Mike Day Garden Maintenance has transitioned its entire fleet to Kress commercial battery tools. The shift has provided the team with reliable power, better balance and a lightweight solution that outperforms traditional petrol equipment on every job.

Trimax’s new OptiAdjust system, available on the Pegasus S5, allows operators to adjust cutting height directly from the tractor cab, helping improve efficiency, consistency and productivity across a wide range of mowing environments.

Tacit Golf and GreenKeeping magazine are seeking photos of golf course canines for our new #TurfDog feature. Greenkeepers, share your pictures with us to see your loyal companion highlighted in print!

Following a successful start to 2026 at BTME and GCSAA, Tru-Turf is pivoting the industry toward “sustainable rolling perfection.” The brand is highlighting the agronomic benefits of rolling — including disease suppression and reduced mowing pressure —supported by real-world success stories.

Ratcliffe College has transformed its grounds maintenance by introducing the PaintMaster™ Pro RLM01. The GPS-guided robotic line marker ensures centimetre-accurate, consistent results across nine rugby pitches and multiple sports surfaces for the school.

South Herts course manager Sean Brocklehurst discusses the reality of greenkeeping in 2026 — from managing record-breaking weather patterns and anthracnose to deploying robot fairways mowers and building an onsite reservoir for long-term sustainability.

To maintain Premier League standards at their new £36 million Canford Magna complex, AFC Bournemouth have invested in a specialised Toro machinery fleet. Head of grounds Ian Lucas selected the Reelmaster 3100 with SideWinder technology for precision striping.

To meet the demands of large-scale drainage and construction projects, Parkers Pitches has invested in a ‘bulletproof’ fleet from GKB Machines. Owner Will Parker credits the V-Strong, Combinator and SP100 for the reliability needed to scale across East Anglia.

The Vale Resort has upgraded its turf maintenance with four new Baroness LM551 fairway mowers. Golf manager Noel Werner highlights the brand’s “quality of cut” and reliability as essential for maintaining two championship courses and elite training areas.

Sheffield Wednesday head groundsman Lee Jackson reports successful grass cover and strong recovery at the heavily shaded Hillsborough stadium. Despite a 10 percent increase in pitch usage and tough 2025 summer heat, ICL’s ProSelect 1 has significantly improved surface consistency.

West Lothian’s Deer Park Golf & Country Club enters 2026 with doubled memberships and extensive course upgrades. From new machinery to enhanced drainage and tree planting, the championship venue is primed for the season and the annual Deer Park Masters.

Stratford Oaks Golf Club has achieved superior plant health and winter recovery using Suståne’s 5-2-4+Fe natural-based fertiliser. Course manager James Cleaver notes disease-free greens in 2026 and steady growth without the need for constant spraying.

Slotter is a specialised overseeding tool for fine turf areas, featuring a flat-bottomed slot that enhances moisture retention, accelerates germination, and supports strong root development – ideal for fescue.

As Old Petty prepares for its official May 2026 debut, Cabot Europe’s Mark Wright discusses Tom Doak’s rugged design, the strategy behind preview play traffic, and how the new course transforms Cabot Highlands into a premier 36-hole global destination.

At Crowborough Beacon Golf Club, course manager Luke Jenkins has been achieving exceptional results using BASF’s Attraxor®, a plant growth regulator supplied by Agrovista Amenity.

John Deere’s dealer network is strengthening its support for veterans as Hunt Forest Group and Ripon Farm Services sign the Armed Forces Covenant. Discover how the Military Hiring Programme is turning ex-service skill sets into elite technician roles.

Faced with 5,000 weekly users and record-breaking dry spells, Bournemouth University grounds manager Alex McCombie reveals why MM Tetra Sport is his go-to for recovery. Discover how this specialist seed mix stands up to relentless multi-sport wear.

Go behind the scenes at Arsenal FC with the GroundsFest Academy. Led by Paul Ashcroft, this Emirates Stadium experience day offered elite insights into pitch construction, stadium microclimates and the precision required for world-class turf management.

The UK saw unprecedented rainfall in early 2026, threatening course playability. From proactive traffic control to data-driven drainage investment, learn how course managers can build climate resilience and protect membership value this season.

The former course manager at Ashridge and Letchworth golf clubs in southern England, James Camfield, is now director of Golf Course Management Services (GCMS), which offers support to greenkeepers. He speaks to irrigation expert John Kidson about how long-term course sustainability can be achieved via effective water management.

Drought, wear, and nutrient deficiency are often treated as isolated fires to be fought, but inside the plant, they all speak the same language: a slowdown in photosynthesis. This article explores why the metabolic tipping point happens long before the grass turns brown, and how shifting your management focus from “symptom-hunting” to “energy-protection” is the…