GILBA TURF BLOG
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The Gilba Solutions Turf blog covers a wide range of turf agronomy, and grass-related topics. These range from Slow release fertilizer products, Factors affecting herbicide performance, how to use pre-emergent herbicides, spray adjuvants, overseeding and transition, factors affecting herbicide results , turf pigments, managing turf in shade and Magnesium fertilizers, to what are the differences between generic and branded turf chemicals? 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.
Turf combination fungicides. 21
In recent years there has been an increase in the use of combination fungicides. With the launch of Clean Sweep Trio from Indigo Specialty, we think it is time to put some information together on turf combination fungicides. Many of these are excellent brown patch...
Guide to turf pesticides. 20
Free Guide to Australian turf pesticides Our friends at International Greenkeepers for Hire have produced a free guide to turf chemicals. This includes a guide to turfgrass pest management and a turf herbicide guide. This covers all generic and branded turf...
Generic vs branded pesticides. 19
Generic vs branded pesticides Turf managers face the choice of using generic vs branded turf chemicals on an everyday basis. But what are the differences between generic vs name brand products? The recent release of the Guide to Turf Chemicals by IGFH will help in any...
Split apps of pre emergent herbicides.
Split apps of pre-emergent herbicides. This discusses split applications of pre-emergent herbicides and is an update to our recent blog on using pre-emergent herbicides. Our blog on pre-emergent failure may also be of interest. New research shows that split...
Managing nutgrass. 17
Managing nutgrass. This turf blog discusses the best nutgrass herbicides and nutgrass killers for managing nutgrass in Australia. Nutgrass is known as nutsedge in the USA. It is an aggressive weed that can become a major problem in the summertime on both lawns and...
Selecting a Fertilizer.16
Selecting a turf Fertilizer Here are some tips to make sure that you get the best result when selecting a turf fertilizer, whether it be slow slow-release or a nitrogen lawn fertilizer. This blog disucusses what fertilizer do professionals use and points you in the...
Dealing with turf in shade. 15
Most turf managers and lawn owners cannot splash the cash for turf grow lights or turfgrass fans. So if you have grass in shade, this guide will give you the best shade lawn. Shade results in a reduction in both light quantity and quality and is an issue for both...
Herbicide Resistance Chart. 14
An Australian turf herbicide resistance chart showing herbicide groups, such as the sulfonylureas, and pre emergent herbicide groups. Use this along with our weed ID chart and the free Guide to turf chemicals. This also shows herbicide sites of action to better help...
Disease and scarab ID. 13
Disease and scarab ID. These are pretty useful for turf disease and scarab ID in the field. Indigo Specialty have very kindly donated this handy Australian lawn fungus identification chart for disease ID. It has some nice clear images plus control options. The key to...
Biostimulants for turf. 12
The public has become more aware of the impact of synthetic fertilisers and chemicals on the environment. The result is many turf managers have begun to use biostimulants for turf management in Australia. At very low rates these have many benefits and give a positive...