ICL has announced the launch of LockStar - a new residual, pre-emergent total herbicide for vegetation management in the UK.
LockStar arrives at a time when public green spaces, amenity areas and transportation infrastructure are all coming…
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Harry Cannon, Course Manager at Sand Martins Golf Club in Berkshire, believes that a range of ICL products have significantly helped the tees to combat signs of heavy wear.
Opened in 1993, the Sand Martins course has been cleverly designed…
A fortnightly greens tank-mix consisting of Vitalnova Stressbuster, Greenmaster Liquid, Primo Maxx II and Ryder turf pigment, has proved to be a valuable base feed which has helped to reduce the use of fungicides according to Ben Kebby, Course…
In what turned out to be the hottest day of the year, the 2019 ICL Independent School Seminar, held at the illustrious Cheltenham College, saw a record-breaking number of attendees soak up a memorable day of knowledge, networking and first-class…
ICL and Syngenta recently held a series of Turf Science Lite events, which took place at Aston Villa FC’s stadium Villa Park, Slaley Hall Golf Club in Northumberland and Liverpool FC’s Academy facility in Kirkby.
The series, which showcases…
ICL Turf & Landscape is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Browne as its new Landscape & Industrial National Sales Manager.…
An ICL/Syngenta breakfast club meeting for Greenkeepers led Andrew Merry, Course Manager at Preston Golf Club, to change his mind-set when it comes to disease management.
Andrew may well be unique in the fact that not only is he the Course…
Producing the top-quality turf needed for high-level sports requires a keen focus on turf maintenance and inputs. All applications of water and nutrients should be optimised to ensure responsible resource-use efficiency. ICL has started an…
ICL has announced the launch of an exciting new addition to its leading range of H2Pro wetting agents – H2Pro “SaltSmart”.
Utilising advanced polymer and surfactant technology, the H2Pro range of specialist wetting agents have been…
John Ledwidge has praised the consistent support he receives from ICL – particularly during what is an incredibly exciting and somewhat busy period for the Leicester City Football Club Grounds Manager.
John first became familiar with ICL…
Over 60 contractors and invasive weed eradication specialists recently attended Invasives Science Live – a…
With an incredibly short renovation window to transform his Summer sports pitches into Winter sports pitches, Andy Richards, Grounds Manager at Shrewsbury School, can’t afford to take any risks with the products he uses.
It is for this…
ICL, who can be found at Stand 426 in the Purple Zone, will be showcasing a range of new products and innovative technologies at BTME 2019.
Visitors to the stand can learn about the new and improved range of ProSelect grass seed mixtures…
ICL has joined forces with Royal Holloway, University of London to embark on a unique four-year research project which will look in detail at the effects of seaweed products on turfgrass plant parasitic nematodes. The project is funded by the…
Innes Knight, Course and Facilities Manager at Kingsbarns Golf Links, says that ICL’s Greenmaster Pro-Lite Invigorator 4-0-8+2MgO+4Fe is crucial to his fairways maintenance programme.
Golf has been enjoyed over the links land of…
Brian Scott, Course Manager at the Rosemount course at Blairgowrie Golf Club in Perthshire, Scotland, believes that the success of his greens is largely thanks to a tank-mix combination of ICL’s Vitalnova Stressbuster and Syngenta’s Primo…
The Lansdowne course at Blairgowrie Golf Club in Perthshire, Scotland has seen huge benefits since using a range of ICL’s H2Pro moisture management products – according to Course Manager Craig Stewart.
Craig Stewart is the man responsible…
ICL marks its sixth Independent Schools Seminar in style
ICL recently held the sixth successive annual Independent Schools Seminar. The event, held at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham brought together turf…
Wayne Lumbard, Head Groundsman at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC has reason to celebrate. Not only has the team been promoted to the Premier League, but in his opinion the pitch is at the best it has ever been throughout his thirteen-year tenure at…
Applications are now open for the ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship 2019.
Now in its third year, ICL and BIGGA are seeking five BIGGA members to take up the 2019 scholarship. The scholarship provides 15 hours of education from the Continue…
Highlighted blog posts
A recent school grounds seminar held at Charterhouse in Surrey has been hailed a huge success by all who attended.
The event attracted over 50 delegates from all levels as several topical issues were explored and discussed. Supported by…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…
Welcome to week four in my series of posts on starting and running a landscape or gardening business.
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"Clump forming bamboo available in several varieties is less invasive , It tends to just grow in a clump hence its description . "
"I have am half way through repairing an artificial lawn that has ben burnt by a firework. Not an easy job to do by any stretch. It also has weeds coming through. When I liftef the turf the weeds are actually growing through the weep holes and along…"
"Amazing, I didn't realise it was so high."
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could offer any help and guidance on a management plan template for invasive weeds and plants. I want to use the winter downtime to get all my paperwork in order for the following season. I've been unable to find a…
"Thank you Corin. Some useful information there which I will take note of. And now I have 2 reasons to look for root barriers, I need some for bamboo also! But I do wonder about the depth of these things. I mean, how deep would an effective root barr…"
"Thanks again John,
I just recently got concerned because a new enquirer asked me about their laurel hedge that went around the property and ended very close to the corner of their house. I said I'd never seen this causing a problem. I also told them…"
I just recently got concerned because a new enquirer asked me about their laurel hedge that went around the property and ended very close to the corner of their house. I said I'd never seen this causing a problem. I also told them…"
"There are a few guides that I have seen that show how far roots can travel based on tree type. These guides will tell you which trees have more harnful roots and which are fine too. Try landscape architecture books rather than gardening. If I rememb…"
The Dennis G34D cylinder mower is helping to provide a fantastic finish on the pitch at the Emirates Riverside Stadium according to Durham CCC head groundsman Vic Demain.This year has been particularly testing for Vic and his team especially with th…
"Not too late at all. Better now, as the hedge is going into dormancy, than early March, when the sap is rising again. A late frost in the spring could kill off any buds that you have stimulated by cutting in Feb/ early March. "
"Hi Karsten
The leylandii problem was diagnosed by the clients insurance companies surveyors report , I was told due to drought conditions the tree's had taken the moisture out of the soil leading to the property needing under pinning but a differen…"
The leylandii problem was diagnosed by the clients insurance companies surveyors report , I was told due to drought conditions the tree's had taken the moisture out of the soil leading to the property needing under pinning but a differen…"
"I'm with you paul re artificial grass , should only be used to replace an area of paving not grass . I shy away from installing it now , if its fitted in a sun trap it gets too hot to use , when dogs go to the toilet on it there is no way you can ge…"
"Thank you John, That is all really interesting. Really!
I have done a cursory Google search for it. But time is precious and always compressed, so I have not done one of my hours-long in-depth searches yet.
I agree with your 3-plant list except I th…"
I have done a cursory Google search for it. But time is precious and always compressed, so I have not done one of my hours-long in-depth searches yet.
I agree with your 3-plant list except I th…"
Japanese Knotweed/ invasive species mangement plan template.
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could offer any help and guidance on a management plan template for invasive weeds and plants. I want to use the winter downtime to get all my paperwork in order for the following season. I've been unable to find a…
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Shrubs, Trees, Foundations, (Underground drainage pipes?)
Hi All,I periodically get asked the question "Is this planted too close to the house?". I can rarely give an authoritative answer, and usually say it is a specific area of expertise and it may be best to contact the local council.Am I missing a…
Read more…7000th member and rising
This week Landscape Juice Network (LJN) passed yet another amazing milestone - it's 7000th member ! I would like to thank every single member for making yet another major milestone possible - the site would not be what it is without you, the…
Read more…The Landscape Juice Network reaches 7,000 members
On Friday the Landscape Juice Network welcomed its 7,000th member, bringing together people from all corners of the landscaping industry. From day one of the site's creation, the network has worked to bring information and advice to small and medium…
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