Howardson Group Limited has extended its reach across Scotland with the expansion of its partnership with leading groundcare dealer Thomas Sherriff & Co Limited.

Dedicated volunteers at a historic bowling club have transformed the quality of their playing surface after investing in the versatile Dennis FT Range, proving that the right equipment and knowledge can make all the difference.

As Pitch Performance Manager at Nottingham Forest Football Club, Jack Farmer oversees one of the most extensive turf management operations in English football. Responsible for six full-size grass pitches and two artificial pitches at the club’s training ground, alongside the City Ground stadium and a women’s facility with a further three pitches, Jack and his team are tasked with delivering playing surfaces that meet the ever-increasing demands of elite football.

For a bowling greenkeeper, few things are more frustrating than putting water onto a green only to find that certain areas remain stubbornly dry. The sprinkler has run, rainfall has occurred, yet the surface still develops dry patches and the turf begins to show stress.

For Andrew Greaves, owner of AJ Greaves Maintenance, maintaining professional sports surfaces isn't simply about cutting grass- it's about delivering consistent, high-quality playing conditions for every client, every time.