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
In this episode, Joe sits down with Michael Bradbery from Syngenta to unpack his journey through the turf industry — from starting out as a 15-year-old working on a golf course in Tamworth to becoming Superintendent at Manly Golf Club and working at Royal Randwick before making the move into the corporate side of the industry with Syngenta. Michael shares stories from the early days, the lessons learned along ...
In this episode, Joe sits down with Nathan Bradbury from Nuturf to chat about his journey through the turf industry — from where it all started on the frozen golf courses of the Southern Highlands in NSW to the lessons he’s picked up along the way living and working on the world's best in the United States to revitalising one of Australia's eminent private clubs, The Lakes Golf Club in Sydney. Nathan sha...
In this episode, Joe and Nath chat all things winter lawn care — what you should be doing right now, common mistakes to avoid, and how to keep your lawn looking healthy and green through the colder months.
They also recap a huge week for Lawn Solutions Australia, including the LSA conference and field day and what's coming up.
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In this episode, Joe sits down with Bill Carraway of The Turfgrass Group.
Bill shares his unconventional path—breaking away from a family of doctors and lawyers to find his calling in the dirt. After being kicked out of his home at 17, he built his first landscaping empire from scratch using nothing but a lawnmower and a credit card to becoming the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at The Turfgrass Gr...
On this episode, Joe sits down with Nathan Gisi from MusTurf. Nathan’s path into the turf industry is anything but typical—starting out mowing lawns as a teenager in the US before moving into large-scale construction projects before shifting into landscaping, building experience in irrigation and construction before launching his own business, Lawncrafters.
After relocating to Sydney, Nathan worked in dat...
In this episode, Joe and Simon turn the clock back on Australia’s turf industry and uncover how it all really began. Long before turf farms became a staple of suburban development, early imports of kikuyu and couch in the 1930s were quietly reshaping how Australians grew and used grass — from racecourses to backyards
Fast forward into the post-war boom, where a surge in population, housing, and infrastruc...
In this episode Joe welcomes back Marcus Rogers from Turfco.
Marcus returns to revisit his earlier predictions on Sabanto’s automated robotic mowers and how they’re shaping the future of turf farming. He also shares a bold new outlook on AI-driven “green on green” spraying technology, and what it could mean for the next wave of on-farm innovation.
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Joe and Nathan are back just as the footy season kicks off, and there’s plenty happening both on and off the field. The guys chat about the buzz around the season opener, the spectacle of the NRL in Las Vegas, the fields themselves and their premiership predictions for the year (see below for prosperity).
As well as the footy, the guys chat about the current weather conditions affecting lawns, an update on Stam...
In this episode, Joe sits down with Simon Elsworth, Head of Professional Solutions at Syngenta, to talk leadership, innovation, and where the turf industry is heading next.
Simon unpacks how global R&D connects with real-world challenges on Aussie soil, the evolving demands on turf managers, and what it takes to deliver solutions that actually perform. A sharp, insightful chat for anyone working in turf and looki...
Joe sits down with Shelley Fincher from the University of Georgia (UGA) to talk turf licensing and what it means to buy a licensed turf variety. Shelley shares her journey at UGA from her science background into law and what the future holds.
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In this episode Joe sits down with Merrick van As, from the South African Lawn YouTube channel for a chat that spans continents but speaks the same turf language. From cool season turf battles, setting fire to lawns, the emerging lawn culture in South Africa and how lawn care communities are growing worldwide.
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Joe and Nath are back for 2026, and there’s plenty to catch up on!
In this episode, the boys run through what’s been happening to lawns over the last month, the Summer of cricket and what's to come in the turf industry in 2026
Whether you’re in the industry or just keen to stay in the loop, this episode is a great way to get up to speed.
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It's (almost) the end of the year so we thought there was no time like the present to sit down and take a look back at the year that was. From production facility expansions, trade shows and conferences to what's going on in the world of sport (and sports turf) as well as some shoutouts to new members joining LSA and those that have celebrated milestones this year... It's been a massive one so grab a drink wit...
In this episode, Nathan Edwards fills in for regular host Joe and welcomes back our very first podcast guest Dr. Brian Schwartz, Professor - Crop & Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia.
Dr. Schwartz is one of the leading minds in warm-season turfgrass breeding. Dr. Schwartz shares updates on the development of TifTuf, insights into Zoysia Australis, and the latest advancements in zoysiagrass breeding.
He als...
In this episode, Joe sits down with Paul Prout, National Corporate Account Manager for Toro Australia, to discuss his journey in the turf industry and future of turf management. Paul shares insights into how Toro is leading innovation in mowing technology and smart automation to make turf care more efficient and sustainable.
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In this episode Joe chats with Mick Pascoe, a seasoned golf course superintendent whose career has taken him across Australia, the UK and US, Barbados, Jamaica, Panama, Vietnam and Indonesia. Mick shares insights from decades in the turf industry, discussing the challenges of managing world-class courses in every environment imaginable, his push to use Sir Grange Zoysia on courses, and his passion for green keeping.
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In this episode, Joe from Lawn Solutions Australia sits down with Master Greenkeeper Alan FitzGerald, who is currently leading turf operations at Rehoboth Beach Country Club in Delaware. Before his appointment there in 2023, Alan spent 19 years as superintendent at LedgeRock Golf Club in Pennsylvania.
With over 30 years of experience across some of the world’s most prestigious private clubs—including Moun...
In this episode, Joe sits down with Scott Rowe to talk about the fascinating (and labour intensive process) of propagating a brand-new turfgrass variety.
Scott shares his insights into the science and patience behind the process — from the very first buffalo runner through to large-scale production. Joe and Scott also discuss the challenges of ensuring consistency, the health of the plant and what it take...
In this episode, Joe is joined by Cory Spaetti, Chief Operating Officer of Sabanto -an innovative agricultural autonomy company pioneering automation kits for tractors.
We dive into the future of robotic automation and how this breakthrough technology is set to transform the turf industry in Australia, particularly within large-scale commercial operations. With Sabanto leading the charge, this conversation offers a f...
Spring marks a critical period on the turf farm, with increased growth, higher demand, and a sharper focus on quality assurance. In this episode, Joe is joined by Megan from AUSGAP to discuss the vital role the Australian Genetic Assurance Program plays in underpinning industry standards. From genetic purity and traceability to on-farm auditing and best practice guidelines, Megan explains how AUSGAP supports growers...
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