March 2022 (Page 1)

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The healthier alternative

After a decade of working with 2-stroke engines, Adam Patterson, from Patterson’s Gardening Services in Northern Ireland, thought it was time to switch...

in Battery/Electric Power - on 31/3/22

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Otterbine brings new life

Darlington Council has recently acquired two Sunburst aerating fountains from Otterbine for the lake in the town’s historic South Park, and is reaping...

in Local Authority - on 31/3/22

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Master of high output

When tree surgeon Paul Cutler was in the market for a new woodchipper to handle large scale domestic tree-works, there was only one machine that fitted...

in Arboriculture - on 30/3/22

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Plant a Tree for BTME

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has launched a new scheme that will see exhibitors at its annual trade show and education...

in Conservation & Ecology - on 30/3/22

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Tee Renovation Days

Campey Turf Care Systems in occasional conjunction with Germinal Seeds, are hosting a series of Tee Renovation Days throughout the country next month and...

in Golf - on 29/3/22

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Jubilant Jedbugh

A granular feeding programme devised by Tom Hobbis of Agrovista Amenity has dramatically improved the greens at Jedburgh Golf Club

in Golf - on 29/3/22

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What have you got?

In this article, Conservation Greenkeeper at John O’Gaunt Golf Club in Bedfordshire, Stephen Thompson, explains how important it is to record and promote...

in Golf - on 29/3/22

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Redexim UK's 40 years

With a rich history of supplying a vast selection of equipment critical to successful fine turf and sports turf maintenance, the Redexim UK team marked...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 28/3/22

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Excellent Communications!

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association and Campey Turf Care Systems have revealed the winners of the BIGGA Excellence in Communications...

in Exhibition News - on 28/3/22

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Mk6 Fixed Head Pedestrian

Following in the footsteps of the Mk6 SM34 Rotary Mower and Floating Head cylinder collection, INFINICUT have now extended the Mk6 features and mantra...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 27/3/22

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Updated pole pruners

STIHL has recently upgraded its petrol pole pruner range with the introduction of the HT 105 and HT 135, providing professional users with greater durability...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 27/3/22

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Sky blue thinking

After a turbulent few years, the future looks bright for the Coventry Building Society Arena - formerly the Ricoh Arena - with Coventry City Football...

in Football - on 27/3/22

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Pitch deemed playable

A football match in County Durham went ahead - despite threats that the fixture could be abandoned after vandals covered the playing surface with diesel...

in Football - on 26/3/22

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Jack wins JD X127

When Jack Fairhead heard he’d won a brand new John Deere X127 ride-on mower worth £3500, he couldn’t believe his luck

in Industry News - on 26/3/22

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Razor blades scattered!

Horrified parents fear children playing in a city park could be injured after razor blades were strewn across the grass

in Parks - on 25/3/22

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GKB's new Verticollector

Based on the principles of their VStrong scarifier, the new Verticollector range promises effective organic matter removal and clean collection of the...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 25/3/22

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New UK Service Technician

At BTME 2022, Jeremy Vincent updated members of the press on two years of expansions at Vanmac Ltd. Together with new franchises and new production facilities...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 24/3/22

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Q&A with Martin Cox

Martin Cox - walking through life with a smile - and grey hair!

in Golf - on 24/3/22

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Back on track!

When the route for HS2 was announced, Ingestre Park Golf Club’s existence was threatened. Club officials successfully battled hard to save its future....

in Golf - on 24/3/22

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BTME celebration winners

A turf educator known as the ‘grandfather of greenkeeper education’ and credited with helping establish training opportunities for those working on...

in Golf - on 23/3/22