Sunrise Earth: Longwood Cricket Club

Clay Courts and Rain

After rain (we had 3/4 of an inch late last night) we open the clay courts fairly quickly. The drying process is sped up by using towels to sop up puddles. Lots of brushing increases surface area for drying and any dents or scrapes in the courts are patched.

Verticutting and Aerating

A film by Andrew Walsh.

Verticutting first, then going right over the dethatched area with the aerator. We then blow the plugs into piles and pick up. All the plugs are composted and reused several years later as topdressing. Longwood has been doing this for years so it's soil usage has been self sustaining for decades.

Finis

Checking Up

Director of Tennis, Larry Wolf - making sure Tim is keeping the lines straight!

Interview with Tim on Mowing Nets and Fences

New Shrubs

In 2008, the red maple tree in front of the garage died from a root fungus. It would be great if we could replace it with another maple, but unfortunately the fungus is probably still there and would infect the new tree. So we opted for something different. A small dogwood and two mountain laurels now fill the space. They have interesting leaves and their flowers will add some color to the area in the spring.

Clay Courts

Construction pictures - clay courts 2005-2006

Charlie Rolling the Grass!

85 and 90 Grass Court National Championship

Pictures of mowing for the tournament and some of the action.