Greencraft

In this article continue to write about the basic principles and understanding of turf culture to provide suitable bowling facilities for outdoor bowls. I will also be taking into consideration all aspects of hollow and solid tining. This…

How to construct a bowling green... Those of you who have been following my articles over the years in Bowls International must often wonder why we go through the procedures of maintenance at certain times of the year. Therefore, over the…

October 2013 article AT THE end of the playing season the annual problem arises as to what to do with the green. To come to some conclusion in the approach to off-season work, we should consider the following: 1. Were members…

Bearing in mind that the past summer included a very hot, dry spell, we must plan accordingly as it might be the weather pattern for future years. Many greens have suffered from the drought conditions, so we have to look at the cause and…

THE PROCESS OF SEA WASHING TURF Once the original good class and size of sand particles used in bowling green production up in the Cumberland area, where the sea washed turf was mainly grown, was used up, the next layer down that was of a…

AT THIS time of the year, all greenkeepers wonder what the new outdoor season will bring. The decisions that were made throughout the winter will decide how well the green will perform during the summer. Have you done enough spiking? Was…

The move to Leamington – what are we looking for in a centre of excellence? Of course, there are a number of other factors apart from the green to consider when looking at Leamington Spa, the new ‘centre of excellence’ for outdoor bowls in…

The move to Leamington – what are we looking for in a centre of excellence? Of course, there are a number of other factors apart from the green to consider when looking at Leamington Spa, the new ‘centre of excellence’ for outdoor bowls in…

And ask yourself – Do we need to top dress? As I see it, the way that most bowling green maintenance has been practiced since 1939 the grass that has survived, despite all our attempts to eliminate it, is Annual Meadow Grass (Poa Annua).…

IN recent issues I have covered bowls green soil profiles and included several photographs. I have seen many and various soil profiles in the past and they do tell the story of what procedures and practises have been going on for many…