Preparation

Phoenix Amenity Supplies – Winter Sports Renovation Mix

We have a new formula for 2012

A winter sports renovation mix suitable for overseeding most worn sports fields and cricket outfields. This mixture will not only establish quickly but will leave a dense hard wearing sward that will recover well after play.

This mix is very popular with local authorities that require a balance of quality and value in the same mix.

• 20% CONCERTO Perennial Rye Grass
• 50% ESQUIRE Perennial Rye Grass
• 15% FANCY Perennial Rye Grass
• 15% TRANSATE Perennial Rye Grass

At the end of the Winter sports season, there may be as little as eight weeks to get pitches renovated and back into tip‐top condition for the autumn fixtures. Key to the success of the renovation is not wasting time; make sure that you have seed and top dressing in stock.

Seeding Tips

Winter Sports Renovation Mix/ Summer Sports Mix/ Cricket Outfield Mix

For renovating pitches – a renovation programme should definitely include overseeding. For a stretched budget – overseed the most worn areas.

After a dry spring, restricting water encourages the seedlings to root down through the surface in search of moisture and nutrients.  An early fertiliser (e.g. Phoenix Outfield No. 3)application can get seeds off to a good start  – this ensures effective nutrient uptake and thus strong establishment.

Whatever the financial constraints, a cut in seed rates is really just wasting money, far better to assess the pitch areas that really need overseeding and treat them with 20‐25g/sqm for stronger establishment and more value for money.

Please call for enquiries.

Coir Mulch Mats

Coir mulch mats offer greater long term protection against existing and future weed and grass growth and will improve long term soil quality.

• 100% Biodegradable coir fibre
• Environmentally friendly and maintenance free
• Protects against desiccation and frost damage
• Will not deplete nitrogen during degradation

Specification:

Weight: 1000 g/m²

Sizes: 600mm dia

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Key Herpetosure Fencing Facts -

Durability – Herpetosure ecological fencing has been proven to reduce on-going maintenance by 98% compared with timber and plastic; it is vandal and shock resistant, fire retardant and has guaranteed UV resistance.

Speed of Installation – Herpetosure ecological fencing can be installed up to 10 times faster than traditional newt fencing types; reducing labour costs and achieving greater out puts.

Sustainability – Derived from recycled material, reusable and recyclable! Herpetosure fencing produces zero project waste.

Cost Effective – Unlike the timber and plastic alternatives, Herpetosure not only reduces on-going maintenance costs by 98%; upon project completion the product can be reused up to 10 times – if the fencing is in reusable condition Herpetosure will even offer to buy it back!

Many amphibian, reptile and mammal species are protected by legislation; these include animals such as Great Crested Newts, Natterjack Toads, Slow Worms, Grass Snakes, Adders and Water Voles.

Where these protected species are found on, or nearby proposed civil infrastructure or construction sites, developers and contractors are required to install ecological barriers to trap, relocate and exclude populations prior to the commencement of any works.

In addition to membrane based ecological barriers for short term use, we have teamed up with the award winning Herpetosure Group who specialise in the manufacture of sustainable and reusable ecological fencing solutions.

Herpetosure newt, reptile, snake and water vole fencing has long been acclaimed by ecological and environmental consultants; it is recyclable, reusable, it produces zero product waste, it’s lifespan is guaranteed for up to 15 years – and most importantly, no other ecological fencing product is more effective.

Herpetosure fencing offers clients a robust and sustainable alternative to the traditional temporary timber and membrane system (also available from Phoenix Amenity Supplies).

To view the whole range of Herpetosure products available please visit our Ecological Products section

In our Grass Seeds range we have new improved formulations for Golf Roughs and Fairways mixes plus new improved formulations for Woodland, Embankment, Reclamation and Coastal mixes.

We have also introduced a completely new Bird Strike Mix in response to demand from airport and airfield authorities.

In our fertiliser range, we have introduced 5 new products including a specialist once-a-year Tree and Shrub Fertiliser.

We have also extended our range of Contract Services to include Drainage Systems, Spraying, Turf Renovation and specialist training.