Know Your Turf. Then Treat It.
Stop guessing and start managing with evidence. Fernland’s Diagnostic & Analysis Services give you accurate data on soil health, water quality and turf condition — interpreted by turf specialists who know Australian sports surfaces.
Evidence-Based Turf Management Starts Here
Every turf surface is different. What works on one oval won’t always work on another — because the soil beneath it, the water feeding it, and the biology living in it are unique to that site.
Fernland’s Diagnostic & Analysis Services take the guesswork out of turf management. We partner with accredited laboratories to deliver precise, reliable testing across soil, water, plant tissue, disease and pest pressure. Your results are then interpreted by Fernland’s own turf specialists, who translate the data into a programme built specifically for your surface.
The result: targeted inputs, reduced waste, and turf that performs when it matters most.
Test What Matters, From the Rootzone Up
Comprehensive testing across every variable that affects turf performance.
Soil Tests & Analysis
The starting point for any serious turf programme — pH, EC, organic matter, CEC and a full macro and micronutrient profile, forming the foundation of an evidence-based nutrition programme.
Nematode Counts
One of the most underdiagnosed problems on Australian sports turf. Quantitative root-zone assessments identify pest pressure before visible damage appears — giving you lead time to act.
Disease Analysis
When disease appears, misidentification is costly. Laboratory identification of turf pathogens ensures you apply the right treatment the first time — no wasted fungicide applications.
Tissue Testing
Deficiencies develop well before they’re visible in the canopy. Tissue and sap analysis assesses nutrient uptake in real time, so you can correct imbalances before they affect quality or recovery.
Water Suitability Tests
Poor irrigation water is one of the most overlooked contributors to turf decline. We screen for salinity, bicarbonates, pH and contaminants — making sure your water supports turf health.
Pest Identification
Accurate identification from physical samples and imagery, assessed by specialists who understand turf-specific pest pressure. Targeted management starts with knowing what you’re dealing with.
Your Results Come With a Programme — At No Extra Cost
Once your diagnostic results are in, Fernland’s turf specialists develop a customised application programme for your surface at no additional charge.
- Built from your data — tailored to your soil, water and turf results, not a generic recommendation.
- Product-matched — proven, fit-for-purpose products so you only apply what your turf actually needs.
- Cost-effective — targeted inputs reduce waste, eliminate guesswork and cut unnecessary expenditure.
Ready to Stop Guessing?
Arranging soil, water, tissue or disease testing is straightforward. Contact Fernland’s turf specialists to discuss your requirements and we’ll take care of the rest.
Ready to Talk Turf?
Get in touch to arrange soil, water, tissue or disease testing — and get a customised programme built from your results at no extra cost. Available to turf managers at sporting ovals, racecourses and golf courses across Australia.
Phone: 1800 672 794
Email: turfcare@fernland.com.au