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22/01/2025
Wildflower from DLF helps Celtic Manor achieve GEO Certified status
It’s been a great start to 2025 for the team at Celtic Manor who, following the introduction of numerous new sustainability initiatives, have received GEO certification on The Twenty Ten Course. Part of the overall project saw the establishment of new wildflower areas to bring much-needed food and habitat for pollinators and other insects, along with high visual impact for players and staff alike - all achieved using mixtures from the DLF ColourBoost collection.
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21/01/2025
Two new mixtures and nine new formulations introduced in 2025 Johnsons Sports Seed range
In their pursuit of high performance, sustainable seed solutions, DLF have introduced a number of new mixtures and formulations across the Johnsons Sports Seed range – all outlined in the brand-new 2025 catalogue. In a particularly exciting expansion of their fine turf range, 2025 brings two new mixtures and seven new formulations, while research across DLF’s global breeding centres has contributed to their strongest ever line-up for sports turf.
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17/01/2025
The Grass Seed That Changed the Game for Warwick Schools Foundation
Managing the expansive grounds of Warwick Schools Foundation requires precision and dedication, and Grounds Manager Duncan Toon relies on trusted solutions to meet these demands.
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10/01/2025
TGA Announces Their Decision to Ban Plastic Netting in Turfgrass Production
Following extensive member engagement and feedback, the Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA), the leading body representing the UK turfgrass industry, has announced a bold and progressive step towards environmental sustainability by banning the use of plastic netting in turf production by its members. This decision, supported overwhelmingly by members in a recent vote, will take effect from 31st October 2026.
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19/12/2024
Sustainability Meets Performance: MM Seed at BTME
As the pressure grows on greenkeepers to deliver exceptional playing surfaces, MM Seed provides the tools to meet modern expectations while championing sustainable turf management. Visit Stand 126 at BTME to explore the innovative MM Golf range, designed to enhance every area of your golf course with high-quality, high-performing grass seed mixtures that support environmental goals.
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19/12/2024
Sustainable seed solutions of today and tomorrow to be found on the DLF stand at BTME 2025
2025 sees an exciting shake up in the sustainable seed solutions available from DLF and visitors to stand 126 at BTME 2025 can be some of the first the find out what’s new. Among the changes is the exciting introduction of Sybille – a new slender creeping red fescue cultivar, bringing its No.1 ranking for close mown turf to a number of mixtures across the updated Johnsons Sports Seed lineup. Also new is an expanded Ultrafine Rye range which promises fast establishment, high wear tolerance and aesthetic quality for the golf and bowls market.
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25/11/2024
Premier Wicket supports premier cricket at Aldenham School
While the cricket season at Hertfordshire’s Aldenham School may not be long in duration, it is intense. With students and community clubs using the facilities for training and fixtures between Easter and early July. The concentrated play demands fast recovery and outstanding wear tolerance from the surfaces and specifically the grass seed – both of which Grounds and Gardens Supervisor Danny Wells says they achieve with Johnsons J Premier Wicket.
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28/10/2024
Johnsons delivers over a decade of tried and trusted performance at Woodbridge Golf Club
A programme of Johnsons J Fairway has been praised by the team at Woodbridge Golf Club, after delivering tried and trusted performance for more than a decade. Such is the consistency and quality of results from the 100% fescue blend on the fairways, Course Manager Paul Lawrence is now employing another 100% fescue mix from the Johnsons Sports Seed range on the clubs 27 greens as they seek to improve drought and disease tolerance.
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26/09/2024
DLF supports the scale and scope of top-level sport at Cranleigh School
While the challenges of managing the multi-sport surfaces at Cranleigh School may be akin to those faced by most in the education sector, here they’re on a mammoth scale!
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21/08/2024
MM11 Seed Sparks Revival for King George V Bowling Club
King George V Crown Green Bowling Club, one of the Midlands' top teams, have found new life at their third home in a decade. After a series of relocations, the club has finally settled at the Selly Park Tavern in Birmingham, transforming an abandoned and overgrown bowling green into a superior playing surface, largely due to the expertise of Mark Allen, Technical Sales Manager at Agrovista Amenity, and the exceptional performance of MM11 grass seed.
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19/08/2024
DLF announces new ‘Showcase’ facility
Work is underway on a brand new ‘Showcase’ facility at DLF’s UK headquarters in Inkberrow, Worcestershire. Scheduled to be fully operational by Spring 2025, the Showcase sees six hectares dedicated to amenity seed trials, product development, training and education for staff, distributors and customers - making it one of the largest of its kind in the UK.
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13/08/2024
Johnsons encourages retailers to beat the summer heat with real grass education
As summer temperatures soar across the country, homeowners everywhere are yearning for ways to create cool and comfortable outdoor havens. While air conditioning offers a temporary escape, it can be expensive and doesn't capture the refreshing feeling of a lush, green lawn. With artificial turf trapping heat and creating an uncomfortable surface, Johnsons’ Lawn Seed is calling on garden retailers to become heroes for their customers this summer and equip homeowners with the lawn seed they need to cultivate a thriving lawn that not only keeps things cool but also enhances their outdoor space.
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