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
Using Light. 5
Using Light for the Best Turf in Shade. In April of 2021, Comm Bank Stadium became the first Australian stadium to begin using LED grow lights....
Slow release fertilizers 4
Firstly, not all slow-release fertilizers for lawns are the same, and there are now several alternatives on the market that are slow-release grass...
Turf miticides 3
Turf Miticides How well turf miticides work can vary depending on how bad the mite population is.The problem. Turf grass mites have very short life...
Magnesium fertilizers 2
Magnesium Fertilizers. Magnesium is commonly in use as a turf fertilizer, with kieserite fertilizer, magnesium sulphate fertilizer or magnesium...
Overseeding and transition. 1
A guide to overseeding and the transition of turf. By the end of this article, we will answer questions like: Why overseed and transition turf? What...