How much water to apply?: Knowing how much water to apply to turf is often seen as a matter of guesswork. Peter robin suggests that a more analytical approach is taken to irrigation.
Firstly, why do we irrigate turf? This might seem a dumb question but let’s look at it in more detail. Irrigation applies water when rain hasn’t been adequate. The roots suck up the water; this keeps the leaves turgid, and the water mobilises nutrients (your
Weymouth GC greenkeeper retires: Weymouth Golf Club will wish a fond farewell to their head greenkeeper this month, as he retires after 42 years working to keep the course in tip top shape.
Rob Bayliss, 64, was appointed head greenkeeper at the club in May 1978 and many at the club will know him from his monthly newsletters.
Drive, determination and MM seed: Broomfield Bowls Club is considered to have one of the best surfaces, if not the best in the Midlands. The immaculate green is thanks to the drive and determination of a volunteer greenkeeper and a little help from Limagrain UK’s MM range of grass seed.
Jonathan Blakeman has a long affinity with his beloved bowls club dating back to when father Steve joined in 1985. Steve tended the green at Smethwick Cricket Club
Air2G2 proves to be a ‘game changer’: The Air2G2 GT Air Inject from Campey Turf Care Systems has played a significant role in transforming the greens at the La Grande Mare Golf Club in Guernsey.
When he arrived at his new job two-years ago, course manager, Rick Hamilton, spoke to the members about their main concerns and the quality and playability of the greens was top of the list.
Back to work with ECHO: As the virus lockdown restrictions are gradually lifted and the groundscare, landscaping and arboricultural businesses return to work it’s a good time to review the tools you’re using. Over the past few months, air pollution has been substantially reduced and it’s not just because there have been fewer vehicles on the roads.
Any form of internal combustion engine contributes to pollution including two-stroke power tools. A round-up of ECHO outdoor power tools
