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MM50 Delivers the Perfect Pitch for Turf Doctor Specialists
28/07/2025

MM50 Delivers the Perfect Pitch for Turf Doctor Specialists

For Adam Rowlands, owner of Turf Doctor Specialists Ltd, maintaining high-quality cricket surfaces is about using the right tools for the job - and when it comes to seed, MM50 from MM Seed is his go-to solution. Read more

MM50: Helping Southerndown’s Tees Stand the Test of Time
05/06/2025

MM50: Helping Southerndown’s Tees Stand the Test of Time

At Southerndown Golf Club in the Vale of Glamorgan, MM50 grass seed has become an essential product. With tees that endure relentless wear from players and exposure to some of the UK’s harshest growing conditions, Course Manager Andrew Mannion has come to rely on the hard-wearing ryegrass mix to keep surfaces strong, consistent, and fit for year-round play. Read more

Fulford Heath’s Path to Perfect Turf with MM Seed
18/03/2025

Fulford Heath’s Path to Perfect Turf with MM Seed

Kim Blake, Course Manager at Fulford Heath Golf Club in Birmingham, has been at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing the club’s renowned parkland course for the past 36 years. Kim’s dedication to innovation has helped the club thrive and stay competitive. A key component of his maintenance programme? The consistent success of MM seed products. Read more

Haileybury Grounds Manager Praises MM Tetra Sport for “Unbelievable Results”
19/02/2025

Haileybury Grounds Manager Praises MM Tetra Sport for “Unbelievable Results”

Andy Richards, Grounds Manager at Haileybury, one of England’s leading independent schools, has hailed MM Tetra Sport for setting a new standard in maintaining the school’s extensive sports pitches. Read more

The Grass Seed That Changed the Game for Warwick Schools Foundation
17/01/2025

The Grass Seed That Changed the Game for Warwick Schools Foundation

Managing the expansive grounds of Warwick Schools Foundation requires precision and dedication, and Grounds Manager Duncan Toon relies on trusted solutions to meet these demands. Read more

Sustainability Meets Performance: MM Seed at BTME
10/12/2024

Sustainability Meets Performance: MM Seed at BTME

As the pressure grows on greenkeepers to deliver exceptional playing surfaces, MM Seed provides the tools to meet modern expectations while championing sustainable turf management. Visit Stand 126 at BTME to explore the innovative MM Golf range, designed to enhance every area of your golf course with high-quality, high-performing grass seed mixtures that support environmental goals. Read more

MM11 Seed Sparks Revival for King George V Bowling Club
21/08/2024

MM11 Seed Sparks Revival for King George V Bowling Club

King George V Crown Green Bowling Club, one of the Midlands' top teams, have found new life at their third home in a decade. After a series of relocations, the club has finally settled at the Selly Park Tavern in Birmingham, transforming an abandoned and overgrown bowling green into a superior playing surface, largely due to the expertise of Mark Allen, Technical Sales Manager at Agrovista Amenity, and the exceptional performance of MM11 grass seed. Read more

MM Seed to be showcased at GroundsFest
24/07/2024

MM Seed to be showcased at GroundsFest

An impressive range of MM grass seed mixtures will be showcased at GroundsFest 2024, and visitors will get the chance to find out how the innovative seed technology could vastly benefit their sports pitches. Read more

Transforming Repton School's Grounds with MM Seed
07/05/2024

Transforming Repton School's Grounds with MM Seed

Repton School in Derbyshire is a well-known institution which mixes tradition with new ideas. Behind the scenes, Andrew Butler, the Head of Grounds and Gardens, is the man responsible for ensuring the grounds are not just aesthetically pleasing but also resilient to the rigours of year-round sporting activities. That’s where MM Seed comes in. Read more

MM60 Grass Seed: A Grassroots Success Story
27/03/2024

MM60 Grass Seed: A Grassroots Success Story

In the world of football, the quality of the playing surface can make a significant difference in the game's outcome and the overall experience for players and spectators alike. Read more

A Key Ingredient for Golf Course Excellence
15/12/2023

A Key Ingredient for Golf Course Excellence

Attendees at BTME 2024, visiting DLF's stand 126 in Hall B, can anticipate a showcase of cutting-edge products from the world's premier grass seed breeder and producer. Read more

No sleepless nights with MM50
12/09/2023

No sleepless nights with MM50

Jamie Foyster, owner of Sportsturf Management, has revealed that he has been sleeping that little bit easier since using MM50 grass seed. Read more

MM Seed to be showcased at GroundsFest
08/08/2023

MM Seed to be showcased at GroundsFest

An impressive range of MM grass seed mixtures will be showcased at GroundsFest 2023, and visitors will get the chance to find out how the innovative seed technology could vastly benefit their sports pitches. Read more

MM50 serves up a treat at Roehampton
22/06/2023

MM50 serves up a treat at Roehampton

MM50 grass seed was recently selected for the construction of nine qualifying tennis practice courts and one show court at AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Centre Roehampton. Read more

MM Grass Seed Is A Winner For Worcester
17/05/2023

MM Grass Seed Is A Winner For Worcester

Worcester College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England, is benefiting from using a range of MM grass seed. Read more

Reds, Pinks & Purples Brighten The Beautiful Chipping Sodbury Golf Club
03/05/2023

Reds, Pinks & Purples Brighten The Beautiful Chipping Sodbury Golf Club

The green, green grass of Chipping Sodbury Golf Club in Bristol is now complimented with a carnival of colours including reds, pinks and purples thanks to the introduction of wildflower seed from DLF. The project is now into its third year and was the brainchild of Deputy Head Greenkeeper Craig Swindells who, together with support from the membership, has successfully introduced 800sq.M of outstanding visual impact together with all-important food and habitat for pollinators and wildlife. Read more

MM60 stands firm for the Rhinos
20/04/2023

MM60 stands firm for the Rhinos

MM60 grass seed has helped Ryan Golding, Head Groundsperson at Leeds Rhinos, to achieve a consistently good surface all year-round despite it being the busiest ever on record. Read more

Protect your turf from drought with 4turf
10/04/2023

Protect your turf from drought with 4turf

With drought-like conditions becoming more common, turf managers can begin future-proofing their surfaces now with deep-rooting, drought-tolerant grasses such as 4turf® tetraploid perennial ryegrass from DLF. Research conducted at DLF’s RadiMax root-screening facility has shown 4turf® to deliver deeper rooting and a better visual appearance when starved of water, compared to the performance of traditional diploid perennial ryegrasses. Read more

MM – A Grass Seed That Rocks!
03/03/2023

MM – A Grass Seed That Rocks!

From the very first day that legendary guitarist KK Downing decided to establish a golf course, Astbury Hall Golf Club in Shropshire has only ever used MM grass seed. Read more

Millfield gets the MM treatment
12/01/2023

Millfield gets the MM treatment

MM and Designer grass seed on a variety of sports pitches at the prestigious Millfield School. Craig Richardson, head of grounds and gardens, is using a range of MM and Designer grass seed on a variety of sports pitches at the prestigious Millfield School in Somerset. Read more