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The Root of the Problem: A Guide to Solving Weedy Streets - Cover Image
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Keeping Painted Porous Tarmac Tennis Courts Clean: Why the Right Sweeper Matters - Cover Image
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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
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🌱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
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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.

Case Study: What Does Successful Integrated Weed Management Look Like in Real Life? Lessons from Cormac - Cover Image
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Case Study: What Does Successful Integrated Weed Management Look Like in Real Life? Lessons from Cormac

Case Study: What Does Successful Integrated Weed Management Look Like in Real Life? Lessons from

Weed Brushing: The Key to Long-Term Hard Surface Maintenance - Cover Image
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Weed Brushing: The Key to Long-Term Hard Surface Maintenance

Tackling Weed and Surface Maintenance Challenges with the UBS Weed BrushMaintaining hard surfaces such as roads, pavements, and pathways is an ongoing chal

Why should we sweep a pavement or footway? - Cover Image
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Why should we sweep a pavement or footway?

Sweeping is not just for aesthetics, it allows access, improves air quality, improves water quality and also extends the life of a surface.

Managing weeds and cleaning in playgrounds with Wet Pour - Cover Image
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Managing weeds and cleaning in playgrounds with Wet Pour

Many Councils are tyring to stop the use of chemicals such as glyphosate in playgrounds. Eco Weedkiller provides a great alternative!

Reduce Brush Wear and Machine Damage with KM Control - Cover Image
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Reduce Brush Wear and Machine Damage with KM Control

The KM Control feature can be fitted to our largest brushes to protect your investment from damage and give a better finish.

How to get the best from Thermal Weed Management - Cover Image
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How to get the best from Thermal Weed Management

When using hot air to kill weeds, there are several things we can do to make the treatment as effective as possible.

Equipment for an Integrated Weed Management Strategy - Cover Image
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Equipment for an Integrated Weed Management Strategy

Kersten offers a large range of Weed Management Equipment for looking after all sorts of surfaces. The various types of products are laid out with Pedestrian and Tractor Mounted Versions available to

The Biological Element of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy - Cover Image
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The Biological Element of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy

Using nature to tackle weeds is a fundamental piece of the Integrated Weed Management puzzle and Biological control is more than just introducing bio-herbicides.

The Cultural Element of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy - Cover Image
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The Cultural Element of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy

Sometimes in Agriculture - Cultural Weed Control is used to describe things like crop rotation and plant choices. In Amenity, culture is more about the prevailing attitudes and way of doing things.

The Mechanical Element of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy - Cover Image
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The Mechanical Element of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy

Mechanical Weed Management employs labour saving devices to kill or disrupt plant growth by interfering with one or more of the elements a plant requires for growth.

The Prevention Element of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy - Cover Image
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The Prevention Element of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy

Prevention is the foundation of an Integrated Weed Management Approach. It can have a massive impact on the effectiveness of remedial treatments.

Artificial Sports Turf Pitch Care - Cover Image
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Artificial Sports Turf Pitch Care

All sports surfaces need care and attention, not just real turf pitches.

Prior (Integrated Weed Management) Planning Prevents Poor Performance  - Cover Image
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Prior (Integrated Weed Management) Planning Prevents Poor Performance

When a council expresses the need to go glyphosate free, they need a detailed plan to back it up, not simply a replacement product.