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Meeting expectations in a financially sustainable manner makes turf management increasingly complex. Well considered, documented management programs can be costed accurately, providing confidence in budgeting and program outcomes.

“To manage, we have to measure.” Not an original quote, but one that is becoming increasingly relevant through all sectors of the turf industry. Key quality outcomes can be developed to assess the success of programs, help to demonstrate their value, and identify management areas that need to be addressed. They also help to measure the impact of factors that may be beyond the control of the turf manager.

Every site is different, has its own challenges, and needs to be managed accordingly. Specific plans to manage these challenges should be developed, and importantly their results monitored.

The opportunity to host a major event is an exciting challenge, and usually brings expectations that standards will rise for the occasion. This usually requires changes from the day in/day out program and budget, often months in advance. Detailed planning well ahead of the event can make the whole experience far less stressful for all concerned, especially during final preparations, and go a long way to ensuring a quality result.

We all experience problems from time to time. Turfwise brings a diverse range of experience that can assist in troubleshooting and developing corrective action plans.

Cost management is more critical than ever in the turf industry, but it doesn’t have to be feared. Turfwise can help develop long or short term budgets that make management of cash flow or financial forecasting simple and predictable.

If you have a specific need, from report writing to time management, from presentations to budgeting, Turfwise can develop a management template to suit.

Turf management is labour intensive, and wages and salaries are often the largest single budget item at turf facilities. The ability to account for this time can help justify staff levels, demonstrate the impact of staff cuts or increases, identify opportunities for improved efficiency, and understand the true cost of all aspects of operations.

Good decisions rely on good information. Soil testing can help programs to be tailored accurately, ensuring the most efficient use of resources to produce the best possible results.

Water is usually the biggest single input into our turf systems, and its quality can have an enormous impact on turf and soil management. It is critical to have a detailed understanding of the properties of irrigation water so that management appropriate programs can be developed.

The cost of water and its delivery can vary enormously, and its use can be scrutinised closely. Both are good reasons to ensure water usage can be justified through best practice water budgeting, based on climate, turf species, required quality, and site specific conditions. This allows actual consumption levels to be measured against actual irrigation needs, rather than a long term average.

Attention to detail can be critical to the success of turf projects. Overlooking critical factors in the development of specifications can leave a troublesome legacy for years, whereas getting things right at the planning stage can provide great, predictable results for decades.

Horses for courses they say! The same is true for turf species, and getting the selection right based on site, use, expectations, and available management resources can have a significant impact on the sustainability of a turf facility.

The coordination of contractors, staff, management and end users can be complex and difficult. Turfwise can utilise its diverse experience to ensure projects are delivered effectively.

Once constructed, the management of newly established turf can be intensive and requires good planning. Specific programs can be developed to ensure the smoothest possible development of turf surfaces.