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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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In his third successive promotion, Les Malin has been appointed as the new managing director of Etesia UK with immediate effect.

After starting his career in the farming industry at the age of 16, Les moved into the groundscare industry in 1993. He jo

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Dennis and SISIS heading to STMA 2018

Dennis and SISIS will be showcasing a range of market leading turf maintenance equipment at the 2018 Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) Conference and Exhibition, which will be taking place January 16-19 in Fort Worth, Texas.

As the Dennis and S

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On Stand B34 at BTME 2018, Sherriff Amenity will be launching the unique InterMix Tank as well as featuring a wide range of market leading products designed to help greenkeepers and course managers maintain their courses to the highest possible stand

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Etesia UK dealers recently visited the company’s HQ and factory in Wissembourg, France to see their state-of-art factory and production line.

More than 15 dealers, made up of new and existing companies, took part in three days of visits and saw the sk

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Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year 2017

Overall winner to be announced at BTME in January

The overall winner of the Amenity Forum Sprayer Operator of the Year Awards, sponsored by ICL and Syngenta, and supported by BASIS, is set to be announced at BTME 2018, Harrogate.

The awards, in their t

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New Pellenc dealer in Cambridgeshire

Etesia, the exclusive distributor of Pellenc battery-powered equipment in the UK, has announced the appointment Scamblers who will now be distributing Pellenc’s complete product range in the Cambridgeshire area.

Scamblers was first established in 1974

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Limagrain to preview new Cultivars at BTME

Visitors to the Limagrain stand (C39) at BTME 2018 can expect a sneak peak of two new innovative cultivars for the golf market and also be in with a chance of winning tickets to a top international sporting event.

Ahead of their spring launch, two new

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ICL stand is the place to be at BTME 2018

Stand B54 at BTME 2018 will once again be the place to be. Visitors can expect to learn about innovative new products and find out about exciting new Turf Rewards developments – and of course enjoy a much needed coffee from the ICL barista team.

The I

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Dennis and SISIS at BTME 2018

Dennis and SISIS will once again be exhibiting at BTME 2018 on stand A5 where greenkeepers, course managers and turf managers will be able to view an extensive range of turf maintenance equipment.

With a focus on aeration, scarification and mowing, vi

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SALTEX Innovation Award Winners

The very first SALTEX Innovation Award celebrated the best in brand new grounds care technology when the show took place at the NEC, Birmingham on 1 and 2 November 2017.

Making its debut, the Innovation Award attracted a number of high-quality entries

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After embarking on a three-day round journey to attend a Dennis and SISIS bowling green maintenance seminar in Perth, Scotland, Mike Bailey - secretary and treasurer of the Lerwick Outdoor Bowling Club, feels that the club has benefitted in more ways

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Etesia UK, the distributor of Pellenc battery-powered tools in the UK and Ireland, has announced a special offer which will see customers save up to 50% of the purchase price of the ULiB1100 battery.

A forerunner when it comes to lithium-ion technolog

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New York Red Bulls Praise SISIS Osca

Dan Shemesh, Director of Stadium and Training Grounds for the New York Red Bulls has praised the SISIS Osca 3 which maintains the synthetic turf on one of the club’s training fields.

When Dan Shemesh was looking for a machine that would help take his

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Open forum activity

Fusion Media posted a blog post
Repton School in Derbyshire is a well-known institution which mixes tradition with new ideas.Behind the scenes, Andrew Butler, the Head of Grounds and Gardens, is the man responsible for ensuring the grounds are not just aesthetically pleasing but…
2 hours ago
David Benson replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay
"i am a bit out of date with prices but the cost of a spike and timber post will not that mutch differant from a concreate post and then you can have the option of using pannels "
18 hours ago
Insha Khan is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
yesterday
Honey Badger replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay

Palisade fence, single or double.
I've used spike without concrete for panel fencing. Don't think I'd like to use them on close board without concrete because of the extra weight. 
I figured out method for the spikes. Used a 6ft digging pushed…"
yesterday
Peter sellers replied to DerbyLad's discussion Fence spike in clay
"Trying to drive fence spikes into the ground so that they stay straight we've found to be nigh on impossible, the smallest obstacle seems to send them in all directions apart from vertical. Are you suggesting spikes as you are using timber posts and…"
yesterday
DerbyLad posted a discussion
Hi all,I'm erecting a close board timber fence in clay soil. Due to the clay and poor drainage I'm thinking of using fence spikes. Would clay be suitable? Would it provide enough stability for a 1.8 mt high fence? I'm considering using 15cm wide…
yesterday
DerbyLad is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
Monday
Dominic Gillespie replied to Richard Farley's discussion Nature Loving Customers !!!
"I tend to look at things from their perspective, whilst also hoping to educate them of the benefits of a thriving ecosystem - so in your case, I'd have probably started with questions right back like "why do you want to get rid of them?" or "what do…"
Saturday
MF Hodgson replied to Richard Farley's discussion Nature Loving Customers !!!
"I talk to customers and do my best to gently subvert them into taking more care over their 'neighbours'. I point out piles of little stones that show the entrances to worm burrows and where ground and wall bees are nesting. 
Most are fascinated and…"
Saturday
Peter sellers replied to Neil brown's discussion Project completion forms
"Yes, could not agree more."
Friday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
GroundsFest 2024 is gearing up for its second year with remarkable growth and expansion.With an impressive 90% rebook rate from 2023 exhibitors and many new first-time exhibitors, it's clear that GroundsFest has become a must-attend event for…
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We've taken delivery of a new Etesia AH-75 brushcutter! Suitable for the most demanding of terrain and can deal with slopes up to 30 degrees. Visit https://bit.ly/AcaciaAH75brushcutter or call 01273 494939 to hire today!
Friday
Adam Woods replied to Neil brown's discussion Project completion forms
".. I generally refuse to sign such things on a personal level. If you want that signed, I'll go somewhere else - and if the work is done, what are you going to do? Now if I don't pay you, well that is a different matter"
Friday
JANINE MCMAHON replied to Oliver clarkson's discussion Rose spray
"Look forward to hearing your results.
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May 1
John F replied to Richard Farley's discussion Nature Loving Customers !!!
"It's interesting though how many customers see any creature within their garden territory as an intruder . 
Fear of the unknown perhaps ? 
Must admit though the unfortunate  label of slow worm does them no favours . "
May 1
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