Jason Hodges and Joe Rogers from Lawn Solutions Australia will be back for another Facebook Live Q&A event on Thursday the 18th of November.
Hosted Live on the Lawn Solutions Australia Facebook page at 4.30pm AEDT, for 1 hour, this is a special opportunity to ask us whatever you would like about turf, lawns, and gardening.
If you have some questions you would like answered on the day, ask us in the questions section or comment on the announcement post on the Lawn Solutions Australia Facebook page.
Amgrow Chemspray Bin-Die is suitable for use on most grasses including Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo Lawn, Nullarbor Couch Grass, Eureka Kikuyu, RTF Fescue, Platinum Zoysia and all other lawn types.
This weeds killer will treat bindii, catsear, clover, creeping oxalis, cudweed, dandelion, plain thistle and other broad leaf weeds.
Hard to control weeds such as clover often need a follow up spray.
Active ingredient: Bromoxynil
Highly concentrated 250ml will cover approx. 400 sq metres.
A pre-emergent herbicide for most warm season turf varieties, OxaFert controls weed seedlings during germination.
OxaFert controls annual grass-type weeds including Winter Grass, Crowsfoot, Summer Grass, Creeping Oxalis and Crabgrass before they appear.
OxaFert will prevent the targeted weed seedlings before they take hold, preventing them from growing and spreading throughout your lawn for up to 12 weeks.
Fertiliser contains a balanced ratio of Nitrogen 16%, Phosphorus 2.0%, Potassium 6.0%, Sulphur 16%, Iron 1.5%, and Magnesium 0.2% to give your lawn a boost.
Lawn Solutions OxaFert won’t harm healthy turf or inhibit turf root growth or recovery from damage.
Fertilise your lawn and control weeds in one easy application.
Spring Lawn Care Products | Lawn Nutrition and Colour
Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser
Supercharge your lawn with this premium lawn food that’s ideal for all lawn varieties.
Both fast and slow-release granules packed with essential nutrients and trace elements encourage strong growth and rich colour.
The slow-release granules will deliver a small amount of nutrients to your lawn each day for up to 12 weeks after the initial application to aid in sustained growth for best all-round results.
Contains 16% Nitrogen (N), 0.7% Phosphorus (P), 4% Potassium (K), 20% Sulphur (S), 1.5% Calcium (Ca) and 2% Iron (Fe).
Provides nutrients for turf growth and recovery.
Lawn Solutions Premium Lawn Fertiliser was developed specifically for use on Sir Walter DNA Certified Soft Leaf Buffalo and works equally well on other lawn varieties.
Lawn Rescue is a blend of liquid fertilisers, seaweed extracts and wetting agents and is ideal for use during establishment, post establishment and for post-winter revival.
Promoting the development of root systems and growth in new lawns, Lawn Rescue stimulates, supports and protects root growth in established lawns year-round.
Featuring both nutrient and rehydration properties, Lawn Rescue is the perfect solution for tired, slow-growing lawns.
Will restore colour and health to lawns that are looking dry and thin and is suitable for all lawn varieties.
Lawn Solutions Grub Guard Ultimate Turf Insecticide powered by Acelepryn technology delivers excellent preventative control against a large range of common lawn pests.
Optimal results are achieved when applied early in the season at the appearance of overwintering adult pests.
This 4kg bucket will cover up to 500m2
The long residual performance of Lawn Solutions Grub Guard Ultimate Turf Insecticide will provide up to 6 months of protection at the higher application rates.
Curative control of pest outbreaks later in the season can also be achieved using the higher recommended application rates.
Treatment for water repellent soil. A premium lawn hydration solution.
Lawn Soaker is a ready to use soil wetting agent specifically developed for use on lawns. It improves the penetration of water so it can reach deep down to the roots. Regular use will ensure the soil re-wets and prevents further dry spots from forming.
Apply as frequently as necessary to treat water repellent soil and improve drought resistance.
Lawn Soaker will help break down the wax like substance that is caused by the decomposition of organic matter, allowing water to penetrate.
Easy to use, clip on hose on attachment will make application easier than ever. No need to measure and mix up concentrates.
Lawn Solutions Lawn Soaker 2L ready-to-use bottle treats up to 150m².
Lawn Kelper Liquid Nutrient Package is a balanced formulation with the added additions of Trace Elements, Seaweed Kelp and Fulvic Acid.
This formulation is designed specifically for turf/lawns to increase turf vigour and stimulate and strengthen roots and shoots. Ideal to use year round to keep your lawn looking dark green and healthy.
This bundle contains a great combination of products to help get your lawn back on track for spring and summer.
We also include our brand-new Year-Round Lawn Care Program Spinner to help you know what lawn care activities and products to apply to your lawn throughout the year.
Lawn Solutions Australia is proud be a sponsor of Water Night 2021, brought to you by the Smart Approved WaterMark.
Thursday 21 October 2021 | 12pm – 12am
No taps. One night only.
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Did you know that TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is the first and only turf grass to be awarded the Smart Approved WaterMark? For more information on this incredible water efficient grass, click here.
Do you know how many times a day you reach for your taps? Well, Water Night is the perfect opportunity for you to find out.
Will you take the Water Night Challenge?
See if your household can avoid using taps and survive without running water from 12pm to 12am on Thursday 21 October, 2021 during National Water Week.
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Sir Walter DNA Certified is Exclusively available from Lawn Solutions Australia
Sir Walter DNA Certified buffalo grass is exclusively available from Lawn Solutions Australia. This means that only Lawn Solutions Australia accredited turf suppliers grow and supply Sir Walter DNA Certified.
Anyone selling something that is called ‘Sir Walter’ that isn’t accredited by Lawn Solutions Australia, quite literally could be selling anything. There are no protections in place to stop them selling any old buffalo (or any grass at all for that matter, even kikuyu!) and calling it Sir Walter. Which is what many non-accredited turf suppliers have been doing. Buffalo grasses can all look very similar, so it is almost impossible to know for certain that the grass that is supplied, is what they say it is…
That is unless you contact a Lawn Solutions Australia accredited supplier.
These suppliers are the best of the best. All Lawn Solutions Australia members submit samples of their turf for testing. These samples are tested alongside the original Sir Walter plant that has been kept pure without modification or off types at the home of Sir Walter, where it was originally bred over 20 years ago. This testing and accreditation provide these growers of Sir Walter with DNA Certification and an Original Breeder Guarantee.
The Sir Walter DNA Certified turf you buy has this guarantee – it’s the real deal. Sir Walter from anyone without this, is not DNA Certified against the original and cannot provide a breeder guarantee. It also doesn’t come with a 10-year turf product warranty like you get with Sir Walter DNA Certified.
Along with the DNA certification of Sir Walter, all Lawn Solutions Australia growers produce their turf under the only national turf accreditation program in Australia, AusGAP. AusGAP certification guarantees that your DNA Certified Sir Walter is produced under the strictest quality standards and will perform as intended.
If your supplier is not listed on www.lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au, then they are not Sir Walter DNA Certified and Breeder Guaranteed suppliers and Lawn Solutions Australia cannot guarantee the product you receive.
To help you identify real Sir Walter DNA Certified from imitators, look for both the Sir Walter DNA Certified logo and Original Breeder Guarantee logo. These logos are registered trademarks and can only be used by accredited suppliers. If a supplier doesn’t have these exact logos, they don’t have Sir Walter DNA Certified.
How do you know it’s genuine Sir Walter?
To ensure you are purchasing DNA Certified Sir Walter, always:
Batlow in the NSW Snowy Mountains is located in one of the coldest places in Australia through winter. The town of Batlow is famously known for growing apples, but it’s proven to be a successful climate for another plant as well.
Located in the Tumut region, despite the cold conditions winter in Batlow is football season. This presents a significant challenge for playing surfaces, with warm season grasses being dormant and previously unable to withstand the winter wear.
In 2020, Snowy Valleys Council approved a new playing surface for Batlow Oval as part of a $600,000 upgrade. The surface was levelled with new drainage and irrigation installed, before new turf underlay and turf was laid. The oval hosts many local sporting activities including football and cricket, along with school and community athletics.
The turf variety selected for the Batlow Oval development was TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda. This incredible turf variety provides superior performance for the existing surface, with its key performance traits ideally suited for this climate and wear. Lawn Solutions Australia turf supplier RivTurf supplied the turf for the oval and have been particularly excited by the potential that TifTuf would provide for the surface.
During July 2021 the new Batlow Oval playing surface was put to the ultimate test. Not only has the ground been subjected to countless hours of wear from game after game of rugby league, but it had also snowed.
Andrew and Cam from Rivturf went to check out the oval after the snow experienced over the weekend. They were interested to see how the surface had held up given the very wet months Batlow had also experienced in the lead up. Over 100mm of rain had fallen in July to date, so the ground was definitely under numerous environmental pressures.
Photo of the Group Nine juniors playing rugby league on Saturday.
On close inspection the tips of the grass had experienced some frost damage, but there was plenty of green still in the undergrowth and the profile of the grass dense.
The playing surface was oversown with rye for the winter months by Council, but there wasn’t a lot of rye to be seen in the cover.
This result would simply not have been achievable without the installation of a superior turf variety like TifTuf. Over the coming weeks it’s expected the grass will make a full recovery, while continuing to experience wear from winter sport. This is a great result for sport in the region, where locals can expect the same great performance for the summer of cricket ahead.
TifTuf, a hybrid Bermuda grass, has become the benchmark when it comes to measuring the drought tolerance of turf.
The product of almost 25 years of research and development from one of the world’s leading turf grass breeders, the University of Georgia, TifTuf was selected from almost 30,000 Bermuda varieties. It has a fine leaf blade with dense growth, which makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications.
Providing Bushfire Mitigation
Balmoral Village Hall – This small town suffered devastating losses, with the fires destroying 18 homes and around 90% of its surrounding bushland. This was evident during the bushfires, as days and weeks of hard work from local fire brigades, community members and other volunteers saw them save this historical building from almost certain destruction.
A big part of the project was to not only ensure the gardens looked fantastic but were also able to stand up to the harsh climate of the area and provide some natural barriers to the surrounding bushland as a buffer in case the bushfires were to one day return.
The centre piece of this is the lawn, which is 1000 square metres in size and surrounds the picturesque hall. The grass chosen to fit the brief was TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda. TifTuf was selected due to its excellent drought tolerance, which will enable it to stand up to Balmoral’s long hot summers without the need for constant irrigation.
“Watered and mowed lawns provide a healthy and clean environment which can make an important contribution to creating a defendable space around homes and infrastructure in bushfire prone areas.” – Paul de Mar, from research company, GHD.
Providing high wear tolerance
In 2019 HG Turf approached Lawn Solutions Australia member Musturf with a product called XtraGrassTM, a hybrid turf system with both natural grass and synthetic fibres. This product can increase play time on fields, reduce divots, eliminate establishment time and keep fields looking greener for longer. Musturf saw the opportunity to use XtraGrassTM on high-wear sporting areas and proceeded to grow 3,500sqm on their turf farm in Freemans Reach.
As the news of XtraGrassTM with TifTuf quickly spread, we were approached to conduct trials at various locations including Waverley Oval, Castle Hill Golf Course, Australian Catholic college and the soon to be conducted trial at the Wanderers Training facility. Each client clearly saw the benefits of XtraGrassTM and have all been impressed by its performance.
Another great case study was conducted by The Royal Botanic Gardens in trial a high traffic pedestrian area. This section suffered intense wear from people overtaking others via the grass beside the walkway. The section is performing strongly and can be easily top-dressed and maintained as required.
Providing low water requirements and environmentally friendly green space
Mount Lofty House is a venue and hotel in Crafers South Australia that was built back in 1852. In recent years the property has undergone significant additions and renovations. Recently discussions were had about the best turf solutions for the Mount Lofty fire track which leads to the helicopter pad surrounding the property and for the repair of some existing areas.
“Water management is a critical aspect to our business as we do not have mains access and therefore rely solely on our spring-fed water. Our spring supplies the entire estate.” – David Tonkin, Guest Relations Manager at Mount Lofty House.
Sunnyside Instant Lawns recommended the grass TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda, a couch grass, that is the only grass currently recognised with the Smart Approved WaterMark in Australia for its water saving characteristics. TifTuf would provide a grass that could handle a lot of wear and foot traffic but would also withstand extended periods without irrigation when necessary.
The finished result has provided a spectacular unity between the natural living areas and the Mount Lofty Facilities. Mr Tonkin has been particularly pleased with the amazing water usage in maintaining the TifTuf. Or as he puts it rather the ‘lack of water usage’ that the grass has shown.
Providing long-term solutions for cost-efficient green space
Southbank Parklands in Brisbane has utilised new and improved turf varieties across many areas of the site in order to address turf issues that existed with previous varieties. Issues such as shade and high levels of wear were ongoing problems that were leading to continual returfing requirements and intensive maintenance practices. Through the use of grasses like TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda in high wear areas and Sir Grange Zoysia in areas of high shade, the parklands have found solutions that have eliminated the need for turf replacement.
Providing a platform for first class events
During the thick of the Covid period in early 2020, the Redcliffe Dolphins Rugby League Club penned a deal with the Brisbane Roar A-League and W-League teams that would see soccer played on the hallowed rugby league ground, Moreton Daily Stadium from December 2020. Redcliffe Dolphins General Manager of Football Operations Grant Cleal said,
“Having the Roar using Moreton Daily Stadium has been one of the best moves we have made, and it was a realisation of why the stadium was built in the first place, to attract first class events to the Moreton Bay Region”.
The right grass is paramount when you imagine the traffic the playing area has to cope with. Among the dozen A-League matches, the venue was scheduled to host two NRL trials at the start of the 2021 season. They are also heading into their own rugby league season competing in the Queensland Rugby League Major Competitions, where they control senior teams from the state-wide Cyril Connell Cup (under 16’s) to the Intrust Super Cup. This would usually mean hosting four senior rugby league teams on a Saturday evening, then turning out an A-League soccer pitch twelve hours later.
“This amount of usage is probably more than some of the major stadiums around the country at the moment, but we are enjoying the challenges presented when running a multi-use venue. We also have some great support and advice from our suppliers in Lawn Solutions Australia and Twin View Turf to name just a few. Their guidance, along with the quality turf that we planted has helped us enormously”, said Cleal.
“The feedback from the Roar and the FFA has always been very positive, the players absolutely love the venue and in particular the heightened atmosphere that comes from a crowd that are seated very close to the field. The players love the TifTuf playing surface also”, Cleal added.
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is exclusively available in Australia through the Lawn Solutions Australia national network turf suppliers. For project enquiries, please contact the Lawn Solutions Australia Head Office on 1300 883 711.
While your lawn has slowed in growth, there may be some pesky weeds infiltrating or some nutritional or appearance related issues that need to be addressed during this time.
Here’s some winter lawn care products that can help your lawn over the coming months…
Winter Lawn Care Products | Treating and Preventing Lawn Weeds
Winter Grass Killer
If you are looking for a selective herbicide for the control of Winter Grass in lawn turf, Winter Grass Killer is the answer. Winter Grass Killer mixes readily with water for easy application. Breaks down quickly so there’s no residue left in the soil.
Selective Winter Grass control in Blue Couch, Common Couch, Brent, Buffalo (including Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo) and Brown top Lawns.
Cannot be used on kikuyu or fescue lawns.
2-3 applications required.
Active constituent: 175g/L Endothal as the Dipotassium Salt.
Will treat 200m2 in total.
Should be applied with a fine spray as soon as the winter grass appears and before it has a chance to flower and set seed.
All Purpose Weed Control
All Purpose Weed Control can knock out common weeds such as Bindii, Creeping Oxalis, Catsear, Clover, Cudweed, Dandelion and Thistles.
This weed killer is suitable for established couch, bent, kikuyu, paspalum, buffalo, zoysia, fescue and rye lawns and turf.
Easy to use, clip on hose on attachment will make application easier than ever. No need to measure and mix up concentrates.
Lawn Solutions All Purpose Weed Control 2L ready-to-use bottle treats up to 200m2.
Amgrow Bin-Die Selective Lawn Weeder
Amgrow Chemspray Bin-Die is suitable for use on most grasses including Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo Lawn, Nullarbor Couch Grass, Eureka Kikuyu, RTF Fescue, Platinum Zoysia and all other lawn types.
This weeds killer will treat bindii, catsear, clover, creeping oxalis, cudweed, dandelion, plain thistle and other broad leaf weeds.
Hard to control weeds such as clover often need a follow up spray.
Active ingredient: Bromoxynil
Highly concentrated 250ml will cover approx. 400 sq metres.
Monument Herbicide
Monument Herbicide is the broadest spectrum selective post-emergence herbicide for turf.
Delivers long lasting results with rarely needed follow up applications.
Winter Lawn Care Products | Lawn Nutrition and Colour
Exceed Liquid Fertiliser
Exceed Liquid Fertiliser is a premium, professional foliar fertiliser designed to bring out the best in any lawn.
Providing health and colour to your lawn during the growing period.
Exceed is ideal for correcting nutrient deficiencies quickly, addressing stress related issues or for a general boost to overall health.
Exceed can be used on all grass types including kikuyu, couch, buffalo, zoysia and cool season varieties.
Iron Guard Plus
Iron Guard Plus is a turfgrass-enhancing bio-stimulant that contains iron and amino acids, formulated to provide a boost in colour and turf strength. Iron Guard Plus will maximise turfgrass colour retention and promote lateral growth, making it ideal for improved winter dormancy transition.
You can apply Iron Guard Plus monthly when active growth is present or when nutrient deficiency symptoms are visible to maintain even growth and colour for your lawn.
2.5L provides up to 1,250m2 of coverage.
ColourGuard Plus
Wanting to keep your lawn looking as best it can until the warmer months?
ColourGuard Plus is a liquid fertiliser and a natural grass pigment that instantly restores the colour of your lawn.
Apply this 100% natural grass colourant to keep your lawn looking green year-round.
Just one application can give your lawn up to three months of great colour.
ColourGuard Plus delivers micron-sized pigment solids into the tiny pores of leaf tissues via water spray. The colour pigments are organic and natural making ColourGuard a safe product for the environment, pets, and people.
Once it’s dried, it’s locked in. ColourGuard won’t bleed, run, or stain once absorbed.
Easy to use, works on all lawns, in extreme heat, rain, cold and frost. Plus, ColourGuard reduces the amount of fertiliser and water your lawn requires.
Lawn Solutions ColourGuard can dry on your lawn in as little as 2 hours when in full sunlight and will work like a lawn paint.
ColourGuard Plus is available in 4 convenient sizes:
Easy to use, works on all lawns, in extreme heat, rain, cold and frost. Plus, ColourGuard reduces the amount of fertiliser and water your lawn requires.
Lawn Solutions ColourGuard can dry on your lawn in as little as 2 hours when in full sunlight and will work like a lawn paint.
Lawn Rescue
Lawn Rescue is a blend of liquid fertilisers, seaweed extracts and wetting agents and is ideal for use during establishment, post establishment and for post-winter revival.
Promoting the development of root systems and growth in new lawns, Lawn Rescue stimulates, supports and protects root growth in established lawns year-round.
Featuring both nutrient and rehydration properties, Lawn Rescue is the perfect solution for tired, slow-growing lawns.
Will restore colour and health to lawns that are looking dry and thin and is suitable for all lawn varieties.
TurfTalk is suitable for all turf professionals, from turf growers to landscapers, golf courses and sports ground curators, to government and related industry organisations.
TurfTalk is here to share with you the latest information on the turf industry, the exciting developments in turf research and to keep you up to date with everything you need to know about turf.
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Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney | Turf Treasure Trove
