Turf Management

Turf management is a consolidation of various processes aimed at providing needed maintenance to your lawn. By managing your turf well, you’re able to keep your lawn healthy, lush green and free from various factors that may potentially harm it or deter it to grow the way it should.
One important process in Turf Management is mowing. Mowing turf areas is not only important for aesthetic purpose, but it is also vital in keeping your lawn healthy. More turf varieties need to be on a certain length for them to grow well. Depending on the type of turf you have, frequency of mowing varies. Generally, lawns need to be mowed every two weeks. Excessive mowing significantly weakens root structure. As a result, plant growth is affected.
Another process in Turf Management is fertilization. Different varieties of turf and types of soil require different fertilization recommendation. In general, fertilizing turf should be avoided during early spring. This is because early fertilization can lead to insufficient root structure, which can consequently harm your turf.  Also, it is not advised to fertilize frozen soil. Not only will you be wasting fertilizer, but you will also be polluting the environment.
Herbicide application is another important key in Turf Management. Herbicides are important to remove weeds that serve as a competitor to your lawn when it comes to deriving nutrients from the soil. There are, what is commonly referred to as selective herbicides. They are target specific and are effective in killing unwanted plants without harming the desired crop—which in this case is your turf.
It takes a lot of work and information gathering before you can successfully manage your turf. It may also be an option to hire a Turf Management professional to do the work for you.