Selected attendees of the 2025 GroundsFest Academy events were recently given a unique opportunity: a behind-the-scenes experience day at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal F.C. The day offered a CPD-accredited, practical insight into the operatio
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Monty’s Machinery has been appointed as an authorised dealer for Etesia UK, strengthening the brand’s presence across Cornwall and the wider South West.
Founded in January last year by Adam Hicks, Monty’s Machinery may be a relatively new name, but it
ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Kevin Glazier as Technical Area Sales Manager for the South.
Kevin brings more than 20 years’ experience in golf course management, with a strong background in agronomy, team leadershi
In the world of professional turf management, the ground beneath our feet is shifting. What once seemed like a predictable seasonal cycle has been replaced by a volatile cocktail of environmental and operational pressures. From the scorching droughts
Managing three separate sites with just four full-time staff would stretch almost any grounds team - but at Leicester Tigers, the introduction of the RM21 Combo robotic marker and mower, supplied by Agrovista Amenity, has transformed efficiency, qual
Operating across a diverse mix of natural and synthetic surfaces, Cutting Edge Grounds Maintenance has built its reputation on delivering effective, practical solutions for sports turf and grounds maintenance. From schools and grassroots football to
Etesia UK, the industry leader in high-performance grass cutting and green space maintenance equipment, is proud to announce the launch of Pre-Loved by Etesia, a dedicated online marketplace hosted directly on the official Etesia UK website.
This new
ICL is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Smith as Technical Area Sales Manager for Scotland North.
Peter brings more than 15 years’ experience working across some of the UK’s most respected golf venues, with a strong track record in deliver
GroundsFest Academy kicked off its 2026 programme in style with a fully booked Integrated Weed Management (IWM) event, bringing together contractors, local authorities, educators and suppliers for a free day of learning, discussion and hands-on demon
Replay Group has appointed Matt Bartle as its new Group Head of Commercial Strategy, a newly created role designed to support the business’s continued growth, diversification and long-term strategic direction.
The appointment comes at a significant ti
KAR UK has announced the appointment of Oliver Paton as Area Sales & Accounts Manager for Southern England and South Wales, further strengthening its regional support and customer-facing expertise.
Oliver joins the team with over eight years’ experien
MM Seed enters 2026 with a refined and strengthened range, building on its reputation for quality, performance and reliability across golf, winter sports, cricket and tennis.
With carefully selected cultivar updates and the continued inclusion of HEAD
ICL and Syngenta have launched their Ultimate Offers for 2026, delivering cost-effective turf management packages that combine Primo Maxx II, Syngenta’s established plant growth regulator, with practical turf nutrition options from ICL.
For 2026, sele
Etesia UK has announced three new appointments as the company continues to invest in its people, dealer network and customer support.
Steven Massey has joined as Business Development Manager, Jim Maynard has taken on the role of Technical and After Sa
Redexim is pleased to announce the launch of the Turf-Tidy 5000. The Turf-Tidy 5000 is meant for cutting and collecting over large areas.
Big capacity means big results. It holds up to 5,000 litres and features a dust-suppression-cover, a seat-control
ICL has launched Greenmaster Liquid Advance, a new liquid fertiliser range developed to support turf performance during periods of stress.
Building on the long-established success of the Greenmaster Liquid range, Greenmaster Liquid Advance represents
The quality of the playing surfaces at Crowborough Beacon Golf Club is the result of passion, precision – and the right seed. Course Manager Luke Jenkins has been achieving outstanding results using DSV’s PRO Summer Sport and PRO Rye Fairway mixtures
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
Agrovista Amenity has strengthened its team with the appointment of Ben Simpson, who joins as Amenity Specialist supporting the Landscape and IVM division.
Ben brings a varied career background and a refreshed enthusiasm for the amenity sector.
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2025’s prolonged heat put turf surfaces under extraordinary pressure, leaving many venues facing compaction, thinning coverage, and stressed rootzones.
As spring approaches, turf professionals are looking to revitalise their surfaces with reliable, ef
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After 26 years at Radley College, Adam King has seen grounds management evolve dramatically. Weather patterns have become less predictable, playing surfaces are under greater pressure than ever, and flexibility has become one of the most valuable…
GroundsFest has welcomed Christina Walker to its sales team as preparations continue for the 2027 exhibition.Christina joins the award-winning team with an extensive background in publishing and exhibitions spanning more than two decades. She began…
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Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…
Pond maintenance in the South East – a quick hello from Kent
Morning all,I’m Matt from That Pond Guy, a specialist pond maintenance company based in Burham, Kent. I’ve just joined LJN and thought I’d introduce myself.We cover Kent, London and the wider South East, looking after everything from garden wildlife…
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Winter Services
With the winter season fast approaching, I'm wondering whether this is the year I invest properly in providing and advertising winter services (gritting, snow clearing). My main questions would be: Is the pay worth the initial investment in the kit…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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Best professional battery hedge trimmer at present?
I have been using Stihl hla 86's for the past 5 years, but I am finding I am replacing them every 1-2 years. Are there any better alternatives at the moment? The only annoying thing is that I have all the AP batteries and chargers so changing brand…
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