Robert Jack, Area Sales Manager at Dennis Mowers, discusses the rise of pedestrian battery-powered mowers for grounds maintenance, and compares them against their traditional, petrol-powered counterparts.

Preparing high-quality cricket pitches and squares requires precision, consistency, and versatility. From early season preparation through to post-match recovery and end-of-season renovation, grounds professionals need machinery they can rely on every day.

With nearly two decades of experience in turf care, Robson Holland has built a career shaped by dedication, adaptability and a deep understanding of natural surfaces. His journey through the industry from golf courses to professional football offers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of modern grounds management.

Dennis is proud to highlight the use of its G860 cassette mower at Solihull Moors Football Club, where the machine plays a key role in delivering elite pitch presentation at both stadium and training ground level.

Peckham Town Football Club, a long-established community club based in London, has reinforced its commitment to sustainability and high-performance facilities with the acquisition of a Dennis ES-34R electric rotary mower, alongside the addition of a Dennis G860 cassette mower to its maintenance fleet.

There’s something special about the smell of fresh turf and the perfectly cut stripes of a football pitch especially when it signals the start of a new era. That’s exactly what’s happening at Pride Park this season, where Derby County has unveiled a completely reconstructed playing surface. After a decade of service, the previous pitch had reached the end of its life, prompting the club to invest in a full rebuild over the summer.

BE GREEN is a passionate Belgian start-up on a mission to make professional-quality turf achievable for everyone. They don’t rely on guesswork – every decision is backed by testing, analysis and a deep understanding of turf needs.

At Teddington Cricket Club, maintaining top-quality playing surfaces is essential. As a busy multisport venue supporting cricket, rugby and school sport, the demands on the grounds team are constant - particularly during the cricket season.

Leading the operation is Tom Hudson, Head Groundsman at Teddington Cricket Club and owner of TH Sports Turf Solutions Ltd, a specialist contractor providing end-of-season renovations, aeration, seeding and ongoing turf maintenance across multiple sites.

For more than three decades, Stoke City’s Grounds Manager Andy Jackson has been at the heart of the club’s pitch care. Beginning his career as an apprentice at the old Victoria Ground, he has grown with the club, becoming Head Groundsman around 2002–2003 and later Grounds Manager, a role he has now held for approximately 15 years. With over 30 years of service, Andy’s deep connection to the club makes him the ideal figure to lead Stoke City into a new era of sustainable turf management.

Maintaining pristine turf is no easy task, whether you manage a golf green, a cricket pitch, or a local authority lawn. That’s where the Verticut TT comes in. Designed for groundskeepers, clubs and turf professionals, this petrol-powered verticutter combines reliability, precision and comfort to deliver exceptional results every time.