Turf Maintenance

Summer survival kit – Turf Science Live report

Summer turf diseases, particularly dollar spot, now tend to occur earlier in the season and be more severe in situations where winter cold periods have been limited, reports Syngenta Technical Manager …

Replay Maintenance strengthens County FA network with strategic partnerships

Replay Maintenance has announced a series of new and expanded partnerships with County Football Associations across England, reinforcing its commitment to raising standards in grassroots football faci …

Hybrid era takes root for grassroots cricket as SIS Pitches expands footprint across the UK

Grassroots cricket continues to embrace hybrid pitches at pace across the UK, according to the latest install figures from SIS Pitches. Working in cricket since 2017, the global sports surface special …

Sustainability and future-proofing the industry taken to a new level

Golf course conditions today are a far cry from the early days of the game, with golfer expectations also having shifted over the years. The path to a more economically and environmentally resilient s …

Pushing the boundaries of turf management and groundscare

From hybrid pitches to outfield preparation strategies, UK cricket is at the forefront of many exciting new developments as the demands of the different formats of the game are creating innovative new …

Mastering the water table – the strategic role of sand slitting

In the world of professional turf management, the battle against the elements is perpetual. As weather patterns become increasingly volatile, the “shoulder seasons” are no longer defined b …

GroundsFest Academy hosts successful event with Mansfield Sand

GroundsFest Academy recently delivered another highly successful educational event with its Understanding Profiles: Sands, Soils, Rootzones and Gravels day, in partnership with Mansfield Sand. Designe …

Johnsons Sports Seed delivers performance under pressure at Bristol University

As a busy multi-sport facility, resilience of surfaces at Bristol University isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. Helping Grounds Manager Matt Carroll deliver consistent, high-quality pitches for winter …

Putting the lights on for Brighton

Wildwood Machinery has partnered with Dutch giant Stogger Turf Care to install and maintain a state-of-the-art grow-light system for Premier League football club Brighton & Hove Albion. Grow-light …

Stratford Oaks Golf Club enjoys steady growth with Suståne

Like most, the objective for James Cleaver – Course Manager at Stratford Oaks Golf Club – is to achieve year-round consistency when it comes to plant health and play quality. A steady, reliable nutrit …

Maintaining grass cover in a shaded stadium

Sheffield Wednesday’s stadium presents a challenging environment for turf, with significant shade and limited use of supplementary lighting. Alongside this, the pitch sees consistent use from first te …

DLF Colour Boost brings burst of colour to the scenic setting at Lees Hall Golf Club

Lees Hall Golf Club are celebrating the success of their growing wildflower initiative, developed in conjunction with DLF Seeds. Led by Head Greenkeeper Ian Whitehead and Assistant Greenkeeper Danny T …