About The Turf Growers Association of WA
The Turf Growers Association of WA (TGAWA) was established in 1992 as an association of turf growers and allied businesses governed by Rules, a Code of Ethics and a Code of Best Practice.
Supporting the Turf Industry in WA
The Australian lawn has been a part of our culture for many years and there is nothing we like more than spending time with the family in our own backyard.
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Expert Turf Tips
- Sprinkler TIP - Avoid using a combination of sprinkler types in a single irrigation station. Each sprinkler type distributes water at a different rate. Without uniform sprinkler types, you may find brown patches appear on your lawn. For example, pop up sprinklers generally take between 13 and 20 minutes to put down 10mm of water, while rotary sprinklers… Continue Reading
- Summer Tip - With the heat of summer upon us, it’s time to check if you’re irrigating your lawns and gardens effectively. The best way to measure whether you are applying 10mm of water per irrigation is by conducting a catch cups trial to measure your irrigation output. Catch cups are available free from your local Turf Growers… Continue Reading
Green Space Alliance Western Australia
Green Space Alliance WA is the WA alliance of organisations working to engage stakeholders, including government departments, local government and the community to influence creation of quality parks and gardens for a liveable state via innovative urban design, landscape architecture and outstanding landscaping projects.
One voice of GSA is acknowledged by numerous state government departments, as the point of reference for green infrastructure matters.
Green Space Alliance Vision Statement
To live in a community that values green spaces at its core which delivers benefits to everyone through improved health, wellbeing and livability by using innovative water and urban planning solutions.
The Turf Growers Association of WA is a proud member and supporter of the Green Space Alliance WA
Latest News
- Fields of Waste: Artificial Turf, Touted as Recycling Fix for Millions of Scrap Tires, Becomes Mounting Disposal Mess - Nearly three decades ago, the federal government issued a somber warning. America’s scrap tires had to go somewhere without gobbling up landfill space. Billions of cast-off tires already had accumulated in ugly stockpiles and millions more were “scattered in ravines, deserts, woods, and empty lots,” sparking toxic fires that burned for months, the Environmental Protection… Continue Reading
- WATER CORPORATION OF WA PROVIDES INFORMATION ON ESTABLISHING A NEW LAWN. - Installing and caring for your low-maintenance lawn brochure Continue Reading
- THE GREEN SPACE ALLIANCE - The Green Space Alliance WA Discussion Paper and Position Statement. Green Space is vital to urban liveability. The GSA Vision is“To live in a community that values green spaces at its core, which deliver benefits to everyone through improved health, wellbeing and liveability by using innovative water and urban planning solutions.” Discussion PaperGreen Space Alliance Position… Continue Reading
Looking For A Turf Solution
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How cool is it to see this flock of galahs (of the feathered variety), feeding on a front lawn? Every evening these guys come in to fill their bellies for about an hour. Its heartening to see native species enjoying the benefits of an irrigated lawn as a food source. Lawns can be an absolute environmental asset. Proof in the pudding right here. ![]()
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Lawns and gardens require a minimum of 10mm irrigation twice a week to survive the heat of summer in WA. It’s never a good idea to reduce sprinkler times with the intention of saving water, by doing this you will effectively be wasting water! If your lawn and plants don’t receive the minimum required amount of water, they will die.![]()
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A message from Irrigation Australia WA Region and Turf Growers Association of Western Australia (Inc.)![]()
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View the Sprinkler Watering Run Times for suggested watering times depending on the sprinkler type.![]()
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Contact
- 25 Shields Crescent, Booragoon WA 6154
- info[@]tgawa.com.au
- 0422 120 990