Turf Talk by Lawn Solutions Australia

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On this episode, Joe chats with Alex Gilreath from the International Turfgrass Genetic Assurance Program (ITGAP). Alex shares highlights from his very first trip to Australia, touring turf farms across the country. They dive into the intricate world of field inspections, genetic purity, and protecting proprietary varieties, while also swapping great stories about working in the turf industry on opposite sides of the globe.

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In this episode, Joe chats with Matt Heilig, a fourth-generation farmer and co-owner of SE Queensland's GoTurf. Matt shares how his family transitioned from growing traditional crops like bananas and vegetables to running a massive 150-hectare turf operation in the Glass House Mountains. They dive into the shift from wholesale to direct-to-consumer retail, the Sunshine Coast's ideal growing climate, and the lasting legacy of Matt's late father, Anthony. 

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In this episode of Turf Talk, Joe sits down with veteran superintendent Scott Harris to discuss his remarkable 30-plus-year career in turf management, from his early days at Cootamundra Country Club to Federal, Belconnen, and Gold Creek in the ACT. They also cover Scott's current role at Narooma Golf Club, where he tackles the unique challenges of coastal maintenance—including salt spray, strong ocean winds, and the famous ocean-clearing "Hogan's Hole" as well as touching on his time in the broader turf industry as a whole.

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Joe and Nath are back with the ultimate spring lawn care tips to whip your yard into shape! They chat about the basics like clearing out winter mess and firing up the mower, plus smart ways to feed your grass using either granular or liquid fertilisers. You'll also get the scoop on stopping pesky weeds with pre-emergents, fixing stubborn compacted soil, and why tough grass varieties like TifTuf are total game-changers for the hot months ahead. Plus, they share some great tips to keep newly laid turf happy and hydrated in the sun.

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In this episode Joe and Nath discuss everything that is happening in the turf industry and at LSA, including bringing Stampede to market and why local Aussie testing is vital for imported grasses, Joe's newfound TV hosting duties, and, most importantly, they revisit their early-season footy predictions to see how their initial footy tips from earlier in the year are holding up.

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In this episode Joe sits down with Will Bowden, Turf Agronomist and Product Development Manager at PGG Wrightson Turf in New Zealand. 

Will shares his career journey in the turf industry, from starting out playing golf as a kid in Devon, UK, to working as a greenkeeper, moving into sports turf consulting, and ultimately taking on his current agronomy role in New Zealand and the surprising link to some of Australia's most well know sports surfaces.

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In this episode, Joe sits down with Will Pearce—ICL’s lead for Turf and Landscape across Australia and New Zealand. Will looks back on where it all started, from pushing his dad's old '72 Scott Bonnar mower around the yard to earning his Agricultural Science degree at the University of Queensland. He shares key moments from his career along the way, including digging into turf research with the "Living Turf Library" at Redlands, testing warm-season grass durability and drought resistance in national trials, and consulting for world-class sports venues like Wimbledon with the STRI. Plus, they chat about his early days helping out DIY lawn lovers on forums like Queensland Lawn Fanatics and take a look at where lawn care products are headed next.

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In this episode Joe sits down with Glenelg Golf Club Course Superintendent Tim Warren to discuss his journey through the turf industry, from his early days in greenkeeping to leading one of Australia's premier golf courses. Tim shares the story behind Glenelg's ambitious course redevelopment, the challenges of delivering a major renovation while maintaining world-class playing conditions, and the vision that's shaping the club's future. It's an insightful conversation covering leadership, innovation, and what it takes to continually raise the bar in golf course management.

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In this episode Joe sits down with Carlos Sartoretto, a highly respected international sports turf agronomist. Carlos shares insights from his extensive career, detailing his journey from studying agronomy engineering in Brazil to managing world-class pitches for the FIFA World Cups in Brazil (2014) and Qatar (2022). He also discusses his time conducting turf research in Australia and his current high-profile role as a pitch cluster manager for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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In this episode, Joe sits down with Gerry Faehrmann from Lawn Green to explore a career that has spanned decades in the lawn care and turf industry. From building Lawn Green into one of Australia's most recognised lawn care businesses to becoming a respected educator, coach and advocate for professional lawn care, Gerry shares the lessons he's learned along the way. The conversation covers business growth, marketing, turf management, and the evolution of the industry, offering valuable insights for contractors, turf professionals and lawn enthusiasts alike.

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