Articles by John Lockyer (page 1)

I'm alright jack!

According to John Lockyer, STRI Turfgrass Agronomist for Southern England, the key to firm, fast bowling greens is thatch control. Thatch is best described...

in Bowls - on 28/11/09

Testing for OM

How can you accurately tell if your thatch and organic matter levels are where they need to be to ensure good all-round green performance? What is the...

in Consultancy - on 9/5/09

Managing Tarmac

STRI Turfgrass Agronomist, John Lockyer, looks at the management requirements of tarmacadam tennis courts. Not the most gripping of titles I know, but...

in Tennis - on 27/10/08

Artificial football

Alternative surfaces used for football have been around for at least forty years. The first surfaces were little more than a carpet consisting of a plastic...

in Industry News - on 15/8/06