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Low input requirements, fast rolling speeds and enhanced disease resistance – the new generation of creeping bents has them all
As tightening input budgets and the trend towards earlier cutting at low heights puts increasing pressure on browntop bents and fescue swards, greenkeepers should consider how the latest generation of ‘super bents’ can improve the quality of their putting greens.
Bespoke seed mixture provides the perfect blend
The creation of a bespoke over-seeding mixture has enabled the greenkeeping team at Dunblane New Golf Club to improve the uniformity and aesthetics of the club’s fairways and tees, with a carefully chosen seed formula ensuring new grass growth blends seamlessly with the course’s existing swards.
New browntop bentgrass enhances specialist golf green mixtures
Germinal has updated two of its greens-specific bentgrass blends by adding newly listed browntop cultivar, Musket, to its Aber®Majesty and ForeFront Greens seed mixtures
Sowing depth, rates and methods: how to achieve optimum results
Whilst we all have a rough idea of what rates we sow seed at to achieve specific results, the optimum seeding rate varies according to the species being sown and the method of application being used.
Establishing grass cover on banks and slopes: Tips for best results
The successful establishment of grass or wildflowers on sloping ground and banks is reliant on being able to overcome several unique challenges which increase in significance as the angle of the gradient increases: the steeper the slope, the greater the impact of factors such as rainfall runoff ...
What type of bowling green grass seed should I use?
Bowling green grass seed mixtures have traditionally comprised a blend of browntop bentgrasses and fescues, with Germinal’s A1 Professional Bowls (80% Chewings fescue and 20% browntop bentgrass) a prime example of this type of mixture.
Off-the-shelf bowling green renovation package
We are delighted to announce that we have added to our range of off-the-shelf grass seed and fertiliser bundles. We have curated a new package of products aimed at simplifying the process of selecting and purchasing the relevant inputs to renovate bowling greens.
Off-the-shelf cricket square renovation package
We are pleased to announce we have added to our range of off-the-shelf grass seed and fertiliser bundles. We have developed a new package of products aimed at simplifying the process of selecting and purchasing the relevant inputs to renovate cricket squares.
Germinal launches leading new bentgrass mixture
Germinal has launched an all-new grass seed mixture designed specifically for golf greens. ‘Tour Leader’ – a 50:50 blend of 007 DSB and new cultivar Tour Pro (GDE) – is a landmark in the evolution of creeping bentgrass products: this exceptional blend sets the bar high with unrivaled ...
Keeping East Molesey’s cricket square in prime condition
With a playing season that lasts from mid-April to late September – and on occasion into mid-October – ensuring there’s always a fresh wicket available for East Moseley Cricket Club’s first team is a real challenge, but one that the team at Greenside Up Grass tackles with relish.