LCC Grounds Maintenance: June 2012

Longwood Cricket Club Grounds

LCC Grounds blog began in 2008. Entries have educated membership and the public on the crew, agronomic techniques, horticulture and clay court maintenance.

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Friday, June 29, 2012

Kids

Boston Pro Tennis League

A few pictures from last night's Boston Pro Tennis League match.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Various Pictures

John G. haing a lesson with Larry.

Check out the awesome forehand form (Kevin says he has better form).

Walkway up to the pool is teeming with different flowers.

The 1930 vintage grounds trailer is finished being painted.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Larry and Magnus Interview

Larry and Magnus discussing the newly renovated grass court 18. The court is 100% perennial ryegrass, seeded on May 1, 2012.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Kousa Dogwood, Front of Clubhouse

Friday, June 15, 2012

Painting Trailer and Courts

Jeff and Andrew painting the Worthington trailer. The trailer has been in use here at LCC since 1931. Below the mow pattern for the upcoming Women's Member/Guest.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Grass Court Work

Lots of work on the grass courts today. Verticutting, clean up with the baskets on the mower and solid tine aeration.

Friday, June 8, 2012

NO Rain Please

Courts are ready for play this weekend. Hope the rain holds off.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Tending the gardens and cutting the grass courts in the miserable weather. Floweres are stella d'oro lily and goatsbeard (one of my favorites at LCC).