GILBA TURF BLOG

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.

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