Grass Me Up

Dr. Russell Sharp explains Eutrema’s Periodic Table of Turf Health, walking through macronutrients, secondary nutrients, micronutrients, non‑mineral and non‑essential elements, common deficiency symptoms, and practical fertilizer guidance for lawns and sports turf.

He also outlines how to get the poster and free swag from Eutrema, shares product recommendations and timing notes, and invites listeners to request further advice or samples.

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In this episode Dr. Russell Sharp explains what hydroseeding is, how it works, and where it’s most useful. He covers the essential materials (seed, gums like xanthan or guar, fibres, liquid feeds and dyes), the machinery involved, common problems such as clumping and pump blockages, and the importance of proper ground preparation and water quality. Dr. Sharp also discusses cost comparisons with turf, environmental benefits, business opportunities, and how Eutrema can help source better, more reliable materials to improve results.

Dr. Russell Sharp shares practical autumn care for cricket pitches: aeration and slitting (his "tickler"), treating fairy rings with wetting agents, and boosting resilience with silicon, iron and targeted nitrogen applications.

He also covers product selection, tank-mixing tips, worm castings, compaction, and simple sprayer and maintenance advice for volunteer groundsmen and clubs.

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Dr Russell Sharp of Eutrema takes a clear, practical deep dive into chafer grubs: their life cycle, how to identify the damage they cause to lawns and turf, and why they attract wildlife that further damages turf.

The episode explains treatment timing and options — nematodes, wetting agents and lime Sulphur — plus soil considerations.

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Dr. Russell Sharp covers a full episode of turf talk: new Eutrema merch, ongoing lab experiments and root stimulants, and a clear explanation of vegan fertilisers versus organic options.

He reviews highlights from Groundsfest, explains integrated pest management and honey fungus management, and urges autumn preparation ahead of a possible El Niño with silicon fertilisers and liquid gypsum recommendations.

Plus community sponsorship updates, his journey into golf, and practical tips for sports turf managers and gardeners.

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In this episode Dr Russell Sharp, founder of Eutrema Ltd, explains how this summer's unprecedented drought has left millions of ornamental trees moribund, why landowners' inaction could turn those trees into deadly liabilities during winter storms, and how that will trigger a short-lived boom then a brutal correction in the arboriculture industry.

The episode also touches on marketing, AI and why specialist, experience-driven content remains valuable, plus upcoming videos and experiments related to lawn and turf care.

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Dr. Russell Sharp reviews the recent drought and heavy rains, shares practical advice for growers and lawn-care pros, and announces a Black Friday humic acid offer (use code HUMIC15).

He unveils progress on a new food-grade, biodegradable root stimulant designed to replace potassium phosphite, explains plans to patent it, and outlines greenhouse and field testing across diverse crops.

The episode also highlights Eutrema’s tank-mix compatibility chart, sample availability for small growers, trade-show plans, and invites listener questions and collaboration.

In this episode of Grass Me Up the host explains how extreme early heatwaves affect lawns, why plants use so much water (mainly for gas exchange), and which grass species are most vulnerable.

He covers timelines for dormancy and death in different soils, common issues like fairy rings and fertiliser scorch, and why roots may keep growing even when the surface looks dead.

Practical tips include avoiding fertilising baked soil, using a wetting agent before heavy rain, applying seaweed extract after rain to speed recovery, and considering silica treatments to improve future heat resilience.

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Dr. Russell Sharp breaks down how extreme heat affects lawns, weeds and potted plants, covering drought survival, pests, and which grass types handle high temperatures best.

He shares practical mitigation tips—mulching, pot-in-pot systems, potassium and silicon nutrition, seaweed for recovery—and warns against applying products during peak heat. Simple, actionable advice for keeping turf and gardens resilient in a heatwave.

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Dr. Russell Sharp explains the history of slug control, why traditional metaldehyde was banned, and how Eutrema developed a chelated ferric phosphate gel called Slugger as a safer alternative.

He reveals a new, simple use: painting a thin, long‑lasting barrier around pots and raised beds to deter slugs and snails. Slugger is pet‑friendly, provides iron nutrition, works well on terracotta, and can protect containerised plants for weeks.

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