Visitors to the Mansfield Sand stand (OSA260) at GroundsFest 2024, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 10 and 11 September, can expect to see a comprehensive range of sand-based products vital to the overall health and performance of spo
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After a successful GroundsFest 2023, Hunter Grinders is excited to announce its return to GroundsFest 2024, where it will be showcasing the enhanced Jupiter ATI 'All in One' Grinder.
The Jupiter ATI is a fully automatic relief spin grinder, designed t
Etesia UK is excited to return to GroundsFest for the second consecutive year. Attendees can visit stand OSA150 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 10 and 11 September to explore Etesia's impressive lineup, including pedestrian and ride-on mowers, b
An impressive range of MM grass seed mixtures will be showcased at GroundsFest 2024, and visitors will get the chance to find out how the innovative seed technology could vastly benefit their sports pitches.
Here's a snapshot of just some of the mixtu
Avant Tecno is excited to announce its participation at GroundsFest 2024, featuring the highly anticipated Avant National Pro Challenge. Visit the Avant stand outdoors at OSA270 for an unforgettable experience!
National Avant Pro Challenge
The Avant Na
Dennis is set to make a significant impact at GroundsFest 2024, showcasing an impressive range of battery-powered products on stand 50 in Hall 2 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on September 10 and 11.
This year, Dennis will highlight the revolutiona
Battery developer and manufacturer Avant Power, the new subsidiary of loader manufacturer Avant Tecno Oy, has exceeded its strict targets. Double the number of batteries has been manufactured compared to the original plans.
YLÖJÄRVI, FINLAND – Battery
Greenkeepers recently attended a joint ICL and Syngenta Education Day at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. The agenda included a course walk, led by Sean McLean, the Course Manager at Royal Birkdale, which gave attendees the opportunity to see firsthand the
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A series of FREE monthly zoom sessions for anybody wishing to start, build or develop a gardening, garden design or landscaping business.
Held on the third wednesday of each month, sessions will be on a
Danny Negus has been spearheading the grounds maintenance efforts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne since 2016.
His journey to becoming Grounds Manager reflects a dedication to his craft that spans three decades, starting as a Greenkeeper in 1994 and t
Avant Tecno UK is thrilled to announce its participation at APF 2024, the UK's largest trade show for forestry, woodland, arboriculture, firewood, fencing, trees, and timber industries.
Taking place on September 19th, 20th, and 21st at the Ragley Esta
Get ready for an exhilarating new addition to GroundsFest 2024: Machinery Nation LIVE! This dynamic feature, brought to you by YouTube sensations Machinery Nation, promises to be a highlight at this year's event.
Ultimate Machinery Face-Off
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Andy Unwin, Course Manager at Rotherham Golf Club, relies on Mansfield Sand’s MM35 for top dressing, ensuring the greens remain in impeccable condition year-round.
Rotherham Golf Club, established in 1903, is celebrated for its rich history and pictur
ICL and Syngenta are pleased to announce the Turf Science Live 2024 event, scheduled to take place at North Hants Golf Club, Minley Road, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 1RF. This free-to-attend event offers valuable insights and strategies for golf course tu
Maintaining the expansive grounds of Repton School requires precision, efficiency, and innovation.
For Andrew Butler, Head of Grounds and Gardens, and his team, the introduction of the Etesia Hydro 80 ride-on mower has not only streamlined operations
See, try, and compare hundreds of products all in one place—experience the only event where you can get hands-on with the latest equipment.
GroundsFest 2024 is set to become the largest and most dynamic event in the groundscare and landscaping industr
In the coastal town of Whitby, Joe Cook wears many hats. Not only is he the Head Groundsman for Whitby Town FC, overseeing the maintenance of their pitch, but he also runs his own gardening business, JC Gardening. In both of his roles, one tool stand
Dennis and SISIS, renowned names in turf maintenance, have announced a partnership with the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation.
This collaboration aims to bolster grassroots cricket pitches throughout the county, promising a significant enhancement in the
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"Agree with you Graham, we have a client with a long run of Laurel which we only cut once a year mid june and have done for over 20 years, the client is fussy with a capital F ! It's a superb evergreen hedge which is bomb proof.
As to this so called…"
As to this so called…"
"Disagree there! I maintain a site with a couple of of large laurel hedges and one cut in July suffices and keeps it looking nice. Agree.... looks nasty immediately after cutting but quickly perks up so you don't notice the cut leaves. Pretty much…"
"Wow, that's impressive ! Thanks"
"That's pretty much my thinking, but I am seeing them more and more. Mostly at expensive new builds. Mostly people with very limited gardening experience wanting an immediate finished product. "
"Elveden Brochure Edition 3 (EMAIL).pdf
I hope this helps, if anyone has any hedging requirements, we are happy to help.
Regards, Kev"
I hope this helps, if anyone has any hedging requirements, we are happy to help.
Regards, Kev"
"Yes 5' actual instant shaped hedging is very expensive, but if that's what he wants he'll have to pay for it. A good compromise is use individual plants- you could use 1.5m, but 1.8 or 2m plants would probably be bushier, and by trimming to height…"
"Agree, nothing worse than driving past a new Cherry Laurel hedge planted too close to boundaries or buildings, and thinking they'll regret that decision in a few years time!
If a client really wants Laurel, i atleast try to push them towards the…"
If a client really wants Laurel, i atleast try to push them towards the…"
"Hi NevilleI would be happy to help and chat with you when you are free Elveden Brochure Edition 3 (EMAIL) copy.pdf
kevin.harden@elveden.com"
kevin.harden@elveden.com"
"Laurel is the worst plant ever, cheap & nasty looking once cut. I try to put everyone off of it, but because it is cheap people go for it & then regret having to get it clipped 3 times a year or more.
Anyway as for a trough of 5ft plants, I don't…"
Anyway as for a trough of 5ft plants, I don't…"
"Duncan, have you looked at https://www.elvedenhedges.com/
No troughs to deal with but fully grown hedges with a choice of species and heights
Not sure of prices but Kevin Harden 07917 162722 will be able to give you an idea of cost and talk you…"
No troughs to deal with but fully grown hedges with a choice of species and heights
Not sure of prices but Kevin Harden 07917 162722 will be able to give you an idea of cost and talk you…"
Instant hedging
A customer of mine is interested in instant hedging - his is a new build on a prestigious estate. He wants a 5ft laurel hedge, immediately. Length could be 18m or 44m, depending on costing, at £250 per metre unit this is a sizeable project. I've…
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MAKITA ADDS TWO XGT HEDGE TRIMMERS TO ITS GROWING RANGE
Makita has added two powerful cordless hedge trimmers to its range of 40VMax XGT grounds maintenance tools. The 500 mm bladed UH020G and 600 mm UH021G both deliver highly efficient and effective cutting and have been designed for ease of use. The…
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Weibang 53 SSD or Weibang 53 ASD BBC or Honda HRX 537?
As the mowing season has drawn to a close, I am thinking about a new mower for next season. I have now narrowed it down to 3 machines, either Weibang or Honda. I appreciate there have been lots of posts on here regarding the best mowers and…
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Moss and algae on hard surfaces
Does anyone have recommendations for products that actually work? I find several of them work if conditions are perfect, but not otherwise. We used to use Jeyes in the winter, but that's now practically washing up liquid. Block Blitz from QVC is…
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