Pitchcare Magazine - Issue 121

OUR COVER ARTICLE IS MANAGING POA – THE ENEMY WITHIN
Managing Poa annua can be a major concern for turf professionals due to its opportunistic nature, shallow rooting system, susceptibility to disease and environmental stress. We explore how to manage it…

Our technical articles this issue include:

• SUMMER DISEASE RISKS 
  Understanding individual life cycles of pythium blight, grey leaf spot and brown patch 
• THE GREENEST TOURNAMENT EVER
  The pressure will be on the Euro 2028 grounds teams to ensure pitch presentation and playing conditions are of the highest quality
• CANVAS TO CUTTING-EDGE
  The evolution and importance of cricket ground covers: best practices and innovations

Plus Talking Turf and Wellbeing articles:

ADDRESSING THE SKILLS SHORTAGE
The industry is not just struggling to fill roles – it’s also experiencing shifts that are stretching clubs and professionals to their limits.

A NEW CHAPTER IN TURFCARE = IMPROVED WELLBEING…
Jim Portas joins Boston United as head groundsman

PLUS Weather Corner from industry expert Mark Hunt
Understanding jet streams: how high and low pressure systems determine weather patterns

Also in this issue: The Benefits of Wildflower Areas, Negotiation Techniques, Successful Drought Management Strategy Top Tips, Tom Nutting swaps Shropshire for Almeria and much more…

Kerry & James – your Pitchcare team