Breadcrumbs
Turf
News, in-depth reporting and discussion of greenkeeping and turf maintenance, including sports turf, fine turf and amenity turf. Looking for greenkeeper jobs?
Visit HorticultureJobs.co.uk
Turf In Depth
Synthetic turf - the right pitch
17 February 2012As the Football League debates the pros and cons of its ban on synthetic surfaces, Hannah Jordan looks at the key issues.
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 News
- Ransomes Spider takes the strain off staff
- South East England officially in drought
- IoG opens consultation on use of artificial turf
- 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
Alan Ferguson
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
Trilo B7
17 February 2012New from the Grass Group, the Trilo B7 is a three-point linkage mounted blower for clearing leaves, litter, debris and water off golf courses, sports grounds and synthetic pitches. It features a 180 degs reverse spout as standard, wide castor wheels ...
Jacobsen Eclipse 2
17 February 2012A refreshed version of the Jacobsen Eclipse walking greens mower, the Eclipse 2 builds on the quality of cut and control of the original but allows course managers to customise mower settings to suit course conditions.
Rink DS500 top dresser
17 February 2012Designed to be mounted or trailed to work with tractors or utility vehicles, the new Rink DS500 compact top dresser from Charterhouse Turf Machinery can be specified to requirements.
GKB Sandfiller
17 February 2012For aerating and draining sports turf, the GKB Sandfiller is a tractor-mounted scarifier and sand slitter from BLEC.
SurpassPRO
10 February 2012A new liquid fungicide from Headland Amenity, SurpassPRO is said to give turf professionals a belt-and-braces approach to disease control on fine turf.
Bunker sands
10 February 2012Three new bunker sands and a top-dressing blend have been developed by Hugh King & Co to address the demands of both inland and links golf courses.
Ask Sally Drury
Advice from Horticulture Week's equipment expert
- Why do some grass trimmers have loop handles and others have bike handles? And why are curved-shaft machines cheaper?
- I've been offered a big Dennis Premier mower for use on our cricket pitch but I want to know whether this mower is suitable.
- 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?
Additional Information
Latest jobs Jobs web feed
- Full Time Gardener The Harley Estate Competitive. DOE, North West Herefordshire, on the border of Wales
- Horticultural Foreman Ginkgo Landscape Contractors Ltd Competitive + Benefits, London
- Gardener Regent Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens Association £20k - £22k, Central Edinburgh
- Grounds Maintenance Team Leaders/Operatives CPS Grounds Ltd Excellent Salary, Bristol and SW
- Grounds Manager UWE £26,779 - £30,122, Bristol
Latest Tenders
Contract for the Supply of Horticultural Machinery & Equipment
Sunderland City Council
CONTRACTS FOR THE SUPPLY OF PARKS
MAINTENANCE AND TREES MAINTENANCE
Wandsworth Borough Council
In This Issue
NEWS: RHS hears call for outsider role in judging
RETAIL PLANT FOCUS: Gladiolus
INTERVIEW: Stowe School head gardener, Barry Smith
MARKET REPORT: Catalogues and point of sale
GROWER PROFILE: BLSA's John Allan
