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$2.5 million to light up Manuka Oval
3 weeks ago by: Bradley van Dam
"I will believe it when they turn them on!!!!! "
Dr Richard Gibbs Farewell
3 weeks ago by: Karl Johnson
"I totally endorse Ian's comments. Richard has brought so muc ..."
Dr Richard Gibbs Farewell
3 weeks ago by: Ian Mckendry
"Richard - you will leave a huge hole in the Australasian tur ..."
Bunker Drainage
1 Apr 2012 by: Simon Miels
"Hi, Is there anyone in Australia selling this product. re ..."
Over-seeding Warm Season Grasses
28 Feb 2012 by: Peter Bass
"Its Consultancy Roaring Silence pretty obviously I'd say. ..."
The myth - Cut it short, Roll it Flat
24 Jan 2012 -
Bowls -
David H Bates
It is true to say that one of the commonest problems on bowling greens is a slow and heavy surface. Unfortunately, many bowlers still believe that the solution to this is a straightforward one and can be rectified by simply mowing very close and by the repeated use of a heavy roller.
Two Fingers is Bad ...
9 Dec 2009 -
Consultancy -
David H Bates
Thatch is a Course Manager's worst nightmare. New expectations and demands for improved playing conditions are prime factors in the minds of users and managers alike.
Plant Nutrition - Food for Thought
13 Sep 2009 -
Consultancy -
David H Bates
During World War II the need for air support to troops on the ground was vitally important, particularly in the pacific region. Landing zones were extremely difficult as the natural environment was wooded scrubland.
Spring Maintenance of Bowling Greens
4 Sep 2009 -
Bowls -
David H Bates
The onset of the bowls playing season usually begins in September when favourable weather, soil and air temperatures begin rising above 10 degrees C, thus encouraging and stimulating grass growth.
Moss, Algae and Worm Control
23 May 2009 -
Consultancy -
David H Bates
Since the 1980s we have seen the reduction and removal of previously effective fungicides and herbicides. This is likely to continue due to directives from the EU to remove such materials and direct us to more environmentally proven practical programmes.
Humates
8 Mar 2009 -
Consultancy -
David H Bates
Technically speaking, humates are the salts of humic acids. These are found in humus which is formed by the decomposition of vegetable and animal matter. These are the simple facts of life. Without humus and humic acids no plants can grow or survive.