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Leaf Reducer solves parkland problem

Leaf Reducer solves parkland problem: Formally part of the Bishops of London hunting estate, the 83 acres of leafy, parkland that make up Highgate Golf Club are proving no match for the quick and effective leaf clearance offered by a GKB Leaf Reducer. Course Manager Russell Ling was looking for a sustainable solution to the […]

Castle Gardens

Castle Gardens: Scott MacCallum discovers that a successful garden is a key component to a successful Estate. Kelso’s Floors Castle, in the beautifully unspoilt Scottish Borders, is a place where no two days are ever the same. If it’s a three day event on the equestrian diary; outdoor Shakespeare theatre in the summer; commercial farming; […]

Soil Scout launches Happi100

Soil Scout launches Happi100: Soil Scout, a global leader in underground wireless soil monitoring, has announced the launch of its newest product, the Happi100 oxygen sensor. Commercially available for the first time anywhere, this wireless, real-time monitoring solution allows turf professionals to see the true impact of soil oxygen levels on plant root health. Bernhard […]

Joe Simpson wins BIGGA photography competition

Joe Simpson wins BIGGA photography competition: An ethereal image of life at Ipswich Golf Club has seen talented amateur photographer and greenkeeper Joe Simpson announced as the winner of the annual BIGGA Photographic Competition for the third time. Joe’s image was chosen by the judging panel as the overall winner with the results of social […]

South Staffs build ‘fleet for the future’

South Staffs build ‘fleet for the future’: South Staffordshire Golf Club are busy equipping themselves with a machinery fleet that’s fit for the challenges of the future – and for that, they’ve chosen Redexim. Whether it’s managing increased rainfall, or disease and pest control in an era with fewer chemical treatments, the greenkeeping team are […]