Football pitch maintenance and management

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The use of a tractor mounted but not PTO drive, combination implement of 1.8m width, such as a SISIS Quadraplay or Charterhouse Multi-Sport can be an efficient way of undertaking routine surface maintenance activities in one pass.

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Keeping a surface clear of debris, especially fallen leaves in the autumn, helps to produce a well presented and healthier pitch.

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Usage management is an essential yet often neglected part of the pitch maintenance process.

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Where pesticides and other chemical products are used, this must be in a responsible way and one in which all other actions have been undertaken to reduce the need for their use in the first place.

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Verticutting the grass sward will help to keep the sward clean and relatively free from decaying leaves and grass sheaths, as well as contribute to a more upright grass.

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Watering is often an issue for many pitches as they will only have natural rainfall to rely on to help seed germination and establishment during renovation in May.

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Weed growth and flowering of weeds can be quite noticeable during May and June when weeds can be particularly active.

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The use of wetting agents where dry patch conditions exist, especially on the more highly maintained and specially constructed sand pitches, can help to ensure adequate soil moisture is available to a plant.

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This is clearly going to be a significant challenge and meeting user expectations will need to be clearly spelt out before the start of any season.

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