High surface activity in the form of human (ground staff, players) or machinery and equipment (mowers, carts, etc.) traffic has a major impact on compaction.

Soil compaction is a reduction in pore space due to a consolidation of the solid phase, resulting in increased density and reduced porosity. The consolidation of the soil generally occurs when

While the soil analysis itself is important, it is the correct interpretation of the results that leads to improvement of soil conditions, in turn resulting in a healthy turfgrass plant. Nutur

With increasing demands on both presentation and surface integrity the option of employing a two grass system on many of our sports surfaces is becoming more popular.

Three factors that can make a big difference in sustaining and optimizing your rye through the winter months is the selection and deployment of nutrition, plant protection and regulation – and the

Perennial rye grass has become the seeded grass of choice due to its rapid establishment abilities, high presentation quality, wear management assistance, and an impressive durability from late sum

Check out our 10-step guide for pre-sowing and post-sowing activities to successfully seed your sports field for maximum performance in Autumn.

The art of oversowing turf seed is being mastered by more technicians every year however the potential issues from oversowing need to be understood to ensure the challenges can be catered for and o

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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