What are plant growth regulators?

Plant growth regulators have been used by professional turf managers on golf courses, bowling greens, racecourses and sporting stadiums in Australia since the 1990s, because of their numerous benefits.

Controlling the height of grass means savings on both water and mowing. Scalping is less likely and there are fewer clippings to cart away.

Thicker grass is better able to resist incursion by weeds, more durable in high traffic areas, and more resilient to other stressors such as shade, disease and drought.

Plant growth regulators won’t fix an unhealthy lawn, so make sure you address any nutrient deficiencies, disease or weed outbreaks, compaction, excessive thatch, or bare patches beforehand.

Use soil and/or tissue testing to confirm your lawn is in good health.

Plant growth regulators should only be applied when your lawn is actively growing and under conditions that won’t cause spray drift, which can damage other plants.

Application technique is important for best results – use a flat fan nozzle to spray evenly on leaves and crown, avoid overlapping, and don’t water your lawn for at least an hour after application.

Always read the product label and follow its instructions for application and safety precautions.

Some products are less toxic than others, but you should always wear gloves, eye protection, boots and avoid skin contact when applying any chemicals to your lawn or garden.

Keep children and pets off your lawn until the spray has dried.

Syngenta Primo Maxx 1L

Turf Culture Astro 1L

You can browse these and other plant growth regulators in the myhomeTURF online shop.