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Grounds Care for New Mills Cricket Club

Professional grounds machinery servicing for New Mills Cricket Club. 10 miles from our Hyde workshop. Serving clubs in the Derbyshire & Cheshire Cricket League.

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About New Mills Cricket Club

New Mills Cricket Club enjoys a scenic ground in the Sett Valley, but the surrounding hills and damp microclimate create challenging conditions for groundskeeping equipment. Regular servicing of their cylinder mowers and strimmers ensures the square meets the high standards expected in league cricket throughout the summer.

New Mills Cricket Club's ground in the Sett Valley sits in a natural bowl surrounded by hills, creating a sheltered but consistently damp microclimate. The rich alluvial soil produces vigorous grass growth that keeps mowers working hard throughout the season. At ten miles from Hyde, the club is well within PGT Repairs' service range, and the volunteer groundskeeping team schedules pre-season servicing in February to ensure everything is ready for April. The valley's tendency to hold mist and moisture means blade corrosion is an ongoing concern requiring protective maintenance.

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE CALENDAR

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance for New Mills Cricket Club

Spring

The Sett Valley microclimate keeps the ground cool into April, so overseeding is timed carefully for late spring. Early-season rolling firms the square after winter frost cycles.

Summer

Mid-season blade sharpening is essential as the lush Pennine grass growth dulls cutting edges quickly. Pitch marking and preparation follow a tight schedule for weekend league matches.

Autumn

Post-season scarification removes the dense thatch that builds up from the rich grass growth. Deep aeration with solid tines helps water penetrate the heavy soil before winter.

Winter

All machinery is stripped down and serviced during winter. The club takes the opportunity to repair any drainage issues revealed during the season while the ground is not in use.