Suggestions on how to 'fix' a new lawn? 
A year after being laid at a new build property, the grass lawn is showing signs of concern with little growth. What can be done?

Grounds maintenance tender search 
Wanting to expand his business, one member of the network is looking for advice on gaining larger maintenance contracts.

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What is special is the initial knock-down. The Pyraflufen inhibits the enzymes in the weed that it needs for photosynthesis and the weeds will show visible signs of application within 24-48 hours – usually faded colour and wilting . This will stop the plant growing, stop it seeding and importantly make it very clear to customers that an area has been sprayed.

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Two sloping sites 
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Apprenticeships questions 
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Confirmed finding of oriental chestnut gall wasp in Kent 
The tree pest oriental chestnut gall wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus) has been confirmed in sweet chestnut trees (Castanea sativa) in a woodland in Kent.

Which brand of fertiliser to use? 
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Sickly tree 
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Protect more bee species to safeguard crops, say scientists 
Almost 80% of crop pollination by wild bees is provided by just 2% of the most common species, say scientists.

French minister asks shops to stop selling Monsanto Roundup weedkiller 
French Environment and Energy Minister Segolene Royal has asked garden shops to stop over-the-counter sales of Monsanto's Roundup weedkiller as part of a wider fight against pesticides seen as potentially harmful to humans.

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Brinsbury horticulture students meet leading employers 
Horticulture students from Chichester College’s Brinsbury Campus had the opportunity to meet two leading organisations in the industry recently.

See your garden spring into life every year 
Imagine every spring, as the days get longer and the sun gets warmer, being able to step out into your garden to be welcomed by a cornucopia of colours.

Everris sponsor student greenkeeper of the year award 
Everris has once again demonstrated its commitment to education by supporting the Student Greenkeeper of the Year award in Ireland.

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