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Cleanse your turf of weeds with Priest from OAS

June 11, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Cleanse your turf of weeds with Priest from OAS Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) are pleased to announce the launch of Priest – a new selective post-emergence hebicide developed specifically for managed amenity turf. Available now, and exclusively from OAS, Priest contains three proven active ingredients for rapid knockdown and deep systemic control of a wide […]

Wilcox Groundcare perfects bowling green preparations with Baroness

June 10, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Wilcox Groundcare perfects bowling green preparations with Baroness When Harry Wilcox, founder of contractors Wilcox Groundcare, took on his first bowls contract in 2020, he knew having the right equipment would be critical. After evaluating the options, he found that nothing matched the cut quality of a Baroness LM66 hand mower. Six years on, and […]

Cleanse your turf of weeds with Priest from OAS

June 11, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Wilcox Groundcare perfects bowling green preparations with Baroness

June 10, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Cleanse your turf of weeds with Priest from OAS

June 11, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Cleanse your turf of weeds with Priest from OAS

Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) are pleased to announce the launch of Priest – a new selective post-emergence hebicide developed specifically for managed amenity turf. Available now, and exclusively from OAS, Priest contains three proven active ingredients for rapid knockdown and deep systemic control of a wide range of broad-leaved weed species.

Cleanse your turf of weeds with Priest from OAS

Delivering a reliable, professional solution for sports turf, amenity grassland and managed landscapes, Priest’s triple-action formulation combines highly effective active ingredients for fast visible results and long-lasting control of difficult and persistent weeds.

Florasulam – an ALS inhibitor providing systemic control of many common broad-leaved weeds
Fluroxypyr – synthetic auxin herbicide effective against woody and deep-rooted species
Clopyralid – systemic auxin herbicide particularly effective on thistles, docks and legumes

Together, these ingredients offer effective control of species including Daisy, Dandelion, White Clover, Ribwort Plantain, Common Mouse-ear, Selfheal, Sorrel and Slender Speedwell. In addition, moderate control is also achieved on Bird’s-foot Trefoil.

The versatility of Priest is matched with flexible application through either powered or knapsack sprayers, with just one application needed between March and October for optimal results. Priest is also safe to use on a wide range of turf grass including Annual Meadowgrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Chewings Fescue and Creeping Bentgrass though a test should always be carried out before full treatment, particularly on unknown turf cultivars.

Commenting on the newly launched product, Nick Martin, Commercial Director, said: “We are delighted to introduce Priest to the Origin Amenity Solutions product portfolio. Bringing high-performing, reliable solutions to the market is central to our commitment to customers, and Priest is another excellent example of that.”

“Priest is something we’ve been working on for a while and I’m delighted to have seen its efficacy first-hand” adds Mark De Ath, Origins PPP Team Lead. “It’s control of such a wide range of weed species will see Priest become a key tool in the armoury of all those looking after managed amenity turf and amenity grassland.”

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Wilcox Groundcare perfects bowling green preparations with Baroness

June 10, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Wilcox Groundcare perfects bowling green preparations with Baroness

When Harry Wilcox, founder of contractors Wilcox Groundcare, took on his first bowls contract in 2020, he knew having the right equipment would be critical. After evaluating the options, he found that nothing matched the cut quality of a Baroness LM66 hand mower. Six years on, and with two further bowls clubs on his books, the decision was made to invest in two more LM66’s – the trio now delivering precise, consistent and efficient mowing on all three sites.

Wilcox Groundcare perfects bowling green preparations with Baroness

With the assistance of a team of five, Harry looks after a vast and varied portfolio of amateur and professional sports clubs across north-west London, encompassing rugby and cricket alongside lawn bowls. To get the finesse demanded for a first-class bowling green, Harry consulted with Jon Ryan of dealers George Browns to explore the options. “It quite quickly became clear that the Baroness machine not only gave the best quality of cut and finish, but also the weight and width of the machine was ideal for cutting the green in less time than other hand mowers available” he says.

He specified the LM66 with an 11-blade cutting cylinder, additionally equipped with a front-mounted 94-blade groomer. “This combination is a gamechanger. In one pass I can groom and cut, all-but-eliminating the need to do additional verti-cutting.” Harry continues, “We’ve reduced the poa content on the green by grooming this out, and the amount of weed control we need to do has also reduced as nothing has an opportunity to grow and take hold.”

“We’ve taken this set-up that works so well and now have two further LM66’s, delivered in February 2026, all equipped with groomers at each of our bowling greens. This reduces the need to transport machines around, thereby lowering our chances of transferring weed seeds or diseases from green to green, as well as reducing our risk of knocking machines off cut or damaging them in transit. Each machine can then be fully configured to the needs of that specific site and green, maintaining that all-important consistency and quality with every cut.”

The LM66 from the Baroness pedestrian range is designed to provide the highest quality finish, with a solid build but a light footprint for its class. By utilising nickel-chrome-molybdenum alloy steel cutting cylinders and specially hardened, tipped bedknives, operators are ensured of samurai sword sharpness that keeps its cutting edge longer than any other mower in the market.

He adds, “In terms of maintenance, there isn’t much to say as I’ve not had a single breakdown in the six years I’ve had the mower! We just keep on top of the regular upkeep and in return, get a mower that performs perfectly every time.”

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