in Canterbury’s 18 match wickets is critical in order to maximising or contractor then be aware that
and a dozen practice wickets on the the periods of time when cross there is plenty of support and advice
outfield which are under constant rolling can be effectively carried out there, particularly via The
demand. Llong also manages The out, beginning the important Institute of Groundsmanship. It’s
County Ground, Beckenham, which consolidation of the soil. In aimed at making the job as efficient
has this year extended the square to tandem, the staff will be carrying and successful as possible.
include 9 match wickets, 4 practice out a rigorous disease prevention wickets and 2 newly strips that will programme, using both processes need continual attention to ensure and products to minimise the that the investment is well made. inherent disease risks of using
covers over an extended period.
Throughout February the covers
will come into action to manage the If you’re working on cricket pitches,
water content of the square. This whether as a volunteer, professional
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