For natural turf playing surfaces in the UK - football, rugby, cricket outfields, schools, and training grounds - the best nutrient strategy is usually a seasonal programme, not a single fertiliser. The key buying criteria are controlled nitrogen release, root development, wear tolerance, soil biology support, and suitability for the UK’s cool, wet climate and the specific topography of a given site / location. 

'Feed little and often' is generally more effective on sports turf than heavy, infrequent applications. Modern UK turf management also increasingly combines conventional NPK fertilisers with biostimulants, seaweed, humic acids, iron, and microbial products to improve resilience and recovery. 

When I started working in sports turf back in the early 1970s, the choice of products was significantly limited compared to today’s plethora of products we enjoy. 

The evolution of sports turf fertilisers in the UK (1960s to 1980s to today) is really a story of shifting chemistry, release technology, and precision management. The big change isn’t just 'better fertiliser', but the move from simple agricultural salts to blended amenity fertilisers to controlled-release + precision + biological systems.

In the 1960s, most sports turf (football, golf, council pitches) were fed with standard agricultural fertilisers, not purpose-built sports turf products:

• Ammonium sulphate (sulphate of ammonia) – dominant nitrogen source
• Ammonium nitrate (e.g., Nitram-type products in the UK fertiliser industry) 
• Superphosphate (SSP/TSP) for phosphorus 
• Muriate of potash (potassium chloride) for potassium
• Basic blended 'compound fertilisers' started appearing but were crude 

With a heavy reliance on acidifying nitrogen (ammonium sulphate) to suppress weeds and encourage tight swards, these products, were often very fast acting, produced flushes of growth and could cause leaching and scorching. 

However, in the 1970s early specialist amenity turf fertilisers started to emerge. This is the decade where sports turf became a specialist input market, not just agriculture applied to grass.

New developments included the appearance of amenity fertiliser blends (first tailored NPK ratios for turf), wider use of urea (cheaper nitrogen, but volatile unless incorporated), sulphur-coated urea (SCU) and early controlled-release nitrogen prototypes.

Growth of companies like ICI and Fisons/Levington, began developing turf-specific products (linked to early sports turf research stations and amenity trials).

I remember only having a limited choice of products when I was groundsman at Portsmouth FC in the early 1980s. I seem to recall using a basic agriculture 20 10 10 NPK ratio large granular fertiliser product from ICI and having to apply it by hand. 

During the 80s we started to see more bespoke products coming into the marketplace with more companies developing a wider range of NPK products that included a range of slow-release sulphur coated products. We also started to see bespoke seasonal fertiliser products being developed.

By the late 80s and through the 90s we started to benefit from massive improvements to the construction of natural grass facilities / playing surfaces. This included improved management techniques that saw more systematic turf agronomy coming into play (soil testing started to matter more). We also saw the breeding of better grass varieties, much improved mowing regimes and more efficiently precise machinery products. 

Since the early 2000s, we now have an increasingly technical industry that is driven by high demands and expectations from the end users. Premiership and Championship football pitches have a plethora of highly specified pitches installed, with hybrid sand-based surfaces, grow lighting rigs, undersoil heating and fans. All these systems help maximise the grass growth and its performance in a stadium environment.

Today, modern UK sports turf fertilisation is fundamentally different in design philosophy. There are four main product classes now used. 

• Controlled-release fertilisers (CRF)
• Specialist amenity NPK blends
• Liquid fertilisers
• Biostimulants and soil biology products 

We must not forget, however, that although we have a fantastic array of products to choose from, we need to recognise they only work when we apply them efficiently and timely. Generally, they are applied as a granular product or by diluting the product with water using knapsack, pedestrian or vehicle sprayers. 

It is important to calibrate your sprayers and granular applicators to ensure they are applying the correct dosage of material. 

At the top clubs, the head grounds person or stadium turf manager is effectively running a high-performance biological and engineering system under extreme scrutiny.

I’d argue that a modern Premier League turf professional is closer to a 'high-performance surface systems manager' than the traditional image of a groundsman from earlier decades.

The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has celebrated what it describes as "a highly successful year" for its GMA Connect series, following a major expansion in 2026.

After two pilot events in 2025, the association say they responded to growing demand by rolling out five regional events this year. The expanded programme visited Oxford, Cardiff, Leeds, Southampton and Ipswich.

Collectively, the events attracted more than 250 attendees, welcoming turf professionals and volunteers from across the country. Each event provided a platform for learning and discussion.

The series featured a line-up of expert speakers including Mark Hunt (Pro Data Weather Systems), Richard Earl (TGMS) and Andy Welsby (GMA), who shared practical insight and guidance on some of the most pressing challenges facing grounds teams today.

Sessions covered a range of critical topics including irrigation and drainage in practice, improving surface performance through design, and managing turf in an increasingly unpredictable climate.

Attendees also benefited from live demonstrations delivered by leading industry brands, offering hands-on exposure to the latest equipment and innovations.

Sarah Hunter, head of events at the GMA, said, "It’s been fantastic to see how well GMA Connect has been received this year. By taking the events into regional locations, we’ve been able to connect with more grounds staff and volunteers, and support them with practical, hands-on learning that makes a difference in their day-to-day roles. The positive feedback shows just how valuable these opportunities are for the industry."

Following strong demand in 2026, the GMA says the series will remain a key part of their industry engagement.

Bernhard Academy has welcomed Matt Axton to the team as programme leader for technical training and advisory, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Academy’s technical education offering.

Following the announcement of his appointment earlier this year, Matt has now officially started his role with Bernhard Academy, bringing with him extensive international experience in managing and maintaining golf course machinery fleets as well as leading technical teams.

With a career spanning leading venues including The Belfry, Copt Heath Golf Club and The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club, alongside international roles in Bahrain and Qatar, the Academy say Matt’s expertise further strengthens their commitment to delivering practical, industry-relevant training for turf professionals.

Matt also brings significant experience in equipment management, dealer support and industry collaboration, having played a key role in developing the Turf Equipment Technicians Organisation (TETO), helping create a strong community focused on knowledge sharing and professional development.

Matt said, “I’m incredibly excited to officially begin this journey with Bernhard Academy. The opportunity to support the industry through practical technical education is something I’m deeply passionate about, and I’m looking forward to helping professionals develop their skills and confidence at every stage of their careers and to raise awareness of equipment management as a rewarding career path.”

Sami Strutt, education director at Bernhard Academy, added, “We are thrilled to officially welcome Matt to the team. His technical expertise, industry knowledge and passion for supporting others make him an outstanding fit for Bernhard Academy. We are excited about the impact he will have as we continue to grow our technical education offering and support the future of the industry.”

For a fifth year in a row, Equip Exposition, the international equipment, landscape, outdoor living exposition, has sold out its available exhibit space at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC). OPEI owns and manages the show, which will be held October 20-23, 2026.

“We have 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, including the Outdoor Demo Yard. Every inch of the Kentucky Exposition Center that can be used for exhibit space is now sold,” says Kris Kiser, President & CEO of OPEI. “That translates to more than a square mile of exhibits, or the equivalent of 20 football fields. There are thousands of products and services that can help landscapers, contractors and dealers expand and better their business.”

For a flavour of the show, UK dealers and professionals can watch plenty of video content in Service Dealer's Digital Special Report, published following last year's event.

Kris noted that due to high demand to participate in the show, the Equip staff continually work with KEC officials to re-imagine space and are creative about ways to add value for attendees. Last year they opened up Freedom Hall to exhibit sales for the first time. In 2025, Equip also moved and expanded the UTV Test Track to deliver an even better experience for attendees.

“Equip is epic, and people are excited to be at the show and part of this dynamic industry. This is the place where innovators roll out new products and talk about where this industry is headed. It’s where landscape contractors try out new equipment and meet the people who design and make it,” says Kiser. 

Organisers say there are still plenty of tickets left for attendees, who can register for the early bird price of $30 until September 10, 2026. Ticket prices go to $60 on September 11th and to $120 on October 20th. 

Last year Equip broke attendance records, attracting nearly 30,000 registrants to the KEC. The show will begin a two-city rotation in 2029, with Equip being held in Orlando that year and thereafter biannually. Equip Expo will return to Louisville in 2030.

TP Chippers have announced further expansion of their UK dealer network with the appointment of FH & J Alviti and Vincents.

Director of Ludlow-based FH & J Alviti, Dave Alviti, said, "Partnering with TP Woodchippers is a natural fit for us - their reputation for quality and ease of use aligns perfectly with our mission. We have invested in a diverse range of machines to supplement our existing hire fleet giving our customers across the West Midlands and Mid Wales access to the very latest in woodchipper technology.” 

Also joining the TP network to cover Southwest England and the Channel Islands are Vincents. “TP is a fantastic fit within our existing portfolio, continuing our ethos of providing premium products that deliver good reliability and robust in-field performance," said Vincents director Alec Vincent. “With such a large and versatile range, TP offers something for everyone, with products well matched to our tractor offering and providing fantastic quality and choice to our established arboricultural customer base throughout Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.”

Phil Edmondson, TP’s UK sales manager added, “We’re delighted to be partnering with dealers across the country that will not only offer outstanding sales and aftersales support, but will also help us to simplify parts supply to ensure our customers receive a truly superior and memorable experience. We’re fully focussed on improving dealer accessibility and operator peace of mind, not only constructing a large nationwide demo fleet but also introducing new extended warranties of up to five years on the full TP range.”

KNOW YOUR SOIL, KNOW YOUR TURF - 8th June 2026

WHO WILL FOLLOW US? - 1st June 2026

THE IMPORTANCE OF INVESTMENT - 25th May 2026

THE REAL MEANING OF PARKS - 18th May 2026

WHERE WILL WE FIND THE NEXT GENERATION OF PARKS PROFESSIONALS? - 5th May 2026

HANDS-ON WITH THE LATEST IN ROBOTIC MOWING - 27th April 2026

SMALL TEAM, BIG STANDARDS - 20th April 2026

CONSERVATION TO INNOVATION - 13th April 2026

SPRING INTO ACTION - 30th March 2026

FROM CURIOSITY TO CORE TOOLS - 23rd March 2026

CELEBRATING THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE TURF - 16th March 2026

SPRING AWAKENING - 9th March 2026

CULTIVATING CAREERS - 2nd March 2026

SPRING ON THE HORIZON - 23rd Feb 2026

DEALING WITH SATURATION - 16th Feb 2026

OUR INDUSTRY NEEDS THE SPOTLIGHT - 9th Feb 2026

PLANNING, PATIENCE & PREPARATION - 2nd Feb 2026

TRENCHERS TO TECH - 26th Jan 2026

FROM SNOW TO SHOW: 19th Jan 2026

TECH, TENACITY & TURF: 12th Jan 2026

PARKS ARE FACING A TOUGH YEAR AHEAD: 5th Jan 2026

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TESTING CONDITIONS
At Lord's this weekend

AN INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT STORY TO TELL
By the amenity sector

GROUNDCARE'S EVOLVING LANDSCAPE
Machinery options refined

PREPARATIONS REQUIRED AHEAD OF THE FIRST GAME
Cricket season is almost upon us

A COMMUNITY FACILITY POWERED BY VOLUNTEERS
Modern multi-pitch rugby venue

WE COULD ACHIEVE SO MUCH MORE WORKING TOGETHER
Says Brain Sandalls senior groundsman at Sussex Cricket Limited

WAGES SHOULD REFLECT THOSE OF OTHER TRADES
Says Durham CCC's Vic Demain

GOLFERS' EXPECTATIONS ARE THE MAIN CHALLENGE
Says Damian Wormald of Silkstone Golf Club

DROP IN TO LORD'S
Steaming at the Home of Cricket

AUTOMATION CHANGES THE MODEL COMPLETELY
Says David Withers, retired md of Iseki UK & Ireland

WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH EXTREMES IN WEATHER
Says Ian Smith of St Alban's School

GREATER RECOGNITION OF THE INDUSTRY'S IMPORTANCE IS REQUIRED
Says chairman of The Amenity Forum

THE MOST CHALLENGING ISSUE IS RECRUITMENT
Jim Buttar offers his thoughts

A UNIFIED GROUP WOULD BE INCREDIBLY POWERFUL
Gary Barwell of Edgbaston offers his thoughts

REFLECTING ON THE SAD DECLINE OF SPORTS IN SCHOOLS

The root cause

A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT

Incredible Equip show last week

ONE OF THE GREATS

Sad passing of Stephen Bernhard

NEW STRATEGY

BASIS commits to amenity sector

RECRUITMENT & CAREER PROGRESSION IN GROUNDS MANAGEMENT
How the GMA is tackling the key issues

ON TEST
Segway Navimow

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE IN THE SUPPLY OF FERTILISERS

To the amenity sector

50 YEARS OF GOLF STEWARDSHIP
Part four

REFLECTIONS ON A CAREER
A lifetime of dedication

CREATING AN INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PLAN
Key steps

50 YEARS OF GOLF STEWARDSHIP
Part three

50 YEARS OF GOLF STEWARDSHIP
Part two

50 YEARS OF GOLF STEWARDSHIP
Part one

DEMONSTRATING AND APPLYING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
Reviewing the tools available

CRICKET MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE DECADES
Part two

CRICKET MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE DECADES
Part one

A LOOK AT THE OPTIONS
When implementing an integrated approach

50 YEARS OF FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT
Part two

50 YEARS OF FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT
Part one

57 YEARS & COUNTING!
My life in the industry

DEMONSTRATING AND APPLYING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
New series of articles for 2025

IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE
Examples from across the year

VINTAGE PUSH MOWER USE
Enthusiast maintains lawn the old fashioned way

SUSTAINABLE AMENITY MANAGEMENT
Principles and practises

PLACING URBAN GREEN SPACES AT THE HEART OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Midlands Parks Forum's annual conference

RAISING THE VOICE
At the Amenity Forum's annual conference

SUSTAINABLE PARKS
Parks For London case study

WHY GRASSROOTS RUGBY IS IN DECLINE
A steady drop off in participation.

SEEDS OF SUSTAINABILITY
Focus on a major supplier of grass seed and related products to the amenity sector

ON TEST
STIHL BGA 300 cordless leaf backpack blower

ON TEST
EGO Multi-tool

PUT THEM ON THE TOOLS!
Time for an attitude change

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE TRAINING SECTOR
Grasping the challenge of encouraging more sustainable practice

SUSTAINABILITY IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Lessons learnt and experiences

SKILL SETS NEED RECOGNITION
Turf professionals are underappreciated

GREATER RESPECT FOR GROUNDS STAFF MIGHT MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
To the recruitment crisis

A COMPETITIVE SALARY
Why employers should advertise the salary when recruiting new staff

ON TEST
Makita XGT UV001G lawn scarifier

AN EXAMPLE OF SUSTAINABILITY IN MACHINERY SUPPLY
Focus on Kubota

MY PERSONAL GREENKEEPING PHILOSOPHY HAS NEVER CHANGED
I don't follow any set program

SUSTAINABILITY IN LANDSCAPING
A substantial element of amenity activity

IS IT TIME TO SAY NO TO 'NO MOW MAY'?
Any real benefits?

SUSTAINABILITY IN OUR PARKS & PUBLIC GREEN SPACES
Meeting the challenge

THE PATH TO WIMBLEDON
For groundstaff member, Conrad Cavil

ON TEST
EGO LBP8000E backpack blower

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE LAWN CARE SECTOR
A key consideration

BEEKEEPING IN COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENTS
The current situation

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE IN THE AMENITY SUPPLY SECTOR
Optimising land use through integrated solutions

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE GOLF SECTOR
Focus on BIGGA

THE SEARCH FOR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE
Bringing together key points

DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR GOLF
R&A are supporting clubs

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF EVERY POUND OF BUDGET
A course manager's view

A NEWFOUND APPRECIATION FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS
Who look after grassroots pitches

SUSTAINABILITY & THE UK ACTION PLAN
For weed, pest and disease management

CONCERN FOR PARKS FOLLOWING COUNCIL BANKRUPTCIES
What does the future hold?

TAKING A GLOBAL LOOK AT SUSTAINABILITY
Is the rest of the world also driving towards sustainable practice?

RENOVATIONS, PLAY AND THANKS
On my mind this week

SUSTAINABILITY – IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING & EDUCATION
Set to play a crucial role going forward

TULIP TREE
Liriodendron tulipifera

LYDIA BROOM
Genista lydia

THE LAWN AND ITS VALUE
Changing attitudes

GIANT HOGWEED
Invasive and potentially harmful

LIFE-CYCLE ANALYSIS & SUSTAINABILITY
Considering every stage of the journey

NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCY
The most important nutrient

BERBERIS THUNBERGII
A shrub that has stood the test of time

ENSURING FUTURE PROSPERITY
Advice imparted at road shows

INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY
A key focus

PHOTINA RED ROBIN
A sensational flowering shrub

VALUING THE GRASSROOTS
We must not overlook those who maintain these grounds

MANAGING WEEDS SUSTAINABLY
In amenity spaces

DETECTING NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
In turf plants

SPRING RENOVATIONS UNDERWAY
A crucial period

SUSTAINABILITY IN SUPPLY
A focus on those who supply essential inputs to our sector

CHANGING CLIMATE
Is a borehole the key for clubs?

SUSTAINABILITY AT THE SHARP END
How to put into practice when budgets are tight?

ANOTHER NAIL IN THE COFFIN OF GRASSROOTS RUGBY
Clubs are struggling

SUSTAINABILITY IN PRACTICE
Seeking transparent and robust supply chains is essential

TIME FOR ACTION
To reverse recruitment crisis

CONTROLLING COSTS
Planning is crucial

THE SEARCH FOR SUSTAINABILITY
What exactly does the term mean?

CARING FOR THE GRASSROOTS
From volunteers to contractors

DEFRA IS LETTING DOWN THE COUNTRY
Complete failure to address the plastic grass debate

WE CAN ALL DO MORE
To aid biodiversity

MY LIFE IN GREENKEEPING
With Bruce Cruickshank

LEVELLING UP, GETTING SMARTER & GETTING AHEAD
Parks require so much more funding

SWITCHED ON FOR HARD WORK
Putting trimmers through their paces

MACHINERY HIGHLIGHTS
At this year's show

MY SALTEX
Daniel Lewis​, Manchester City Football Club

AWASH WITH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Two months till showtime

LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD
Priorities for the amenity sector

THE DECLINE OF ‘PARKITECTURE’
A symptom of the state of parks in 2022

DEVELOPERS SHIRKING GREEN SPACE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lack of financial commitment

TIME TO COME TOGETHER
For the good of the industry

THE DEATH OF GRASS ROOTS CRICKET
Gathering apace?

ROUTES INTO THE INDUSTRY MUST BE ENSURED
Q&A with David Fisher, Lantra’s head of industry partnerships

STRONG VIEWS ON CRICKET PITCH PERFORMANCE MARKING
A bone of contention

A PREMIUM PRODUCT
Delivered at Naas Golf Club

THE GREEN REVOLUTION
And Esker Hills

MAKING A CHANGE
Laytown and Bettystown Golf Links

A DAY AT THE RACES
Naas Race Course

WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE VOICE
How the industry needs to proceed

OVER 175 YEARS OF EDUCATION
Wesley College

ELECTRIC EXCITEMENT
Dennis's Ian Howard talks electrification

THE HOME OF CORK GAA
Páirc Uí Chaoimh

LONG POLE BATTERY HEDGE TRIMMERS TESTED
STIHL HLA 66 and HLA 86

OVER 800 YEARS OF HISTORY
Johnstown Castle and Gardens

A CLUB GONE WILD
Kilkenny Golf Club

A GOLF COURSE IN THE GARDEN OF IRELAND
Woodenbridge GC

80 YEARS YOUNG
Charleville Golf Club

AN UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE
Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club

GETTING BACK TOGETHER
Albeit gradually . .

GO WEST
Inishturk GAA pitch – one of the most westerly sportspitches in Europe

WORKING ON A TIGHT BUDGET
Nenagh Golf Club

ON A MISSION
Wrekin Golf Club aiming to enrich wildlife and fauna

WILD AND WONDERFUL
Design By Nature

LEARNING HOW TO SURVIVE
Abbey Par 3

TACKLING OBESITY
Vital that schools can provide sport

A LIFETIME OF LEARNING
Vital for turf professionals

CELEBRATING 125 YEARS
Tullamore Golf Club

UNIVERSITY CHALLENGES
At Trinity College Dublin

BLENDING THE OLD WITH THE NEW
Bray Golf Club

A WELL POLISHED COURSE!
Ierne Social And Sports Club

IDENTIFYING THE TRUE VALUES
Of grounds maintenance

THE INDUSTRY WILL CHANGE & ADAPT
But it will survive

WIRRAL GOLF COURSES SAVED
Renewed hope and optimism for the future

GREEN SPACE CONTRIBUTION TO WELLBEING IS UNDERVALUED
Parks invisible on national agenda

A SHINING LIGHT IN IRELAND'S SUNNY SOUTHEAST
Wexford Golf Club

GREEN SPACES DO NOT LOOK AFTER THEMSELVES!
Keith Kent says we must invest in people

WE SHOULD TELL THE WORLD ABOUT THE UK INDUSTRY
Right time for all sides to come together

SOIL LIFE IS PRECIOUS
Good-quality soil can help save the planet

MORE THAN JUST CUTTING GRASS
Encouraging the next generation

A BUZZ FROM DOING THE JOB
Wide experience of the turf grass industry

PAYING THEIR WAY
Low wages is the bane of the industry

AMENITY MANAGEMENT IMPACTS US ALL
Professor John Moverley

CARING FOR PARKS OF ALL TYPES
Mary Worrall

TOP FIVE FRUSTRATIONS FOR CRICKET GROUNDSMEN
What causes you the most frustration in your role?

PROFESSIONALS AT THE CUTTING EDGE
Vic Demain and Phil Sharples

BOWLS CLUBS IN PERIL
A sad decline

A VERY SPECIAL INDUSTRY
Loz looks back

SNEAK PEAK AT A ROBOTIC "GAME CHANGER"
Commercial model capable of covering 50,000 m2 teased

HALESOWEN PICK A BIG ROBOT UP FRONT
Invest in mowers

COMPRESSED AERATION
The new way

PARKS MATTER MORE THAN EVER
Recent sector developments

ON TEST
STIHL blowers

THREE CORE VALUES TO SHAPE OUR INDUSTRY
Real concerns for the future

ENGLAND'S GREEN SPACE GAP
A split along racial lines

ON TEST
EGO STX3800 strimmer with RTX2300 Rotocut head

A SECTOR FACING IMPORTANT TIMES
Review of the National Action Plan

PARKS MATTER
The role of public parks in the recovery: a discussion paper

A UNIQUE SPORTING VENUE
Wormsley private estate

A BTME OUTDOORS?
A good bet for the industry

PARKS NEED APPROPRIATE POLITICAL REPRESENTATION
Q&A with Philippa Reece, Parks and Foreshore Manager at Adur and Worthing Council

CRICKET LOAM
What does it mean?

A HERCULEAN EFFORT TO GET PARKS BACK TO NORMAL
Q&A with Chris Worman, Rugby Borough Council’s parks and ground manager

ON TEST
STIHL battery products

TURFGRASS STRESS MANAGEMENT
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and antioxidants during biotic and abiotic stress in turfgrass plants

AUTUMN DISEASE MANAGEMENT
The coming months are going to prove very difficult

THE ABUSE OF PARKS . .
Is the abuse of society

WHY PARKS MATTER?
A statement from the Parks Management Forum to the Prime Minister

THE 21st CENTURY PARKS MANAGER
Innovative, creative and entrepreneurial

EAT, SLEEP, CUT, REPEAT!
Cricket under covid

TIME FOR A SINGLE SHOW?
Debate brought back into focus

A CHALLENGING TWO MONTHS
Running golf design projects from home

PRESSURE SITUATION
Cementing the reputation

A CLUB TO BE PROUD OF
10 years at the helm of Olton GC

GAME CHANGERS IN TURFCARE
The day the Lord's outfield reconstruction proved its worth

THE ESSENCE OF ESSENTIAL
Finding a sensible way forward on defining "essential maintenance"

THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS
2001

HOW TO LOOK AFTER A GOLF COURSE WITH NO GOLFERS
Fundamental to the survival of almost all courses, if not of the game itself

RAIN STOPPED PLAY WOULD BE WELCOME
. . along with ‘lunch is being taken early’

PHYSICAL CONTROL OF TURFGRASS PESTS
An urgent problem

A DIVERSE & ENTERTAINING WEEK
Successful BTME 2020

INTEGRATED PEST CONTROL
Opportunity to embrace new methods

ENVILLE ON THE UP
Major investments taking place

GREEN FLAG AWARDS 2019
A great success

U.S PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT SHOW EXCELS
Buoyant GIE+EXPO

LEGACY OF THE SOLHEIM CUP
At Gleneagles

A DAY OUT WITH THE LADIES
Behind the scenes at the Solheim Cup

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY'S EDIBLE GARDEN SUCCESS
2006 - present

HAIL THE GRASS MASTERS!
Boorish media comments about pitch quality are wide of the mark

CONTRACTOR SEES MULTI-DISCIPLINE SUCCESS
360 Ground Care serving professional facilities

BUSY TIMES
Judging the Green Flag Awards

TAKING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
What does it all mean in managing turf surfaces?

UNDER PRESSURE
Dry weather conditions continue to keep turf managers focused on moisture management

EDDIE SEAWARD
Death of Wimbledon’s influential grounds manager

MAJOR NEW IRRIGATION PROJECT
At Top 100 classic Berkhamsted Golf Club

NEW HORIZONS FOR THE HATTERS
Investment paying off at Kenilworth Road

ELIZABETHAN RESTORATION
At Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens

WHAT IS BIOPHILIA?
The vital impact of parks and green spaces on health and well-being

WORM CONTROL
Without carbendazim

THE TRUE COST OF PETROL
Battery-powered outdoor power tools are now turning the heads of professionals

SANDS OF TIME
Sand-based pitches are now the norm in professional sports

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?