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Harrowden Turf re-opens Stewarts Turf Office

June 1, 2020/by CharmianRobson

Intelligent One change name to Turf Tank

June 1, 2020/by CharmianRobson

TopDrain 1000 gives AMS the space they need

June 1, 2020/by Alison Mulrooney

GGM help golf clubs get back on their feet

June 1, 2020/by External Source

Etesia UK managing director Les Malin talks to Turf Matters about the impact of Coronavirus on the UK grounds maintenance sector, the impact to manufacturing and what plans the AEA have to help members.

SALTEX Announces Date Change to March 2021

Turf Matters were first to interview GMA CEO Geoff Webb about today’s announcement that SALTEX will be moving to a new date in March 2021.

Managing Turf Under Lockdown with the STRI

Dr Christian Spring, Research Operations Manager at the STRI talks exclusively with Turf Matters on why essential turf maintenance is required for course managers, greenkeepers, groundsmen and contractors.

Turf Spotlight

Eon Bio – a time capsule with a difference

March 18, 2020

Eon Bio – a time capsule with a difference: David Snowden discusses the benefits of improving your growing medium and why using a soil conditioner is…

Surf 'n Turf

March 18, 2020

Surf 'n Turf: A horse’s impact on a surface, whether a racecourse or eventing track, has been much debated in sporting circles. On a professional sports…

Sheer Poetry

March 18, 2020

Sheer Poetry: Scott MacCallum catches up with Andy Richards to learn about his new role at the prestigious Haileybury School. Many Wimbledon champions…

It’s all about Grass Seed

March 18, 2020

It’s all about Grass Seed: Stronger germination and faster establishment are key. DLF Seed’s ProNitro Coating Technology has been helping greenkeepers…

Leaving the Brits in the shade

March 18, 2020

Leaving the Brits in the shade: Tuesday February 18 saw two high profile events on the UK calendar. Both had a superb venue, both had a stellar cast of…

Case for the defence

January 10, 2020

Case for the defence: The Christmas and New Year festivities are now just a lingering memory but though the days are starting to lengthen, there’s a…

Revolution in professional turf care

January 10, 2020

Revolution in professional turf care: Strained sports turf surfaces are particularly stressed by the influence of walking on, playing on or driving on,…

Prevention better than cure

January 10, 2020

Prevention better than cure: Ian Robson Prosport UK & Ireland Importer/Distributor for Foley United, explains why relief grinding maximises the performance…

STIHL waters run deep

January 10, 2020

STIHL waters run deep: It was there from about 20 minutes into the journey and I couldn’t shift it, not that in all honesty I really wanted it to leave. The…

Turf News

Harrowden Turf re-opens Stewarts Turf Office

June 1, 2020

Harrowden Turf re-opens Stewarts Turf Office: Harrowden Turf is pleased to announce the re-opening of our Edinburgh Office from where we trade as Stewarts…

Intelligent One change name to Turf Tank

June 1, 2020

Intelligent One change name to Turf Tank: Industry leading robotic line marking company, Intelligent One, has changed their name to the US brand title,…

TopDrain 1000 gives AMS the space they need

June 1, 2020

TopDrain 1000 gives AMS the space they need: Sports turf and land drainage contractors, AMS Contracting, needed a secondary drainage machine that could…

GGM help golf clubs get back on their feet

June 1, 2020

GGM help golf clubs get back on their feet: Leading Groundscare specialist GGM Groundscare has reported a surge in enquiries from golf clubs, together…

Discuss safer chemicals

June 1, 2020

Discuss safer chemicals: The EU Green Deal aims to create a sustainable society with a competitive and innovative economy. This cannot be done without…

Fast without the furious

June 1, 2020

Fast without the furious: There is no question zero-turn mowers save time. The ability for a zero-turn mower to turn on the proverbial sixpence and reduce…

Shotts GC vandalised just before opening

June 1, 2020

Shotts GC vandalised just before opening: Yobs on motocross and quad bikes have senselessly torn up putting greens at Shotts Golf Club causing more than…

Rigby Taylor and Maidstone Rugby pitch in

May 29, 2020

Rigby Taylor and Maidstone Rugby pitch in: A week is a long time in politics, according to the idiom. But for Bob Hayton, grounds chairman at Maidstone…

Spaldings expands its Groundcare range

May 28, 2020

Spaldings expands its Groundcare range: Honda brushcutters, walk-behind mowers and lawn tractors, and a new range of cordless electric hand tools have…

20 Questions

Angus Macleod, Director of Golf Courses & Estates at The Belfry

Turf Matters gets up close and personal with Angus Macleod in this instalment of 20 Questions.

Twenty Questions with Tottenham Hotspur head groundsman Darren Baldwin | Turf Matters Exclusive.

Darren Baldwin, head of playing surfaces and estates at Tottenham Hotspur answers twenty questions from Turf Matters.

Leicester Tigers Head Groundsman Ed Mowe

Turf Matters gets up close and personal with Leicester Tigers Head Groundsman Ed Mowe in this instalment of 20 Questions.

Turf Recruit

Landscaper / Gardener

May 20, 2020

Job title: Landscaper / Gardener Company name: SAKS Property Ltd Location: Cambridgeshire Job type: Part Time Salary info: Salary Commensurate…

Skilled Groundsperson

May 18, 2020

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head Groundsperson SALARY: £26,000 to £29,000 per annum, dependent on skills, knowledge and experience TERMS: Full-time role…

Pellenc Alpha Dealer

February 20, 2020

Are you looking to drive your business to the next level? Find out how to become a non-exclusive Pellenc Alpha dealer and join the team. Pellenc…

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