Whether you’re laying natural or artificial turf, guide clients on how best to maintain their investment. Each option has pitfalls for the unwary, Greg Rhodes discovers for The Landscaper Magazine Passing a petrol forecourt recently, I spotted a strip of synthetic turf running along the frontage with the pavement – flattened, dirty and looking distinctly …
Looking to buy a reliable Compact Tractor in 2021? Look no further … Small, powerful, and able to handle challenging landscapes the Compact Tractors of 2021 are offering versatility. Listed below are compact tractor brands currently on the market to help tackle everyday chores. 1. Kubota B1 Series Kubota has unveiled the latest version of …
It isn’t just Grounds Manager, Nigel Harvey, who has moved from the Stanley Park Training Ground to the main stadium pitch of Forest Green Rovers FC – his Johnsons Sports Seed programme has made the switch. Having used Johnsons mixtures for almost 15 years, the club’s renowned eco and environmentally friendly approach means the combination …
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The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has established a formal relationship with The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and The R&As existing partnership, to explore collaborative opportunities to increase awareness and support for biodiversity conservation on golf courses. A new relationship that will help facilitate mainstream wildlife conservation on golf …
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BIGGA launches platform for members who find themselves out of work due to coronavirus crisis Thank a Greenkeeper Day took place on Wednesday 23 September, following on from which the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has launched a new online platform to help its members “find work for greenkeepers”, for those who find …
The Grounds Management Association (GMA), the leading not-for-profit membership body for grounds professionals and volunteers, shares a list of top tips for community grounds staff on getting local sports pitches prepped and ready for grassroots sport to fully resume after Covid-19 lockdown. Lockdown, and the ensuing challenges created by it, have left many community pitches …
With a special nod to the consistency achieved across the course, Matt Aplin of Goring and Streatley Golf Club, Berkshire has scooped ‘Greenkeeper of the Year (under £75 green fees)’ from the 59club for the second year in a row. Matt believes that since the club has been applying TriCure AD™ from Headland Amenity on …
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The science of turf management is one that is ever-changing, with environmental factors changing how we conduct routine tasks and the tools available to complete them. Global warming and its resulting weather patterns are prominent talking points once again, whilst changes in chemical legislation and pressure for increased sustainability are all under the spotlight of …
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Richard Peel Groundcare have taken delivery of an INFINICUT® FX pedestrian mower, complete with an UltraGroomer™ cassette from the TMSystem™ range, to help them deliver on a brand-new bowls maintenance contract. Undertaking pitch maintenance and renovations for football clubs at all levels, Richard Peel prides himself on using ‘industry leading machinery to deliver the best …
INFINICUT® FX pedestrian mower delivers on bowls maintenance contract Read More »
Q & A with Curtis Allen, Division Manager at BLEC machinery – suppliers of specialised landscaping and turfcare equipment and part of the Redexim Group. BLEC became a member of the Redexim Charterhouse group in 2015. What were the biggest challenges you faced in taking on the range? The first challenge we faced was really getting to grips with the …
