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.
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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
- From this ……to this………..in just 6 weeks - The Turf Growers Association WA has worked collaboratively with the Water Corporation to build this really good little guide on “How to bring your brown lawn back to life”. The usual reflex with a brown lawn is to give it a good soak, but it’s not just water your lawn needs to survive the heat.… Continue Reading
- 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
The Sports Turf Association (WA) is a highly valued industry partner with whom the TGAWA is proud to be associated. Our associations have worked collaboratively for many years with the best interest of the if the WA Turf Industry at heart. This unique partnership has resulted in collaboration to fund the WA Turf Industry Executive Officer and broader recognition of the two associations as the combined WA Turf Industry.
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- Seminar and Workshop Presentations - Workshop: How To Manage New Sand Profiles Presentesd at WA Turf Seminar 2021 Author: Peter Ruscoe Sports Turf Technology; Peter has worked in the turf industry since 1990 after completing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Horticulture with honours at the University of Queensland. Peter joined Sports Turf Technology in 2002 and is part owner… Continue Reading
- Plastic not so fantastic: concerns raised over artificial W-League pitch - See Article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/feb/22/plastic-not-so-fantastic-concerns-raised-over-artificial-w-league-pitch 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
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Plastic carpet can be hotter than concrete during hot weather. There are examples of plastic carpet aka synthetic turf” reaching temperatures of 65 to close to 80 degrees on a 38 degree Celsius day! It confounds that childcare centres persist in having their facilities covered in this stuff. Wouldn’t it be far better for children and staff to have natural, irrigated turf, which has been scientifically proven to be THE coolest surface in the urban environment, to cool their facilities? Who in their right mind thinks that a plastic product, that emits toxins and pollutants, and heats up to incredible temperatures during heat waves, is a good thing for our children? It’s bad enough that we are experiencing these incredibly high and consistent temperatures, without having to worry about children suffering burns to their feet whilst in care. It’s horrible to even have to share a post like this. Outdoor PLASTIC carpet should be banned along with other plastic products. Let’s call it for what it is! ![]()
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The warning about artificial grass all parents need to read
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When you compare the temperature of natural grass and artificial grass on an Australian summer day, you’ll find radically different figures. One south Australian woman was shocked when she used her di…
Say no to the proposed blanket bore water restrictions for all of Perth and Peel! You can have your say in a simple survey here consult.dwer.wa.gov.au/water-policy/domestic-bore-roster/consultation/intro/![]()
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The fact that irrigated turf, the carpet under the canopy, is responsible for cooling not only ground temperatures to sustain trees and other plants, but for lowering ambient air temperatures above for community health and safety is not acknowledged by government. The fact that the only green front yards in many streets is plastic grass, confounds, given urban heat island impacts. The fact that Perth on the whole, aside from the wealthy western suburbs, is dead or dying has not been acknowledged. The majority of Perth suburbs can burn, there is now no doubt about that The list goes on. ![]()
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There is definitely an issue with the Gnangara Mound, that requires action, no one will contest this. But to embark down the track of blanket restrictions under the pretext of inequity is not the answer. Industry is prepared to work with government to educate bore water owners, and scheme water users too for that matter. Yes there are those who abuse the privilege by irrigating with bore water every day or for far too long each irrigation episode. It wouldn’t take much to sort that matter out with an educational campaign, and on the spot fines of the same ilk as the scheme water over irrigating fines. We would be more than happy to be loud voice endorsing “doing the right thing”, on behalf of government, with regard to thoughtless domestic abuse of groundwater usage.![]()
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Please make the tone to have your say consult.dwer.wa.gov.au/water-policy/domestic-bore-roster/consultation/intro/![]()
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‘War on grass?’ Planned changes to household bore roster criticised – 6PR
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Homeowners with bores have told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast they are not happy with plans to change the roster from three days to two. WA Turf Industry executive officer and Green Space Alliance sp…
Kids really do love their lawns! Look at the genuine pleasure on this little blokes face. It’s a bit cooler day, he got his pillow out and decided to lay out in the sun for a while to get a good dose of vitamin D. This is what happens when mum and dad do the rightie! Applying the best quality wetting agent and soil moisture retainer we know of regularly, (Aquaforce and Biagra), a good serve of carbon and humates and regular fertiliser to keep their lawn healthy. They mow regularly and at the right height, and the bonus is lots of quality family time spent in the backyard! Love it!![]()
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Look out for Army worm damage in healthy lawns at the moment. The first sign you may have that you potentially have these very destructive pests, is if you see little white moths fluttering over the surface of your lawn in the evening. They particularly love newly installed turf at this time of the year. Little buggers!We’ve started to see some instances of Army Worm in Perth Lawns 🐛 Remember, the trick with these guys is to get on top of an invasion FAST!!![]()
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Follow our 3 steps to fight an invasion 👉 www.lawndoctor.com.au/3-steps-to-fight-armyworm/
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