Conference football club Wrexham has a new pitch at its Racecourse Ground to match their ambitions of getting back into the Football League and one fit for international duty once more. Contractor Souters Sports was given the job of upgrading a…
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The head groundsman at Durham School has found a way of getting its main rugby pitch fit and ready for cricket action in the brief gap between seasons. This year for the first time Barry Boustead used Evolution5, a coated, controlled release…
There are a wide variety of artificial grass sport surfacing materials available, each one has individual qualities which are better suited to different sports and the requirements of each project. 3G synthetic turf is a popular choice for…
The recent purchase of a SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 tractor mounted aerator by Mick Doyle, head groundsman at Bradford City Football Club, has seen a dramatic improvement of the playing surface at both The Coral Windows Stadium and the nearby…
As part of Souters Sports continual investment in ensuring that clients receive the highest level of customer service, the contractor will now be offering free no-obligation pitch inspections.
Souters Sports have the expertise and…
As one of the UK’s leading artificial pitch maintenance providers, Replay Maintenance recognises the importance of…
A recent example highlighting the benefits of a consistent maintenance regime is the artificial sports pitches at Cranleigh School – an independent boarding school in Surrey.
Instead of replacing the 18-year old surface when it began to…
Sports facilities at a school in Rochdale will soon be of a premier standard thanks to White Horse Contractors (Northern), one of the UK’s leading natural and artificial sports ground specialists.…
Natural and artificial sportsground contractors White Horse Contractors (Northern) have recently completed the design and construction of a new state-of-the-art 3rd generation artificial surface and three artificial cricket wickets at Trinity…
As one of the UK’s leading artificial pitch maintenance providers, Replay Maintenance recognises the importance of specialist…
Although synthetic surfaces are often described as being suitable for all weathers, just like any outdoor facility a synthetic surface will be susceptible to extreme weather conditions such as harsh frost. Playrite Area Manager Sean…
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A carefully-planned turf nutrition and treatment programme utilising three key Sherriff Amenity products has produced a sustained rise in the health, condition and playing standard of greens at the Milford Golf Club in Surrey.
The programme…
Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…
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.
Covered so far:
Open forum activity
"Super Vic I appreciate the time you have taken all the advice I've took onboard and many thanks I'm hoping to push on next year re going into commercial side of things too so fingers crossed it's just tough getting in but your advice will certainly…"
"As regards pricing, there are many threads on here about that, some very recent ones. But to save time I will repeat what I said. We are talking here about commercial work although I apply this across the board.
Grass cutting -£60 per hour target pr…"
Grass cutting -£60 per hour target pr…"
"Hi George,
I am not aware of any additional growth due to mulching. Some of the jobs I do on which I use the John Deere zero turn side discharge grow faster than the mulched work. I thinks it’s often more down to the type of grasses and the soil at…"
I am not aware of any additional growth due to mulching. Some of the jobs I do on which I use the John Deere zero turn side discharge grow faster than the mulched work. I thinks it’s often more down to the type of grasses and the soil at…"
"Vic 575 I am so glad I reached out on here I reckon I'll be in the market for a stiga mower like yours and hopefully next year will be better year weather wise but I'll keep my collecting machines as secondary option. I was also worried if munched a…"
"Still following I think this site is fantastic your all a great bunch. That's one of those days you drive in and your heart just sinks. This past year has definitely been tough going customers really should be more understanding.lol"
"Hi Rose
There are significant differences to be considered when using a ladder in the work place for use by staff and sub-contractors as opposed to buying one for use at home, a great point of reference is the 'Ladder Association' they provide a lot…"
There are significant differences to be considered when using a ladder in the work place for use by staff and sub-contractors as opposed to buying one for use at home, a great point of reference is the 'Ladder Association' they provide a lot…"
"I have a Renualt Traffic with bars & a roller. Slide the 3M workware ladder with 3 adjustable legs straignt on. I have a couple of auto retractable ratchet straps which do the job, just tuck througn the bars. Point to note, if I feel I will be leav…"
"In my other job we have a fleet of Peugeot ambulances....20 to be precise and all less than 2 years old.
What a bag of crap!
2 have had to have new engines.
All 20 had to have their radiators replaced.. they all leaked.
The side doors seem to come o…"
What a bag of crap!
2 have had to have new engines.
All 20 had to have their radiators replaced.. they all leaked.
The side doors seem to come o…"
"I use benzalkonium chloride mixed at 2% with water. It's cheap and effective."
Hi, I'm new to this site. I need to source some Roll Top Wire Mesh Fencing. If anyone knows of a good supplier at reasonable prices I would be greatful for their contact info. Thanks John
"IN a normal year Vic I would be doing exactly as you say - thats exactly my business plan. Work Satudays not wet days etc Not 2019 it was a battle.
ON balance, ignoring extreme weather mulching is the way to go."
ON balance, ignoring extreme weather mulching is the way to go."
"It is interesting to hear about the different areas and weather patterns. I often wonder how anyone in our profession copes living in parts of the Country with high rainfall. Here in north east Derbyshire we are in a rain shadow. We are east of the…"
"You were lucky with the fence - 3000 square is a trailer load !!
Fair points on fortnightly. Folk round here want fortnightly to save cash - the attitude seems to be a grasscut is a grasscut so why pay for more. I think realistically I would like…"
Fair points on fortnightly. Folk round here want fortnightly to save cash - the attitude seems to be a grasscut is a grasscut so why pay for more. I think realistically I would like…"
Roll top wire mesh Fencing.
Hi, I'm new to this site. I need to source some Roll Top Wire Mesh Fencing. If anyone knows of a good supplier at reasonable prices I would be greatful for their contact info. Thanks John
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Virtual Landline Number
Hello Everybody, Does any one use a virtual landline for their business? When I started out I was looking at ways of making the business more professional. I personally dont like it when a company only has mobile numbers. I dont use a landline at…
Read more…Advice on mulching mowers
Hi Guys,I have been cutting domestically now for about 6 years I'm based in northern ireland but been thinking of buying another ride on mower.I was wondering what the thoughts are on zero turn mulching mowers and whether there is more established…
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