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operated-knapsack and volume; so many sprayers are pedestrian operated portable sold with just one pump size units. available. This sector is catered for by The Hardi BL range of small E. Allman and Co Ltd of sprayers are ideal for the golf Chichester. course and sports ground. With 70 years' experiece in With a choice of 200 or 300 sprayers, Allmans are fully ex- litre tanks and a three section perienced in solving the pro- folding boom, this sprayer is blems of unusual applications. capable of treating small areas Three pedestrian operated such as tees and greens all the units are available from the way up to fairways and sports company, two "barrow" pitches. There is the D500 sprayers complete with plastic pump suitable for most spray- tanks, diaphragm pumps and ing jobs, the RV10 pump is 2.5 metres of hose feeding a also available for those situa- hand lance, all powered by an tions where a greater range of integral 4 stroke petrol engine. volumes is required. Hardi These 70 litre, 100 litre and have a vast range of nozzle 300 litre trolley mounted types and sizes capable of sprayers are suitable for towing dealing with any application by hand, or with a compact or situation. The modern compact garden tractor. tractor with an enclosed cab Turf care, is catered for by poses a problem for the spray Allman's CR200 and CR400 operator; he needs to keep the skid units for mounting on golf windows closed when spray- carts or four wheeled trucks. ing and yet have direct access These versatile sprayers, can to the controls of the sprayer be equipped with spray when turning and adjusting the booms, hose reel and lance, pressure gauge. The BL range high pressure washing gun are available with a simple but and single nozzle and hand very effective modification to lance. give the operator complete A British company, Allman control from inside the safety of are backed by distributors of- the cab. fering service and parts supp- The BL range have a ly, Sales Director, Clive Barber, number of other important claims that they have seldom features such as a deep filter met a task for which a sprayer basket, nozzle check valves cannot be produced. and triplet fittings to hold three The recent Food and En- sizes of nozzle thus removing vironment Protection Act and the need to take off one set the Code of Practice for and change for another when pesticide use are just as ap- applying another product that plicable to amenity applica- requires a different application tions as to agriculture, where volume, all designed to save they have gained widespread time and reduce operator publicity. exposure. With capacities from as little as 200 litres HARDI Hardi Knapsack Sprayers Sprayers are a first choice for Compact tractor Carrying liquid pesticide on owners. HARDI assures you of efficient crop your back can be a hazardous PDo operation, the risk of leaks chemicals application. It is a company with over must be minimised and 30 years specialist experience in building crop operator comfort and safety HARDI SPRAYERS are very important. sprayers and an acknowledged leader in the HE Food and Environ- The Hardi RY2 and K15 field. ment Protection Act has sprayers are designed to meet Tbrought about a whole the exacting needs of the cer- new approach to spraying tificated spray operator. technique. The operator is now Precise control over HARDI-THE SPRAYER required to produce a precise pressure, quick adjusting non calibration for his machine to absorbent straps, clips on the COMPANYOFTHE comply with the label and the handle to hold the lance in Code of Practice; important place, a one way valve on the factors such as spray quality lid that allows air in but not li- FUTURE and application volume are quid out are all features of closely associated with these light and well designed HARDI Ltd. pressure, nozzle design and machines. The bodies are flow rate. This requires a made of strong but light plastic St. George's Way, choice of sprayer that is ver- that allow the operator to see Bermuda Industrial Estate, satile with a wide range of noz- the level of liquid in machine.
BUNKER SANDS are inevitably sprayed onto the mended are certainly not the wide variety of sands are green as bunker shots are cheapest grades available, used for bunkers, often played, therefore, it is impor- however, as with turf dressing P3o determined by local tant that the bunker sand sands the long term cost effec- MANSFIELIVIM D SAND A should not contain 'large' par- tiveness of selecting a grade availability and cost, however, I ANSFIELD Sand Com- problems for both the player ticles of grit or small gravel meeting the requirements is pany Limited are well and the greenkeeper will result which could then affect the true well proven. MI: establishe d suppliers of from use of sands which are roll of the ball and subsequent- a comprehensive range of high basically unsuited for this pur- ly cause damage to mower JOSEPH ARNOLD quality sands into the foundry pose. It is, therefore, wor- blades. AND SONS LTD and construction industries thwhile to consider the basic The sand should also not OSEPH Arnold & Sons and are, therefore, accustom- requirements for a good contain significant quantities of Ltd, one of the last remain- ed to producing sands to tight bunker sand. lime particles in order to avoid ing independent suppliers specifications. any deleterious affects to the J 1. The sand is primarily re- of high quality silica sands, The use of such high quality quired to provide a satisfactory sward on the green. operates from six quarries sands on golf courses and playing surface within the Overall consideration of the located near Leighton Buzzard other sports turf has increased bunker and to do so under all above factors leads to recom- in Bedfordshire. significantly over the past few weather conditions. mendation that a bunker sand Quality control is a critical years in line with the increas- It must, therefore, be relative- should be washed and grad- factor gaining customer ed demand for good quality ly free-draining and will usual- ed, medium-coarse, lime free satisfaction and all products sports turf. The various re- ly be a washed and graded sand in the preferred size are carefully monitored for con- quirements on a golf course in- sand that is relatively clay and range of 0.25 - 1.00 mm with sistency throughout the pro- cluding bunker sand, top silt free. Very fine sands should no particles whatsoever above duction stages, concentrating dressing sand, sands for slit be avoided since they tend to 2mm. on the elimination of large drains and rootzone sands are compact down under heavy A further factor that is not stone and excessive fines. all provided for. rainfall to produce relatively always considered is the col- Joseph Arnolds have Recent developments which hard, slow-draining surfaces our of the sand. Some people developed a range of 3 should be of interest to the golf and conversely under dry, sun- prefer the strong contrast pro- specialised bunker sands course architect and ny and windy conditions tend vided by the 'white' sands, which are washed and un- greenkeeper include both fibre to suffer from wind blow. Also whereas others prefer the washed, NT53 (brown sand), stabilised and rubber modified the very nature of a bunker more softer tone of a buff sand, DA 52N (yellow sand) and DA sands and also a top dressing shot is such that the club the latter being perhaps 21M (white sand), these are blend of Gypsum and sand should bite into the sand 'easier' on the eye, particular- ideally suited for every greens suited particularly to heavy clay beneath the ball, this action be- ly during sunny conditions. environment. soils. ing difficult to achieve in a com- The last, but not least con- Bunker sands are always pacted, fine sand. sideration is, of course, cost available for immediate 2. Small quantities of sand and the sand types recom- delivery on a 24 hour basis. p3o
>H THE NEW NAME IN ARNOLD H SANDS FOR INDUSTRY hJ TOP CLASS hJ TURF If your product innovation and PRODUCTION development skills are constantly < A HULL demanding more from the raw materials you use, talk to us. > e* RANGE OF You'll find we have a lot in common. <1 TURF FROM LEISURE SANDS w GENERAL PÜ LANDSCAPING W fe TO GOLF GREENS ETC.
UH £ Common Lane, Berwick, Polegate, E. Sussex BN26 6SU U Tel: Alfriston (0323) 870773 Target Dressings for Fine Turf HORTICULTURAL GRITS & SANDS TURF DRESSINGS COMPOSTS : PEAT : FERTILISERS ALL GRADES OF BARK AND TREE PLANTING COMPOST These products are extensively used at many golf courses, professional football grounds, bowling greens, also the particle size grading makes this material ideal for sand slitting, where good drainage is required. BUNKER SAND The well known creamy white sand in free running granular form from The Moneystone Quarry. An ideal lime free sand that is stain free, it gives ex- cellent drainage and prevents water retention in bunkers. GRADED SILICA SAND A product that gives the following advantages- 1. A granular sand which is MAKING THE GRADE lime free and graded to give a BUNKER SAND - TOP DRESSING smoother putting surface. 2. A firmer drier surface. SCREENED SOIL - PEAT 3. Increased infiltration rate. GRAVEL - LIMESTONE 4. No compaction. 5. Reduction of thatch and RED SHALES AND ASH prevention of further la Clifton Street, Alderley Edge, Cheshire development. 6. Prevention of surface pud- TEL: ALDERLEY EDGE (0625) 584571/585143 dling on heavy soils. FAX: (0625) 586130 7. Provision of cover for over- seeding. 8. Stability where soil structure has been destroyed. Typical application rate should be one cu. mt. every 5 to 600 square metres of green. We also supply FINE TURF DRESSINGS A mixture of granulated sedge peat and T.M.R. granular silica sand fertilisers can be added to the mix to suit your individual requirements. This mixture is Mansfield Sand ideal for the promotion of new COMPANY LTD. root growth. Turf Dressings are delivered in loose bulk loads of 10-15 or 20 tonnes, or packed in 25 kg heat A range of high quality, washed sealed sacks, delivered in full lorry loads of 400 bags. sands available moist or dry, bulk or BULKY LEVELLING & ROOT in bags. Coarse and fine grades ZONE MIXES A mixture of fine sterilised approved for: pasture loam and Lime free granular sand, this is ideal • golf bunkers media to be used in conjunc- tion with hollow tining, assisting in reducing soil com- • turf care on golf courses, bowling paction yet giving ideal soil greens and winter sports pitches aeration and drainage. M & B • sandslitting and base drainage SUPPLIES 15 Uttoxeter Rd Mansfield Sand Company Ltd. Tean, Sandhurst Avenue, Mansfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs STIO 4LG Nottinghamshire NG18 4BE Telephone Telephone: Mansfield (0623) 22441 (0538) 722417 Fax: Fax: (0623) 420904 (0538) 723387
GREENKEEPING February '90 MANAGEMENT 23 PERRY CREWDSON
After a lifetime of service marketing of Ransomes made with Ransomes, Sims and fork life trucks from the Hyster Jefferies, Perry Crewdson Co. The materials handling in- has just retired. Latterly he dustry was very different to held the post of Public what I had been accustomed Relations Manager and it is to and I admit to having found probably in this role he is it difficult to work up en- best remembered. thusiasm for the economics and means of moving pallet Greenkeeping Manager- loads of goods. My heart re- ment is delighted to publish mained with farm and grass this interview and wishes machinery. Perry every best wish in his "Prior to the company sell- retirement. ing the electric truck business, some ten years ago, I return- Perry Crewdson receive a chequ from Group Chief Executive Bob ed to PR for the Grass and I I f~ DUCATED at Well- Dodsworth. Farm Machinery Divisions. I r~ ington College, represent the company 'Of all the countries I visited have never felt one man I— before leaving I had overseas my first trip was to in Asia and Africa, despite hav- should be responsible for both to make up my mind what I Belgium, followed by nearly six ing read about them first, they press advertising and PR and wanted to do. Unlike to-day months in Canada and the were never as I had expected. the last ten years of my work- there were only three choices. U.S.A. At that time many were going ing life have, I'm pleased to Should I join the Army, Navy or "I had hardly returned from through periods of great say, been devoted solely to PR Air Force? N. America when I was sent change combined with the in- activities. "For no reason other than out to Asia where I represented herent problems. However, "Although I had been out of my father being a regular the company's lawn mowers, despite representing a colonial the grass and farm machinery soldier I decided to join the farm machinery and electric power, on no occasion was I business for some six years on- Navy and was accepted as a trucks. Adapting to the con- confronted with animosity from ly, I could count the faces potential Fleet Air Arm Pilot. trasting environment took the locals - only courtesy and among the Press I Upon joining the Navy I was some doing - I had to slow friendship. This is something remembered, and who told, along with many others, down and not get impatient. that has always amazed me. remembered me, on one that we were excess to "When the Marketing Divi- "While in my early thirties my hand. requirements. sions were formed I became wife Clare, gave birth to our "When a Lawn Mower "I became a Coder and was the Farm machinery Area twin son and daughter. I found Demonstrator nearly 40 odd sent out to Malta. As a Supervisor for Asia and Africa. it hard leaving her on her own years ago, never in my wildest Coder/Translator, I was about A large territory to cover but I with them for periods of two dreams did I think such to join the Commandant du was in my element. months and more. I was very sophisticated equipment Boc, leader of the French 1st "I was the first person from fortunate in being offered the would be used to maintain tur- Sloop Flotilla, due to sail for Ransomes to visit Japan after position as the company's fgrass. The introduction of Saigon, when the Japanese the war and the first to fly the Publicity Manager which in- hydraulics and hydrostatic war came to an end. I saw her polar route. In those days fly- cluded, amongst other things, drives have, in my view, revolu- alongside in Toulon but never ing the polar route was the press advertising and PR tionised grass cutting. I don't went on board. something new and I was functions. think it had even entered my "I remember my days in the presented with a certificate "The first thing I had to do mind 40 years ago that Navy for the odd duties in which is held in the company's was learn the jargon. I didn't mowers would one day be MFVs and Landing Craft but archives. In those days we us- even know the difference bet- powered by water cooled mainly for the amount of tennis ed to sell some 700 field ween a half tone and line block diesel engines. and hockey I played while ser- mowers a year in Japan, as and hadn't a clue about writing "It really does date me hav- ving on a Naval Air Station in well as ploughs and lawn a press release. I was, ing seen a horse drawn triple Malta. I was too young to have mowers. however, very fortunate in hav- gang mower in regular use in coded in anger!! "An achievement of which ing an understanding and the London area. "Joined Ransomes as the I'm particularly proud was, helpful staff. In addition Bob "Of my outside interests, I first post war special Appren- after spending about 3 weeks Garnham, the Farm machinery have had the greatest pleasure tice at the age of 21. Following in Rangoon, we won an order Sales Manager, and Guy Cat- from being a member of the 18 months on the shop floor I for 500 disc ploughs from the chpole, the Grass Machinery National Turfgrass Council and became Assistant to the Burmese Government. Sales Manager, were more ex- of the Advisory Panel of Plough Works Manager. "Three of my most 'hairy' perienced in such matters and Whitehouse Enterprises, the "Although I thoroughly en- times were in Africa. Getting extremely helpful. workshop for the disabled in joyed being involved in works out of Leapoldville in the "To begin with, I confess to Ipswich. My one regret is that management my aim was still Belgian Congo 3 days before having wondered what I had time hasn't allowed me to do to get into the Export Dept. Independence, flying across let myself in for, but as I more with the NTC in recent Had it not been for the war and the Sahara, with 2 engines shut gradually learnt more about years. the changing nature of the off, making for Rome and leav- publicity and PR I became ab- "I count myself extremely world I may wall have become ing the runway while taking off sorbed and no longer regret- fortunate in being able to look an Agricultural Officer in the in Lagos. ted having given up overseas back at an interesting, fulfilling Colonial Service. "One of the more amusing selling. It is, however, and enjoyable working life. "I joined the Export Dept. as times was when asked to bring something I consider myself There have, of course, been the Lawn Mower Export Rep. up the rear of a Hindo Proces- very fortunate to have done. the bad times, but without Before being let loose to the sion in Madras with a Fordson "In my mid-forties, when them, one wouldn't appreciate outside world I accompanied tractor and Ransomes plough. each Marketing Division the good ones to the full. lawn mower ser- The Procession also included became responsible for its own "I shall miss, not only my vice/demonstrators in the Lon- Holymen, highly decorated publicity, I was appointed friends at Ransomes, but also don area and took over the elephants, cattle, water buffalo, Sales Promotion Manager of those I have been privileged to North of England. goats and numerous 'hangers the Electric Truck Division know in the turfgrass industry "When considered fit to on'. which has taken over the and the Press." Peterborough 1990. The I.O.G. Sports and Leisure World Trade Exhibition.
September 4th-6th 1990 1990 and the "Greatest Show on Turf" moves to its new location at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. For everyone involved in the landscaping, management and maintenance of sportsgrounds and leisure facilities it's an event not to be missed. With more on view than ever before, it's bound to be a year to remember and an exhibition never to forget. The largest exhibition of its kind in the world. The I.O.G. World Trade Exhibition has gone from strength to strength, from success to success and Peterborough will be yet another milestone in what's become the greatest exhibition of its THE INSTITUTE OF kind, anywhere in the world. GROUDSMANSHIP A truly international event. THROUGH TRAINING More than 24 countries will be represented and overseas trade visitors will be expected to exceed the 1500 mark. No other similar TO SERVICE exhibition can be matched for the quality and variety of its visiting public. A new and exciting venue. The East of England Showground boasts the finest facilities available for this type of event, for instance there will be 20,000 square metres of working demonstrations on show. Peterborough's centralized location is ideal for road, rail and air links, and the Showground itself boasts ample car parking spaces and easy access for everyone involved. Many exhibits on display. Everything that is needed for the care of sports grounds, playing fields, leisure and other amenity areas will be on show. These include: Advisory Services, Aboriculture, Agrochemicals, Buildings, Engines and Motors, Irrigation, Outdoor Furniture, Plant and Machinery, Play equipment, Protective clothing, Safety and Security, Seeds, Turf, Plants, Technical Books and Journals, Sports Goods, Waste Disposal and many more.
The Exhibition Organiser, The Institute of Groundsmanship, 19-23 Church Street, The Agora, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5LG Telephone: Milton Keynes (0908) 311856 Fax. No. (0908) 311140. (Office hours: 9.30am-4.30p.m. Monday to Friday).
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Important information. r G SierrHigh technology in plant nutritioan Controlled Release Fertilizers Water soluble fertilizers SLOW RELEASE FERTILISERS CRF COSTS PER applications. SQ YD COMPARABLE Flo-Gro liquids are com- WITH CONVENTIONAL pound fluid fertilisers for- FERTILISER mulated as totally clear solu- tions without any sediment. To ONTROLLED release ensure accurate and consis- fertiliser may seem tent quality "state-of-the-art" Cexpensive compared computerised auto analysis with ordinary granular pro- has been used to guarantee ducts. However, recommend- the nutritional content of each ed application rates are low product. Some of the Flo-Gro and just one spring dressing of products contain "Didin Fluid" erf lasts a whole season. Com- the slow release nitrogen in- paring the costs, Mr Richard hibitor which phases the Flower, head greenkeeper at amount fo nitrogen available to Mendip Golf Club near Bath the plant. calculates Osmocote N erf to be no more expensive than Flo-Gro liquid fertilisers conventional fertiliser. It also eliminate unsightly powder and gives steady turf growth granule residues and mower without flushes and reduces "pick-up" on fine turf. For- labour input. mulated as liquids Flo-Gro en- sures more accurate and sim- A half hundred weight bag ple measuring and application of ordinary 17:0:9 fertiliser can be combined with costs Mr Flower £7.00 and at pesticide and other liquid turf 1oz/sq yd covers 800 sq yd. care products. His total tee area is about 5,400 sq yds. To keep tee turf Flo-Gro products will be available for use on turf and looking good, it often requires covers 1180 sq yds. At £40 per mowers. Costwise erf is com- repeated dressings during the each is packed in 20 litre bag this equates to 3.3p/sq yd, parable with conventional fer- plastic containers, each pro- summer. "I dress tees and sur- but he saves over eight hours' tilisers and a labour-saving rounds three times, at 6 week duct is colour coded to ensure labour cost and management means of keeping tee turf easy recognition. intervals with 1oz/sq yd 12:0:9 time. "On comparison there's green and strong all season. fertiliser" said Mr Flower. He hardly any difference in price therefore covers 16,200 sq between using erf and my or- yds, at a cost of 2.4p/sq yd, dinary fertiliser" said Mr plus 4 hours labour per Flower. "The advantage is you PDq PlIo application. only have to apply the erf once THRIVE Osmocote N erf was applied - before things get really busy NEW SOLUTIONS FOR HRIVE 100 per cent on trial tees at 3/4 oz/sq yd last - and the turf grows steadily all GROWING PROBLEMS Organic Plant Food and March using a cyclone year." HE Farmura Flo-Gro Soil Conditioner, is the spreader. The tees were not ir- T Osmocote N granules con- range represents a com- direct result of pollution control rigated. "It gave good grass tain NPR 39:0:0, in organic pletely new and revolu- systems developed for farmers cover all year. The turf didn't T resin coating, safe for users tionary approach to turf nutri- to use in containing and con- flush, then wear away and start and the environment. The rate tion. Specially formulated for verting farm wastes into useful looking hungry, which hap- of nitrogen release depends on use on turf following a suc- fertilisers. By containing these pens with the ordinary feed" soil temperature. At average cessful national commercial toxic slurries, seepage into he observed. temperature 1_6°C one ap- users trial programme Flo Gro watercourses with consequent To feed the tees with plication lasts 7 months. liquid fertilisers offer the profes- environmental damage is Osmocote N for the season Release rate mirrors grass sional Greenkeeper, Ground- prevented. needs one dressing at 3/4 growth therefore reducing the sman and Landscaper an ad- The process is anaerobic oz/sq yd. At this rate, a 25kg chance of leaching and vance range of products pro- digestion of raw cow slurry, in bag of Osmocote N erf from granules are small enough to viding a safe and simple alter- large underground tanks. Dur- Sierra UK Ltd, Nottingham, avoid being picked up by native to conventional fertiliser ing this digestion period, weed continued on page 30 Maximises nutrient uptake at soil and N foliar level — reduces soil buld up of I 1990 excess nntrients FARMURA WILL MAKE • Encourages more even application through spraying, providing even grass THE NEW 'FLO-GRO' growth response LIQUID FERTILIZERS • Stimulates a healthy green colour without undesirable flushes of growth AVAILABLE TO THE • TURF INDUSTRY fl90fl6 Eliminates unsightly powder and granular LIQUID FERTILISER residues and mows pickap' on fine turf RESULT: GREAT NEWS FOR GREENKEEPERS. BAD NEWS FOR COMPETITORS STONE HILL, EGERTON, ÄSHFORD, KENT, TN27 9DU. TELEPHONE (023 376) 241/581 GREENKEEPING SLOW RELEASE FERTILISERS continued from 29 seeds, toxins and disease ICI LONGLIFE pathogens are destroyed, but all the nutrients of the original FERTILIZER manure are retained. HEN ICI Professional These nutrients are in both Products as one of the ammoniacal and slow release worlds largest com- organic forms, which gives a W panies introduces a new range most natural response, without of fertilizers to the sports, a swift flush of growth, and amenity and landscape then a fall back. THRIVE liquid market, there is a great deal of plant food does, however, give attention given to their ac- a strong and steady growth, of- tivities. So it was when in 1988 fering quite remarkable results. ICI Professional Products ac- Some of the benefits when quired the marketing rights for used on turf, are: Much im- the Longlife range of turf proved soil structure. Improv- fertilizers. ed root development. Greater As the needs of the grass drought resistance. Increased plant changes in light of new micro organism activity. cultivars, management prac- Reduced dependence on tices and increased wear and chemical fertilisers. THRIVE li- tear on the turf, fertilizer sup- quids help reduce en- pliers must adapt the analysis vironmental pollution. of their fertilizers to suit these Application rates for changes. grasslands are as follows, but ICI technical staff reviewed should be used as a guide on- current research and soil ly. For instance, sandy soils will analysis data from a wide need somewhat higher range of turf situations, further- amounts than medium or clay more the view of experienced soils. greenkeepers and ground- One 25 litre drum of THRIVE gallons of water to feed about Three applications a year smen were also sought. The diluted into 132 litres of water 125 square yards. A golf green should be quite sufficient for result of these investigations (approx. 30 gallons) per acre. of 375 square yards would very healthy grass growth. The has enabled ICI to bring Smaller amounts would be therefore be 18 pints of increased micro organism ac- together a range of products to six pints of THRIVE in five THRIVE in 15 gallons of water. tivity will also help in the con- suit all these different needs. In trol of thatch. THRIVE liquid is particular ICI identified early on intended to be used as a the need for a zero phosphate coarse spray, and fine filters fertilizer and this is why should be removed from Finegreen NK is a key part of TJ~ equipment before use. Clean their fine turf range. out with clear water afterwards. The Longlife range now con-. _nJ umn sists of four products for fine i QUID TYPICAL ANALYSIS turf and four for sports fields. PLANT FOOD AND SOIL CONDITIONER IS A 100% OF THRIVE LIQUID The tables show clearly the NATURAL FERTILISER WITHOUT ANY CHEMICAL PLANT FOOD range available. All the pro- ADDITIVES WHATSOEVER ducts contain in addition to the (n) Nitrogen 4.32 per cent. nutrients shown, a combination (p) Phosphorous .96 per of trace elements derived from It can be sprayed onto grassland in cold or hot, wet or cent. seaweed which provides a dry conditions. Because it is a fully processed, natural (k) Potassium 3.2 per cent. range of organic nutrients. product, it will not scorch, even if used undiluted. The Calcium 1.5 per cent. nutrients are in both ammoniacal and slow release "One of the major reasons Magnesium .43 per cent. why the Longlife range has organic forms, giving a gentle and steady response, Sodium .66 per cent. without a swift flush of growth. made such an impact in the Manganese .027 per cent. UK market is the incorporation + other trace elements. of the unique nitrification in- SOME OF THE BENEFITS WHEN USED ON TURF Heavy metal contents are hibitor Didin" sates Patrick ARE: very low. Goldsworthy, ICI's Products • Much improved soil structure • Improved root Copper 139 parts per Technical Manager. development million. The grass plant can absorb • Greater drought resistance • Increased micro Lead 11 parts per million. nitrogen in both the nitrate and organism activity • Reduced dependence on chemical Zinc 1154 parts per million. ammonium forms; but the am- fertilisers • Thrive liquids genuinely help to reduce • Note: Because THRIVE is monium form, which is less environmental pollution. a natural product, it is not prone to leaching, is used possible to guarantee this more slowly by the grass plant For further information please contact our sales office analysis to be absolutely ac- resulting in a reduced flush curate from batch to batch. and a longer period of However, each batch produc- growth." THRIVE INDUSTRIES LTD., CAREY ed will be reasonably close to "By including the nitrification STREET, KETTERING, NORTHANTS make major difference to the inhibitor 'Didin' in their fer- NN16 OJL results obtained. tilizers ICI ensure that the ma- jority of nitrogen present in the Telephone: (0536) 411177 rooting zone is in the am- Telex: 347202. Fax: (0536) 411736 monium form. This results in a prolonged feed from one ap- P3o plication and a more efficient continued on page 33 GREENKEEPING