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Avant Tecno is excited to announce its participation at GroundsFest 2024, featuring the highly anticipated Avant National Pro Challenge. Visit the Avant stand outdoors at OSA270 for an unforgettable experience!

National Avant Pro Challenge

The Avant Na

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Dennis is set to make a significant impact at GroundsFest 2024, showcasing an impressive range of battery-powered products on stand 50 in Hall 2 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on September 10 and 11.

This year, Dennis will highlight the revolutiona

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Battery developer and manufacturer Avant Power, the new subsidiary of loader manufacturer Avant Tecno Oy, has exceeded its strict targets. Double the number of batteries has been manufactured compared to the original plans.

YLÖJÄRVI, FINLAND – Battery

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Danny Negus has been spearheading the grounds maintenance efforts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne since 2016.

His journey to becoming Grounds Manager reflects a dedication to his craft that spans three decades, starting as a Greenkeeper in 1994 and t

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Get ready for an exhilarating new addition to GroundsFest 2024: Machinery Nation LIVE! This dynamic feature, brought to you by YouTube sensations Machinery Nation, promises to be a highlight at this year's event.

Ultimate Machinery Face-Off

Machinery

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Andy Unwin, Course Manager at Rotherham Golf Club, relies on Mansfield Sand’s MM35 for top dressing, ensuring the greens remain in impeccable condition year-round.

Rotherham Golf Club, established in 1903, is celebrated for its rich history and pictur

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In the coastal town of Whitby, Joe Cook wears many hats. Not only is he the Head Groundsman for Whitby Town FC, overseeing the maintenance of their pitch, but he also runs his own gardening business, JC Gardening. In both of his roles, one tool stand

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Dennis and SISIS, renowned names in turf maintenance, have announced a partnership with the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation.

This collaboration aims to bolster grassroots cricket pitches throughout the county, promising a significant enhancement in the

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The Howardson Group recently brought together over 100 delegates from their dealership network across the UK, Europe and the Far East, over a three week period which proved to be an invaluable opportunity for all involved.

Held at the picturesque Morl

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ICL is pleased to announce the appointment of Allan Wainwright as Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland Landscape & Industrial sectors.

Allan joins ICL from Hozelock, where he effectively managed the UK&I Sales for the Commercial division, showcasing h

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Get ready for the most anticipated event in the groundscare industry. GroundsFest 2024, which takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on September 10 and 11, is set to return, promising an even more impressive lineup of exhibitors, new features

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Agrovista Amenity is thrilled to announce its partnership with Perennial, the UK's only charity dedicated to supporting those who work with grass, trees, flowers, or plants.

This collaboration aligns perfectly with Mental Health Awareness Week, runnin

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Etesia UK has announced an exclusive 0% VAT offer*. Available on selected ride-on mowers, this offer provides customers with the chance to drive away today with top-of-the-line equipment at an unbeatable value.

Etesia UK's range of ride-on mowers are

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For Mike Day, owner of Mike Day Garden Maintenance, consistency is everything.Running a thriving business across Hertfordshire and North London, he and his team rely on equipment that can perform day in, day out without compromise.That’s exactly why…
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yesterday
Mark McNee replied to Daniel Gillings @ DC inc's discussion Rumble strips in lawn!
"I think you would do better topdressing to gradually fill the hollows, I fear a roller won't achieve much and could course compaction. Rollers a generally best avoided on turf."
Monday
Jonathan Davidson replied to Daniel Gillings @ DC inc's discussion Rumble strips in lawn!
"I have this in a large garden I work in, yet the other gardener does the lawns and hedges.
He has been mowing starting from the gravel drive up and down the lawn across to the river for 27+ years !! A four wheeler and there are definite ridges and…"
Sunday
Tom Greener replied to Daniel Gillings @ DC inc's discussion Rumble strips in lawn!
"Seen this before and we can only assume that it is the lawn having been mowed successively and frequently when the surface has been too soft causing mower wheels to produce ruts.  Our wet Autumns and Springs are the probably the culprit."
Sunday
Daniel Gillings @ DC inc replied to Daniel Gillings @ DC inc's discussion Rumble strips in lawn!
"This 'sounds' the most likely link to my 'issue' the furrows as so regular and a very repeated pattern. Perhaps a good heavy roller would aid...
the way my mower goes over it it bounces like crazy, and would therefore add to the issue. I'll take a…"
Sunday
John the gardener is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Saturday
Will Roberts replied to Daniel Gillings @ DC inc's discussion Rumble strips in lawn!
"Could be as a result of the lawn having been airated by machine?"
Saturday
Mark McNee replied to Daniel Gillings @ DC inc's discussion Rumble strips in lawn!
"I can remeber been told about this problem when training 40 years ago. It's not uncommon and is the result of the same cylinder mower being used repeatedly for many years, generally in a narrow area where it has to be mowed in the same direction.…"
Saturday
Neil Darby replied to Taylor’s's discussion Selective lawn herbicides and composting clippings
"The first three cuts after spraying cannot go into compost. I do however send it to green waste (I didn't know that I can't & the amount within GW site would be nothing) You would have to be mowing every other day to clip off the seed heads to stop…"
Saturday
Neil Darby replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stiga/mountfield roller mower
"Hi Peter, I try not to mow if possible when its too wet. Like most machines the grass sticks everywhere. If it is already trimmed it is ok, just don't go cutting a couple of inches growth when wet! Just a side note, the bloody belt come off of it…"
Saturday
Adam Woods replied to Taylor’s's discussion Selective lawn herbicides and composting clippings
"How about a spray, then the next cut goes to waste?
Assuming the cuts are a few weeks apart all should be good?"
Friday
Maureen Luckett is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Friday
John F replied to Daniel Gillings @ DC inc's discussion Rumble strips in lawn!
"Yes had this on an estate Victorian era , we could only guess that previously the area had been the kitchen garden and seeded over at some point ,the furrows looked like where they had earthed up potatoes in rows but possibly also rows of fruit…"
Apr 2
Tim Wallach replied to Daniel Gillings @ DC inc's discussion Rumble strips in lawn!
"I've seen old daffodil fields with ridges and furrows.  The spaces between the ridges were double yours though to allow walking along to pick.  Could there have been commercial planting once upon a time?"
Apr 2
Maximus! is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Apr 2
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