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Phased-release fertiliser provides sward nutrients for up to five months

Phased-release fertiliser provides sward nutrients for up to five months Updated

🕔07:18, 3.Apr 2019

Germinal has launched an organic based phased-release fertiliser which provides up to five months’ worth of nutrients and trace elements from a single application at a budget-friendly price point.

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Abridge Golf Club’s fairways looked even better after 2018’s summer

Abridge Golf Club’s fairways looked even better after 2018’s summer

🕔19:36, 2.Apr 2019

In what was a challenging year for greenkeepers, course manager at Abridge GC, Geoff Smith, had no complaints with the way the course emerged from the prolonged period of hot weather in 2018.

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Greenkeepers praised for extensive winter work

Greenkeepers praised for extensive winter work Updated

🕔13:19, 1.Apr 2019

The outstanding Adare Manor in Ireland has reopened its fairways for the new season after an extensive and thorough maintenance programme throughout the winter months.

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This is how Royal Birkdale saved 25% on water consumption during the 2018 heatwave

This is how Royal Birkdale saved 25% on water consumption during the 2018 heatwave

🕔11:46, 31.Mar 2019

Royal Birkdale Golf Club saved 25 percent on water consumption during the 2018 heatwave thanks to Toro.

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Water Garden named Reesink Turfcare UK Otterbine Contractor of the Year

Water Garden named Reesink Turfcare UK Otterbine Contractor of the Year Updated

🕔21:50, 30.Mar 2019

Portsmouth based family business, Water Garden, has won the prestigious 2018 Reesink Turfcare UK Otterbine Contractor of the Year award.

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A day in the life: Nigel Thompson

A day in the life: Nigel Thompson Updated

🕔18:46, 30.Mar 2019

Nigel is the course manager at Lilley Brook Golf Club. The mature parkland course offers panoramic views of Cheltenham.

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New turf technologies manager for Bernhard and Company

New turf technologies manager for Bernhard and Company Updated

🕔08:10, 29.Mar 2019

Bernhard and Company is delighted to announce that Scott Forrest has recently joined as its new turf technologies territory manager.

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Reesink’s range of small tractors just got bigger

Reesink’s range of small tractors just got bigger

🕔11:31, 28.Mar 2019

Reesink Turfcare’s range of small tractors just got bigger with the introduction of the nimble TYM T194.

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‘You must assess the risks associated with transporting fuel in jerry cans’

‘You must assess the risks associated with transporting fuel in jerry cans’

🕔07:23, 27.Mar 2019

We’re all familiar with petrol’s distinctive smell, but are you aware of the potential danger that this vapour carries with it?

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Meet the head greenkeeper: Allan Black

Meet the head greenkeeper: Allan Black Updated

🕔17:04, 26.Mar 2019

The head greenkeeper of Royal Jersey GC talks about grass exchange, bunker renovation and integrating water management with nutrition conservation.

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This shows the level of damage badgers can do to a course

This shows the level of damage badgers can do to a course Updated

🕔12:39, 25.Mar 2019

A reader has emailed GreenKeeping to ask what can be done about badger damage to golf courses.

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Visitors vote SALTEX 2018 the best yet

Visitors vote SALTEX 2018 the best yet Updated

🕔09:35, 24.Mar 2019

The SALTEX 2018 post-show visitor survey has revealed that an overwhelming amount of attendees felt that it was the best and most vibrant show to date.

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The new generation of 007 DSB creeping bents

The new generation of 007 DSB creeping bents Updated

🕔10:49, 23.Mar 2019

Low input requirements, fast rolling speeds and enhanced disease resistance – the new generation of 007 DSB creeping bents has them all.

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The overseeding options in 2019

The overseeding options in 2019 Updated

🕔07:43, 22.Mar 2019

Jayne Leyland, seed product manager for Rigby Taylor, discusses the 2019 options for overseeding, together with advances in grass seed treatment technology.

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A look at 2019’s new or improved cultivars

A look at 2019’s new or improved cultivars Updated

🕔08:36, 21.Mar 2019

New and improved cultivars are coming to market in 2019 from the top companies to aid greenkeepers’ quest for perfection.

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A review of three new Toro products

A review of three new Toro products

🕔07:54, 20.Mar 2019

We look at a mower that reduces noise, a fixed-head greens’ mower that brings a new consistency to pedestrian mowing and the most precise irrigation control system yet.

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How Ashridge GC’s irrigation system helped the club last summer

How Ashridge GC’s irrigation system helped the club last summer Updated

🕔06:19, 20.Mar 2019

With one of the hottest summers on record last year, Ashridge Golf Club in Hertfordshire has reaped the benefits of a new Toro irrigation system, installed in the nick of time.

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Otterbine fountain at the heart Of Ladbrook Park GC

Otterbine fountain at the heart Of Ladbrook Park GC Updated

🕔19:11, 19.Mar 2019

For the past 15 years Otterbine’s Sunburst aerating fountain has created a stunning centrepiece to the heart of Ladbrook Park Golf Club in the Midlands.

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Inquest finds greenkeeper’s death was an accident

Inquest finds greenkeeper’s death was an accident Updated

🕔09:48, 18.Mar 2019

A 35-year-old greenkeeper died after a poplar tree he was cutting fell on his head and fractured his skull, an inquest has heard.

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Ransomes chosen for Elvaston Castle

Ransomes chosen for Elvaston Castle

🕔05:28, 17.Mar 2019

Ransomes has been chosen as the preferred mower of choice for the Grade II listed gardens surrounding Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire.

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Device launched that allows long-range wireless control of most irrigation valves

Device launched that allows long-range wireless control of most irrigation valves

🕔21:04, 16.Mar 2019

A device that can control irrigation valves from more than 10 miles away has been launched for UK golf clubs.

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