See our latest updates on our comprehensive, in depth research about plants and turf.
Introduction Turf in recent research has proven to be one of the best erosion control products, testing far better than silt fences, coir logs and erosion socks for both erosion and silt containment. Established turf by itself can easily handle…
Barricade (Prodiamine) and Carbon Trader – for the Professional Nurseryman Recent research by Todd Layt of Ozbreed Pty Ltd has found that there is potential to greatly reduce hand weeding and keep plants greener in winter in Australian Nurseries Many…
Green roofs need more than just succulents if they are going to fulfill all the goals and benefits wanted from a podium environment. Research from Australia including a paper from the University of Western Sydney and a USA Texas study…
Raingarden Plant Selection (Updated) Rain gardens help to remove excessive nutrients from water runoff before they enter our waterways, reducing erosion and pollution. Rain gardens catch water from roofs and other hard surfaces and filter water through its layers of…
Grey Water Research Grey water irrigation testing with popular native plants. By Todd Layt Summary of results The best plants for greywater based on this investigation and real world knowledge are listed below. To work out the best plants we…
What are the best erosion control plants and turf types? Quantifying the strengthening of soil by commonly used plants and turf. By Todd Layt and Ian Paananen What are the best erosion control plants? Which plants and turf strengthen the…
The first two columns of this table are based on actual test results (any plants scoring an average of 7 or more were accepted as of good quality under these conditions). Note: These tables have been updated to include new plant…
The table below shows which plants can tolerate having 18 applications of 60% and 90% strength seawater applied to them over a 4 month period. The best are at the top of the table, but all plants except those in…
Update – 3rd Year Evaluations Trial results on not mowing for almost 6 months. What height did the turf varieties reach? Click Here Winter colour evaluation, 3rd year. Click Here Clipping rates from turf plots, 3rd year. Click Here Spring Green up, 3rd…