GILBA TURF BLOG
sports turf consultants
The Gilba Solutions Turf blog is written by Jerry Spencer, and covers a wide 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. Topics the Gilba turf blog cover include:
- How some fungicides can increase thatch.
- Potassium Fertilizers.
- How to get the best results from using ethephon plant growth regulator for seedhead suppression.
- Biostimulants. Part 2 of our blog on the use of these in turfgrass.
- 2024 IGFH Turf Pesticides Manual.
- Slow release fertilizer products.
- Factors affecting herbicide performance.
- How to use pre-emergent herbicides.
- Spray adjuvants.
- Overseeding and transition.
- The role of light in optimising turf growth.
- Turf pigments.
- Managing turf in shade.
- Magnesium fertilizers.
- Choosing lawn care fungicides.
- What are the differences between generic and branded turf chemicals?
- The Science of soil aeration.
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
Research into soil wetting agents. 35
Trial Background As turf agronomists, we like digging into product claims. A case in point is soil-wetting agents. There appears to be a lot of confusion in the marketplace over what grass wetting...
Secrets of Indicator Weeds. 36
What weeds tell us Weeds can be used as indicators of soil conditions and as environmental indicators. You can then use this information to help create the best possible conditions for lawns and...
Factors Shaping Herbicide Performance. 34
Cracking the Code: Factors Shaping Herbicide PerformanceThere are several factors that effect herbicide performance and turf herbicide selection plays a critical role in the results you get. For...
Turf ryegrass: NZ vs US. 32
NZ vs US turf ryegrass When it comes to the choice between NZ and US turf type perennial ryegrass cultivars there is some confusion. Both of these perennial ryegrass varieties make contrasting...
Ground pearl in turf. 33
The first step to carrying out ground pearls control is understanding what they are. Ground pearl treatment is becoming more of an issue, as these pink pearls are becoming an increasing problem in...
Pythium in turf. 31
There are several Pythium sp that cause Pythium in turf. This turfgrass blog discusses pythium fungus in grass, what these are and how to identify and control them. Pythium in turfgrass can rear its...
choosing-and-using-lawn-fungicides. 30
Lawn fungicides are substances that prevent, kill, or slow down grass diseases. There are a wide range of available fungicides designed to control turf grass diseases, classed by factors such as...
Fungicide mode of action table. 29
Turf Fungicide Mode of Action Table This turfgrass blog discusses Turf fungicide resistance and in particular fungicide mode of action groups. Fungicide resistance is the ability of fungae to...
Spray adjuvants. 28
What are spray tank adjuvants? Spray tank adjuvants, surfactants for herbicides are compounds that are added to a tank mix to aid a chemical's mixing, application, or how well it works. Spray...
Granular pre-emergent herbicides. 27
The use of granular pre-emergent herbicides by turf managers and lawn lovers is now standard practice. Pre emergent herbicides like Barricade® herbicide are widely in use to control grass weeds like...