Your commercial property’s grass is often the first thing tenants, residents, and customers notice. Thick, green turf tells them the property is well-kept and well-run. Thin, patchy turf can tell them the opposite.
Most property managers judge turf only by how it looks. But truly healthy turf starts in the unseen underground. That means your lawn’s quality depends on soil chemistry, plant biology, regional pests, and choosing the right grass for your climate. That's turfgrass science, and it's the foundation of smart commercial turf management.
Turfgrass science studies how grasses grow and how to manage them on sports fields, golf courses, and commercial landscapes. Your landscape provider should be putting this science to work on your property every week. Here's what that involves, shown in the quick snapshot below. Then we’ll dive into the details.