Turf Talk by Lawn Solutions Australia
Join us in celebrating all things lawns! Our podcast provides lawn tips and advice on all things lawns and gardening. Whether you are looking for lawn care advice, lawn care products or turf variety information – we have you covered. Lawn Solutions Australia is a group of Australia’s best and most experienced turf growers. We have a national network, so we can provide knowledge relating to varying climates and conditions, about the different grass varieties available and recommend lawn care products to help you get the amazing lawn you have been dreaming of.
Episodes
51 episodes
E50 - Sports Turf with Joe and Simon
In this episode, Joe sits down with Simon Adermann to talk about the ‘turfgrass revolution’ that is happening in the sports turf industry. Joe and Simon discuss the work that is happening with newly developed sports turf varieties like T...
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Episode 50
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E49 - Trimax Mowers with Andrew Doyle
In this episode, Joe sits down with Andrew Doyle from Trimax, a global leader in high-quality commercial mowing equipment. Andrew shares insights into the innovation behind Trimax's History, products and how their technology is revolutionizing ...
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Episode 49
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28:16
E48 - Paul Jackson from Syngenta
In this episode, Joe dives into the world of turf management with Paul Jackson from Syngenta. With years of expertise in the industry Paul shares his insights on keeping turf surfaces in top condition, innovative pest control methods, and the f...
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Episode 48
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30:58
E47 - Mike O'Keeffe - The Ohio Program
For up and coming turf managers, one of the best ways to gain experience is through the Ohio State University Global Turf Programme based in the United States.The programme offers internships for greenkeepers between the ages of 19 and ...
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Episode 47
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32:39
E46 - Matt Oliver, SunCorp Stadium Grounds Manager
In this episode, Joe sits down with Matt Oliver, the man behind the playing surface at Suncorp Stadium. As the stadium's grounds manager, Matt shares the challenges of maintaining one of Australia's premier sporting venues. From ga...
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Episode 46
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29:27
E45 - Joe and Nath's Spring Lawn Care Tips!
It's officially spring! It won't be too long before the days will start to get longer, the sunshine a little warmer and before you know it the lawn and garden will be growing again. But what if it's looking a little average after winter? Don't ...
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Episode 45
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40:25
E44 - Ben Tilley, President of the ASTMA and Golf Course Superintendent
In this episode Joe sits down with Ben Tilley, president of The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) to talk about their work with sports turf managers around Australia as well as his work as the course superintendent at Headland...
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Episode 43
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30:57
E43 - 'The Masters of Turf' with Lynn Davidson of Jimboomba Turf
It is not enough to just work hard and show up, it also requires a certain spark for innovation and nous. It is this spark and nous that has kept Jimboomba Turf at the forefront of the Australian turf industry. For the last 40 years Jimboomba T...
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Episode 43
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36:00
E42 - Landscaping Victoria with Brad Chandler aka 'Papa Turf' of Venus Landscaping
In this episode, Joe catches up with self-professed turf nut Brad Chandler, Owner of Venus Landscaping. Brad and Joe chat about all things landscaping and turf in Melbourne and the surrounding areas of Victoria.
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Episode 42
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24:10
E41 - Wimbledon, Lords, Manchester United & Twickenham! ‘Turfies’ Tour the UK with Joe & Simon
Sit down with Joe and podcast regular Simon Adermann as they chat about their recent trip to the UK where they visited an absolute bucket list of the world’s most famous sporting arenas. Hear all about the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, the Hom...
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Episode 41
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40:32
Welcome to the Turf Talk Podcast (Trailer)
Welcome to the Turf Talk Podcast, hosted by Joe Rogers of Lawn Solutions Australia - We feature guests from all over the world, sharing expert commentary and unique insights into all aspects of turf and how it is used on sports fields, lawns an...
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E40 - Building your own Golf Hole with Ben Sims/Lawn tips
In this episode Joe and Ben Sims from Lawn Tips talk about building your own golf hole in your backyard, from planning to ground preparation, irrigation to turf selection and everything in between.
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Episode 40
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22:15
E39 - Winter lawns with Joe and Nath
Joe and Nath are back again to talk all things winter and your lawn! Mowing, maintenance weeds and keeping it green and healthy through the cooler months.
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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28:10
E38 - Changing the landscape with Zoysia - Scott Rowe
Scott, the unofficial Zoysia King sits down with Joe to talk about his time as the Open Spaces Manager at Shellharbour City Council, his new found love of Zoysia and how it continues to change the city for the better.
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Episode 38
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34:28
E37 - Turfgrass at TAFE with Dave Little
In this episode Joe sits down with Dave Little (Davo), the head sportsturf management teacher at Yallah TAFE in New South Wales. Dave was in the first turfgrass management class at Yallah TAFE and became a greenkeeper as well as wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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40:34
E36 - Ben Sims Lawn Tips
In this episode Joe sits down with Ben Sims from Lawn Tips in the middle of the fairway of his Par 3 golf hole to talk all things Lawn Tips, YouTube, golf and Greenkeeping!
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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28:22
E35 - Joe and Jason on the ground in Melbourne
Kick back with Joe and Jason live(ish) from the Welcome Garden at this years Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) The guys dive into the how's and why's of show gardens, the creative ways turf is used in landscapi...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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18:41
E34 - Everything Buffalo Grass (St. Augustine) with Joe and Nath
Sit down with Joe and Nath as they chat about everything you need to know about soft leaf Buffalo (St. Augustine) grass in AustraliaFrom its origins, its shade tolerance and growth habits, mowing and fertilising requirements, weed and p...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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34:57
E33 - Modernising a turf business with Marcus Rogers/TurfCo
Turf farming in Australia is in a transitional period and a new generation is taking over.These second (and sometimes third) generation farmers are bringing new perspectives, new ideas and embracing new technologies to push their businesses...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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39:07
E32 - Summer wrap and everything Autumn with Joe and Nath
Joe and Nath are back and in this episode they discuss the unexpected but still challenging conditions most of us experienced over Summer and what you can do to get your lawn back in shape heading into the cooler months.
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Episode 32
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38:30
E31 - Turfing the Tropics with Melissa Denney/Harden Park Lawns
Turf farming in the tropics has its advantages (warm weather and good rainfall) but it's not without its challenges as well (excessive amounts of both... with some local wildlife thrown in) Add to that the huge distances required to actually de...
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Episode 31
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24:16
E30 - Farming in a flood zone with Josh Muscat/Greenlife Turf
The Muscat name is as synonymous with turf farming in the Hawkesbury as floods. While turf farming on a highly fertile floodplain has its benefits, it's not without its risks. 2020 to 2022 saw devastating floods ravage the Hawkesbury/Windsor ar...
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Episode 30
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32:26
E29 - Greenkeeping with Simon Adermann
We're back and so is Simon!Simon Adermann, a well known turf industry insider and Lawn Solutions Australia's national business manager got his start in the world of turf as a greenkeeper.So sit down with Joe and Simon as they discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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31:14
E28 - End of year wrap with Joe and Nath
Kick back with Joe and Nath as they recap the year that was, everything from releasing a new grass to the market, gold medal show gardens, international guests and everything in between with a little look at what's in store for next year.
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Episode 28
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36:31
E27 - Landscape design with Charlie Albone
Charlie's back for a deep dive into landscape design, the importance of turf and turf selection in gardens as well as the logistics of building gardens here and abroad (along with some questionable accommodation) Sit down with Joe ...
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Episode 27
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24:30
