Adam King, Grounds Manager at Radley College in Abingdon, Oxfordshire has reported excellent results from ICL’s ProTurf and Vitalnova Stressbuster - which he says have helped him improve the health and presentation of the school's vast array of sport
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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
Robert Ainscough, Head Greenkeeper at Leigh Golf Club in Warrington Cheshire, is perhaps one of a few greenkeepers who boasted clean, disease free greens during a particularly difficult winter period last year.
This was achieved by adhering to a preve
Ed Stant, Course Manager at Trentham Golf Club in Staffordshire believes that two ICL products have been integral in maintaining the health of the course without excessive grass growth.
Trentham Golf Club is one of the oldest and most respected clubs
Nathan Scarff, Head Groundsman at Derby County FC, has revealed that a range of ICL products have helped him achieve his main target of hosting more games at Pride Park Stadium without compromising on the quality of the pitch.
Nathan is entering his t
ICL has announced the appointment of Matt Nutter as the new Technical Area Sales Manager operating in South East England, including Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and North London.
Matt joins the company with a wealth of experience in the turf industry.
ICL has announced the launch of an upgrade to its autumn/winter fine turf fertilizer range. Greenmaster Pro-Lite Invigorator Plus 4-0-14 +8Fe +2MgO is a new formulation to fit within the autumn/winter turf range with higher iron and potassium content
Fifty groundsmen from independent schools throughout southern England and the Midlands were presented with a wealth of useful advice and information at the latest ICL seminar, which was held at Edgbaston Stadium – home to Warwickshire CCC and the Bir
Fifty groundsmen from independent schools throughout southern England and the Midlands were presented with a wealth of useful advice and information at the latest ICL seminar, which was held at Edgbaston Stadium – home to Warwickshire CCC and the Bir
Despite working with a small budget, Brian McMonagle, Head Greenkeeper at Cruit Island Golf Club in Donegal, Ireland, has still managed to significantly improve the course through a tailor-made ICL iTurf programme.
Situated on the edge of the Atlantic
Andy Baker, Head Greenkeeper at Ely City Golf Course in Cambridgeshire, believes that his use of ICL products have significantly improved the high wear areas on the course despite facing unfavourable weather conditions and heavy usage.
Andy, who has b
Adrian Cutliffe, Head Groundsman at Maginn Park in Buncrana, Ireland, has reported that a tailor-made ICL iTurf programme has provided him with fantastic results and excellent value for money.
Adrian, who works for Pitch Dimensions - specialists in pi
ICL has announced that all bottles of ProShield – a barrier acting, pre and post-emergent non-selective herbicide, are now being supplied with low drift sprayer nozzles.
As part of the new product authorisation, which has been officially registered by
ICL has announced the launch of ProTurf 15-5-15 + 2CaO + 2MgO, a new analysis to join the popular range of ProTurf fertilizers.
Over the last few years, ProTurf has become the number one choice for turf managers who are looking to signific
Biostimulants are substances and microorganisms applied to plants and rootzones to enhance plant growth, and rootzone microbial activity. Historically the diversity of biostimulant products available was limited but in recent years a plethora of new
A tailored iTurf Programme from ICL has signalled consistent and excellent results according to Dale Frith – Head Groundsman at Fleetwood Town FC.
Fleetwood Town FC, nicknamed the Cod Army, currently competing in Sky Bet League One, has enjoyed six pr
The Turf and Landscape division of ICL has announced the launch of Landscaper Pro – featuring a range of unique products for landscapers and gardeners to help meet the demands of modern day lawn and landscape management.
The fertilizers in the Landsca
Eoin Riddell, Course Manager at Royal Dornoch Golf Club in Sutherland, Scotland believes that the use of ICL’s Sportsmaster CRF Mini granular fertilizer has significantly improved his tees.
Eoin has been at the club for an impressive 30 years since st
Tiernan Crawford has been announced as the ICL and Syngenta Irish Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2017 winner.
The young greenkeeper, who works at Beech Park Golf Club in Dublin, was crowned Student Greenkeeper of the Year after participating in
Bruce Elliot, Head of Grounds and Estates at Crystal Palace FC, has reported excellent results after using ICL’s Greenmaster Pro-Lite micro granular fertilizers as part of a balanced nutritional programme at Selhurst Park.
“Throughout my career I have
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"It has the look of a lawn that's had a granular 4 in 1 treatment applied during a hot dry period. I speak from bitter experience. I'd suggest it needs stripping and reseeding or turfing in the spring. "
"£1200 🤣🤣
There is hardly any lawn to scarify. 2 passes would take half hour. The rest of the job would be done by 10:30am.
£200 including seed/topdressing would be top price.
Not hearing of chafer grubs and offering to put grass seed down now in…"
There is hardly any lawn to scarify. 2 passes would take half hour. The rest of the job would be done by 10:30am.
£200 including seed/topdressing would be top price.
Not hearing of chafer grubs and offering to put grass seed down now in…"
"Caroline, we swear by westland top soil it's in smallish bags , I think 35 lts . Its a nice sandy loam free of nasties and consistently good, don't buy wickes B&Q and other own brands its garbage mainly green waste. We hire in hollow tine machines.…"
"This sounds like good advice! I never know what top dressing to use can you recommend any please? Also what do you use for aeration on a small/medium lawn please?"
"Don't know what your classing as North, lots of people class Manchester as north which is a joke 😂. Up here in Cumbria we just don't have them the weather doesn't work in their favour.
I know a few people who have tried and failed, I suppose on the…"
I know a few people who have tried and failed, I suppose on the…"
Hi would a garden maintenance business in north London/herts be interested in hiring myself for the upcoming Season April to September! I have 40 years of experience in the industry used to run a small garden maintenance business in north London one…
"I always use an anglegrinder and it rotates toward the cutting edge of the blades..... not cutting upwards. Always gives a sharp edge. "
"Well the other chap has been sacked.... I think we are going to try to establish if there is a fungal infection - we can't find leatherjackets or chafer grubs ... even by going down a fair way.
Come late March we will cut all the turf off and…"
Come late March we will cut all the turf off and…"
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"In theory if you use an angle grinder the blade is cutting upwards and not making a clean sharp edge
i use a good quaity file."
i use a good quaity file."
"Not an expert but I would think the most important thing is that the root doesn't freeze. Position will have a lot to do with that, and drainage, and size of pot."
"He could be trying to price himself out of the job because he doesn't fancy it or out of his depth .
One thing that gets my back up is when cowboy gardeners use terms like scarifying , de thatching , pollarding they have latched on to…"
One thing that gets my back up is when cowboy gardeners use terms like scarifying , de thatching , pollarding they have latched on to…"
"£1200 sounds reasonable but only if that included completely re-laying with top quality turf after preparation !"
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Hi would a garden maintenance business in north London/herts be interested in hiring myself for the upcoming Season April to September! I have 40 years of experience in the industry used to run a small garden maintenance business in north London one…
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Olive Tree Winter protection
Do olive trees standing in pots here in U.K actually require protection in Winter .? Last Winter I put fleece protection over some healthy looking grafted Olive trees about four years old when purchased , come spring removed the fleece and they…
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Sharpening hedgetrimmers
I know that the proper way is to dismantle the blades and sharpen them on a bench jig every time, but that ain't happening! What is people's preferred method for a touch-up between services? File, dremel, angle grinder?
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