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:
- 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.
Recent Blogs
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 on Fungicide impacts on Biostimulants and what are you actually...
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
The Turf Weed ID Chart This easy-to-use Australian weed Identification chart shows you how to identify weeds by photo. The weed ID chart helps you...
Managing winter grass in turf. 9
Managing winter grass in turf. In this blog what is winter grass, winter grass killers, winter grass herbicides and killing winter grass in Kikuyu...
Echelon Duo. 8
Echelon® Duo: fertilizer + pre-emergent herbicide + insecticide. Indigo Echelon Duo is an Australian first in weed and insect control. It is a...
How does turf colourant work. 7
You use turf colourant, lawn pigment, and grass dyes to instantly paint grass green. These: Cost less than overseeding; Avoid the issue of having to...
Turf fungicides: prevention or cure? 6
The case against using turf fungicides preventatively. Case 1: I am a heavy smoker, I smoke 20 cigarettes a day and weigh over 120kg with a...