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An Overview to Thermal Weed Treatments  - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
An Overview to Thermal Weed Treatments

The demand for thermal weed control has increased alongside public pressure and tighter rules and regulations around the use of synthetic chemical weed killers, but there are stand alone benefits

The Root of the Problem: A Guide to Solving Weedy Streets - Cover Image
Sweeping, moss and weed control
The Root of the Problem: A Guide to Solving Weedy Streets

The council has a duty under the Environmental protection act 1990 to keep clean public highways for which they are responsible.

Beyond the Vicious Cycle: A Data-Driven Case for Proactive Surface Management - Cover Image
Sweeping, moss and weed control
Beyond the Vicious Cycle: A Data-Driven Case for Proactive Surface Management

This data-driven post makes the case for proactive surface management, showing how a shift in strategy can reduce long-term liabilities, and deliver better public spaces.

From Policy to Pavement: A Practical Guide to Integrated Weed Management for Councils - Cover Image
Sweeping, moss and weed control
From Policy to Pavement: A Practical Guide to Integrated Weed Management for Councils

This is your council's essential roadmap for turning the 2025 National Action Plan into a compliant, effective, and respected public space strategy.

A Turning Tide: Reflections on the Amenity Forum Conference - Cover Image
Sweeping, moss and weed control
A Turning Tide: Reflections on the Amenity Forum Conference

This year's Amenity Forum Conference felt like a real turning point, highlighting our industry's progress and a welcome shift towards a broader vision of integrated management.

Here's what we can learn from Europe about Weed Management - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
Here's what we can learn from Europe about Weed Management

In Europe, they have had over a decade of trying pesticide free approaches, and many of their streets look cleaner than ours despite us still having access to pesticides. How can we learn from them?

Effective Treatment of Crassula Helmsii Using Hot Water - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
Effective Treatment of Crassula Helmsii Using Hot Water

Positive results of hot water treatment of Cassula Helmsii - an invasive aquatic species of succulent plant that grows spreads vigorously in ponds and lakes.

Get ready with Kersten UK - GroundsFest 2025 is Just One Month Away! - Cover Image
Shows and Exhibitions
Get ready with Kersten UK - GroundsFest 2025 is Just One Month Away!

With GroundsFest 2025 only a month away, excitement is building for this major event on 9–10 September at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Find Kersten UK at outdoor stand H45!

How does a vacuum sweeper fit in autumn for Grounds Maintenance? - Cover Image
Sweeping
How does a vacuum sweeper fit in autumn for Grounds Maintenance?

As the season begins to shift into autumn, fallen leaves and other organic debris start to accumulate on the ground. It’s the

Case Study: Rear Mounted Sweeper to suit the ISEKI TM 3185 - Cover Image
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Case Study: Rear Mounted Sweeper to suit the ISEKI TM 3185

The ISEKI TM 3185 is a highly capable compact tractor, popular for its compact dimensions, superb manoeuvrability in tight areas, and its all-around versatility.

GroundsFest 2025: Join Sean on the IWM Future Panel - Cover Image
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GroundsFest 2025: Join Sean on the IWM Future Panel

With the latest Defra National Action Plan 2025 released this year, there's a clear urging for the uptake of Integrated Weed Management (IWM) in the amenity sector

Keeping Painted Porous Tarmac Tennis Courts Clean: Why the Right Sweeper Matters - Cover Image
Sweeping, moss and weed control
Keeping Painted Porous Tarmac Tennis Courts Clean: Why the Right Sweeper Matters

We recently demonstrated a sweeper on a painted porous tarmac tennis court, a surface that requires more care than many people realise. Outdoor sports courts are exposed to weather, falling leaves, di

🌱Thermal Weeders - Why Charring Isn’t Necessary - Cover Image
Sweeping, moss and weed control
🌱Thermal Weeders - Why Charring Isn’t Necessary

You Don’t Need to Burn Weeds to Kill Them: The Truth About Thermal Hot Air Weed Control

Productive weed management of pavements lined with cars - Cover Image
Sweeping, moss and weed control
Productive weed management of pavements lined with cars

Pavements are a particularly difficult area to manage weeds, especially in busy areas where lots of cars are parked. Here's a solution.

Groundswell 2025: Exploring Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Land Management - Cover Image
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Groundswell 2025: Exploring Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Land Management

Kersten UK at Groundswell 2025: Thoughtful Land Management Starts with the Soil📅 2–3 July 2025📍Lannock Manor Farm, Hertfordshire, SG4 7EE, UK

Catch Kersten UK live at SALTEX 2025 – Find us at Stand D070! - Cover Image
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Catch Kersten UK live at SALTEX 2025 – Find us at Stand D070!

Come and See Us at SALTEX 2025📅 12–13 November 2025 📍 NEC Birmingham 📍 Stand D070

Visit Outdoor Stand H45 and see You at GroundsFest 2025! - Cover Image
Shows and Exhibitions
Visit Outdoor Stand H45 and see You at GroundsFest 2025!

Kersten UK will be at Outdoor Stand H45 during GroundsFest 2025, 9–10 September at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

Amenity Forum Updating Event 2025: Unlocking Smarter, Sustainable Weed and Pest Management for Public Spaces - Cover Image
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Amenity Forum Updating Event 2025: Unlocking Smarter, Sustainable Weed and Pest Management for Public Spaces

Amenity Forum held the first virtual updating event covering the range of updates in the amenity s

Case Study: Weed Brush, Sweeper, Blowers and more attachments for Kubota GR2120 Ride-on Mower - Cover Image
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Case Study: Weed Brush, Sweeper, Blowers and more attachments for Kubota GR2120 Ride-on Mower

The Kubota GR2120 Ride-On Mower is a popular choice among holiday parks and smaller grounds, especially during the summer, due to its powerful performance and efficiency in grass cutting. To maximize

Amenity Forum: Updating Event 2025—an online webinar full of updates. - Cover Image
Shows and Exhibitions
Amenity Forum: Updating Event 2025—an online webinar full of updates.

Join us for the Amenity Forum Updating Event 2025, streaming direct from the studio on 25th June.