Sweeping, moss and weed control
Posts filed under 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Prevention is the foundation of an Integrated Weed Management Approach. It can have a massive impact on the effectiveness of remedial treatments.
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.