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Your turf has not stopped recovering. It has stopped being able to. By mid-winter, most sports fields and fine turf surfaces have hit the same wall. Divots from Saturday are still open the following weekend. Frosted corners stay grey for days. Disease scars from a cold, damp week are not healing, and weeds are filling the [...]
Fernland is now stocking the full Transplant Systems air-root pruning seedling tray range, giving Australian forestry nurseries, revegetation contractors, and commercial vegetable seedling producers access to one of the most technically advanced propagation tray systems available. Built from UV-stabilised virgin HDPE and engineered for both manual handling and nursery automation, the Transplant Systems range covers six [...]
Procurement language in Australian revegetation is shifting. Council tenders, NRM grant conditions, and corporate ESG-linked planting contracts increasingly require contractors to spec a "plastic-free" or "fully biodegradable" planting kit. For crews who have run the same plastic Corflute and synthetic stake combination for a decade, this raises a practical question: what actually qualifies as plastic-free, [...]
Sphagnum peat has been a fixture in nursery growing media for decades. Its water-holding capacity, low bulk density, and predictable pH made it the reliable default for plug production, tubestock, and container growing across Australia and globally. That position is now shifting. Not because peat performs poorly, but because the case for depending on it [...]
Jute products break down in 6 to 18 months depending on product type and conditions. Coir netting lasts 2 to 5 years. Both are 100% biodegradable, wildlife-safe, and classified as Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) under IECA Australasia guidelines. The right choice depends on your slope grade, water exposure, project timeline, and budget. Jute is [...]
Coir-based growing media has become standard practice in Australian production nurseries. It holds up to eight times its weight in water, rewets easily after drying, maintains its structure longer than bark or peat, and is produced from a renewable coconut industry byproduct. But many growers who switch to coir find that plants yellow unexpectedly, root [...]
The fertiliser is doing less work than you think If your turf program runs on fertiliser, irrigation, and reactive fungicide applications — you're managing symptoms. The soil underneath is the real production engine, and in most Australian turf situations, it's running below capacity. Compacted profiles, depleted microbial populations, and locked-up phosphorus don't show up on a colour [...]
Line marking is one of the most visible indicators of professionalism on a sports field. For turf managers, greenkeepers, and grounds staff across Australia, clean and accurate markings aren't just about appearance—they influence player safety, game compliance, and turf longevity. As school sport, AFL, rugby, cricket, and community competitions ramp up at the start of the [...]
The Australian summer presents unique challenges for turf managers and groundskeepers. With scorching temperatures, intense UV exposure, and unpredictable rainfall patterns, maintaining lush, healthy turf requires strategic planning and the right approach. This comprehensive guide covers essential practices to help your turf not only survive but thrive through the hottest months of the year. Smart Watering [...]
Australian summers place extreme pressure on wholesale nurseries. Extended heatwaves, high evaporation rates, and reduced staffing levels can quickly turn minor issues into catastrophic stock losses. This Nursery Summer Management Checklist outlines the essential, preventative agronomic practices required to protect nursery stock during peak summer conditions. Based on advice from Fernland Agronomist Patrick Gorman, this guide focuses on four non-negotiable pillars [...]
End of Year Reflections from Fernland As 2025 draws to a close, we at Fernland are filled with gratitude and excitement. This time of year allows us to reflect on the past twelve months, enjoy the present moment, and prepare for an exciting year ahead. On behalf of the Fernland team, we want to share our [...]
Australian nurseries operate under some of the toughest growing conditions anywhere — intense sun, evaporative winds, and potting mixes that dry fast. One of the most common underlying issues is hydrophobic potting media: mix that has dried out so much it begins to resist water rather than absorb it. This leads to the familiar frustrations many [...]
