Grass Me Up

Hydroseeding: The future of turf establishment in the UK?

In this episode Dr. Russell Sharp explains what hydroseeding is, how it works, and where it’s most useful. He covers the essential materials (seed, gums like xanthan or g

Autumn Rescue: Reviving Cricket Pitches with Wetting Agents & Silicon

Dr. Russell Sharp shares practical autumn care for cricket pitches: aeration and slitting (his "tickler"), treating fairy rings with wetting agents, and boosting resilien

Chafer grubs: The beetle that devouring your turf

Dr Russell Sharp of Eutrema takes a clear, practical deep dive into chafer grubs: their life cycle, how to identify the damage they cause to lawns and turf, and why they

Vegan fertilisers, merch drop, and silicon secrets

Dr. Russell Sharp covers a full episode of turf talk: new Eutrema merch, ongoing lab experiments and root stimulants, and a clear explanation of vegan fertilisers versus

The Next Gold Rush in Horticulture: Winter storms and arboriculture

In this episode Dr Russell Sharp, founder of Eutrema Ltd, explains how this summer's unprecedented drought has left millions of ornamental trees moribund, why landowners'

Inside the Lab: A Food‑Grade Root Stimulant to Replace Potassium Phosphite

Dr. Russell Sharp reviews the recent drought and heavy rains, shares practical advice for growers and lawn-care pros, and announces a Black Friday humic acid offer (use c

Is Your Lawn Really Dead? Heatwave Truths & Recovery Tips

In this episode of Grass Me Up the host explains how extreme early heatwaves affect lawns, why plants use so much water (mainly for gas exchange), and which grass species

Surviving the Heatwave: Lawn Care Tips from Dr. Russell Sharp

Dr. Russell Sharp breaks down how extreme heat affects lawns, weeds and potted plants, covering drought survival, pests, and which grass types handle high temperatures be

Got Slugs? New solution - "Slug Paint" from Eutrema

Dr. Russell Sharp explains the history of slug control, why traditional metaldehyde was banned, and how Eutrema developed a chelated ferric phosphate gel called Slugger a

10 reasons your lawn is turning yellow — and how to fix it

Dr. Russell Sharp of Eutrema walks through the top 10 reasons lawns and sports turf turn yellow (chlorosis), explaining the science behind the symptom and showing how com

Clear Waters Fast: The Organic Fix for Pond Algae

Dr. Russell Sharp of Eutrema explains how their Organic Pond Flocculant rapidly binds blue‑green algae and blanket weed into removable clumps, clearing ponds safely and p

Soil Structre, and an apology from Dr Sharp

In this episode of Grass Me Up Dr. Russell Sharp apologises for copycat suspension gypsum sold as ‘liquid gypsum’ and explains why Eutrema’s solution-based product is dif

Soil Texture - why your soil almost certainly contains clay

Dr. Russell Sharp of Eutrema explains why most gardens and sports pitches contain some clay, how the soil texture triangle works, and why liquid gypsum helps by flocculat

Biostimulants explained: boost your turf naturally

Dr. Russell Sharp of Eutrema Ltd introduces biostimulants = substances that improve plant growth, root development, stress resistance and photosynthesis without acting as

Accidental Weedkiller Damage? Fix Your Lawn Fast!

Dr. Russell Sharp from Eutrema explains how to treat and repair lawn damage caused by weedkillers (herbicides) like glyphosate. Learn immediate steps—applying calcium (Li

What your lawn weeds are telling you: soil secrets unlocked

Dr. Russell Sharp explains how common lawn and sports-turf weeds reveal soil conditions — from nutrient levels and pH to compaction, moisture and even metal traces. Using

From Backpack to Tractor: My Sprayer Fiascos and Fixes

Dr. Russell Sharp describes moving from a backpack sprayer to a 100L tractor-mounted unit for his village sports field, sharing why he upgraded and what he hoped to achie

Anaerobic Digestate on Lawns: do the benefits outweigh the risks?

This episode explains what anaerobic digestate is, how it is made, and why it is increasingly used in fertilizers for lawns and sports turf. Dr. Russell Sharp discusses

MOSS - myths & fixes

Dr. Russell Sharp breaks down why moss thrives in lawns and sports turf, explains Eutrema’s updated Ultimate Iron fertiliser, and compares iron sulfate with premium chela

Eutrema taking over in 2026, but fertiliser market set for armageddon!

Dr. Russell Sharp returns to the Grass Me Up podcast with updates from Eutrema’s new HQ, rapid business growth, and successful results using Liquid Gypsum on sports turf.