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Flat Sheet Giveaway | TurfCareBlog Flat Sheet Giveaway is the latest giveaway from TurfCareBlog in association with Stuart Canvas. The sheet is to keep cricket pitches
New Blog Q&As based on questions from you the community like
Charging Vs use time
Costs of robotic mowers
Funding via pitch power
Running/service costs and battery lifespan
Robot Vs cylinder mowing quality cutting trails (STRI)
With Marcus Glover
And much more in this insightful blog π
Robot Mowers on Sport Pitches FAQ's | TurfCareBlog Robot Mowers on Sport Pitches FAQ's answers leading questions posted by sport turf professionals to main robot mower dealer GroundTech.
We have TWO second hand machinery listings this week. Including dealers machine of the week π
https://turfcareblog.com/second-hand-machinery/
Second Hand Machinery | TurfCareBlog Welcome to our used second hand turf machinery listing page. a Wide range of equipment and free listings for sports clubs.
Sorry l had to delete the poll on automated robots , itβs had a bug . I ll hold off and do another poll at a later date .
I am keen to learn more about automated robots so l have gain more understanding and a balanced view.
Itβs easy to feel insecure about change but l am look around my shed at work and see how many technologies and machinery advancements that assist me in doing the job, so l am keeping a open mind .
We have Three second hand machinery listings this week. Including dealers machine of the week π
https://turfcareblog.com/second-hand-machinery/
Simon Bailey
Second Hand Machinery | TurfCareBlog Welcome to our used second hand turf machinery listing page. a Wide range of equipment and free listings for sports clubs.
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Winter at Wimbledon - Inside the Slam that never sleeps - BBC Sport The crowds arrive for Championship fortnight, but for the other 50 weeks of the year, work continues at the All England Club.
https://turfcareblog.com/how-to-repair-divots-on-a-sports-pitch-in-4-ways/
How to Repair Divots on a Sports Pitch in 4 Ways | Turfcareblog How to Repair Divots on a Sports Pitch, is a blog by two very experienced football groundsman and is also transferable to rugby.
A Very Merry Christmas, l have produced this FREE print off, which l hope will be of to help to some in 2024 π
Cricket Square Maintenance Calendar | TurfCareBlog Cricket Square Maintenance Calendar print off, is a FREE print off and a generic guide which l hope will guide you through the year.
https://youtube.com/shorts/Eljp7gRGVEw?si=afTK3k69Sl1yoVw9
Hand Trimming Hybrid Yarn after machine installation #hybrid #sportsground #sportspitch #groundsman Hybrid Turf caught your interest, why not look at these blogs on hybrid pitches - https://turfcareblog.com/?s=Hybrid
What do Groundstaff do in the off Season ??
Ever wondered.
I hope this blog just gives a small insight into our world and some of the roles and responsibilities outside of the playing season.
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What do Groundstaff do after the Playing Season | TurfCareBlog What do groundstaff do in after the playing season, whether itβs the end of the cricket season or the end of the winter sports season
My thoughts for Dec and January, on some options on what to do on the square over those months. if you can get on around the weather ..
What to do on a Cricket Square (Dec/Jan) #cricketpitch #groundsmen #groundsmaintenance #turfcare
Two new job listings π₯
Is your company missing a trick with our FREE jobs listing page for the sports turf industry ππ
TurfCareBlog Job Vacancies | For the UK Sports and Amenity Turf Industry TurfCareBlog is dedicated to finding Grounds persons and Greenkeepers their next turf care job vacancies in the UK Sports and Amenity Turf
https://turfcareblog.com/a-guide-to-vertidraining-a-cricket-square/
A Guide to Vertidraining a Cricket Square | TurfCareBlog A guide to vertidraining (deep spiking) a cricket square is a blog which answers questions such as what are the benefits of deep spiking.
Second hand community machinery page has been updated with one new listing, take a look at the link below
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Second Hand Machinery | TurfCareBlog Welcome to our used second hand turf machinery listing page. a Wide range of equipment and free listings for sports clubs.
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In this eBook I guide you through the seasons of the year and the tasks to perform in each season, in a simple and informative way. This eBook is aimed at the Groundsperson who is looking to build up some basic information on each related task.
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Annual Guide to the Maintenance of Cricket Squares | Annual Guide to the Maintenance of Cricket Squares is a eBook that cover the full working year of a groundsperson. The book is split into
Bit of a mile stone at 300 published blogs , TurfCareBlog.com really has come a long way in the last 3 years π
Top Blogs for February
Soils Testing π±
https://turfcareblog.com/soil-testing-on-sport-turf-how-when-why/
Vert- Draining
https://turfcareblog.com/guide-to-the-vert-draining-of-sports-pitches/
What to do on a cricket square In February
https://turfcareblog.com/what-to-do-on-a-cricket-square-in-february/
Divotting
https://turfcareblog.com/how-to-repair-divots-on-a-sports-pitch-in-4-ways/
How to Repair Divots on a Sports Pitch in 4 Ways | Turfcareblog How to Repair Divots on a Sports Pitch, is a blog by two very experienced football groundsman and is also transferable to rugby.
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New Vlog on the in/outs of fertilising, including when, how and with what and a sharing of some tips that have put me in good stead.
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLsGAxx5NWI&t=4s
Its all good information and another tool for helping us manage the challenge of turf pests...
Turf Pest Problems and Solutions | TurfCareBlog Turf Pest Problems and Solutions, is a blog on a growing problems of turf pests across the sports in terms of leather jackets or chafer grubs
Turf Pest Problems and Solutions | TurfCareBlog Turf Pest Problems and Solutions, is a blog on a growing problems of turf pests across the sports in terms of leather jackets or chafer grubs
Handy Spreaders are proving popular, why not take a look at our range HERE- https://turfcareshop.com/collections/fertiliser-spreader
For some pre season rolling has started, other squares are not ready. Some timely advise from a industry peer here π
Want to know what else l discovered about moss π
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Does it pay to be a groundsperson, is a blog in response to GMA newly published pay recommendations. How does this look on the on the ground, blog based on the community poll results
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Does it Pay to be a Groundsperson | TurfCareBlog Does it pay to be a groundsperson is a blog in response to GMA newly published pay recommendations and how this may look on the on the ground
When a fellow groundsperson speaks its always worth a listen/read
π https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2022/february/dave-anderson/
INTERVIEW | DAVE ANDERSON We caught up with our Head Groundsman to find out how things have been getting on in terms of pitch management so far this season.
A must watch for any Grounds Person (HG Interview)