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Agrovista Amenity launches new fertiliser range
Agrovista Amenity has announced the launch of Evolution Naturelle – a unique range of fertilisers which replaces the popular Marathon portfolio of products.
For a number of years, turf managers reaped the
The Dennis FT510 cylinder mower has been integral to Maldon Bowling Club’s team of determined volunteers and has helped to improve the green according to Greenkeeper Mark Piper.
Maldon Bowling Club is a friendly and progressive club situated in the Bl
Mansfield Sand praised by Leyton Orient FC
Colin James, Head Groundsman at Leyton Orient, claims that the products are just part of the overall package from Mansfield Sand.
“I’ve been at Orient for 14 years and have been using products from Mansfield S
STIHL has launched the new KMA 135 R, adding to its range of high-performance KombiEngines for professional users tackling tough jobs.
The new robust and powerful KombiEngine accompanies the KMA 130 R in the range. Featuring a sturdy new battery
Hard work pays off for determined gardener
It was a brand of mower he always wanted and now, Lee Norris, owner of Four Seasons Gardening, is the proud owner of four brand new Etesia pedestrian mowers.
Eight years ago, Lee Norris took the decision to st
Makita UK has announced a new redemption scheme for end-users to claim a free XGT ‘Bluetooth Jobsite Radio’ with the purchase of qualifying XGT products. Tough and durable, the radio is a perfect addition to the job site and is redeemable on purchase
Limagrain UK seed combination helps Gloucester Rugby
Stuart Lambert, Head Groundsman at Gloucester Rugby, says that a combination of two seed mixtures from Limagrain UK ensures that the pitch at the Kingsholm Stadium stands up to the rigours of trai
Jamie Blake, Head Greenkeeper at Broadway Golf Club in Worcestershire, has reported impressive results after using Attraxor® plant growth regulator (PGR).
“We measured our clip rate before using Attraxor® and it was 25.9ml/m²,” said Jamie. “The day af
Offering fleet managers more visibility and control over the usage of connected tools, STIHL has announced a new Connected app.
With a new streamlined design, fleet managers can easily find the data they need from the STIHL Connected homepage, which
Our two new Ferris mowers were delivered by T H WHITE Group this week and have been out every day since. Really making a difference, particularly the stand on unit. The stand on mower, pictured left, has 48 inch deck and allows the operator to cut
The battery-powered Pellenc Prunion pruning shears have proved to be instrumental in helping one of the UK’s largest Christmas tree growers.
Tayside Forestry has been producing Christmas trees in the heart of the Angus countryside in Scotland for near
Greenkeeper Mark Piper claims that the SISIS Supaturfman has made a remarkable difference to the green at Maldon Bowling Club in Essex.
Maldon, one of the most respectable bowling clubs in Essex, was founded in 1908.
Historically, the green itself was
Paul Matthew, Head Groundsman at Motherwell FC, believes that Mansfield Sand is the only company to work with if you have a Fibresand pitch.
It is well documented how the experienced and highly skilled Paul Matthew has transformed the previously infam
STIHL has launched the new HTA 66 and HTA 86, updating its range of lightweight and powerful cordless pole pruners, designed for both domestic users, as well as landscaping and gardening professionals and arborists.
Replacing the popular HTA 65 and
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“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…
Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
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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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