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
59 episodes
E58 - Everything Couch Grass with Joe and Simon
Joe and Simon are back with a deep dive into everything Couch (Bermuda)They discuss the benefits of couch grass, its maintenance requirements and why it’s a popular choice for lawns and sports fields. Whether you're a homeowner or a prof...
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Episode 58
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35:14
E57 - Everything Autumn with Joe and Nath
Joe and Nath are back again to share advice on some current lawn issues and some Autumn lawn care tips to get your lawn looking its best heading into the cooler months. From fertilising and mowing to dealing with seasonal weeds and preparing fo...
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Episode 57
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30:07
E56 - Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney with Anthony Bashall
In this episode, Joe sits down with Anthony Bashall from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney to explore the world of turf and landscape management in one of Australia’s most iconic green spaces. Anthony shares insights into maintaining high-qua...
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Episode 56
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34:07
E55 - Everything Zoysia Grass with Joe and Nath
Joe and Nath are back with a deep dive into Zoysia grass! In this episode we explore how Zoysia has evolved from its origins in Asia to becoming a go-to choice for sports turf managers, golf courses and stadiums around the globe. W...
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Episode 55
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42:27
E54 - Billy Skaggs / ITGAP (International Turfgrass Genetic Assurance Program)
In this episode, Joe sits down with our first international guest of the year, Billy Skaggs from the great state of Georgia in the USA! They discuss how ITGAP (International Turfgrass Genetic Assurance Program) ensures the highest ...
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Episode 54
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31:15
E53 - Rosemount Turf with Penny Boyle
In this episode Joe chats with Penny from Rosemount Turf about the rich history of their family farm, from its beginnings in the sugar cane industry to its transformation into a thriving turf business. They discuss the challenges of adapting to...
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Episode 53
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22:19
E52 - Summer and Your Lawn with Joe and Nath
Joe and Nath wrap up the year with everything you need to know about summer and your lawn!From watering tips and mowing strategies to hydrophobia and preparing for those scorching hot days, Joe and Nath share expert advice to help your ...
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Episode 52
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26:21
E51 - The Lawn and Garden with Dan Docherty/Syngenta
In this episode, Joe sits down with Dan Docherty from Syngenta Australia to dive into the science and practical applications behind three of Syngenta’s key turf and garden management products. They discuss how Primo Maxx helps to regulate turf ...
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Episode 51
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32:45
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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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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Episode 35
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18:41
