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The Retreats Group, which encompasses three of the leading luxury hotels in Wales—Twr y Felin Hotel, Roch Castle, and Penrhiw Priory—has always been dedicated to maintaining immaculate grounds that reflect the beauty of its locations.

For Ollie Davies

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ICL is pleased to announce the launch of Trophy XL®, a new turf herbicide from Corteva Agriscience that combines established herbicide technology with the innovative active ingredient Arylex™. Designed for managed amenity turf, Trophy XL offers targe

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Simon brings over 25 years of expertise in the sports turf industry, having held a variety of high-profile roles across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, including Agronomist for STRI, Technical Manager for Syngenta, and Technical Manager for Scotts.

Most

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Edgmond Bowling Club has been awarded the title of Best Kept Green in Shropshire 2024, a competition sponsored by leading turf maintenance brands Dennis and SISIS.

The accolade marks a milestone for the club, which is also celebrating its 50th anniver

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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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Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Dan Nate's discussion Charging Stihl tools from the van
"You need a pure sine wave inverter. We did fit 2 vans out with them, wired into the battery and with the correct fuses.
They would happily run a van battery flat if you're not careful despite a low voltage cut off and one inverter caught fire when…"
4 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Dan Nate's discussion Charging Stihl tools from the van
"Easy... an inverter, something like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/376050861701?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mk...
Just make sure you dont power too many batteries while the van is stationary..."
5 hours ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
A team from Howardson Group is preparing to take on the formidable National Three Peaks Challenge in memory of their much-missed colleague, Joe Emery, who sadly passed away in July last year. The challenge will see the team scaling the highest…
7 hours ago
Dan Nate posted a discussion
So I'm doing some light domestic work using mostly Stihl AK powered gardening tools, I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a way to charge them up between jobs whilst driving between jobs. There's probably a very obvious way of doing it but I've…
9 hours ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Greg Fitzmaurice, dual-role Course Manager and General Manager at Hunley Golf Club in North Yorkshire, has dedicated 28 years to the greenkeeping industry.Since joining Hunley 12 years ago, Greg has overseen significant changes at the course,…
10 hours ago
Robbie posted a blog post
yesterday
Matthew Fairclough replied to Brian's Garden Maintenance's discussion Clients contracts for wet Grass cutting
"Totally agree with this Sam - I live in Scotland and there's absolutely no guarantee that leaving the grass another fortnight will lead to anything other than it being twice as long and potentially twice as wet! I've provided myself with what I…"
yesterday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Brian's Garden Maintenance's discussion Clients contracts for wet Grass cutting
"Dont do contracts for private gardens. I keep it simple "no problem but i wont be back until its your next turn and price per cut will be double to compensate for it being longer, however if its to wet again next time whats your plan?" 
that answer…"
Saturday
Joshua Fine is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Saturday
Jason Taylor replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Lawn / soil problem
"Yes he has a clause saying we can revise the price based on previously unknown obstacles or things we weren't aware of at the time of quoting. Thus also included damage to machinery. The developer has already put a land drain in near their patio,…"
Saturday
Peter sellers replied to Jason Taylor's discussion Lawn / soil problem
"Jason,
Seen this so many times over many decades in the trade, we always put our quote in writing specifying drainage, buried rubbish issues are subject to an extra charge to sort as they are not obvious on initial inspection. Has your son given a…"
Saturday
Jason Taylor posted a discussion
Hello all,my son has started a landscaping business. He's had a few jobs. The one we priced and is working on is a new build. The garden is pretty big, about 450m2.Our quote was to seed it, plant a hedge at the back and create a border around with…
Friday
Jason Taylor, Dan Nate and Wayne Morrison joined Landscape Juice Network
Friday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
APB Treecare, a family-run tree care business based in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, has been steadily growing since its establishment in 2014 by Tony Boland.Specialising in tree surgery, tree removals, and surveys, the company serves both commercial…
Thursday
Tom Lark is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Wednesday
Honey Badger replied to David Benson's discussion things arnt going to work very well
"I do"
Wednesday
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Lawn / soil problem

Hello all,my son has started a landscaping business. He's had a few jobs. The one we priced and is working on is a new build. The garden is pretty big, about 450m2.Our quote was to seed it, plant a hedge at the back and create a border around with…

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2 Replies · Reply by Jason Taylor on Saturday
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Honda or Masport?

Looking for lightish roller mower, not battery!Anyone using Honda 476 QY 19 inch or Masport rotorla 22 inch ? Both similar weight, looking at the Masport don't like the handle bracing bar which runs between the 2 vertical handles and looks like it…

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3 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Mar 18
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