Nothing like a dose of top dressing to increase nutrient retention, improve drainage and increase disease and pest resistance. And having only recently renovated this sports field and laid new turf, we know top dressing will also encourage new shoot growth - resulting...

Here’s a little lady with a big motor!  When it comes to rolling up her sleeves, Estelle gives 100% effort – all day, every day, That effort, combined with her knowledge of horticulture and passion for garden presentation, make her a valuable member of the...

Here’s another turf wicket and outfield we’ve prepared. No matter which way you look at it – this oval looks superb. And when it comes to feedback, both the home and away teams rated it - first class. Once again… Well Done Team!

Summer’s arrived, the temperature’s rising – and now’s the time to hydrate. Just like our staff, newly-laid turf needs plenty of water to perform well. While it’s still yellow on top, this sports field is thriving – below the surface.  Look forward to some...

Do you know what’s great about being a gardener – apart from working outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine?  It’s being able to plant something and see it grow. Here’s Jack - another of Solid Ground’s gun horticulturalists, planting a Camilla Sasanqua, aka the...

Our sports turf teams are on the front foot - taking advantage of the upcoming school holidays, and utilising the ‘break in play’ to carry out vital wicket renovations. Curator Daniel – professional Greenkeeper during the week - and thunderously damaging Fast Bowler...

School holidays are the ideal time to have those larger landscaping projects carried out. Whether you need a complete sports field renovation, a landscape upgrade, major tree works, or just a long overdue irrigation system service – now’s the best and safest time - to...

Looking for inspiration??  If you’re on a tight budget and have a ‘nothing’ area on your campus, then consider a practical landscape makeover – like this one. For a small investment, our team cleared-up, measured-up, and transformed this area into a very...

A BIG shout out to our newest tradesman - Bennett Jackson. This week Bennett completed his Parks and Gardens Certificate. Throughout his apprenticeship, he's received valuable guidance from his workmates - in particular Karla Hamilton. As well as being an outstanding...

At Solid Ground we’re always looking to promote from within the business, and that’s the case with Callum Poole (blue shirt). Callum was our very first apprentice and the first qualified tradesman to come through the business. As a result of his hard work, commitment...