Behind every pitch
Pitch and Grounds Advisor for the England and Wales Cricket Board, Andy Mackay, had a slightly different road into the world of grounds management. The...
in Cricket - on 20/9/22
Pitch and Grounds Advisor for the England and Wales Cricket Board, Andy Mackay, had a slightly different road into the world of grounds management. The...
in Cricket - on 20/9/22
Trainer and Conference Speaker Frank Newberry believes that you can supercharge your own career and the careers of others with delegation. If you personally...
in Training & Education - on 14/9/22
During its 120-year life, Stowmarket Golf Club has been developing in one way or another. Blair Ferguson met with Head Greenkeeper of thirty-three years,...
in Golf - on 9/9/22
During August, many parts of the country have seen soaring temperatures and drought conditions. By the time this magazine is published there will probably...
in Editorial - on 5/9/22
This month traditionally sees a shift in weather conditions, which become more autumnal without extreme heat and long dry spells (location dependant) which...
in General Interest - on 1/9/22
There are scientific reasons why we’re drawn to water, it’s calming, peaceful and inspiring, adding beauty to any landscape. Our love for it is pervasive...
in Technical - on 29/8/22
It’s all fun and games, plus plenty of hard graft, for the grounds team tending one of the country’s elite sporting schools. Greg Rhodes arrived at...
in Schools & Colleges - on 25/8/22
David Byron comes as close as it gets to being born and bred at Thorndon Park Golf Club, and gives the course as much attention as if he had been, Greg...
in Golf - on 22/8/22
This summer has seen the hottest recorded temperatures within the UK. It seems likely that 2021, which was declared the hottest European summer since 1500,...
in Football - on 17/8/22
Do you have a prize tree in your midst? If so, celebrate your good fortune, lavish the attention on it that a champion deserves while putting in place...
in Conservation & Ecology - on 12/8/22
Goodwood is a beautiful estate in the heart of West Sussex covering 4,900 hectares (12,000 acres) in the village of Westhampnett, Chichester, West Sussex...
in Public Places - on 8/8/22
David Mears visited recently to meet Head Groundsman, Stefan Jones and learn more about the facilities and new developments; in particular the construction...
in Football - on 4/8/22
For most, up to now, summer has been tough in terms of turf management. There will be many of us in the industry who will be hoping for a more settled...
in General Interest - on 1/8/22
Laid out in a beautiful piece of heathland on the northern boundary of Southampton, Stoneham Golf Club has always presented a good challenge to all standards...
in Golf - on 28/7/22
The new Official Controls (Plant Protection Products) Regulations 2020 recently came into force. But, what are Plant Protection Products, why are they...
in Industry News - on 25/7/22
Student wellbeing ranks high in Liverpool Hope University's strategy for upgrading its landscape provision. Greg Rhodes speaks to Martin Grayshon, Head...
in Schools & Colleges - on 21/7/22
As top class football training facilities go, Marbella Football Center is up there with some of the best in the world. Regularly used by elite teams from...
in Football - on 18/7/22
Racing’s elite has become more demanding of turf standards in recent years, so how do you ensure the best possible going in the cold, wet north of England?...
in Equestrian - on 11/7/22
Frank Newberry offers three quick and easy ways to minimise the fears that are strongest in the final hour before we make a speech or presentation. This...
in Training & Education - on 7/7/22
From the TechControl display to contour following and ease of maintenance, the lightweight John Deere 2750 PrecisionCut excels in every discipline.
in Machinery & Mechanics - on 4/7/22