GILBA TURF BLOG
sports turf consultants
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:
- Urease Inhibitors and their role in turf.
- Nitrification Inhibitors and their role in turf.
- How common turf fungicides can increase thatch.
- Potassium Fertilizers.
- How to get 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.
- 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
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...
Managing nutgrass. 17
Managing nutgrass. This turf blog discusses the best nutgrass herbicides and nutgrass killers for managing nutgrass in Australia. Nutgrass is known...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Biostimulants for turf. 12
This is the first of a two part blog on biostimulant use in turf. The second part is here. The public has become more aware of the impact of...
How to use pre-emergent herbicides. 11
In this blog we cover: What is a pre-emergent herbicide, How do pre-emergents work, How to use pre-emergent herbicides, When to apply pre-emergent...
Weed ID Chart. 10
Turf Weed ID Chart The turf weed ID chart This easy-to-use Australian weed Identification chart allows you to identify common lawn weeds from a...
Managing winter grass in turf. 9
In this blog what is winter grass, winter grass killers, winter grass herbicides and killing winter grass in kikuyu and other turfgrass. Why is...