Cheltenham College, a prestigious independent school with a rich history, prides itself on immaculate grounds that reflect its high standards. Central to maintaining these exceptional grounds is Christian Brain, Head of Grounds and his knowledgeable
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Simon Olver, Course Manager at Ganton Golf Club in North Yorkshire, and his team, have spent the last few years transforming all areas of the course. He explained how alongside some significant course shaping projects, a range of products, especially
The Course Manager and Head Greenkeeper at the John O’Gaunt Golf Club in Bedfordshire believe that Attraxor® plant growth regulator has played a major part in all the positive feedback they have received this year.
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The sports pitches at Rugby School in Warwickshire are benefitting from a stronger sward after Attraxor plant growth regulator was recommended and supplied by Agrovista Amenity.
In 1823, student William Webb Ellis, took a football in his arms and ran
Jamie Blake, Head Greenkeeper at Broadway Golf Club in Worcestershire, has reported impressive results after using Attraxor® plant growth regulator (PGR).
“We measured our clip rate before using Attraxor® and it was 25.9ml/m²,” said Jamie. “The day af
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“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…
A carefully-planned turf nutrition and treatment programme utilising three key Sherriff Amenity products has produced a sustained rise in the health, condition and playing standard of greens at the Milford Golf Club in Surrey.
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"for the best finish, and depending on shape of garden and variable factors such as how long or lush the grass is, or how picky the clients are, mow just one strip around the perimeter first, as close to the edges as possible, then strim, then mow,…"
"I always strim and edge first and that way the mower picks all strimmed grass up."
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"I find that on path edges, where I like to get a clean edge where the grass meets the path, it works better to mow the edge first and then use the strimmer. Other areas like round trees, against fences etc I strim first and then mow to pick up the…"
"Thanks - that was exactly my thinking. "
"When first started many years ago we mowed first and then strimmed. But for many years now we've strimmed first. After that we blow all the clippings and leaves and bits etc off the borders and paths back on to the grass which the mower then…"
"I have always had a dog with me when at work and the current one has been the most able to pick up a scent or hear a sound and is keen to follow it up. She is a collie x whippet so not really bred for this type of thing. She scented a rat on…"
The new mowing season is rapidly approaching. I am still undecided which mower to go for Honda or Weibang - as discussed in a previous topic. Whilst looking at a range of videos demonstrating the two makes in action, I noticed that some mow first…
Over the past year, Jacksons Fencing’s Approved Installer network and the broader sector have faced significant challenges due to events impacting the industry, including rising costs, economic uncertainty, and a miserable year for spending time in…
"Jeyes fluid is basically weak washing up liquid now, completely useless for anything."
"All sounds rather cruel to set dogs on them........... I know people will say "they're only rats" but setting dogs on them does seem a bit barbaric. "
As some of you will have read our previous posts on us revamping our tool kits, thought it may benefit others by mentioning Halfords Trade Card which gives varying discounts on everything. You don't know how much until you get to the till but have…
Strim edges or mow first?
The new mowing season is rapidly approaching. I am still undecided which mower to go for Honda or Weibang - as discussed in a previous topic. Whilst looking at a range of videos demonstrating the two makes in action, I noticed that some mow first…
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Halfords Trade Card
As some of you will have read our previous posts on us revamping our tool kits, thought it may benefit others by mentioning Halfords Trade Card which gives varying discounts on everything. You don't know how much until you get to the till but have…
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Mankar HQ Sprayer no mix sprayer
Hi there, I was looking into how we can save a bit of time on our maintenance contracts. We use glyphosate to treat weeds around paved and gravelled areas. Setting up the sprayer and mixing chemicals takes time and takes up space in the van. Have…
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Lawn cut prices 2025
Good evening allI operate as a sole trader and throughout the cutting season I use an alternate week on/week off diary to provide fortnightly lawn cuts so that I can utilise the off week for one of jobs and small landscaping projects.i have been…
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