Entries by Lucy Nicholls

Hunter system makes instant impact

Hunter system makes instant impact: Mat Edwards, Course Manager at Looe Golf Club in Cornwall, claims that his new Hunter Irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK and installed by Full Circle Irrigation Ltd, has signalled instant improvements on the greens and approaches. Designed by six times Open champion, Harry Vardon, Looe Golf Club is set […]

Mansfield Sand makes the difference

Mansfield Sand makes the difference: Since using products from Mansfield Sand, Stuart Vause, Head Groundsman at Castleford Tigers, claims that the pitch has resulted in a more free-draining, firmer surface. It is safe to say that Stuart is living the dream. As a lifelong fan of Castleford Tigers, Stuart admits that he sometimes has to […]

MM seed first-class at Oxford University

MM seed first-class at Oxford University: Jon Buddington, Grounds Manager at the world-famous Oxford University, has reported excellent results from using a range of Limagrain’s MM grass seed. Oxford University – the world-leading centre of learning, teaching and research is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Gifted men and women have studied or taught […]

Dennis PRO 34R a time saver

Dennis PRO 34R a time saver: Michael Watson, Turf Manager at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, claims that his two recently purchased Dennis PRO 34R rotary mowers are saving the grounds team an incredible four hours of maintenance work compared to the previous mowers they were using. The Forsyth Barr Stadium is […]

ICL to host Anthracnose Webinar

ICL to host Anthracnose Webinar: ICL will be holding a live online webinar on 11th August entitled – Anthracnose in Turf – Best Management Advice. With Anthracnose appearing to be on the increase in recent years, ICL Technical Managers Henry Bechelet & Dr Andy Owen will be on hand to provide an insight into the […]

ICL launches new multi-surface cleaner

ICL launches new multi-surface cleaner: ICL has announced the launch of CleanShield, an alcohol-free, multi-surface cleaner which has been independently proven to be effective against 99.9% of bacteria, spores, viruses and fungi. It is widely documented that the most common way that microorganisms, particularly bacteria, are spread and cause infection is on hard surfaces and […]

The Osca – perfect for synthetic surfaces

The Osca – perfect for synthetic surfaces: Synthetic sports surfaces require a good maintenance programme in place from the very beginning. Failure to maintain the surface could lead to issues such as compaction, loss of porosity, inconsistent playing characteristics, damaged fibres and contamination of the infill. One machine that is being used by many groundstaff […]

New Kasco J Series fountains

New Kasco J Series fountains: KAR UK has revealed that the new and improved J Series fountains by Kasco are now available.  Kasco J Series fountains are the perfect focal point in any pond or lake. From the 30 ft. high attention-demanding Redwood patterns, to the more elegant 2-tiered Linden patterns, each nozzle offers its […]

SALTEX 2021 integral to industry’s recovery

SALTEX 2021 integral to industry’s recovery: SALTEX and Events Director, Luke Perry, believes that SALTEX 2021 will provide a huge opportunity for the grounds management industry to regroup, reunite and celebrate.  Luke Perry was appointed by the Grounds Management Association as SALTEX and Events Director just six weeks before the 2019 event. “I was blown […]

PRO 34R improves the Tigers

PRO 34R improves the Tigers: Stuart Vause, head groundsman at Castleford Tigers RLFC, claims that his Dennis PRO 34R rotary mower has helped him make huge improvements to both the main pitch and also the training pitch. In the five years that Stuart has been the head groundsman at his beloved Castleford Tigers, the pitch […]