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
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"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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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…
"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 !"
"Adam, the first thing to do is for your friend to get rid of this chancer con artist who patently has no idea of what he is doing, his expertise seems to be concentrated in ripping people off. We are not the cheapest but would charge £200 plus vat…"
"Totally agreed on the last point...she's a good friend and the thought of her spending £1200 on scarifying a piece of ground about 25m across seems wrong"
"Nothing wrong with the customer seeking a second opinion , this time of year the hungry wildlife should be competing for the grubs .
Badgers leaving tell tale snub marks and tearing up the lawn , bird damage .
Puts you in a difficult position…"
Badgers leaving tell tale snub marks and tearing up the lawn , bird damage .
Puts you in a difficult position…"
"Thank you John....and apologies to all for the autocorrect, or my fat fingers making part of the post difficult to follow"
"Assuming the grass became stressed during last summer's drought and he had a hose pipe ban in place and so the grass never recovered you can give the new grass guy the benefit of the doubt .
He may have checked for chafer grubs in which case there…"
He may have checked for chafer grubs in which case there…"
I'm not a lawn expert, but am trying to advise an elderly neighbour...can you help, or point me in the right direction?The circle of grass was, until 2024 looked after by a lawn expert, he retired and someone else has taken it on. It got fairly…
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…
"One dealer informed me that Lazer cut blades start to become compromised after first sharpening and then need more regular sharpening as they don't retain their edge but stay sharp for around Three years from new depending on use .
It's hard knowing…"
It's hard knowing…"
Lawn advice
I'm not a lawn expert, but am trying to advise an elderly neighbour...can you help, or point me in the right direction?The circle of grass was, until 2024 looked after by a lawn expert, he retired and someone else has taken it on. It got fairly…
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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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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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