The official launch of the new Kress Voyager 60 robotic mower attracted significant attention at GroundsFest 2026, with visitors gathering to see the machine in action, try it for themselves, discuss its capabilities with the Kress team, and arrange
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GroundsFest 2026 has once again demonstrated why it has become the industry's must-attend event, bringing together every corner of the groundscare, landscaping, amenities and outdoor industries for two unforgettable days at Stoneleigh Park.
A total of
GroundsFest has officially announced its 2026 education programme, with four dedicated seminar theatres delivering two days of free expert-led sessions covering the biggest topics affecting the grounds management, landscaping, local authority and spo
Kress returns to GroundsFest 2026 with its biggest showcase yet. Once again, you'll find the team right by the main entrance on Stand RB290, making it easy to stop by and experience the latest innovations in professional landscaping equipment. Throug
Visitors to GroundsFest 2026 will have the opportunity to see the latest developments in autonomous turf care technology when Agrovista Amenity showcases a range of innovative robotic solutions on stand RB381.
With robotics continuing to transform the
GreenBest will return to GroundsFest in 2026, giving grounds professionals, landscapers and lawn care specialists the opportunity to explore its extensive range of turf and lawn care solutions.
Visitors to Stand 28 in Hall 1 will be able to meet the G
The DLF stand at GroundsFest will highlight a wide range of sustainable solutions from the world's largest grass seed breeder, featuring products from the MM, Designer Seed brands.
Alongside leading cultivars for sports and amenity turf, stand thirty
Visit Mansfield Sand on stand OSA260 at GroundsFest 2026, taking place on 16 and 17 September at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, and discover a comprehensive range of premium sand-based solutions designed for the sports turf industry.
With more than 1
Visitors to the Landscape Zone at GroundsFest 2026 will have the opportunity to discover Penny UK’s comprehensive irrigation offering, with the company exhibiting on Stand L155.
Well established within the fruit growing and horticultural sectors, Penn
Pellenc UK will be returning to GroundsFest 2026 with its complete portfolio of professional battery-powered equipment, alongside the chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Visitors to Stand OSA150 can not only explore the latest innovations in sustaina
Etesia UK is preparing for another exciting GroundsFest, with the launch of an all-new flail mower, a line-up of its most popular professional equipment, exclusive bargains on pre-loved machinery and plenty of opportunities for visitors to walk away
Visitors to GroundsFest 2026 will have the opportunity to be among the first in the UK to see the new Turf-Tidy 5000, as Redexim showcases its latest innovations on stand OSA230.
Making its UK debut following its launch earlier this year, the Turf-Tid
ICL will return to GroundsFest 2026, providing practical advice and proven solutions for grounds managers, landscapers, contractors and turf professionals responsible for maintaining high-quality sports surfaces and amenity landscapes.
Visitors to the
One of the biggest crowd-pullers at GroundsFest is back for 2026, and it's set to be louder, bigger and more action-packed than ever before.
Machinery Nation LIVE is back on 16 and 17 September at Stoneleigh Park with an expanded programme of demonst
One of the most popular attractions at GroundsFest is set to return with lawn mower racing taking place across both days of the event.
Sponsored by
GroundsFest is delighted to announce an expanded partnership with the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), which will see the organisation again become the exclusive sponsor of The Landscape Zone at GroundsFest 2026.
The strengthened re
Visitor registration for GroundsFest 2026 is now officially open, as the industry prepares for what promises to be the biggest and most exciting edition of the event to date.
Returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 16 and 17 September 2026, Gro
GroundsFest Academy recently delivered another highly successful educational event with its Understanding Profiles: Sands, Soils, Rootzones and Gravels day, in partnership with Mansfield Sand.
Designed as a practical, end-to-end learning experience, t
The GroundsFest Academy, in collaboration with John Moverley OBE, has launched a free online sustainability assessment tool designed to help organisations evaluate and strengthen their sustainable practices.
Sustainability is increasingly becoming a c
Selected attendees of the 2025 GroundsFest Academy events were recently given a unique opportunity: a behind-the-scenes experience day at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal F.C. The day offered a CPD-accredited, practical insight into the operatio
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" i hav looked at the photo again and i think the wrong blades hav been fitted the left one is nealy right but the beveld cutting edge is on under side of the blade. honda stoped using the mulching plug on that model in mid 2021 after that they used…"
" Hi Sam
not familliar with that mower, in the photo it looks like the righthand blade is on upsidedown so it will be cutting with the back of the blade also is there a mulshing plug that slots into the shoot "
not familliar with that mower, in the photo it looks like the righthand blade is on upsidedown so it will be cutting with the back of the blade also is there a mulshing plug that slots into the shoot "
"hi Sam as you say with no previous knowledge of machinery or sit ons, am not familiar with that Honda model, but as you say lack of power, vibration and backfiring, start with the basics, is the Choke changed to correct position once started, engine…"
Looking for some advice Brought a Honda HF2417 from a local mower dealer about 12 months ago, brand new and has been serviced recently I went in with absolutely no knowledge or idea on any machinery or sit ons. Went in with the ask of giving me…
GroundsFest Academy continued its commitment to supporting education across the grounds management industry with a successful Optimising Turf Performance event at Leigh Sports Village, bringing together leading industry experts and grounds…
"Adam, have planted over 1k bulbs with it now all in clumps and in all honesty even if I still had the petrol borer would use the drill ,it's just so easy and light in comparison. I have turned the torque right down on the drill so it prevents the…"
"Oops - I'm a bit late replying, sorry, been away for a few weeks"
"PEter - I had/have the same problem, I ended up buying a cheap petrol auger - but this year its refusing to start... and I need it to dig a few holes for me :( . SO its start stop switch is coming to bits today - as I think that may be the culprit…"
"John, don't know how but if you put "earth auger for drill " in ebay and scroll you should find it the seller is called "bamblinas" and only offers 7cmx42cm size whereas the other sellers offer numerous different sizes so you should find it. Went…"
"Glad it's worked out Peter , it sounds impressive for the price , well worth the money just to have one on the van .
Is there a link to the product ."
Is there a link to the product ."
"Well the ebay auger 7cmx42cm £8.50 arrived have used it for 4hrs and have to say very impressed despite rock hard ground and hitting roots and stones it is unmarked . It has not drained the drill battery any more than normal use , I did turn the…"
The official launch of the new Kress Voyager 60 robotic mower attracted significant attention at GroundsFest 2026, with visitors gathering to see the machine in action, try it for themselves, discuss its capabilities with the Kress team, and arrange…
"They used to. I've got 3 year old kit and 13 year old kit, dying at the same time."
"yes there's several different Ego spools, some may (or may not) fit more than 1 model of machine, never tried a Powerload one myself, I also have a very old Honda 56V strimmer, which was basically a clone of an early brushless motor Ego, still going…"
Honda HF2417 - Advice
Looking for some advice Brought a Honda HF2417 from a local mower dealer about 12 months ago, brand new and has been serviced recently I went in with absolutely no knowledge or idea on any machinery or sit ons. Went in with the ask of giving me…
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Strimmer question
Good morning all. I've always used strimmers that spin anti clockwise, just been looking at purchasing a ego strimmer for whizzing around lawn edges and I've seen that they spin clockwise. Have any of you used both and found that it was easy to get…
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Green tip off in Surrey?
Hi all, the green waste site I have been using near Epsom has apparentley closed down, at least until December, due to the death of the owner. Mid Surrey Farm. Does anyone know of any sites around Surrey which take green waste- Hedge trimmings &…
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