Turf Maintenance

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 …

TGA advises temporary cost adjustment in response to continued conflicts and pressure on energy markets

The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) is advising its grower members to introduce a temporary “Energy & Production Cost Adjustment” in response to recent increases in key input costs driven by e …

How a PE teacher revitalised his school’s pitches

Hurworth School in Darlington has completely transformed its football pitches, thanks to one passionate PE teacher, and the right support at the right time. The two 11-a-side grass pitches, used by th …

Cultivating resilience – why seed innovation is the new frontier for turf professionals

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 What once seemed like a predictable seasonal cycle has been replaced by a volatile cocktail of environmental and …

Syngenta builds world-leading research centre in the UK

Syngenta has announced the building of a new £100 million world-leading research centre for agricultural bioscience at its existing R&D hub at Jealott’s Hill in Berkshire. The Biological Sciences …

ICL and Syngenta reopen Turf Rewards Scheme for 2026 with new rewards and qualifying products

ICL and Syngenta have confirmed the reopening of the Turf Rewards Scheme for 2026, continuing their joint support for turf professionals across the UK and Ireland through a structured rewards scheme d …

GroundsFest Academy attendees gain exclusive insight at the Emirates

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 C …

GMA Connect returns in 2026 with six UK-wide regional events

The GMA has announced the expansion of GMA Connect in 2026, rolling out six UK-wide events designed to bring practical, accessible learning directly to grounds staff and volunteers. Following two succ …