Greenkeeper International (June 2004)

June 2004

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  • HNC Managing Sports Turf. Improving an area

    Over a recent spring and summer several fairy rings appeared on one of the greens at Scraptoft Golf Club. While at the moment the problem fairy rings are small there is potential for them and the problems associated with fairy rings to increase. Read more...

  • Health and Safety – Keep it Simple and PLAN AHEAD

    TUTORIAL ONE: Much discussion is held by golf clubs in trying to understand their real and serious obligations under UK and Eu Law for Health and Safety.Proprietors, Owners, Committees, Golf Club Managers, Secretaries, Course managers etc need to ensure that they really do understand the basics. Read more...

  • Course Feature - The Grove

    Scott MacCallum visits The Grove and meets the man charged with looking after a masterpiece. Read more...

  • Silver Jubilee for a Golden Key Supporter

    Scott MacCallum visits Kubota UK Ltd, a big company who have recently rejoined the Golden Key scheme. Read more...

  • Exploring the hidden mysteries beneath our feet – Thatch

    Martyn Jones explores the nature of thatch, its causes, and considers its management in various situations. Read more...

  • The Root to Victory on the Golf Course

    Tim Fell of Tillers Turf, explains the ins and outs, the whys and whens of using rootzone turf on the green. Read more...

  • BUGS AND ALL THAT - Do they work or don’t they?

    Stella Rixon follows up her questionaire of last month with an examination of how biologicals can be utilised. Read more...

  • Sand and Dressing

    Roland Taylor sets about investigating the requirements for bunker sand and top dressing and comes up with some interesting results. Read more...

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