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ICL Growing Solutions, a global leader in specialty fertilisers, announce today the acquisition of GreenBest, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in tailored specialty fertilisers and solutions for the Sports Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture market

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The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.

The most recent success story is George Legg, a student study

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The Howardson Group is pleased to announce that Tom Worthy has joined the team as Regional Sales Director. Tom brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for the turf care industry.

Upon leaving school Tom joined the John Deere Turf Tech

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Norwich City’s training base in Colney has been renamed the Avant Training Centre after the club agreed a new partnership with the UK branch of the Finnish-established company AVANT®.

AVANT®, who produce world-renowned articulated compact loaders, are

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Avant Tecno UK has officially unveiled its new multi-million-pound headquarters in Bury St Edmunds, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth and commitment to its UK operations.

Designed to facilitate Avant's continued expansion, the 32

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GroundsFest was honoured to once again sponsor the Sports Turf and Greenkeeping category at the prestigious Land-Based and Environment Learner of the Year Awards 2024, held on Thursday, 21 November, at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham.

Thi

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As we enter National Tree Week, there’s no better time to highlight the importance of sustainable tree care. Trees are vital to our environment, but their early years require protection from animals, harsh weather, and competing vegetation. While tra

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Agrovista Amenity has played a pivotal role in one of the UK's most sustainable highway planting projects, by supplying biodegradable alternatives for a large-scale landscaping effort led by Leicester City Council. The project, commissioned by Leices

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Roehampton Club, a prestigious multi-sports and social club in southwest London, has embraced sustainable practices with the introduction of two Dennis ES-860 battery-powered mowers.

Head Groundsman Simon Bailey and the grounds team have welcomed thes

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Cutting Edge Grounds Maintenance, a leading provider of grounds maintenance services, has selected MM40 from Mansfield Sand as its preferred choice of sand for sports pitch maintenance.

Established by industry expert Joshua Blackburn in 2021, Cutting

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Ramsey Golf and Bowls Club in Cambridge, is experiencing remarkable improvements in turf health and playability thanks to the SISIS Maxislit.

Head Greenkeeper Richard Shilling, who has dedicated 35 years to the club, highlights how this aerator is tra

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Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Peter sellers's discussion Bahco tools vs Chinese?
"We have several of the S106 socket sets and they are just brilliant - built to last a lifetime with fine movement on the ratchets!"
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Edward baker replied to Henry Voice's discussion Season's greetings 🎄🎅🏼
"Happy Christmas to you too. Thank you for this great forum. "
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Peter sellers posted a discussion
Well it's that time of year for some serious machine fettling.The shortcomings in our tool collection have once again brought us to a halt with some jobs, where did those Whitworth spanners come from!? Like most people our tool kits have been built…
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Adam Woods replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well
"Algo Clear Pro.... as has been said below you really have to wet the surface... and only do it when there is no rain or frost expected for a few days."
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Henry Voice posted a discussion
 
Dear Juicers, 
It's that time of year again (already), finishing off little jobs, last minute present runs... before winding down for the holidays. Christmas is always a favorite in our household, my Dad used to love it, and would keep the…
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Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well
"We use one of these https://www.progreen.co.uk/sds-algoclear-softwash-delivery-system-p... - pricey but brilliant. So much quicker to apply, no mixing and nothing heavy to carry."
Friday
Graham Taylor replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well
"I always find it best to strim off moss where its significantly above the surface and then spray the area.  I uses BAC50 from Trade Chemicals      https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232214948482?_skw=bac+50&itmmeta=01J...         I get a 25 litre container…"
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Jake replied to Adam Woods's discussion This works well
"Out of interest what are you spraying to get rid of the moss, how many times a year do you apply and do you find you still need manual removal or are the chemicals good enough?
anything to make life easier im in favour of"
Friday
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ICL Growing Solutions, a global leader in specialty fertilisers, announce today the acquisition of GreenBest, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in tailored specialty fertilisers and solutions for the Sports Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture…
Friday
Adam Woods posted a discussion
I have a couple of tennis courts to keep free of moss  - both attract it like magnets !My old right arm was having severe difficulty keeping up with the pumping on the 20litre CPG knapsack sprayer. I did a bit of googling and came across this from…
Friday
Peter sellers replied to Andrew B's discussion Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?
"Agree, there's always something that can be done to improve, clients realise they are paying a flat monthly rate so are underpaying in certain months this being balanced out by no or restricted visits in the Autumn / Winter , it's worked for us on…"
Friday
Graham Taylor replied to Andrew B's discussion Quoting yearly and billing monthly for domestic clients?
"When the weeds are gone?!!  I can see the point you're trying to make though.  There's invariably something more you can do in someones garden to maintain and even improve it.  You could spend an hour in there or all day.  Horror...horrow..... I…"
Thursday
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The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.The most recent success story is George Legg, a student…
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