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Winners of the 2017 BALI National Landscape Awards, recently enjoyed an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the All England Lawn Tennis Club Wimbledon, which was hosted and organised by ICL and awards headline sponsor Green-tech.

The event began with

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Etesia completes portfolio for Scamblers

Scamblers, based in Bourn, Cambridgeshire, believe they now have a complete portfolio of groundscare machinery after they were confirmed as Etesia UK’s newest dealer.

First established in 1974, the family owned business specialise in supplying compact

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Nothing but MM50 for Sportsturf Management

Following a successful trial, Jamie Foyster - owner of Sportsturf Management, has now chosen to exclusively use Limagrain’s MM50 grass seed across every single cricket square he tends to.

It is safe to say that Jamie Foyster knows a thing or two about

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SISIS the solution at the VMAC

Sergio Pedroza, Fields & Grounds Manager at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Seattle, recently purchased three SISIS SSS1000 tractor mounted rotary brush sweepers and has reported significant improvements on both the indoor synthetic surface and

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Pete Smith, Course Manager at the highly exclusive Birch Grove Estate in Sussex has reported ‘phenomenal’ results from using Sherriff Amenity’s Aqua-Zorb wetting agent to bring his fairways back to life.

Situated in 1200 acres of undulating Sussex cou

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SALTEX 2017 visitor profile revealed

After an independent audit confirmed a record-breaking SALTEX attendance at the NEC, the show’s visitor survey has now revealed a fascinating insight into the 8,909 who attended. 

With over 300 exhibitors and more show features than ever before it is

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The first of the 2018 Dennis and SISIS bowling green maintenance seminars has been announced and will take place at the Ipswich & District Indoor Bowls Club on Tuesday 13th March.

Dennis and SISIS have a long history of supporting the sport of bowls a

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Dennis & SISIS to exhibit at GIS 2018

Dennis & SISIS have announced that they will be exhibiting at the Golf Industry Show (GIS) at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas on February 7-8.

Over recent years Dennis & SISIS have enjoyed huge success at GIS and this is se

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Eddie Mills, Course Manager at Edgbaston Golf Club in Birmingham, believes that his fully integrated iTurf programme has helped him maintain his particularly stubborn clay-based greens to an exceptional standard.

Established in 1896, Edgbaston Golf Cl

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Neil fullard is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
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Tim Bucknall posted a discussion
I've always used Stihl for brushcutters, hedgetrimmers etc, but they don't last like they used to, and I'm thinking of trying a change.  Husqvarna and Echo seem the obvious options.  Does anyone on here use either, and have an opinion? TIA
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Replay Maintenance is strengthening its expanding natural turf division with the investment of a Redexim Verti-Drain 7416 aerator and Overseeder 3D 1575, helping the company deliver high-quality pitch renovations for sports clubs across the…
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Fusion Media posted a blog post
KAR UK has announced that Carl Sharp will now be leading its Golf division, becoming the main point of contact for golf customers across the UK and Ireland.Carl brings extensive hands-on experience from within the golf industry, having worked in…
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Jacksons Fencing has launched the UK's first timber fencing range certified to LPCB LPS 1673, offering homeowners, developers and estate managers a new way to enhance perimeter security while maintaining an attractive appearance. In addition,…
Tuesday
John F replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"I suppose to be fair to my batteries (different brands ) I have never experienced them losing power gradually it's always being sudden death after years of service they just never seem to wake up again but even this is rare . 
I did lose a new…"
Tuesday
Billybop replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"Storing fully charged is fine if they are likely to be used in the near future, if not likely to use for an extended period then as I understand it a lower state of charge extends the lifespan of the pack reducing deterioration in capacity, as I…"
Monday
Anthony Toop replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"I always thought partially depleted for storage was best, so around 50% if possible.
Personally i don't really bother, normally they are fully charged as thats the end of day routine, they all work perfectly well, so anyones guess as to what is best…"
Monday
FRA Projects is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
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FRA Projects updated their profile
Monday
Billybop replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"Could be wrong but for Li-Ion batteries as I understand it about 20 % to 25% charge level best for storage. That's why when you get a brand new Stihl battery for example, it's supplied with One (out of 4) bars of charge"
Monday
Sam Bainbridge replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure they need to be fully charged before being stored (according to salesman)"
Monday
John F replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"Billy is it best to discharge all batteries then before winter storage ?  I store my Stihl batteries in the shed over winter have always left them in their current  state of charge so probably best powered down then  .
You can get Lipo bags online…"
Monday
Billybop replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"Tend to leave a lot of my Li-ions in the vehicle, bringing in those that need re-charging, some only make it as far as the hallway where I have various chargers, as the packs are heavy in quantity, to lug around after a hard day's work, and I seem…"
Sunday
Adam Woods posted a discussion
Gardener, Countryside Estate, Surrey, £45,000 GPA DOE Our UHNW client is seeking an experienced Gardener at their beautiful estate in Surrey. This is a wonderful opportunity for a horticulturalist with real depth of knowledge to shape and maintain…
Sunday
Graham Taylor replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"only have one spare with me but that always sits on theshelf above the windscreen.  Been doing that for years and never had any problems with it getting too cold or hot.  Doubt thieves would even go for batteries .... they're after the bigger stuff…"
Sunday
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Battery Storage

Where does everybody store their batteries over night? Bit expensive to be leaving in the van. Don't really want them in the house just in case anything was toever go wrong with them. Was thinking about the garage but not sure how being outside…

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