GILBA SOLUTIONS TURF BLOG

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The Gilba Solutions Turf blog is written by our Head Agronomist Jerry Spencer. It 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:

 

Weed profiles.

 

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.

Potassium Fertilizers. 45

Potassium Fertilizers. 45

Potassium Fertilizers. We discuss the role of potassium in grass. How do you add potassium to your lawn? What potassium plant fertilizers are...

Ethephon. 44

Ethephon. 44

Tech note - getting the best results from ethephon PGR The pH of your spray tank water impacts results when you use ethephon plant growth regulator...

Biostimulant use in turf. 43

Biostimulant use in turf. 43

This article is the second part of our blog on biostimulant use in turf. In this, we discuss the role of Trichoderma fungae and Mycorrhiza. Both of...

A full spectrum of light. 41

A full spectrum of light. 41

A Full Spectrum of Light. LED turf grow lights for Stadium turf should provide a full spectrum of light wavelengths. This ensures that turf gets...

DIY pest control. 40

DIY pest control. 40

DIY Pesticides and Homemade Pest Control.Here are some DIY pest management tips that will reduce your use of chemicals around the house, and In your...

Salicylic acid for plants. 38

Salicylic acid for plants. 38

Salicylic Acid for Plants. Salicylic acid (SA) or salicylate is an elicitor of plant response, and is as a key signalling molecule for plant...