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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 use mid summer.

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 should say fine tuned) in the last decade or so but is by no means new.

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 combination thereof.

Great attention gets paid to grub control at the start of spring with a view to all summer management through either a single or split application strategy. However, very late summer and into autumn often gets overlooked and this is when a different pest can turn up in great number.

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 can.

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, considering how resilient and responsive we think our turf will be to determine the extent of renovation that is appropriate for the turf we have, or no longer have, whichever the case may be.

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 is required during spring, and finally based on the first two what products and application approach are most appropriate given the weed species you have identified as needing management.

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

Poa annua has shown itself to be highly genetically plastic. Its ability to change its genetic composition in response to different selective pressures is truly impressive.

Annual weeds germinate, complete their vegetative growth phase and set seed within a calendar year. Plants that have this type of lifecycle often set a generous amount of seed as their species survival has had to cater for the fact only a portion of those seeds will find fertile ground and a supportive environment in which to grow.

Annual soil and water testing are sources of important data that should form a strong part of turf management decision making. Whilst they may get periodically performed, sometimes these tests are considered independent of each other, or analysed in isolation from other relevant factors which means we can miss the opportunity to join some dots on critical interactions occurring between them.

Knowing the physical and chemical properties of a soil is critical to the development and success of nutrient, irrigation and renovation programs.

Whilst there are differing views on how to test, interpret, modify and support good soil chemistry there is a consensus in the turf management fraternity that the root systems we so heavily depend on need a healthy soil environment.

Annual soil testing allows us to monitor for both significant and subtle changes in our soil chemistry. It is the monitoring, data archiving and review over time that allows us to amend our soils steadily, ensuring the changes we initiate are based in evidence and as much as possible occur at speeds and in ways nature cooperates with.

Achieving healthy soil and turf requires a focus on the combination of biological processes, chemical interactions, and physical characteristics. These three factors depend on each other to work effectively, and any imbalances can eventually lead to the challenges we face daily such as disease, nutritional deficiencies, and poor drainage.

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 downwards pressure is placed on the turf surface.

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. Nuturf’s soil analysis provides the customer with an important tool, offering the flexibility to interpret the results using the method most suited to the specific soil conditions, or simply according to the customer’s personal preferences.

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 combination thereof.

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 summer establishment, through winter and an ability to go well into spring with the right care.

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 overcome.

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 and surfactants to their turf management toolkit.

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 balance between both.

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 physiology of the plant.

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 indicator of soil fertility.

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 worst shape at this time of year.

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.

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A downloadable rain chart to help you track the level of rainfall in a daily 2023 calendar. A handy tool for any Australian turf manager.

A downloadable chart of some of the most common diseases found in turf. A handy guide for any Australian turf manager.

A downloadable chart of some of the most common pests found in turf. A handy guide for any Australian turf manager.

A downloadable chart of some of the most common weeds found in turf. A handy guide for any Australian turf manager.