http://www.pitchcare.com.au/ The most recent 20 Message Board Message of Pitchcare - Serving the Turfcare Industry Copyright 2013 Maxwell Amenity Ltd dave.saltman@maxwellamenity.co.uk (Dave Saltman) alastair.battrick@maxwellamenity.co.uk (Alastair Battrick) en Fri, 24 May 2013 05:47:34 +1000 Pitchcare's Custom Grown in House CMS 60 http://media-cdn.pitchcare.com.au/O/ZgJMiPKtEu.png http://www.pitchcare.com.au/ 22 23 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Saturday Sunday Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:28:00 +1000 1 reply - Last reply at 15th Apr 13 08:28:00 - Good Morning , We need to order some parts for our Ryan GA30 Coring Machine. Hydraulic and Ram parts, Can any members advise us where to buy these products Barry Sechtig Moore Park Beach Bowls and Sports Club. Barry Sechtig http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/81421 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/81421 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:24:06 +1100 0 replies - I look after the irrigation at a few parks and sports fields and would like to reduce water usage but maintain the quality of the turf.I have been looking at fertigation systems which are easy o install and there is one called Ez-Flo which claims that there are up to 20% water savings to be had.Has anybody used fertigation to help reduce water usage. Dave Hunt http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/80851 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/80851 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:46:22 +1100 0 replies - Im over here playing cricket and obviously the season has come to an end. I have been helping with the ground all year and this week the president and I are filling in the low patches on the square and generally putting it to bed. My old man is a groundsman at home and i know when they do such things at the end of the year and the general maintenance, they mix in seed with loam and spread through the low patches and water. The setup over here is obviously different in terms of soil make up so wouldnt daniel nichols http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/80431 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/80431 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:12:04 +1100 0 replies - If any body needs a contractor for golf, bowls or sports Field renovations or rejuvenation please feel free to talk to me. Phone Peter at total greens 0402274418 or email at p.r.bock14@gmail.com peter bock http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/78541 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/78541 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 07:48:56 +1100 0 replies - Hey there im attempting to look after our grass wicket at the kihikihi domain. i dont know the name of our clay so i dont know where to get more from. so i have sourced some different clay but its not knitting together the best. it also dries out a alot more. I have heard of patumahoe clay. but then im not sure how to get hold of it or how mush it costs. there may also be a different clay i could use Kihikihi is about 30mins south of hamilton. our wicket block is 13m x 24m. fully drained underneath wi brett christopher http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/77721 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/77721 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:10:21 +1100 1 reply - Last reply at 12th Jan 13 08:10:21 - I am a volunteer helping with a couple of cricket wickets. At begining of season I noticed that we had some kikuyu growing the wicket area, which is mainly couch grass. What would be the best way to remove the kikuyu. I thought of handpainting with glyposphate, is there a chemical that I can use to get rid of the kikuyu. David Single http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/76441 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/76441 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:45:42 +1100 0 replies - Has anyone heard of good results using Tempo insecticide on couch fly and couch mite? Brent O'Rourke http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/76561 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/76561 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:08:05 +1100 1 reply - Last reply at 7th Dec 12 11:08:05 - Hi all , brand new to this site but saw some interesting stuff on it. I am trying to gather as much info on replacing an existing salt water couch green in Kimba South Australia with whatever is the best grass available for our fairly harsh environment. Any info on type of grass, when and how to sow or sprigg or rollout grass, cost of doing any of the above and how much down time the club might expect. Any input would be appreciated as your currant green is giving us a lot of grief. Thanks in Advance GaryPI Gary Grund http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/74131 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/74131 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:47:05 +1100 0 replies - Just to wish Cameron at the WACCA good look with his new exchange candidate for the rest of the season. For those who do not know his nick name is BOW BOW, but i guess you guys will come up with some thing better than that. Good luck Steve, I hope it all goes well. Boo Boo http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/75521 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/75521 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:00:11 +1100 0 replies - Hi guys been a while I thought website had changed to turf mate . Had a massive weekend at Camberwell had Vic spirit and SA 3 games 1456 runs 42 wickets 3 century's 6 fifths . Not kidding 2 of these girls were hitting as we'll as many of the premier players. The standard has improved heaps science we have been hosting. I'm coming up to the end of apprenticeship which ends on grand final weekend late march . I am desperate to find work ad stated previously willing to move and do whatever it takes to wor Shannon Cooper http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/75511 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/75511 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:21:10 +1100 0 replies - Can anybody give me any tips on marking out a AFL oval. Is there any secrets to getting the perfect oval shape. Does the boundary line have to be a perfect oval and symmetrical on both sides? if so how do you mark a perfect oval? biglee http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/73841 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/73841 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:57:37 +1000 5 replies - Last reply at 4th Oct 12 04:57:37 - Hi guys, Great web site. Im a qualified turfy with 15 years experience and I have just scored a head groundsman postion after being a turf labourer for my past positions. I have my sprayers licence but I did that many moons ago and Im very rusty with the whole calibration thing. I have just calibrated the boom sprayer I have here as I want to spray Monument on our couch sports oval for broad leaf weeds. the Oval is 14,000ha big and the following is my calculations. Can you guys please check my wor L Whitty http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/72631 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/72631 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:13:29 +1000 0 replies - Cam What's it like having to do some work again. Another 7 days and we will be put to bed, chill time. Good luck Keith. Boo Boo http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/72481 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/72481 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:38:05 +1000 6 replies - Last reply at 1st Sep 12 14:38:05 - Hello, Im a Deputy Groundsman working at a English Premiership Football team and Im seeking employment around the Gold Coast region. Im 28 with 11 years experience within Football and Golf in both England and Australia. I am qualified to NVQ Level 3 with Tractor and spraying certificates. I have attended IOG day courses covering Mower maintenance, Tractor safety and Health and Safety. I have been Deputy Head for the last year and in this time Ive taken on the role of maintaining 1st team pitches with Sam Butler Spelzini http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/68041 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/68041 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:19:57 +1000 9 replies - Last reply at 19th Aug 12 05:19:57 - Hi guys, We have been supplied with a new product (Carbon Trader) to spray on our Couch to keep it looking green over winter. Has anyone used it? and or know the best way to break it down from its gluggly state so it can be aggitated in our spray tank? Cheers Haydon Mark http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/70441 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/70441 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:52:45 +1000 1 reply - Last reply at 18th Aug 12 05:52:45 - Recently i have been helping a local bowling club in eastern Sydney with their two greens, one of these is heavily infested with ground pearl. Anyone know of any methods to "control" or at least manage the damages and spread of the pest. Any information or links would be greatly appreciated. rhinobobcat http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/71131 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/71131 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:33:06 +1000 0 replies - Is anybody using worm or compost tea on their turf? if so what are the results? Brent O'Rourke http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/71091 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/71091 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:33:30 +1000 9 replies - Last reply at 8th Aug 12 06:33:30 - Can anyone tell me if there is a standard width to the painted crease line on a cricket pitch. David Hukins http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/54691 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/54691 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:33:26 +1000 4 replies - Last reply at 3rd Aug 12 03:33:26 - What are the thoughts out there about turf suppliers mixing grass species in stead of supplying pure grass species (In NZ)... -Tall fescue turf now has 20% fine fescue & 20% Rye grass through it! -Fine Fescue has 20% Rye grass through it! These mixes make maintenance extreamly hard as the Rye grass stands out really badly as its a much lighter grass. James Goodwin http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/70311 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/70311 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:31:23 +1000 0 replies - Hi im a Scottish greenkeeper currently working in Norway but the season is very short here and ends in september. I was searching the net for some information with regards to seasonal greenkeeping work in Australia but found very little information. Is there any specific websites for seasonal jobs or is it just a case of sending a c.v and cover letter to some courses and hoping for the best?. Thanks for any help and information. Kind Regards John Kenny john kenny http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/70121 http://www.pitchcare.com.au/message/message/70121