ICL is pleased to announce the launch of Trophy XL®, a new turf herbicide from Corteva Agriscience that combines established herbicide technology with the innovative active ingredient Arylex™. Designed for managed amenity turf, Trophy XL offers targe
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GroundsFest is proud to announce an exciting new initiative: the GroundsFest Academy.
The GroundsFest Academy which has been designed to provide free education for anyone working in groundscare and landscaping.
By reinvesting profits from GroundsFest b
Managing the expansive grounds of Warwick Schools Foundation requires precision and dedication, and Grounds Manager Duncan Toon relies on trusted solutions to meet these demands.
Recently, he found that MM Tetra Sport grass seed has become an essentia
The global market leader in all-terrain spider lifts, Leguan Lifts, has kicked off the new fiscal year with a rocket start, with order intake up nearly 60% compared to the same period last year.
The company’s latest achievements underscore its commitm
Simon brings over 25 years of expertise in the sports turf industry, having held a variety of high-profile roles across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, including Agronomist for STRI, Technical Manager for Syngenta, and Technical Manager for Scotts.
Most
Edgmond Bowling Club has been awarded the title of Best Kept Green in Shropshire 2024, a competition sponsored by leading turf maintenance brands Dennis and SISIS.
The accolade marks a milestone for the club, which is also celebrating its 50th anniver
ICL Growing Solutions, a global leader in specialty fertilisers, announce today the acquisition of GreenBest, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in tailored specialty fertilisers and solutions for the Sports Turf, Landscape, and Horticulture market
The GroundsFest Education Fund is already making a significant impact on the next generation of grounds management professionals, with several students already benefitting from its support.
The most recent success story is George Legg, a student study
Visitors to Mansfield Sand's stand (242) at BTME 2025, taking place from 23 to 25 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, will have the chance to explore an exceptional range of sand-based products designed to elevate the performance and health o
ICL is back at BTME in January 2025 with exciting new tools, expert advice, and opportunities for turf managers to enhance their skills. From hands-on learning to the launch of an advanced spreader, ICL is bringing innovation and practical solutions
Agrovista Amenity is set to showcase two exclusive products within its portfolio at BTME 2025: the plant growth regulator Attraxor® and turf fungicide Maxtima®.
Visitors can find the Agrovista Amenity team in Hall One, stands 120 and 124, at the Harro
As the pressure grows on greenkeepers to deliver exceptional playing surfaces, MM Seed provides the tools to meet modern expectations while championing sustainable turf management.
Visit Stand 126 at BTME to explore the innovative MM Golf range, desig
Hunter Grinders, part of the Howardson Group, is excited to announce its presence at BTME 2025, where the cutting-edge Jupiter ATI 'All-in-One' Grinder will be on display at Stand 217.
The Jupiter ATI 6.0: Elevating Precision
The Jupiter ATI 6.0 is a f
The SISIS team, part of the Howardson Group, is set to bring its cutting-edge turf maintenance machinery to BTME 2025. Located on Stand 252, SISIS will display a range of products designed to enhance turf care across golf courses, sports grounds, and
Dennis Mowers, part of the Howardson Group, will be at BTME 2025 in Harrogate this January, exhibiting their innovative range of turf maintenance machinery.
Visit Stand 252 to see the latest advancements designed to deliver exceptional results for gol
The Howardson Group is pleased to announce that Tom Worthy has joined the team as Regional Sales Director. Tom brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for the turf care industry.
Upon leaving school Tom joined the John Deere Turf Tech
Norwich City’s training base in Colney has been renamed the Avant Training Centre after the club agreed a new partnership with the UK branch of the Finnish-established company AVANT®.
AVANT®, who produce world-renowned articulated compact loaders, are
Avant Tecno UK has officially unveiled its new multi-million-pound headquarters in Bury St Edmunds, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth and commitment to its UK operations.
Designed to facilitate Avant's continued expansion, the 32
GroundsFest was honoured to once again sponsor the Sports Turf and Greenkeeping category at the prestigious Land-Based and Environment Learner of the Year Awards 2024, held on Thursday, 21 November, at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham.
Thi
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"Thanks all for your help and advice.
Great to have the expertise on here as a guide and backup. 🙏"
Great to have the expertise on here as a guide and backup. 🙏"
"Others have ID ed it.
I chop them off at ground level with secutears then spray a drop or two of Praxys on the wound... if it doesnt killt he first time, it will the 2nd or 3rd"
I chop them off at ground level with secutears then spray a drop or two of Praxys on the wound... if it doesnt killt he first time, it will the 2nd or 3rd"
At the Portugal Invitational, Kress showed turf professionals that unmanned mowing has moved from emerging concept to practical course-management solutionChampionship golf leaves no room for compromise. That's precisely why Kress chose the inaugural…
"If it has thorns it is likely to be a Robinia. I have a client who has a couple of trees 10 or so Metres away & this year they have been popping up all over the lawn. A nightmare tree for anybody who climbs!!!
I have a Gleditsia myself, (my…"
I have a Gleditsia myself, (my…"
"As others have said it is a Gleditsia (honey locust), grows very easily from blown in seeds and suckers. Grows fast in hot dry conditions."
"There will probably be a tree nearby with the same foliage sending out suckers into your lawn. You could try spraying them with tryclopyr (SBK brushwood killer will do) ............. tricky as you don't want to risk damaging the tree they are…"
"It could definitly be a honey locust sucker but it is more likely to be a Robinina sucker, they can send them up when stressed and ffresh growth can have a purple tinge. "
"eucalyptus tree suckers i have seen them 60-70 yards from the tree "
"Is it growing off a long sucker from a tree in a nearby garden like sumac trees send out ?"
"Looks very much like a locus tree, young ones do also develop spikes."
For Guy Woodward, Head Groundsman at Warwick Racecourse, maintaining a safe and consistent racing surface is a year-round challenge. From heavy winter rainfall to prolonged dry spells, the demands placed on a jumps track require products that can be…
Hi All, In a cleints garden, I'm having a real problem with these shoots that are coming up in the lawn.I'm digging them out as I go, they are on long roots. they have an oval shape leaf and develop nasty thorns. See pics.Can anyone help identify…
"yes I would say to be able to start up a fledgling garden service nowadays, you really need to be in a fairly privileged position to be able to build it up, as your initial earnings won't even touch the sides of the cost of living, let alone the…"
"As mentioned they are demotivated because of the high cost of living and low wages in comparison.
Yes there's is opportunities they have to fight for them because there is alot of competition.
The entitlement and benfit culture is another different…"
Yes there's is opportunities they have to fight for them because there is alot of competition.
The entitlement and benfit culture is another different…"
"Agreed 110% Peter.
That said there are exceptions - you just have to find them"
That said there are exceptions - you just have to find them"
Growth/Shoots in lawn
Hi All, In a cleints garden, I'm having a real problem with these shoots that are coming up in the lawn.I'm digging them out as I go, they are on long roots. they have an oval shape leaf and develop nasty thorns. See pics.Can anyone help identify…
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Gardening & Landscaping Recruitment
This year's been a real struggle to find good landscaping and gardening staff to join our team up in Scotland, has anybody else been having issues this year? for some reason nobody wants to work. We now have a full diary and still lots of inquiries…
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Eliet Scarifiers and Groundsman aerator for sale
I have a number of machines available for sale. Eliet 401's and 451's and also a sisis autorake mark 5. The groundsman aerator is a 345hd all listed on eBay. Anyone want to make me an offer. I also have a nearly new all battery techneat 3m boom…
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Looking for budget hand tools?
These small seaside shops have absolute bargains on spades and buckets. You can also get sets of little flags for marking out perimeters.
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