GILBA TURF BLOG
sports turf consultants
The Gilba Solutions Turf blog is written by Jerry Spencer, and covers a range of turfgrass science, and lawn care topics. As independent Sydney based turf agronomists and sports turf consultants we love the science behind turfgrass.
Turfgrass science
Turfgrass Science is the study of grasses, soils, water and pests, in order to produce the best quality turf surfaces. The Gilba turf blog covers:
- 2024 Research into Soil wetting agents.
- Insecticide resistance.
- Identifying and controlling scarab beetles.
- Why all granular gypsum products dont give the same results.
- The impact of Climate Change on weed control.
- Urease Inhibitors.
- Nitrification Inhibitors.
- How turf fungicides can increase thatch.
- Potassium Fertilizers.
- Getting the best results from ethephon plant growth regulator for seedhead suppression.
- Biostimulants. Part 2 of our blog on their use in turfgrass.
- 2024 IGFH Turf Pesticides Manual.
- Slow release fertilizer options.
- Factors affecting herbicide performance.
- How to use pre-emergent herbicides.
- Spray adjuvants.
- Overseeding and transition.
- How light optimises turf growth.
- Turf pigments.
- Managing turf in shade.
- Magnesium fertilizers.
- Lawn care fungicides.
- Generic vs branded turf chemicals.
- The Science of soil aeration.
- Weed profiles like this one for Petty Spurge.
Case Studies.
We also have a Case Study Section that may be of interest that covers topics such as dealing with blue green algae or when to aerate sports turf.
Recent Blogs
Soil Wetting Agent Research 2024.
Soil Wetting Agent Research The use of soil wetting agents or soil surfactants, has become increasingly popular as they improve water efficiencies...
Scarab Beetle. 53
Scarab Beetle. Sadly, people often class every adult scarab beetle or Curl grub they see as a “bad guy’. This is far from the truth, and every...
Insecticide resistance. 54
Preventing Insecticide Resistance. A key tool for Turf Managers are Insecticides to prevent or minimize insect damage to Turfgrass, and preventing...
Not all granular gypsum is the same. 52
Not all granular gypsum is the sameAs we head towards Spring thoughts for some will be turning towards applying gypsum. In the turf industry several...
Turf Weeds and Climate Change. 51
Turf Weeds and Climate Change. Turf Weeds and Climate Change are directly linked, and may well have serious implications on turf management in...
Plant Biostimulant Research. 50
Plant Biostimulant Research. Turf managers in Australia are under pressure to produce high quality surfaces within a budget. As well as this, sports...
How to add value to your home. 49
How to Add Value to your Home.The following outlines how to add value to your home with some front garden ideas to create a fantastic grass...
Urease inhibitors. 48
Urease inhibitors. This is the second blog on slow-release fertilizers: nitrogen stabilizers in turf. The first is on nitrification inhibitors and...
Nitrification Inhibitors. 47
Nitrification inhibitors. This is the first part of our blog on slow release fertilizers: nitrification inhibitors (NI) in turf. The second covers...
Thatch in turf and fungicides. 46
Does the fungicide you use increase thatch in turf?Turf managers and lawn owners are in a constant battle to stop the build-up of thatch in turf....