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      Blog — golf greens

      Watering Your New Lawn: How Much is Too Much?

      Watering Your New Lawn: How Much is Too Much?

      This blog takes inspiration from a previous blog, “How Often to Water New Grass Seeds” but in a different context. With the UK experiencing a year of above-average rainfall (June 2023 to June 2024), it's important to understand how this extra water can impact your soil and new seedlings, and how best to care for them.

      Understanding your soil type is crucial for proper watering, whether during dry spells or periods of heavy rain. This blog equips you with the knowledge to determine how much water your new lawn needs to thrive, using both simple and more technical methods.

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      What Is the Target Moisture Level on a UK Golf Green?

      What Is the Target Moisture Level on a UK Golf Green?

      Moisture issues pose some of the most common problems troubling greenkeepers when managing their course. Whether the course is getting the average rainfall or it’s being supplemented by irrigation, finding the perfect moisture level can be a challenge. 

      The target moisture level of a UK golf green can depend on various factors, including local climate conditions and the species of grass. With winter on its way, it is more important than ever to monitor the soil regularly. 

      But what is the target moisture level

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      Playable Rough Management of Golf Courses

      Playable Rough Management of Golf Courses

      Golf course management is essential to enjoy your game on a maintained and playable course. The rough is one of the toughest areas to manage, and when done incorrectly, it can negatively affect your game. 

      No matter your job, understanding how to manage the rough can make significant changes to the overall quality of your golf course. The team at Grass Science Seeds have created this short guide full of our best tips to help you generate fine-stemmed rough grass to help optimise your golfing experience.

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      Choosing The Right Grass Seeds For Your Business

      Choosing The Right Grass Seeds For Your Business

      With various seeds available on the market, it can be challenging to know what kind of turf will match your business needs. Although choosing the right grass seed can confuse many, the best match will ultimately be one which works with your soil types, climate and application. 

      Every business, including sporting, agriculture and landscaping, has individual requirements. That is why it is essential to have turf which will serve its purpose while looking uniform and professional. 

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      5 Tips to Maximise Turf Performance

      5 Tips to Maximise Turf Performance

      The physical appearance of a lawn is essential for most gardeners, greenkeepers and groundstaff. The density, firmness and uniformity play critical roles in determining the longevity and performance of the green. 

      With years of research and experience, the team at Grass Science Seeds have broken down their top 5 ways of maximising turf performance for a more consistent and reliable lawn. 

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      The Jigsaw Puzzle of Sampling Golf Greens - How Many Pieces?

      The Jigsaw Puzzle of Sampling Golf Greens - How Many Pieces?

      At Grass Science Seeds (GSS) we believe in science. We feel very strongly about the value of your confidence and your financial investment, therefore for us sampling must be done correctly to avoid getting spurious results which will mislead and misinform, in turn could mean lots of wasted time and money and no results to show for it.

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