The demand for high quality, purpose-grown seeded turf, as opposed to meadow turf continues to grow. The Masterline Turf range of seed mixtures has been designed specifically for the UK market with both the grower and customer in mind. Details of local producers available on request.
Dr. Hurley of Rutgers University is known as the bentgrass doctor and has been breeding Improved bentgrasses since 1982 which include the advanced generation variety 007XL. 007XL Creeping Bentgrass has the greatest opportunity for success in cool season climates for grassing greens, tees and fairways.
Managing turf is becoming increasingly demanding with changing environmental and climatic conditions. To meet these changing needs, we have screened grass varieties to see which can grow better under difficult conditions like spring and early summer drought, and use nutrients more efficiently to improve the strength and health of the plant. Our research on grass root architecture shows that strong roots are essential and can help you future-proof your business.
With ClearSky, sustainably revegetate and secure airports while limiting maintenance costs and preventing animal hazards.
With Microclover® you can grow a green turf year round - with minimum effort. As one of the few plant species, clover is producing its own nitrogen fertilizer.
Choosing varieties with high brown-patch resistance reduces your reliance on fungicides, and gives you a better pitch quality, more playing hours and increased peace of mind.
Time is money - try out Pronitro® for faster, stronger and more powerful establishment.
Lees Hall Golf Club are celebrating the success of their growing wildflower initiative, developed in conjunction with DLF Seeds. Led by Head Greenkeeper Ian Whitehead and Assistant Greenkeeper Danny Tozzi, the club is now entering its third year of using mixtures from the Colour Boost range which has added areas of high visual impact and a real ‘boost’ to biodiversity around the course.
With the turn of a new year, comes the delivery of the new Johnsons Sports Seed brochure and two updated wildflower guides from DLF, packed with new formulations for the season ahead. The updated ranges showcase the latest advancements in seed breeding and mixture development, including ten new fine turf formulations from the industry-leading Johnsons range and a brand-new wildflower mixture designed for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) in Pro Flora 17.
As autumn turns to winter and the chill sets in, it’s easy to forget that pollinators are still hard at work, or in the case of honey bees, preparing to survive until spring. Ben Morgan BSc (Hons) MBPR FQA, DLF Technical Manager (& Bee Conservation Specialist) is passionate about helping golf courses play their part in bee conservation. DLF's work with wildflowers, pollinator habitats, and on-site hives demonstrates that even highly managed landscapes can support thriving bee populations.