After 26 years at Radley College, Adam King has seen grounds management evolve dramatically. Weather patterns have become less predictable, playing surfaces are under greater pressure than ever, and flexibility has become one of the most valuable ass
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Replay Maintenance is strengthening its expanding natural turf division with the investment of a Redexim Verti-Drain 7416 aerator and Overseeder 3D 1575, helping the company deliver high-quality pitch renovations for sports clubs across the UK.
Havin
When Pete McArthur, Director of Strathbogie Scotland, talks about turf management, it's clear this isn't just about machinery. It's about helping greenkeepers do what they do best.
Pete has spent years building the business around innovation, particu
When Chris McGhee took over as Course Manager at Pollok Golf Club in January, one of the first things he identified was the need to improve the heavily worn areas around the course.
Founded in 1892 and situated on the south side of Glasgow, Pollok Gol
Pecks Groundcare has strengthened its professional groundcare offering after being appointed as a new dealer for Redexim, bringing the manufacturer's renowned range of turf maintenance equipment to customers across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire
Redexim has strengthened its dealer network with the appointment of Jenkins Garden Machinery, bringing the company's renowned range of turf maintenance equipment to customers across South West Wales.Based in Carmarthenshire, Jenkins Garden Machinery
Redexim is pleased to announce the launch of the Sandstorm. The Sandstorm is a self-powered topdresser that works without a tractor or hydraulic connection. Simply hitch it to a utility vehicle and spread. It has a 28 ft³ (800 L) capacity and can spr
A decade-long working relationship between Replay Maintenance and Redexim UK has evolved into an exciting new partnership - one that promises to raise the bar for artificial pitch maintenance across the UK and beyond.
The collaboration sees Replay Ma
Redexim UK has strengthened its team with the appointment of Jeremy Vincent, a highly respected figure within the groundscare industry.
With more than three decades of experience, Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge spanning engineering, sales and cus
Redexim and Russells Groundcare have announced a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership, with Russells now taking on responsibility for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in addition to their existing Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire territor
Operating across a diverse mix of natural and synthetic surfaces, Cutting Edge Grounds Maintenance has built its reputation on delivering effective, practical solutions for sports turf and grounds maintenance. From schools and grassroots football to
Redexim is pleased to announce the launch of the Turf-Tidy 5000. The Turf-Tidy 5000 is meant for cutting and collecting over large areas.
Big capacity means big results. It holds up to 5,000 litres and features a dust-suppression-cover, a seat-control
With over two decades of experience in groundsmanship, Jay Berkhauer, Head Groundsperson at Sidcup Sports Club, has seen his fair share of challenging pitches. But since introducing the Redexim Verti-Drain® 7212, Jay says things are looking brighter
2025’s prolonged heat put turf surfaces under extraordinary pressure, leaving many venues facing compaction, thinning coverage, and stressed rootzones.
As spring approaches, turf professionals are looking to revitalise their surfaces with reliable, ef
Laser Sharp Results with Redexim: When James Camfield, Managing Director of Golf Course Management Services Limited, saw a gap in the market for specialist tee levelling, he turned to Redexim.
The result? Flawlessly levelled playing surfaces that are
Maintaining a top-class playing surface at Easter Road Stadium is no small task, but for Steven Thomas, Head Groundsman at Hibernian Football Club, having the right machinery is making all the difference.
One of the latest additions to his maintenanc
Woolley Park Golf Club in Wakefield has long been a family-run facility built on pride, passion, and constant improvement – and Course Manager John Rowbottom believes one piece of machinery has raised their maintenance standards more than most: the R
Redexim is pleased to announce the launch of two new machines: Verti-Cut Flex 2000 and Turf-Tidy 1100.
The Verti-Cut Flex 2000 simplifies dethatching on undulating terrain and pivots around curves and bends with ease. The Turf-Tidy 1100 offers compact
Redexim is celebrating a double success after being named winners in two categories at the first ever GroundsFest and HortWeek Innovation Awards, held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 9–10 September.
The new awards programme celebrates excellence a
Following an overwhelmingly positive response at last year’s event, Redexim is heading back to GroundsFest 2025 – and this time, they’re bringing fresh innovations that promise to create excitement.
Visitors to Stand OSA230 can expect to see a wide se
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" Went ahead and bought some cheap Chinese ones with a couple of batteries. I often do that to try out a tool before committing to a more expensive version. It's genuinely been fantastic. You obviously don't use it for just dead heading or light…"
"The older ones which first came out were indeed frustratingly slow. I had a Bosch set many years ago where I could have made about 3 cuts with manual secateurs in the time it took to do 1. Soon gave up on those. The Milwaukee shears I use now are…"
"I was given some by an elderly client,, I think they were Gardena or similar. They cut well, though no possibility of doing "a Felco" and swapping blades or other parts... they were also very bulky and slow. I think the new Stihl ones have corrected…"
"Thanks John I will have a look at Epsom.
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"Hi Neil - have you tried the surrey county council tips at either Epsom or Leatherhead, green waste is charged at £100.00 per ton with a minimum charge of 500kg.
Alternatively Envar have a green waste tip at Lyne near chertsey.
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Alternatively Envar have a green waste tip at Lyne near chertsey.
cheers
john"
"yes totally genuine despite the price. You need the (separately sold and not cheap) cable/belt set up to use it with your AP batteries. As it's not "cordless""
"It looks perfect, eg Stihl is spelled correctly! When I scanned the barcode it was automatically added to 'my equipment' in the Stihl app..."
"Hi mate.
Are these genuine Stihl?"
Are these genuine Stihl?"
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"Hi Piers
Have used this approach myself with varying degrees of success until I established a regular customer base and no longer had the need to advertise .
First off the positive results contributed to me establishing that customer base I…"
Have used this approach myself with varying degrees of success until I established a regular customer base and no longer had the need to advertise .
First off the positive results contributed to me establishing that customer base I…"
"Bear in mind they are generally a bit heavier and larger than normal secateurs which might defeat the object. I wouldn't be without mine, not so much for thin fresh growth but a god send for thicker/older wood, they replace loppers rather than…"
"thats why I'd be very wary about having a pair!! I can just see me cutting my finger off.
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"Wow that sounds nasty, hope you've recovered. I had heard that about some of them, I would have thought in these days of elf and safety that the blades would only close whilst the trigger is pressed. "
"I have a pair of the Stihl ones and they are excellent you can cut quite thick stuff with ease and it definitely takes the stress out of your hands,the battery life is good as well, just one word of caution and this was down to my stupidity while I…"
"Currently thinking of getting some myself. The Kebtec ones are well reviewed by various gardeners on YouTube, but then so many of them get sent stuff for free it's hard to believe everything they say. I heard the Stiga ones were pretty good too.…"
Battery secateurs
Good morning. Thinking of getting some battery secateurs, initially for my wife as she has some arthritis. Have any of you tried and tested any ? Prob looking at Stihl but then came across Kebtec which I've never heard of before, or maybe Makita…
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Winter Services
With the winter season fast approaching, I'm wondering whether this is the year I invest properly in providing and advertising winter services (gritting, snow clearing). My main questions would be: Is the pay worth the initial investment in the kit…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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