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As always this season has started off with many greens playing “slow”. The usual reasons apply of course; mowing heights are still above summer level, the frequency of cutting is still low in many cases due to a really slow … Continue reading
It can be very tempting to get the mowing height on the green down as quickly as possible when the new season starts. However, the weather can be very unpredictable at this time of year with sudden and welcome warm … Continue reading
Although the season is over for most of us, there has been an un-seasonal rush on enquiries relating to green speed. The main factors affecting green speed are in order of importance: Sward Composition Thatch control and management Mowing frequency … Continue reading
The great debate about green speed has raged on since the beginning of the game. But what are the factors known to affect green speed? In order of their impact on green speed these are the top 7 factors that … Continue reading
Have you ever played a great game of bowls when everything on the green was perfect; you read every twitch on the rink and it seemed like you had finally got the green the way you wanted it. The disappointment … Continue reading
Yes I’ve come over all Latin today; and no, it’s not because I can’t believe my old jeep sailed through its MOT yet again last week! Even the garage owner was amazed that he couldn’t find anything wrong with it. … Continue reading
Another popular subject this month has been Winter Mower Servicing and in particular what you should expect of your local service workshop. There have been many tales of work not being done properly and overcharging for service. Here is the … Continue reading
Green speed is always a hot topic at this time of year and the most popular methods for achieving increased speed are usually to turn off the water and set the mower down; both of which can cause long term … Continue reading