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The head groundsman at Durham School has found a way of getting its main rugby pitch fit and ready for cricket action in the brief gap between seasons. This year for the first time Barry Boustead used Evolution5, a coated, controlled release fertilis

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Tottenham Hotspur FC grounds manager Darren Baldwin has chosen a SISIS tractor mounted brush combination of a Zig Zag brush and Flexibcomb which have been fitted to a Twinplay frame for use on both the synthetic and natural surfaces at the club’s new

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A SISIS Veemo tractor mounted heavy duty de-thatcher and SISIS Multislit tractor mounted deep slitting aerator are helping Clemson University in South Carolina, USA keep on top of its grounds and turf maintenance schedules following head groundsman E

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Colfe’s school, which is one of London’s oldest school’s dating back to 1574, has become the latest SISIS customer to invest in dedicated machinery with the purchase of a SISIS Brush-Pro ride-on brushing system for all regular synthetic surface maint

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As part of its plan to significantly increase business and provide customers with the highest level of service, Complete Weed Control has appointed Ben Smith as a new member of its head office team with immediate effect.

3314216495?profile=RESIZE_480x480A former general manager at In

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Open forum activity

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…"
15 hours ago
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?"
17 hours ago
Maximus! is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
18 hours ago
Daniel Gillings @ DC inc posted a discussion
Difficult one to describe. We've got a couple of lawns that we've taken over and both (unrelated locations) have got an almost rumble strip feel to certain sections. Absolutely paralell lines in a relatively large area. I'm ensured that the only…
18 hours ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Gavin Kinsella as Technical Area Sales Manager – South East. Gavin brings more than 35 years of experience in golf course management, estate management and sportsturf operations,…
21 hours ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Ratcliffe College in Leicestershire is home to an impressive range of sporting facilities, supporting rugby, cricket, football, hockey and athletics across its expansive campus.Improvement In EfficiencyKeeping those surfaces match-ready is the…
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to Taylor’s's discussion Selective lawn herbicides and composting clippings
"No, Mecoprop and dicamba - various brands such as Hytrol will sort it and composted cuttings can be used after 6 months.
It is not possible to compost or send to green waste Praxys treated grass, only option is to use a mulching mower until it is…"
yesterday
Taylor’s posted a discussion
A customer wants a weed treatment on their lawn but they also like to compost the clippings after each mow. The product I use states not safe for composting (Praxys). I can't spot spray as there are a lot of bittercress hidden within the grass. Will…
yesterday
Max alam is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Tuesday
Barry Straker replied to Barry Straker's discussion Soil management survey help request (south England)
"Hi Adam, did you not receive my reply? I will forward again, please let me know if you don't get it. Thank you "
Tuesday
Tim Bucknall replied to Sam Bainbridge's discussion High tip mowers
"We had an Etesia and it was nothing but trouble.  We now have a Kubota G231-HD-48 entering its 5th season, good as gold as long as you change the fuel filters twice a season."
Monday
Adam Woods replied to Barry Straker's discussion Soil management survey help request (south England)
"as did I about 10 days ago???"
Sunday
MF Hodgson replied to Barry Straker's discussion Soil management survey help request (south England)
"Sounds fasinating, Barry. I've emailed you. "
Sunday
MF Hodgson liked Barry Straker's discussion Soil management survey help request (south England)
Sunday
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stiga/mountfield roller mower
"Neil. Yes it was me who recommended the 18 inch. Delighted with ours albeit we only use for weekly cuts om medium lawns but it allows us to cut in the early morning when the grass is soaking wet, not had to unblock it yet! Interesting to hear your…"
Sunday
Graham Taylor replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"to be honest, stuff that we've used commercially for 4 years probably is pretty worthless though we could possibly flog it on Ebay to some unsuspecting domestic-use customer!!  "
Saturday
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