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Turf Science Live 2025 drew record attendance in Ireland and strong engagement in Scotland, underlining the continued demand for practical, research-led learning in turf management.

Organised by ICL and Syngenta, the series brought together turf profe

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An educational event, organised by ICL and Syngenta, brought together over 50 greenkeepers from seven different counties for a day filled with insightful presentations and valuable networking opportunities at Burnham and Berrow Golf Club in Somerset.

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THREE leading names within the amenity turf care sector have joined forces to show a commitment to supporting women’s golf, by sponsoring the club that is hosting this year’s Women’s Amateur Championship.

Agrovista Amenity, ICL and Syngenta have prov

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James Bledge, Course Manager at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club in Deal, Kent, says he has successfully treated Dry Patch with monthly applications of Qualibra wetting agent.

Formed in 1892, Royal Cinque Ports is a Championship Links course situated on t

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The winner of the Irish Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2018, sponsored by ICL and Syngenta, has been announced as Rody Kilbride from Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo.

For a number of years, ICL and Syngenta have been proud sponsors of the Irish Student Gre

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Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year 2017

Overall winner to be announced at BTME in January

The overall winner of the Amenity Forum Sprayer Operator of the Year Awards, sponsored by ICL and Syngenta, and supported by BASIS, is set to be announced at BTME 2018, Harrogate.

The awards, in their t

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The winner of the ICL & Syngenta sponsored Irish Student Greenkeeper of the Year award has been announced as William Fitzpatrick.

Reinforcing their commitment to education within the turf care sector, both ICL and Syngenta are delighted to sponsor the

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Over 120 groundsmen, superintendents, turf managers, agronomists and golf club managers attended the latest Turf Science Live event, which was held at Naas Golf Club in Ireland. The one day event allowed delegates to view live demonstrations of some

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Paul mccormack replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"Cordless grinder with a1mm cutting blade 
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14 hours ago
Graham Taylor replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"Anglegrinder with the blades still on the machine.   A 10 minute job.  15 minutes if the blades are on each side.  Try not to heat the blades up with thegrinder............ I might b e wrong but I suspect it might affect the hardness. 
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17 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"I let the dealer do that... same as John. 
I also am pretty careful as to what I ask them to cut - no chewing through growth thats too course for them - and clean them off with spray after most times they are used."
23 hours ago
Honey Badger replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"Cordless grinder for me. Two to three passes leaves it like a razor, Takes 10 mins rather than 45mins with a file."
yesterday
John F replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"Hi Tim You say between services does this mean dealer service ? 
I prefer the dealer to sharpen my blades as not confident enough to use a motorised device in case I damage the blade profile .
I find after cleaning all the resin / sap off the blades…"
yesterday
Tim Bucknall posted a discussion
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?
Friday
Oliver updated their profile
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John F replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Would cost her more in the long run if she employed a head gardener , salary ,workplace pension , n.i , holiday pay , all the machinery required , servicing , fuel or batteries ,hand tools ,waste disposal . Sundries , health safety , ladders ,…"
Thursday
Intelligent Landscapes replied to Raymond the Terrible's discussion Best power tools for serious hedge restoration?
"Also bought some Prunabo powered pruners... they are amazing... they will get through 50mm easy and a good clean cut. Already had the Makita batteries so perfect. And so good that a week later bought the 2.5m pole extension and thinking of buying a…"
Thursday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Yes indeed. I got the impression I was the first person she'd called so hopefully she got a bit of a reality check if she called elsewhere as well.  I could have said something in reply like "well until you've seen me work a day you can't say if…"
Thursday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"@James £50-£60 per hour? Yes I think you may get a few raised eyebrows "
Thursday
James replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Ah the hourly rate question. 
According to Checkatrade the uk average price per hour for a gardener in the UK is £35ph.
The average price for a 3 bed house in the uk is £290 000 
Where I live the average house price for a 3 bed is £400 000 and rent…"
Thursday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"I'm up in the lake district, you do get the odd person that is in shock but that's the price take it or leave it.
Spoke to another gardener the other week and he's charging £15hr!!!!! Idiot"
Thursday
Billybop replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Bless her that Lady is just out of touch with how much services cost nowadays. Is it the cost of living? yes, hers. Probably had somebody on a cheap rate to do her previous garden.  And has underestimated the cost of maintaining the big new one,…"
Thursday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"£35 p/h for general maintenance? now that would be nice. Where in the country are you? I'm east anglia. I had a lady call up last week, sounded great, big garden, moved in last year and wants someone who knows what they are doing to get the garden…"
Wednesday
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Cofra Safety Boots

I wondered if anyone wore any of the Cofra safety boots? Am looking to replace my nearly 3yr old pair of HAIX GTX Airpower boots and have been looking at the Cofra Frosti - are they warmer for winter...Mainly look at those that are Goretex Thanks &…

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Greenhouse heater.

Hi there,im just looking for suggestions for a cheap and cheerful electric greenhouse heater. An elderly customer has asked me to buy one for his 6x8 greenhouse and as I've never bought one before I'd like your thoughts. It can't be a parafin heater…

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