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The chipping products a tree works company uses

The chipping products a tree works company uses Updated

🕔23:41, 17.May 2017

Leicestershire-based Arboreco carries out a range of tree and hedge works for both domestic and commercial customers. With such differing projects the company needs a fleet of chipping machinery capable of getting into small and restricted spaces, as well as

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Brexit ‘unlikely to affect pest control legislation’

Brexit ‘unlikely to affect pest control legislation’ Updated

🕔15:18, 15.May 2017

An expert in pest control has said legislation surrounding it is unlikely to change until at least Britain leaves the European Union. Professor John Moverley OBE, chairman of the Amenity Forum, said: “In correspondence to me, many have sought clarification

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New range of advanced granular fertilisers launched

New range of advanced granular fertilisers launched Updated

🕔06:50, 13.May 2017

An all-new range of advanced granular fertilisers, which uses two slow release sources of nitrogen to provide a phased-release over a 16-week period from one application, has been launched by COMPO EXPERT. The new Floranid®Twin range of phased-release fertilisers has

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Ben Burgess increases area partnership

Ben Burgess increases area partnership Updated

🕔23:17, 12.May 2017

Ben Burgess Grounds Care Equipment, an existing Dennis and SISIS dealer for Norfolk, has increased its area partnership after it was announced that the East Anglian grounds care retailer will now be distributing the two brands’ leading range of turf

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How Southampton Solent University manages 13 hectares of land

How Southampton Solent University manages 13 hectares of land Updated

🕔03:41, 10.May 2017

Groundsman David Ember of Southampton Solent University, along with three others, has around 13 hectares of grounds and sports facilities to take care of. So when it comes to a nutritional regime they need help – and they need it

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Formby Hall launches skin cancer drive

Formby Hall launches skin cancer drive Updated

🕔14:47, 8.May 2017

Formby Hall Golf Club has announced that Melanoma UK, the UK’s leading skin cancer support group, is its charity partner for 2017/18. Skin cancer is a particular issue for people who spend time in the sun, such as golfers and

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This greenkeeper combines aerial drones with amenity supplies to maintain course

This greenkeeper combines aerial drones with amenity supplies to maintain course Updated

🕔06:05, 6.May 2017

There’s no doubt that Ben Cumberland is a forward-thinking turf professional. In the almost three years that he’s been head greenkeeper at Coxmoor Golf Club he has been busy, for example, redesigning the bunkers, installing new tees with a course

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GreenMech introduces blade sharpening unit

GreenMech introduces blade sharpening unit Updated

🕔23:12, 5.May 2017

British woodchipper manufacturer GreenMech has introduced its own disc-blade sharpening unit for users to quickly sharpen their GreenMech blades and minimise machinery downtime. Being non-product specific, the unit will be of particular interest to hire companies and contractors with multi-machines

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Groundsmen enjoy trip to the Emirates

Groundsmen enjoy trip to the Emirates Updated

🕔05:27, 3.May 2017

Together with some key distributors and customers, DLF Seeds recently hosted a groundsmen’s trip to the Emirates Stadium in London. Delegates were treated to a stadium tour, a look around the maintenance sheds and discussed how the Johnsons J Premier

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Seven golf courses in Fife secure GEO certification

Seven golf courses in Fife secure GEO certification Updated

🕔15:59, 1.May 2017

All seven golf courses managed by the Fife Golf Trust (FGT) have achieved certification from the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO), making Fife the first local authority to have all of its council owned courses gain the accolade. FGT is a

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Howard Swan voted back as GCA chair

Howard Swan voted back as GCA chair Updated

🕔11:14, 30.Apr 2017

The Golf Consultants Association has voted for chairman Howard Swan to remain in the post for a further two years, following the recent annual general meeting in London. Having been chairman since 2014, this latest decision ensures Swan, a course

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Safety treads are helping golf clubs not to pay unnecessary compensation

Safety treads are helping golf clubs not to pay unnecessary compensation Updated

🕔06:28, 29.Apr 2017

“Wrapping chicken wire around a sleeper to prevent someone from slipping on hazardous elevated stepped access, or tripping or falling from steep sided tees just doesn’t solve the problem, it contributes to it, as do many other cheaper methods on

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Dealer Training Week a success say attendees

Dealer Training Week a success say attendees Updated

🕔04:40, 28.Apr 2017

Some say a week is a long time, but not Charterhouse Turf Machinery’s Nick Darking. Its ‘Dealer Training Week’ “flew by” he said, “with 68 dealer staff from across the country converging on Charterhouse School for us to update them

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Turf products to undergo label changes

Turf products to undergo label changes Updated

🕔16:00, 26.Apr 2017

Turf and other chemical products will undergo a number of changes to the labels that appear on the product packaging. It follows the United Nation’s (UN) Global Harmonisation System (GHS) of the classification and labelling of chemicals. “GHS introduces revised

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Peter Todd takes on new role at Royal Norwich

Peter Todd takes on new role at Royal Norwich Updated

🕔16:49, 24.Apr 2017

One of the most respected greenkeepers in Britain, Peter Todd, has taken up a new role as estate manager of Royal Norwich Golf Club to oversee the development of its new courses. The position will include club managerial duties as

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Northenden GC deals with ‘extraordinary’ leaf fall

Northenden GC deals with ‘extraordinary’ leaf fall Updated

🕔05:33, 23.Apr 2017

Northenden Golf Club in Manchester is a parkland course, heavily populated by trees. Dealing with the extraordinary leaf fall is one of the biggest bug-bears for course manager Robert Cleisham and his greenkeeping team. However, the purchase of a Trilo

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Rye Golf Club purchases ‘delicate tractors’

Rye Golf Club purchases ‘delicate tractors’ Updated

🕔04:30, 21.Apr 2017

Kubota’s high performance M7060 Utility tractor has joined forces with its L5040 counterpart to deliver a first class finish at the world-famous Rye Golf Club. Recently purchased by deputy course manager and Rye Golf Club course expert, Garth Grand, the

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Upton-by-Chester Golf Club opts for electric mower

Upton-by-Chester Golf Club opts for electric mower Updated

🕔05:23, 19.Apr 2017

Upton-by-Chester Golf Club has taken delivery of an all-electric Eclipse 322 ride-on greens’ mower, and an AR522 rough mower. Three sides of the golf course are surrounded by a residential area, and after several complaints about noise early in the

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Scotscraig’s greenkeeping team makes dramatic course changes

Scotscraig’s greenkeeping team makes dramatic course changes

🕔20:46, 17.Apr 2017

One of Scotland’s most respected heritage golf clubs has unveiled a comprehensive renovation project that has reinstated many original features of the famous links and heathlands layout. Scotscraig Golf Club, the 13th oldest golf club in the world, features a

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This is how to maintain healthy grass with one application of fertiliser

This is how to maintain healthy grass with one application of fertiliser Updated

🕔05:33, 15.Apr 2017

One of the world’s foremost experts on turfgrass disease management, John Dempsey PhD, last year carried out a major trial on whether it’s possible to maintain healthy turfgrass on a fairway with just one application of a controlled release fertiliser.

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New Marathon fertiliser launched for turf managers

New Marathon fertiliser launched for turf managers Updated

🕔04:31, 14.Apr 2017

Sherriff Amenity has announced the launch of Marathon Turf Core Renovator, which is the latest addition to the popular range of Marathon fertilisers. For a number of years, turf managers have reaped the benefits of Sherriff Amenity’s range of Marathon

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