KENT CRICKET
When a job advert states, ‘no two today and it’s currently under 2 foot ideal conditions for soil to become
days are ever the same’ it is usually of snow, so, what are you going to do nitrogen deficient. If left untreated,
meant as an enticement for an about it?” groundsmen run the risk of seeing
significantly bare patches as the
adaptive, dynamic and unflappable
individual, constantly ready to deal So far, 2019 has been far kinder season nears; which are not only
with a new challenge. to cricket than 2018. The snow in unsightly, but open the door for
Kent has been minimal, and the weeds and if too severe, are likely
However, for a groundsman frosts have been manageable. The develop into areas of inconsistent
during the spring, it is more the most common issue seen across bounce and cracking.
‘marketeers’ way of saying, “You amateur and recreational surfaces know that beautiful maintenance has been red thread. Not uncommon Adrian Llong, the newly promoted
schedule you’ve prepared for the at the best of times, but a constant Head Groundsman of Kent Cricket,
cricket square? As nice as it is, you flow of rain and mild temperatures is responsible for overseeing both
had planned to be pre-season rolling over the winter have provided the The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence
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