Trench Bowling Club in Telford has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and to top off this special year, has been judged The Best Kept Green in Shropshire 2023.
Greenkeeper David Evans and a team of volunteers have been preparing the green since 2014.
“The green is in the best condition it has ever been, I want to thank Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) for their support,” he explained. “In 2018 Symbio was recommended to me by the greenkeepers at Bowring Bowling Club in Wellington, Telford. They were using Symbio products, and the green was in excellent condition.
“I wanted to move away from synthetic fertilisers and pesticides and work with OAS to produce an integrated management plan. I also wanted to try to make cost savings and reduce the use of topdressing.”
David had several problem areas that he was looking to improve. “I wanted to reduce thatch, improve drainage, reduce dry patch, promote greater root development, sward density, and reduce, but ideally, prevent moss growth during the winter period. I also wanted to improve the overall presentation and reduce the need to top-dress.”
OAS is a leading supplier of professional turf management products and technical advice. The microbial arm of the business specialises in selecting and applying the mycorrhizae, soil bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms found in healthy soil.
With the help of Technical Sales Advisors Jeremy Hughes and Andrew de Wet from OAS several products were recommended, and a programme was compiled which David is happy to share.
