2008 - Mechanics - Laurence Gale MSc - Issue 19 - Jun / Jul 2008 - 3 comments
Fine turf mowers are put through their paces at Donnington Wood Bowling Club in Telford, Shropshire. Today’s Greenkeepers and Groundsmen have a wide selection of fine turf cylinder mowers to choose from.

UEFA Cup Final
19th May 2008 - Football - Lee Jackson
Since the start of the season the UEFA Cup Final has been in the back of our minds moving closer to the front as each league game passed.

Improving Bunkers – Renovation, Restoration or Redesign?
13th Nov 2007 - Golf - Philip Christian Spogard
It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul – could it justly be said that the bunkers are the windows to the soul of the golf course?

Communication -Working with Committees and Members
19th Jul 2007 - Golf - Paul Lowe - Issue 13 - Jun / Jul 2007 - 2 comments
In today’s climate, productive, well-channelled communication in any industry is very important, none more so than in greenkeeping

Cutting the cloth to fit
7th Aug 2006 - Football - Dave Saltman - Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006 - 8 comments
For all grass sports the end of season renovation work is of paramount importance in preparing the surface for the rigours of the following seasons play.At Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, the preparations start early in March. Discussions take place on how the pitches have performed and what works will be undertaken

Water resources for sports turf: passing the Environmental MOT
8th Jul 2006 - Training - Dr Jerry Knox - Issue 7 - Jun / Jul 2006
Changes in the way the Environment Agency assess time-limited licenses will impact on all sports facilities dependant on direct abstraction for irrigation.

The Oldest Track in Town
21st Oct 2005 - Racing - Laurence Gale MSc
Ludlow racecourse is one of the UK's oldest racetracks. Tradition has it that in the fourteenth century soldiers from Ludlow Castle came to the site not only to practice archery but also to match their horses. Historic records show that the course was in existence as far back as 1729. More Inside

Controlling Thatch
10th Mar 2005 - Consultancy - Laurence Gale MSc - 1 comment
Keeping things in moderation is the key to success in most aspects of life – thatch is no different. More Inside.

All About topsoil
5th Jan 2005 - Consultancy - Laurence Gale MSc
Topsoil is an important, fundamental resource. Without it the human race could not exist. We rely on topsoil to provide a growing medium for all our food and environmental resources. Living matter - plants, trees and grass cannot sustain or survive without it. More Inside.

Will artificial pitches become footballs latest substitution?
3rd Dec 2004 - Football - Colin Ashman - 4 comments
The on going debate about the possible replacement of natural grass surfaces with artificial surfaces for football has given rise to many opinions on the subject. Full details inside

Pests and Diseases
6th May 2004 - Consultancy - Laurence Gale MSc - 3 comments
This month's special feature article will look at the different types of pests and diseases that affect both natural and artificial surfaces and how they can be controlled through various practices.

Why Aeration?
26th Feb 2004 - Consultancy - Laurence Gale MSc - 5 comments
Regular and seasonal aeration maintenance operations are essential to ensure turfgrass quality is maintained throughout the playing seasons of most fine natural turf and field turf facilities. Read inside