About Clint Bowering

Briggs & Stratton recently supported mum of three, Megan Healey, on her journey from Melbourne to Sydney by providing the Ferris lawn mower she rode
on.

43-year-old Megan is affected daily by her aggressive form of Multiple Sclerosis, which prevents her from completing the most basic of everyday tasks,
from getting dressed to cooking for and taking care of her three young children.

On May 13 Megan departed from the Brain Centre in Parkville, Melbourne and finished her amazing journey 17 days later at Westmead Hospital in Sydney on
May 29, which was World MS Day.

Megan rode her Ferris mower from Melbourne to Sydney to raise awareness of how disabilities affect Australian families such as hers, in the hope the government
will increase aid and funds. She travelled through many towns and schools along the way in Victoria, NSW and the ACT.

During the journey, Megan appeared on numerous television programs including Channel 7’s Weekend Sunrise and Channel 9’s Today show aboard her specially
altered Ferris ride-on lawnmower to share her heart-warming story.

“This sort of thing shows my kids that the person they are helping all day long is not necessarily a useless person. This is the person I used to be; I
liked to get out and have fun and do something a bit different,” said Megan.

Briggs & Stratton aided Megan in promoting her cause in the lead up to, and during the event, and in doing so increased awareness for Megan’s cause
and raised funds for this debilitating disease. They also topped up her fundraising efforts with the donation of $10,000 to her cause.

Rob Mellor from Briggs & Stratton says they were delighted to be associated with such a worthwhile cause.

“Ferris zero-turn mowers were built from the ground up to be the hardest working and smoothest riding in the industry. They feature a patented suspension
technology which ensures comfort for the rider. And comfort was obviously a factor for Megan’s journey, given the long distance being travelled. Obviously
they are not designed for long journeys such as Megan’s quest, but her Ferris stood up admirably to the test, requiring only a single oil change in
the whole 1,046 kilometres she travelled,” says Rob.

If you wish to donate to Megan’s cause, visit Megan’s Facebook page.

Every gardener knows the pain of swapping between tools to achieve the perfect lawn, but the team at WORX power tools are the masters of efficiency, and
have released the ultimate tool in lawn care, the GT2.0 3-in-1 grass trimmer.

Effective as a powerful trimmer, a precision edger and a mini mower, this all in one lightweight, manoeuvrable, cordless tool is the peak of lawn equipment.

The standout element of the WORX 20VMax range is their utility and power saving capabilities. The all-new high-density Lithium Power battery has a capacity
rating almost twice that of previous WORX line trimmers and is compatible with all other products in the 20VMax Garden range. Only requiring a 45 minute
charge, you will be cutting back your yard faster than ever before.

Featuring a fully telescopic shaft that adjusts to the user’s height by a simple pull of a trigger, the GT2.0 is fully customisable to be as comfortable
for the operator as possible. Switching easily between trimming, edging and mowing modes, it represents the finest in ergonomic design.

With a 30cm cutting capacity, a spacer flower guard that protects your garden and furniture from the trimmers’ line and an adjustable set of wheels, the
tool can easily transform depending on your needs.

For more information on the WORX range or to locate your nearest stockist, visit www.worx.com. Alternatively,
you can call WORX on 1300 889 028.

Ensuring car parks, school grounds, commercial sites and large properties are kept neat and tidy has never been easier thanks to the Tanaka TBL-4600EX.

This ultimate back-pack blower allows for maximum performance with minimum fuss, tailored to suit any professional or property owner’s needs.

Designed by Japan’s finest engineers, the back-pack mounted blower is a heavy-duty unit with a comfortable frame, complete with trigger control and swivel/flexi-tube.
The 2.3hp low emission two-stroke engine features a stress relieved, chrome plated cylinder, creating a longer engine life with higher air velocity
and volume.

Featuring a technologically advanced system designed for maximum comfort under operation, the Tanaka TBL-4600EX uses a unique air intake and muffler design
to drastically reduce engine noise, ensuring sound levels are kept to an absolute minimum for your hearing protection.

The Tanaka TBL-4600EX uses PureFire technology, which is world leading innovation promoting environmental sustainability by reducing fuel emissions by
70%, fuel consumption by 30%, and co2 exhaust by 50%.

The blower includes a multi-point anti-vibration frame, as well as a swivelling blower tube for awkward angles, reducing the need to shift body position.
A pivoting engine control arm provides easy access to the throttle and stop switch improving the ease of use of the power product. An extra-large fuel
take also improves operational efficiency of the TBL-4600EX, significantly reducing downtime.

All Tanaka products in Australia come with full spare parts back-up from Parklands Power Products as well as an exceptionally reassuring 5 year domestic
and 1 year commercial warranty.

For more information on the Tanaka range and other outdoor power equipment visit Parklands website www.parklands.net or contact 1800 671 417 for your nearest dealer.

The falling leaves mark the start of one of the most important and busy times on any contractor’s calendar — the pruning season.

Winter is a time where pruning trees, shrub and bushes becomes a top priority to increase the chances of a bountiful and beautiful garden in the warmer
months.

Ron Zacka, the founder and director of Parklands Power Products, has given his top tips for pruning during the winter months.

1. Start with a clean-up. Remove dead, diseased, and disorderly branches. Any branch that crosses over another at an odd angle, rubs against another branch,
   grows inward toward the centre, or is a duplication of another branch immediately below or above it, can be removed.
2. The right time. Most deciduous trees are best pruned when dormant, in late autumn or winter. Don’t prune in early spring, as many trees bleed sap
   if cut at this time of year because they’re already starting to produce new growth.
3. Cutting angles. Prune all vertically growing branches by making an angled cut. This will prevent water from stagnating on the wound and it speeds up
   the healing process and reduces the risk of disease. The slope of the angle should be away from the bud at the node, so that water will not run
   onto it. It is not essential to cut horizontal branches like this because any water will run off them naturally.
4. The right tool. Use the right tool for the right branch size. Hand pruners are generally appropriate for branches up to 1.5cm. Loppers are good for
   branches up to 2.5cm. However, loppers can be quite clumsy and don’t often make the cleanest cut. As a substitute, try using a pruning hand saw
   for branches over 1.5cm in thickness. Never use a carpenter’s saw as they’re designed to cut dead and seasoned timber, not living branches.
5. Find a pro for the big jobs. Please note that major surgery, chainsaw work and any pruning which is substantial, high, inaccessible, or requires a
   ladder, should be done by a qualified and registered expert, both for your own safety and also for the long-term health of your tree.

Parklands have released a brand new wood chipper just in time for the colder months.

The Parklander PSC-13-B is set to turn Winter’s pruning and off-cuts, into magnificent mulch in preparation for your garden beds this Spring.

Most trees and shrubs benefit from annual pruning. The best time of year to take on this task is during the cooler months where most trees and shrubs lay
dormant. A good prune keeps them in shape, gets rid of dead and diseased wood and encourages new growth. Parklands latest chipper, shredder combo will
assist in putting all your off-cuts to good use, by turning them into woodchips, which can then be used as mulch in your garden beds.

The Parklander PSC-13-B chipper and shedder packs a real punch with a powerful 420cc, 13 horsepower Briggs and Stratton 4 stroke engine which can handle
almost anything. This chipper shredder combo also has a maximum of 10cm green waste input hopper for smaller debris and off-cuts such as leaves and
twigs.

The PSC-13-B also comes with its own personal protective equipment including; gloves, goggles and earmuffs. Parklander has also incorporated a tow hitch
for easy transport.

For more information on the Parklander PSC-13-B or to locate your nearest stockist please visit www.parklands.net or call 1800 671 417.

On May 24 Komma Media successfully acquired the exclusive rights from M.M.More Publications Pty Ltd to produce ‘The Groundsman’ magazine.

After 10 exciting, successful and thoroughly enjoyable years as the publishers of ‘The Groundsman’ the directors of M.M.More Publications, Amber Buhlmann
and Shannon Nicholls, decided it was time to sell.

‘The Groundsman’ started from humble beginnings, and only saw the success it did with the support of the fantastic people involved in the Australian Lawn
& Turf industry. Amber wished to thank all contributors of the magazine over the years.

“From the businesses who advertise, to the Councils, Golf Clubs, Bowling Clubs, Sporting Clubs, Turf Farms, Schools, Contractors and the everyday person,
whom have purchased The Groundsman on a bi-monthly basis over the past decade, we would have been nothing without you. We acknowledge this and would
like to sincerely thank you for it,” she said.

Clint Bowering, new owner of The Groundsman and proprietor of Komma Media, was grateful for the opportunity Amber and Shannon had provided.

“This is a huge opportunity, not just for Komma Media, but also for ‘The Groundsman’ magazine. There are a lot of ideas that Komma Media would like to
bring into the magazine to help it grow, and hopefully along with it the turf industry and it’s related subsidiary industries,” he said.

Clint has had over eight years experience working with M.M.More Publications to produce each issue of ‘The Groundsman’ so it only makes sense that Komma
Media now helps to continue the growth of The Groundsman — it is a partnership that has been ongoing for the last eight years.