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As autumn brings increased rainfall and higher surface moisture levels, pearlwort becomes more noticeable on many sports turf surfaces.

New practical guidance to help the professional amenity sector manage the risk of glyphosate resistance has been published by the UK Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) in partnership with the Amenity Forum.

Mild temperatures, rising leaf wetness and shorter days make October a critical month for turf health. Tom Wood outlines the key priorities for managing disease risk, maintaining plant resilience and preparing surfaces for the challenges of late autumn and winter.

New analysis reveals how rising temperatures, stronger solar radiation and drier conditions are driving record evapotranspiration rates, with major implications for irrigation and turf management.

Why autumn recovery is one of the most important periods of the year. For turf managers across the UK and Europe, this summer has once again highlighted just how unpredictable our growing seasons have become.

There is a natural and highly effective solution at work for unwanted guests like crane fly larvae (leatherjackets) and chafer grubs - insect-pathogenic nematodes.