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Turfing Problem

Hey Guys & Gals,

Recently been to look at a lawn for client/family friend which was laid by somebody else last March - grew perfectly well the first year, started to look rubbish over the winter and is now in a really poor state and is not growing at

Started by Simon Land in Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Simon Land May 17, 2014

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New Law Limits Lawn Fertiliser Use

This US issue got an airing on LJN a fair while ago when it was reported as a possibility.

Now home owners and lawn care professionals in the US are waking up to strict rules as to what can / can't be done as the growing season starts. This exists al

Started by Gary RK in Turfcare

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Great Pitch Patterns :-)

Being a lover of great sports pitch patterns, just love this :

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Courtesy of @adgray13 - Grounds Manager at Southampton FC

If you like this kind of dedication, this is a good bedtime read ;-)

Picture Perfect - Mowing Techniques for Lawns, Landscapes &

Started by Gary RK in Turfcare

2 Replies · Reply by paul mcdermott Apr 22, 2014

Viroturf Latest Insert

Check out the latest Viroturf insert.....

www.Viroturf.com

Started by Matthew Spedding - Pile Height in Turfcare

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Walkover Sprayers for lawn care

Who uses pedestrian walk-over sprayers (ie the old Allen or its replacement(s) from Aztec) for lawn care ?

We've got a couple of large lawns that I believe would be best served by Walkovers, which according to the research I've done are much more acc

Started by Gary RK in Turfcare

18 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 9, 2014

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"Golden boot" muppet.

Spotted this clanger today near a lawn I was treating and it really made me laugh. (it wasn't me!)

The guy was obviously spraying Glyposate or some other weed killer and walked back to his van without noticing it was all over his boots, killing the gr

Started by Kris Lord in Turfcare

12 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Apr 1, 2014

Recommend me a leatherjacket treatment!

Hi all,

I've got a bit of a dilemma at the moment - I'm half way through doing the hard graft in renovating a lawn that is in very poor shape. Whilst working, it has become apparent that there is a significant number of leatherjackets in the soil - ju

Started by Ben Candlin in Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Robbie Mar 25, 2014

Weed killer suggestions sought for a cough grass lawn

I would be grateful if anyone had any thoughts on how to get rid of weeds in a couch grass lawn. The lawn gets sun all day, is well kept but has a real problem with weeds. Ideally, the client is looking for some sort of "friendly" weed killer, rather

Started by Paul Thomas in Turfcare

11 Replies · Reply by Paul Thomas Mar 20, 2014

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Leather Jackets - update

We've had reports from one of top agricultural pesticide manufacturers which we thought may be of interest.

Autumn last year leatherjackets were reported at their highest for many years
Now they are warning that there is a high risk of damage as the si

Started by Progreen Weed Control in Turfcare

6 Replies · Reply by John Baker Mar 20, 2014

What's the best lawnmower?

Only joking :) neil@etesia

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Turfcare

5 Replies · Reply by Stephen Hildick Feb 25, 2014

What lawn mower should I buy?

Hello, I'm new to this forum and would appreciate some advice. I mow around 65 domestic lawns a week,of all shapes and sizes. I have been using Masport Rotarolla 22" mowers for the past 4 years, and have had so much trouble with the drive, thisyear I

Started by Stephen Hildick in Turfcare

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Lawnmower recommendations appreciated

I've had some really useful advice on this forum in advance of setting up a lawn care and maintenance company this year.

Many thanks to Luke and Robbie especially for giving their time to chat to me over the phone!

I am thinking of getting an Etesia Pr

Started by Nigel Birchenough in Turfcare

9 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Feb 25, 2014

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Fusarium Patch

Does anyone know what chemicals we are allowed to use on private lawns to treat Fusarium Patch?

Started by Robbie in Turfcare

8 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Feb 25, 2014

The first lawn cut

Phil was thinking with all this terrible weather we've had it would be interesting to map the first lawn cuts around Britain, a bit similar o the members map would be a good guide in diff parts of the country,and how it has all affected us.Think it n

Started by chris in Turfcare

47 Replies · Reply by Simon Harding Mar 10, 2014

Artificial Grass - Thoughts

Morning all,

I know that for a lot of members Artificial Grass is a swear word and goes against the grain but I have an area in my rear garden that is in dire need of attention.

We live in an area where the soil is incredibly clay heavy.

Thus resulting

Started by Colin @ Creative Funding in Turfcare

23 Replies · Reply by Colin @ Creative Funding Feb 12, 2014

Fertilizer

Where is the cheapest/ best value source buy fertilizers, herbicides etc in the uk? Thanks in advance. Pete

Started by Peter Whitworth in Turfcare

2 Replies · Reply by Peter Whitworth Jan 29, 2014

Not many of my customers want to pay for scarifying or aeration

If I get this type of work I can borrow the equipment from a friend. Even so, I was wondering if anyone has customers that they don't garden for regularly or lawn treat who just employs them to scarify or aerate. I say this as March is a good time to

Started by Craig Brownlow in Turfcare

15 Replies · Reply by Neil Petrie BSc Landscape Mgt Jan 27, 2014

Questions For Artificial Grass Fitters

Morning Everyone

Just joined the network and hoping I can learn a lot from being here!

I am currently creating an "ultimate resource" for anyone wanting information about having artificial Grass in their garden.

I am focusing on unbiased and genuinely u

Started by Carl in Turfcare

2 Replies · Reply by Thermo Jan 17, 2014

THE LAWN IN YOUR GARDEN-what category do you fall into?

2014 – the year of the lawn!

New Year is a great time for wiping slates clean, so here is a confession.

Collectively, we in the gardening professions are guilty of making things pretty tough for lawn lovers. It’s true! Whilst there has been an exciting

Started by David Hedges-Gower in Turfcare

17 Replies · Reply by Trish Reynolds Jan 19, 2014

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Event: Weed & pest control workshop for professional practitioners Friday 28th February 2014

If all, or part, of your business is derived from applying chemical treatments to lawns or or turf then why not consider the upcoming Weed & pest control workshop?

LJN sponsors Progreen are hosting the event.

The event will cover all elements of the

Started by Phil Voice in Turfcare

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