| Welcome to the June Newsletter |
June and Wimbledon - a sure sign that summer is here. Or so I thought. This month gave us some unusually low temperatures, plus we had the gales over the weekend which coincided with mid-summer's day!
Fortunately, this last week has been a bit more settled and, as ever, it has been a pleasure to see the courts at Wimbledon in such beautiful condition. I know Eddie Seaward and his team have more than a few issues to deal with, not least the weather, in the build up to the Championship, but year after year they turn out immaculate, consistent courts.
They are a credit to their profession, and I wish them well for the final week.
Regards
Dave Saltman |
| Combat rising fertiliser prices with Floranid slow-release fertilisers |
With fertiliser prices rising steadily, the use of slow-release fertilisers means that turf managers can make their budgets go further without compromising on results.
The full range of Floranid slow-release fertilisers is now available direct from British Seed Houses.
Slow-release fertilisers provide a steady supply of nutrients to the grass plant over an extended period of time and the Floranid range from Compo Professional is based on Isodur®, the registered trade mark used as part of their slow-release technology.
In normal soluble compound fertilisers, nitrogen is quickly released into the soil creating rapid growth which is not conducive to good quality turf, as well as being leached into water courses causing pollution. Isodur technology creates a slow-release nitrogen molecule. In this way, the microbial activity of converting nitrogen into ammonium and nitrates ready for plant uptake is slowed down resulting in a more controlled and continuous supply to the plant.
Instead of being supplied as a blend, each of the granules in Floranid fertilisers contain NPK, Isodur and all nutrients ensuring even distribution and a uniform result with minimal risk of scorching.
For more information or to order, visit www.bshamenity.com or call 01522 868714. |
| Turf Care Books |
Did you know that we have a wide range of publications from the world's leading specialists, covering every possible aspect of turf care? Topics include:-
Golf Course Design and Maintenance
Soils, Compost and Eco Systems
Sports Field Design and Maintenance
Golf Course Design and Maintenance
Turf Science
The complete list of books and publications can be viewed here.
NEW PUBLICATION
The Lawn Guide - The most up-to-date lawn care book available in the UK. Written specifically for the UK and Northern European Markets this book details all the common weeds, pests, diseases and disorders that UK lawns could encounter. 100 'full colour' pages that includes a step-by-step year round maintenance plan. Whatever your need, question or requirement, the answer, together with the explanation, advice & practical tips, is all here in the Lawn Guide.
Only £7.99.
For more details or to order, click here. |
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| Pesticides Use |
Does your club or organisation use pesticides on the pitch or surrounds? If so, do you know that you can be prosecuted if the operator is not properly trained in their use?
If you are feeling a little unsure, you may want to read this:
No person in the course of a business or employment shall use a pesticide, or give an instruction to others on the use of a pesticide, unless that person has received adequate instruction, training and guidance in the safe, efficient and humane use of pesticides, and is competent for the duties which that person is called upon to perform.
If it states on the label that a product can only be used by a professional, the person concerned in applying the product must have appropriate training.
It is the duty of all employers to ensure that persons in their employment who may be required during the course of their employment to use pesticides are provided with such instruction, training and guidance as is necessary to enable those persons to comply with any requirements provided in and under the Regulations.
A nationally recognised certification scheme is operated by the National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC). NPTC certificated courses are available from Pitchcare.
Contact chris@pitchcare.com for further details. |
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