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A solution to controlling weeds in amenity vegetation With the loss of dichlobenil, landscape managers are needing an alternative for controlling weeds in amenity vegetation.  Kerb Flo and Flexidor 125 provides an ideal tank mix solution to give long term control of many weeds. Kerb Flo and Flexidor 125 combine to give high levels of […]

Bamboo is widely planted both for its ornamental value and as windbreaks, but like any perennial, rhizomatous grass it can sometimes creep too far and become an invasive and troublesome weed. Control with Roundup Pro Biactive Spray the foliage between July and September for maximum effect with a dilution of 25ml per litre of water […]

Background Himalayan Balsam, (Impatiens glandulifera), is native to the Western Himalayas and since its introduction in 1839 it has spread throughout the British Isles. It is the tallest annual plant found in the British Isles, growing to more than 2-3 m in height. Each plant can produce 800 seeds, which are released explosively from the […]

Effective control of weeds on hard surfaces Controlling weeds on hard surfaces poses some challenges not encountered by the landscaper when treating soil substrates. The judicious use of herbicides is one of the most effective methods of long lasting weed control on hard surfaces; care should be taken to select the most suitable products and […]

Protect your lawn from moss this winter Progreen, the online weed control and ground care company, advises early intervention to prevent a moss invasion on the scale seen in early 2010. A wet August has already increased the chances of moss becoming a problem in turf and lawns in 2010/2011. Moss Growth On Turf And […]

Maintaining a healthy paddock Maintaining a healthy paddock isn’t just a job for spring and summer but needs year round attention to ensure your horse is happy and healthy Agronomist and ground care expert Robert Boothman of Progreen Weed Control Solutions explains how to keep your paddock in top condition during the autumn months. By […]

Get long lasting results with a residual weed killer A problem often encountered by gardeners and groundsmen is the re-emergence of problem weeds soon after they have been eradicated by a systemic weed killer. The application of a residual weed killer can prevent weeds coming back for up to six months saving time and money […]

PA1 and PA6 pesticide training from the experts Progreen is delivering PA1 and PA6 from November in their new, purpose built training room in Bourne, Lincolnshire, and is offering places on the first course for just £250 Increasing pressure on pesticide use from the EU via the Sustainable Use Directive means that it is becoming […]

Effective ragwort control Ragwort is a perennial problem for the majority of horse and paddock owners. Although it is impossible to calculate the exact number of horses affected by ragwort due to the long term nature of ragwort poisoning, it is estimated that up to 1000 horses a year (ref. University of Liverpool Veterinary School) […]