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Soil Types and what they mean for your lawn
Australia has many, varied soil types and the type that you have in your garden can have a big impact on your lawn. Identifying, treating, and improving your soil type is easy and can have huge benefits in the health and appearance of your garden. Making sure you...
How to determine the right AusGAP Certified turf for your project
AusGAP understands that there is no ‘one size fits all’ when choosing a turf variety. Our certified grasses have unique characteristics that we love and are sure you will too. However, not all of these features will be the right fit for you or your project. We want...
AusGAP 2020 Scholarships, where are they now?
Last year presented many challenges for the inaugural AusGAP Scholarship recipients, as it did for everyone. Initially there were concerns whether the recipients would be able to commence their studies as planned, among many other concerns relating to COVID-19. AusGAP...
How to know if your turf producer provides AusGAP certified grasses
Purchasing turf can be a daunting process and understanding where to start can be the first hurdle. The first thing that should be on the consumers mind is ‘are they providing me with AusGAP certified grass?’ AusGAP has a growing list of turf farms that provide...
What AusGAP means for you
The Australian Genetic Assurance Program – AusGAP– is Australia’s only turf certification program that assures you – the consumer – are getting what you are ordering.
What are common causes of dry patches in turf?
By Michael Sutton AusGAP – December 10, 2020. Dry patches in your turf are not all created by the same issue and some of the most common reasons for dry patch (dead spots) to occur are: Heat exposure (varied area sizes and shapes) – normally a combination of foot...
What are these things in my lawn?
Zoysia Seed Head Don’t despair, you don’t have a problem, it just your lawn seeding. Seed heads typically grow from the stem of the turf leaf and the colour can range from purple to brown to white. Can seed heads be a problem? Kikuyu Seed Head Not really, all...
Why we should use natural turfgrass over synthetic
The NFL Players Association president cited the league’s official injury reports from 2012-2018 to state his case that natural grass fields provide a much lower risk for injuries, compared to artificial surfaces, during practices and games. The analysis shows that NFL...
Why Certified Matters
Buying and installing only certified sod ensures that the end user — whether that’s a homeowner, sports turf manager or golf course superintendent — receives the specific variety requested for the specific use needed. It also, however, minimizes customer complaints...
Earl’s Turf Information Field Day
Yesterday the 9th July 2020 Earl's Turf held an Information Field Day at the farm including LSA Ambassador – Jason Hodges attended as a guest host. Due to the interest in the event it was held over 2 sessions to adhere to COVID restictions and...
Benefits of Organic Biostimulants for Turf
Organic biostimulants what are they? They are products such as plant hormones, vitamins, enzymes, humic and fulvic acid, sugars, kelp/seaweed extracts, fish emulsion and other products. Biostimulants when used correctly can aid in turfgrass growth and metabolism,...
UGA Doctor’s Wayne Hanna & Brian Schwartz Turfgrass Recognition
Congratulations to Doctors. Wayne Hanna & Brian Schwartz on being recognized for their efforts in developing TifTuf bermudagrass. TifTuf is an outstanding turfgrass which uses up to 38% less water than other hybrid bermudagrasses. It also has outstanding color and...
AusGAP Scholarship Winners for 2020
Since AusGAP’s inception in 2015, the turf certification and business accreditation program has been committed to the continual improvement of quality and production in the Australian turf industry. In 2019, the AusGAP Scholarship program was launched to support the...
What is the AusGAP Turf Certification Program?
The AusGAP Turf Certification Program consists of five main components, that enable turf growers to produce the highest standards and quality in turf production and these are: Business and farm regulatory compliance Environmental stewardship Keeping turfgrasses...
NFL Field Managers Symposium Host Turf Producers
12th May 2020 by: CASEY REYNOLDS, PHD The 2020 NFL Field Managers Symposium invited eight sod farms who regularly produce sod for NFL teams in-season to participate in a round-table discussion. It was a two-hour, interactive session, teaming the sod producers with 125...
TIFTUF AT THE SWAMP: LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE
By Julie Holt The Swamp. Just the name evokes a visceral reaction from every college football fan in the south. Florida Gators beam with pride at the mention of their legendary stadium. Other SEC teams’ fans may respond with less enthusiasm, but no one can question...
Get advice for your project
AusGAP growers and staff can assist in the planning of site preparation and maintenance of your turf project. Send the details of your project to us and our team will provide free expertise and advice to assist you.
Turf Selector
The AusGAP Turf Selector will assist with the selection of the correct grass type for your situation.
