# The Turf Manager

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 70 Fremont St, Worcester, MA 01603 · **Phone:** (508) 630-4157 · **Website:** https://www.theturfmanager.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 137 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

The Turf Manager is a Worcester-based lawn-care company focused on turf and soil nutrient management. Its website says the company uses mineral fertilizer and requires soil testing through the UMass Amherst Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Lab every three years, serving customers from Holland and Dudley to Westminster, Charlton, Cambridge, Haverhill, and Franklin.

Customers describe measurable lawn improvements: thicker, greener grass; fewer weeds, crabgrass, grubs, moss, and bare spots; and successful aeration and overseeding. Reviews repeatedly mention David and Dave's explanations, soil testing, detailed notices, responsiveness, punctuality, and communication, with examples spanning one to five years of service. Google shows 5.0 stars from 142 ratings, while the all-source record contains 137 reviews from 2022–2026.

This is a strong fit for homeowners seeking recurring lawn fertilization, weed control, soil-informed treatment, aeration, or overseeding. Before booking, confirm the current program, schedule, pricing, and service area directly with the company; the available company description emphasizes lawn-care programs rather than broader landscape construction.

**Strengths:**
- Soil-informed treatments — reviewers cite testing and targeted lawn care
- Lawn restoration — customers report thicker, greener, healthier grass
- Clear communication — repeated praise for notices, responsiveness, and explanations
- Reliable scheduling — reviewers mention punctual visits and timely updates

**Where sources disagree:**
- Google's current rating count is 142, while the all-source review record contains 137 reviews; these are platform/collection counts, not a business-identity conflict.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- The Turf Manager is based at 70 Fremont St in Worcester and presents itself as a turf and soil nutrient management company. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tjeldGOUtRVlYxUkV0bk4zUjVORk5OU0VOMVQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkczWF9KQVV1REtnN3R5NFNNSEN1T1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ For years I spent money on top shelf seed and fertilizer...... and honestly, my lawn looked good.... but never "great".
These guys are am…”
- The business uses soil testing and mineral fertilizer in recurring lawn-care programs. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tjeldGOUtRVlYxUkV0bk4zUjVORk5OU0VOMVQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkczWF9KQVV1REtnN3R5NFNNSEN1T1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ For years I spent money on top shelf seed and fertilizer...... and honestly, my lawn looked good.... but never "great".
These guys are am…”
- Customers report lawn fertilization, weed control, aeration, overseeding, and treatment of moss, crabgrass, grubs, and bare spots. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toaVF6TkVhWGszVGpKWlRuQXlTV0l0YldsbVpWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkhiQzNEaXk3TjJZTnAySWItbWlmZVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Well my lawn needed someone who has the expertise with treating a mossy, constantly wet, shaded lawn with numerous  bare spots where gras…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xJeGNrTlNXVkYxV0ZOb2NHOXdlbVZCVVVOTUxXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlIxckNSWVF1WFNocG9wemVBUUNMLWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Turf Manager did an amazing job with my lawn. It was beautifully green all season long and weed free! Thank you for knowing exactly w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2MmRQLWp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDv2dP-jwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Turf Manager did my core aeration and overseeding and just the communication alone was great, the lawn ended up nice, green, and full…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2NlkzZmRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDv6Y3fdA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My lawn has never looked better! Before I started with Turf Manager, it was patchy and covered in moss. I appreciate how they conduct a s…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzbU5uQl9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3mNnB_gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David has been a magician bringing our lawn to life!! We had three different, very well known companies out promising to get our lawn gre…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYcWZDU2lnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXqfCSigE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ TurfManager grew better grass on pavement than I had in my own yard.  Quick story- my daughter's house had a large area with nearly no gr…”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe David and his team as responsive, communicative, knowledgeable, punctual, and professional. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xRNWVXbENOemRWV0U1NFVUTkxSbmROWTJ4bFluYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlQ5eWlCNzdVWE54UTNLRndNY2xlYnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I’ve been using The Turf Manager for two years now, and Dave and his team have been nothing short of amazing. They take the time to expla…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aUVJYVnZlblZYZDA5SldEWndhazVXVjA1NFFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZQRXVvenVXd09JWDZwak5WV054QWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and Bob are the best. Very knowledgeable and always a quick response to any issues that may pop-up.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzbWUtSGNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3me-HcQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very responsive. Great communication. Customer service always at the forefront. Very knowledgeable.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2bDcyMy13RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDvl723-wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is my first year working with Dave, and I’ve been pleased. I switched to The Turf Manager after the previous company I worked with w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2alpuNURBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDvjZn5DA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave Patterson at The Turf Manager has made my lawn look like a picture!  Timely, affordable, and uses premium products.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2bWRhVXd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDvmdaUwwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ At first I have to say I was skeptical. I had never heard of The Turf Manager,  but my regular lawn service was no longer providing this …”
- Reviewers describe visible lawn improvements, including thicker green grass and fewer weeds. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2NlkteE9nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDv6Y-xOg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After one and a half seasons of using Turf Manager for my lawn management, my lawn is more beautiful than ever. I had absolutely no crab …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toaVF6TkVhWGszVGpKWlRuQXlTV0l0YldsbVpWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkhiQzNEaXk3TjJZTnAySWItbWlmZVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Well my lawn needed someone who has the expertise with treating a mossy, constantly wet, shaded lawn with numerous  bare spots where gras…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtX3FTV2pnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID-_qSWjgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David is amazing!  He takes his work very seriously and truly understands his lawn science.  You can see that it is his passion.  I have …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzbU5uQl9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3mNnB_gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David has been a magician bringing our lawn to life!! We had three different, very well known companies out promising to get our lawn gre…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxa2Z1QzV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC1kfuC5wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David is 100% professional and works diligently to maintain our lawn. Our lawn was in terrible shape, with weeds growing, and shady areas…”
- Google shows 5.0 stars from 142 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Turf%20Manager&query_place_id=ChIJf3zk4OK_byERnrSL3u8Ruy0) — “Google: 5★ from 142 ratings”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tjeldGOUtRVlYxUkV0bk4zUjVORk5OU0VOMVQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkczWF9KQVV1REtnN3R5NFNNSEN1T1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ For years I spent money on top shelf seed and fertilizer...... and honestly, my lawn looked good.... but never "great".
These guys are am…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2NlkteE9nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDv6Y-xOg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After one and a half seasons of using Turf Manager for my lawn management, my lawn is more beautiful than ever. I had absolutely no crab …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2MmRQLWp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2dbb11efde8bb49e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDv2dP-jwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Turf Manager did my core aeration and overseeding and just the communication alone was great, the lawn ended up nice, green, and full…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Turf%20Manager&query_place_id=ChIJf3zk4OK_byERnrSL3u8Ruy0): 5.0★ from 142 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Turf%20Manager&query_place_id=ChIJf3zk4OK_byERnrSL3u8Ruy0): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.theturfmanager.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joe Yiz. · 2026-06-19**: For years I spent money on top shelf seed and fertilizer...... and honestly, my lawn looked good.... but never "great".
These guys are amazing!
They do soil tests, approach it from a scientific level, and take a lawn from good to great!
Every time I pull in the driveway, I look at my lawn and think …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ron Curry · 2026-06-09**: Excellent customer service.   Very responsive to all my questions.  Definitely recommend the Turf Manger.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eric Rubinow · 2025-11-25**: I’ve been using The Turf Manager for two years now, and Dave and his team have been nothing short of amazing. They take the time to explain what they’re doing, what the lawn needs, and it really shows in the results. Each season my yard looks better and healthier than the last. Their attention to de…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ye T · 2025-11-19**: I’ve waited 2 seasons to leave this review because I wanted to see the results of their work, and boy does their work speak for itself.

David knows everything there is to know about lawns. Not only do results speak for themselves, the level of knowledge David and Bob have is unmatched. Both David a…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Kelley · 2025-11-15**: Dave and Bob are the best. Very knowledgeable and always a quick response to any issues that may pop-up.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Yvonne DiBenedetto · 2025-10-29**: The Turf Manager has provided me with outstanding service.  They have been very responsive and helpful as different issues have come up in my yard. I have had several neighbors comment that my lawn is the best in the neighborhood. If you haven’t used The Turf Manager before, it’s worth a try!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jane Tobey · 2025-10-27**: Well my lawn needed someone who has the expertise with treating a mossy, constantly wet, shaded lawn with numerous  bare spots where grass would not grow. Right now I have the most green lush lawn I have ever had. The Tuff Manager excaveeded all my expectations! Thank you Dave.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Linda Broders · 2025-10-25**: Owner is very nice and easy to talk to. Explains everything he is doing and why. Looking forward to a great lawn!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elise Teasdale · 2025-10-21**: The Turf Manager did an amazing job with my lawn. It was beautifully green all season long and weed free! Thank you for knowing exactly what my lawn needed! See you next season!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gary Battelle · 2025-10-16**: I would recommend lawn management to anyone looking to have a beautiful lawn, we had weeds and dirt in our front yard before lawn management started treating our lawn and after they treated we now have a beautiful lawn I can be proud of

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