New fertiliser technologies are emerging for Australian turf managers as we spring into the upcoming growing season. Among them, one of the fertilisers changing the game in turf nutrition is peat-b

New fertiliser technologies are emerging for Australian turf managers as we spring into the upcoming growing season. Among them, one of the fertilisers changing the game in turf nutrition is peat-b

The use of wetting agents has become common practice across the turf management industry as we are driven by a combination of environmental factors and player expectations. As scarcity of water, de

In summer, downpours from storms help dams catch on-site water but often are ‘shandied’ with alternate sources to maintain supply and site viability. For this reason monitoring and management over

Foliar fertilization is the application of products to foliar or above ground plant parts as a pathway for the uptake of nutrition.  It has certainly been more widely adopted (or maybe we shou

The autumn renovations often involve a whole suite of actions, amendments and applications, but for this note we will look at two complementary (albeit quite independent) tools in particular – the

The triazoles in combination with the strobilurins have formed the backbone of many fungicide programs on golf courses for many years but there has always been an element of caution around triazole

Applying a biostimulant, regardless of its nature or source, seeks to confer a favourable plant response – either in growth, some sort of stress tolerance or quality attribute.

A strong chemistry combination to deal with health protection prior to and during the Christmas period is an Azoxystrobin / Lexicon two step approach.

At the end of each calendar year we have our Christmas / New Year holiday period. In particular that period is a time where we try to take a breath, enjoy some festivities and relax the mind if we

In late winter our spring renovation plans start coming together. We are watching forecasts, monitoring air and soil temperatures and determining the order of tasks. We are assessing winter wear, c

When planning a pre emergent herbicide strategy for warm season turf is it important there is a clear understanding of what level of cover the turf currently has, therefore what level of recovery i

In optimum growing conditions, the turfgrass plant is able to biosynthesise the required amino acids for required carbohydrate production through a number of processes.

 Spray adjuvants and surfactants can significantly increase the effectiveness of your pesticide applications. Here is how they work and why greenkeepers should consider adding spray adjuvants

Wetting agents are a type of soil surfactant geared towards better management of soil moisture. Soil moisture management may mean holding more moisture, moving more moisture, or striking the balanc

Silica has long been known to play many important roles in the physiology of rice, and the application of Si products has been proven to have a vast array of direct and indirect benefits on the phy

A wider understanding of the role and natural benefits of organic matter (OM) in the soil medium has lead to the increased use of organic products as a source of long-term nutrient supply and an in

Few other times of the year are more crucial than the last few weeks of autumn. Having survived the dry heat of summer and the humidity of early autumn, many turf surfaces will often be in their wo

In Australia, the unpredictability and extreme nature of our climate often requires the use of soil wetting agents in order to present turfgrass surfaces of an acceptable standard.

Understanding the mode of action and activity groupings of fungicides can help you choose the right products for curative treatments and preventative programs.