A ‘historic and inspirational cathedral setting’ provides the backdrop for studies to the pupils at The King’s School, Gloucester. In charge of maintaining the 3 hectares of gardens and sports grounds across multiple sites is Head Groundsman Richard Bowman. When he re-joined the school for his second stint in 2011, having originally started as an apprentice in 1999, he made the switch to seed from DLFs’ Johnsons Sports Seed and Masterline ranges which looks to be a decision set to stay

The World Cup is about to enter the final round. France and Belgium compete for a place in the final on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday we can look forward to the battle between England and Croatia

Oilseed rape crops may have been delayed by the cold winter and spring, but a short flowering period and recent dry weather means they have almost caught up.

Months of preparations are now completed. Now’s the time for a football summer performed at world class pitched. The groundsmen of 12 stadions, 32 basecamps and 36 training sites have done their best to prepare the best pitches for the tournament. The turf grasses from DLF play a significant role in the majority of the pitches