February often represents a transitional month for turf managers, sitting between the prolonged challenges of winter and the gradual glimmer of early spring.

The government’s new environmental improvement plan for England was launched in December with a ‘clear plan to restore the environment.’

From worn astro-turf to thriving grass paths and stream restoration, Carl Crocher shows how careful planning and innovative thinking can transform a golf course - without disrupting play or breaking the budget.