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The joint stand of Dennis and SISIS (E070), located at the centre of the SALTEX exhibition halls, will feature a vast array of world-class turf maintenance equipment when the exhibition opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham on 2 and 3 November.

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William Watson, head groundsman at Hamilton Academical FC, believes that his SISIS Osca has helped the synthetic pitch at the Superseal Stadium stand up to the rigours of an extensive amount of playing time.

William, who started as an apprentice groun

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John Ledwidge - Grounds Manager for reigning Premier League champions Leicester City, adheres to an ICL structured nutritional programme for both the stadium and the training ground. Outside of the programme, he also relies on a range of ICL products

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SALTEX College Cup Winners to Work at Wembley

The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has announced that the winning students of SALTEX 2016’s new College Cup Competition will be given an opportunity to be volunteer groundsmen for the 2017 FA Cup final pitch preparation at Wembley Stadium.

The SALT

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Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control gives Turf Managers his view ahead of the Autumn fertiliser treatment window and how to deal with the second leatherjacket season.

Olympic mania is still at fever pitch. The legacy left from the London games can st

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Dennis First Past the Post at Newmarket

Alan Hatherley and Gregg Nichol from Newmarket Racecourse believe that their Dennis G760 and two Dennis Premier cylinder mowers are key to maintaining the immaculate turf you see at the Home of Horseracing.

There are few lovers of equestrian sport who

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Head of grounds, Bob Carder, has claimed that his SISIS Multitiner tractor-mounted drum-type aerator keeps the turf “nice, clear and breathable” on the playing fields at the Stamford Endowed Schools in Lincolnshire.

The Stamford Endowed Schools are si

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LEARNING LIVE, the all-encompassing education programme designed for all sectors of the groundscare industry, has now been finalised and is set to be a major attraction at SALTEX 2016 on the 2 and 3 November at The NEC, Birmingham.

SALTEX 2015 feature

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Groundsman of the year Praises Dennis Mowers

The 2015/16 Sky Bet Championship Groundsman of the Season, Nathan Scarff, has praised his fleet of Dennis cylinder mowers.

As a leading British manufacturer of innovative professional grounds maintenance equipment, Dennis helps groundsmen, greenkeeper

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Garry Watson, head groundsman at King Edward’s School in Birmingham, has chosen the SISIS Brush-Pro ride-on brushing system, for all his synthetic surface maintenance.

Situated on a beautiful 50 acre site in Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham, lies two es

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Following the launch of Maxtima fungicide, which provides turf-safe broad-spectrum disease control of microdochium patch and dollar spot, Nigel Green, Course Manager at Aberdovey Golf Club set within the Snowdonia National Park, has reported…
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Fusion Media posted a blog post
Since becoming Course Manager at Kibworth Golf Club in 2019 Martin Anderson has propelled the course to new heights. A crucial component in Martin's arsenal? The superior quality sand products from Mansfield Sand Company, renowned for their…
15 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Ian Stanton's discussion Glyphosate recommendations
"Get the cert (PA1 / PA6). SHould, I know this is unlikley but s**t happens, someone's pet licks / eats / ingests some your Public Liability insurance won't work if youve been using it without the correct certification. I had this with someone's cat…"
17 hours ago
John F replied to John F's discussion Situation With Box Blight ?
"Thanks for sharing Ian , Some interesting alternatives to consider . 
A customer has a garden stocked with mature box which is healthy and also alternatives , cotoneaster , yew ,holly ,Berberis , pyracantha, juniper ,golden privet , winter flowering…"
18 hours ago
Edward baker replied to Ian Stanton's discussion Glyphosate recommendations
"1. Get a certificate BEFORE doing anything with chemicals.
2. Use them as the label says.
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19 hours ago
Adam Pilgrim replied to Ian Stanton's discussion Glyphosate recommendations
"Just be aware that if you are applying 'chemicals for profit' you should technically be at least PA1/6 certified.
Albeit the risk to man/animal/environment is low doing what you describe.
There's all manner of different glyph products out there, the…"
yesterday
Ian Stanton posted a discussion
I am planning to apply some glyphostate into some gardens I work in.  I am new to gardening and so don't have a legacy relationship with this herbicide, and am fairly new to the taboo nature of using it.Given the issues surrounding it, and what…
yesterday
Ian Stanton replied to John F's discussion Situation With Box Blight ?
"Such an interesting topic.  My Dad had a box hedge in his front garden, that was completely decimated and I helped him dig it up.  In the process, I did quite a lot of research on the topic.  The RHS have the most awesome Box alternative garden in…"
yesterday
Billybop replied to Anthony Toop's discussion Changing from petrol KM to battery
"you're welcome.... forgot to take any AP200 with me today so was using an AP500S  with the HLA135 which was heavier but not unmanageable...conversely might get away with using an AP100, which has fewer cells so would be under more strain to provide…"
yesterday
Anthony Toop replied to Anthony Toop's discussion Changing from petrol KM to battery
"Great, thats just the sort of info/insight i was looking for, Thanks.
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yesterday
Billybop replied to Anthony Toop's discussion Changing from petrol KM to battery
"I tend to use AP200 in my HLA135 as for that specific machine it's the best weight to balance the blade end to the battery/motor end. Usually run it on level 3, the fastest blade speed range. Seem to get about half an hour out of it but maybe a…"
Monday
Honey Badger replied to Anthony Toop's discussion Changing from petrol KM to battery
"Not sure on the ap 200. Think it was around an hr and half with the ap 300s. Depending on how hard the cutting is. I mostly use my hla55 which gives 2.5hrs trigger time with ap 200. I have two ap 200 and two ap 300s. "
Monday
Billybop replied to Anthony Toop's discussion Changing from petrol KM to battery
"No idea lol am not a kombi guy. But like any battery kit, the more powerful the machine, the higher the battery drain. I have maybe 20 of the AP battery packs of various capacities and ages and have gradually sold off about the same amount of fully…"
Monday
Anthony Toop replied to Anthony Toop's discussion Changing from petrol KM to battery
"But for the extra cost, how much better actually is it, and if battery drain is the same or worse.... hard pass"
Monday
Anthony Toop replied to Anthony Toop's discussion Changing from petrol KM to battery
"For comparison the HLA 135 which is basically the same motor with hedge trimmer attachment, the run time is up to 39 mins with an AP 200. Which doesn't seem to bad, would you say that was fair?I don't mind buying another AP battery, possibly a 300s…"
Monday
Billybop replied to Anthony Toop's discussion Changing from petrol KM to battery
"KMA200R has just been launched also"
Monday
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