Pitchcare Magazine - Issue 126

OUR COVER ARTICLE: PETROL V BATTERY

There’s a ‘quiet revolution’ taking place in professional mowing as electrically powered equipment becomes a more common sight over petrol options. We compare what matters most in fine turf management.

Our technical articles this issue:

SPECIAL FEATURE - Managing heat, drought and wear
How renovation, establishment and moisture management prepare pitches for summer. Alongside part two which focusses on mitigating heat stress and maintaining turf performance in challenging conditions.

RENOVATION DECISIONS
Why sward density should drive seed selection on elite pitches.

THE CUTTING EDGE
Why quality, choice and total cost of ownership - when it comes to choosing bedknives - are so important.

TOP TIPS
As the industry heads into another season, irrigation is firmly back in focus. With recent years bringing extended dry periods and increasing pressure on surface quality, Bradley Tennant, Director of Education at the GroundsFest Academy, is clear: there’s no room for guesswork.

PLUS:

PITCH MANAGEMENT AT HIBERNIAN FC
A twenty year old fibre sand profile, rising rainfall and limited winter light are pushing Hibernian FC’s pitch system to its limits.

LANCASHIRE CRICKET’S NEW FARINGTON GROUND
The twin ovals of Lancashire Cricket’s second home have turned from brown to green as head groundsman Matt Merchant and his team prepare for the 2026 season.

Weather Corner - SPRING GROWTH REALITY CHECK
Expert Mark Hunt explores the intense pressure and major recovery work that spring demands of turf managers.

Also in this issue:

TALKING TURF: Bootham School’s head groundsman Tom Wilson is preparing for the biggest step of his career - a move to FC Copenhagen. GOLF: Bunker renovations at Gullane Golf Club. TRAINING: Delegation is one of the most important leadership skills. CONSERVATION: One of the most effective and often overlooked solutions to encourage wildlife and improve habitat is the introduction or enhancement of water features. EQUESTRIAN: Leicester Racecourse is taking on the elements by improving drainage…. plus much more!

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Kerry, James & Kellie – your Pitchcare team