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Turf In Depth
Market report - Ride-on mowers
03 February 2012Getting the maximum benefit from your mower is key when budgets are tight, Sally Drury maintains.
BTME Prevew 2012
13 January 2012This year's exhibition will feature more than 150 exhibitors. Sally Drury picks some of the highlights.
Horticulture Industry PREVIEW for 2012 - sectors assess their prospects
16 December 2011The watchword for 2012 remains 'tough' but the Olympic Games and the Queen's diamond jubilee promise a confidence boost for many in the industry, Jez Abbott, Matthew Appleby and Jonathan Tilley report.
Turf management - pesticides, soil and species health
09 December 2011While greenkeepers and groundsmen await EU decisions on pesticide use, they are focusing on soil and species health, says Hannah Jordan.
Turf News
- Notts Sport cheers £1bn government sports initiative
- John Deere joins UK Golf Course Owners Association
- Service technicians graduate from John Deere programme
- Jacobsen signs partnership with the Golf Environment Organization
- Industry 'buzz' returns at BTME
- Bee identification cards boost golf club pollinator drive
- Bernhard & Co sends more delegates to US Golf Industry Show
- Advice goes online for synthetic turf
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How to Buy...
How to buy - Mini-excavators Weight, ease of control and adaptability are key factors when selecting these machines, says Sally Drury.
How to buy - Personal protective equipment Having the correct clothing is essential for making sure that you are safe on the job, Sally Drury explains.
How to buy: Turf Pesticides Identifying problems correctly and responding swiftly are key to keeping turf healthy, says Sally Drury.
How to buy - Aerators Ground size, type of turf and frequency of use are factors to consider when selecting kit, says Sally Drury.
How to buy - Two-wheel tractors Comfort, noise and emissions should be considered when choosing the model for your job, says Sally Drury.
Topdressers Area of use and application rates are key considerations when choosing these machines, explains Sally Drury.
What's New
Grillo FD2200
27 January 2012Replacing the FD1500, this new professional out-front mower from Grillo UK has undergone considerable improvement and enhancement.
Improved Grillo Climber
20 January 2012A ride-on mower designed to cope with steep slopes and long grass, the Grillo Climber has been enhanced with the new-generation Briggs & Stratton 22hp Intek Professional engine with three-year guarantee.
Central Spares catalogue
20 January 2012The 600-page edition of the 2012 Central Spares catalogue features accessories, attachments, personal protective equipment and replacement parts for garden machinery, both consumer and professional.
Kubota mower finance
20 January 2012Kubota has teamed up with Societe Generale Equipment Finance to provide a range of low-interest finance options on its F Series professional out-front, ZD326 zero-turn and G Series professional ride-on mowers.
John Deere irrigation
13 January 2012John Deere is withdrawing from the turf irrigation business after six years. US-manufacturer Signature Control Systems Inc will sell existing and new irrigation products through its own distribution network.
Snow blower tools
13 January 2012Richmonds Wisconsin is offering a 76cm snow blower tool for use with the Wisconsin Hotshot 1230 power unit. Featuring a heavy-duty slip clutch, the Yetti copes with tough conditions by using a double serrated chain-driven auger to clear snow from pav...
Ask Sally Drury
Advice from Horticulture Week's equipment expert
- What low-profile, remote-controlled brush mowers are available and what is the cost of available machines?
- Is there a battery- powered barrow?
- At IoG Saltex I saw a hedge trimmer that mounts to a rider mower. Do you know who supplied it?
- My waterproofs keep the rain out, but cause an uncomfortable build-up of sweat on the inside whenever I do any physical work. What would you suggest?
- Is Tracmaster's BCS 740 two-wheel tractor fitted with a stone- burying attachment or similar available for large, field-scale use?
- How can I obtain a manual for the Sisis Auto Rotorake Mk5?
Additional Information
Latest jobs Jobs web feed
- Trainee Gardener Chelsea Physic Garden £13,660, London
- Genuine Horticulturalist Private Estate Competitive. DOE., Oxfordshire
- Head Gardener Ascot Racecourse £25,000 - accommodation may also be available., Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire
- Experienced Gardener The Botanical Gardener £18k - £21k DOE, London
- Head Gardener Glamis Castle Competitive salary based on experience, Glamis Castle, Scotland
In This Issue
NEWS: Senior parks staff exodus sparks alarm across capital
RETAIL: Garden centres look to supermarkets
MARKET REPORT: Ride-on mowers
INTERVIEW: Cruickshank Botanic Garden curator Mark Paterson
EDIBLES: Brassica conference news round-up
Latest Tenders
Contract for the Supply of Horticultural Machinery & Equipment
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CONTRACTS FOR THE SUPPLY OF PARKS
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