Entries by Lucy Nicholls

ICL the ‘one stop-shop’ for Bradford City

ICL the ‘one stop-shop’ for Bradford City: ICL’s ProSelect grass seed supported by a monthly nutritional programme has resulted in Bradford City’s pitch being in the best condition ever – according to Head Groundsman Mick Doyle. If anyone knows the pitch at Bradford City’s Utilita Energy Stadium – it is Mick. He has been working […]

Can sand dressing provide a solution to worm casts?

Can sand dressing provide a solution to worm casts?: Mansfield Sand has revealed that an increasing number of sports turf mangers are relying on a sand dressing as a solution to earthworm casting. “After over three decades of greenkeeping and a few years of winter sports turf management, I am fully aware of the frustration […]

Learning LIVE 2021 – Call for Papers

Learning LIVE 2021 – Call for Papers: Organisers of SALTEX are looking for the best speakers in the grounds management industry to showcase their knowledge at the show, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 3 and 4 November 2021. Learning LIVE, SALTEX’s all-encompassing education programme, provides advice, insight and real solutions to the […]

Attraxor® helps control Poa annua

Attraxor® helps control Poa annua: Attraxor® plant growth regulator (PGR) has helped Warren Moss – Head Greenkeeper at Dudsbury Golf Club, to suppress Poa annua and increase the quantity of Bent grass on the greens. Attraxor®, a new BASF product, was recommended to Warren by David Chammings from Agrovista Amenity, and he was pleased to […]

Etesia is the way for Hard Graft

Etesia is the way for Hard Graft: Hard Graft Garden Services, based in East Lothian, Scotland, believe that two Etesia machines are leading the way when it comes to green space management. Hard Graft Garden Services is very much a family affair. In 1986 the company was by launched by Neil Stuart who initially started […]