Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
BLOWING IN THE WIND
The value of leaf blowers
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

My most used item when maintaining gardens is my leaf blower - and professionals have such a wide choice of models and types available to them now.

 

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FEATURES
SANDS OF TIME
Sand-based pitches are now the norm in professional sports
by Laurence Gale

Myself and Twickenham's head groundsman, Keith Kent, recently toured the Mansfield Sand Company to catch up with recent developments, following a successful opening of their brand-new quarry facility at Two Oaks Farm.

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Mansfield Sand Company
NEWS
RT MACHINERY WIN PROFESSIONAL TURFCARE DEALER OF THE YEAR
At the Service Dealer Awards

The winners of the 2018 Dealer Of The Year awards were presented with their honours on Thursday last week, at the prestigious awards ceremony.

 

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Richard Taylor, Tom Bailey and Scott Reynolds with Les Malin plus Duncan Murray-Clarke (l) and Charlie Baker (r)
INFORM THE CONSULTATION ON RUBBER CRUMB
The IOG want turf professionals to contribute

The IOG are asking industry professionals to input into the public consultation about a matter that has implications for the grounds management sector.

 

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European Chemical Health Agency (ECHA) PUBLIC consultation
SEARCH FOR OLDEST WORKING WOODS
Challenge now on

Simon Richard Ltd, UK agents for the Woods Equipment range are hoping to find the oldest and still working Woods model in the country.

 

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Batwing
BIGGA MEMBERS SELECTED FOR FTMI
Individuals revealed

Each year Jacobsen invites 20 ambitious greenkeepers to its headquarters in Ipswich to undertake high quality education designed to help them take the next step into golf course management.

 

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The FTMI delegates in the Jacobsen factory
PROBLEM FAIRWAYS REVITALISED
At Longridge Golf Club

Duncan Ross Sports Contractors has used its drainage expertise to successfully revitalise three fairways at Longridge Golf Club that had previously suffered heavily with water retention.

 

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Trenching out drains on first section of the 3rd fairway
REDITCH GC PRAISES MM RESULTS
Used on the tees and greens

Karl Williams, course manager at Redditch Golf Club, has reported fantastic results from applying a range of Limagrain’s grass seed at the 18 hole course in Worcestershire.

 

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Karl Williams, course manager at Redditch Golf Club
PROCORE STARS AT JERSEY SKILLS SHOW
Displayed by the Playing Field Maintenance Sports division of States Of Jersey

The division was attending the show to encourage a career in sports turf maintenance.

 

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Current apprentice at States Of Jersey Peter Ahier with the Toro ProCore 648 aerator at the Jersey Skills Show
SHORTLIST FOR COUNTRY HOUSE GARDEN OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED
Historic Houses names contenders

Eight UK places are going head-to-head to be named the nation’s favorite country house garden.

 

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Belvoir Castle is in the running
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PREVIOUS FEATURES
 
TURFPRO FEATURE ARCHIVE
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WHY DO WE DO THE RIGHT THING?
We must maintain industry standards

 

CHASING GRASS PERFECTION?
11 things you need to know . . .

 

MAINTAINING STANDARDS
Q&A with BASIS ceo, Stephen Jacobs

 

STRI RESEARCH DAY 2018
Hosted at research trial grounds in Bingley

 

THE MECHANIC
Leicester City FC invest in new role

 

LORD'S 'GRASS-GUVNOR' TO RETIRE
Mick Hunt bows out after 49 years

 

HOLLOW CORING & DEEP SCARIFICATION
Is it really necessary?

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TurfPro editor, Laurence Gale
EDITOR'S BLOG ARCHIVE
Catch up with Laurence Gale's recent blogs

Want to catch up with one of editor Laurence Gale's blogs? Here is the place to do so.

 

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