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.

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 for plants so that they supply exactly what...

DIY pest control. 40

DIY pest control. 40

DIY pest controlHere are some DIY pest control tips on reducing your chemical use on your lawns. These DIY pest control lawn tips are for natural...

Salicylic acid for plants. 38

Salicylic acid for plants. 38

Salicylic Acid for Plants.Salicylic acid (SA) is an important plant hormone and plays a vital role in plant health. It impacts plant growth and...

What Weeds Tell Us. 36

What Weeds Tell Us. 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...