Autumn/Winter Renovation & Winter Maintenance of the Cricket Square & Outfield

This booklet is the handout which accompanies the IOG Foundation Part B course which is designed to help develop the skills needed to complete the autumn renovation and maintain the ground over the winter period. The topics covered include:

• Definition of the surface
• Assessment of the surface
• Sequence of operations
• Safe working practice
• Scarification
• Aeration
• Repairs & renovation
• Overseeding
• Top dressing
• Applying fertiliser
• Care of the outfield
• Maintaining non-turf pitches