GROUNDSKEEPING
ULTRAGROOMER ™
GETS TO GRIPS
WITH UNWANTED ACCUMULATIONS AT GLAMORGAN CCC
Glamorgan CCC are the latest in a growing list of cricket clubs to discover the benefits of the UltraGroomer™ cassette from the renowned TMSystem™ collection . Purchased in conjunction with a 30 ” INFINICUT ® FL mower in June 2020 , the unit has helped Head Groundsman Robin Saxton to remove thatch and annual meadow grass accumulations to improve both presentation and overall plant health .
“ The combination of the very wet winter quickly followed by warm conditions in the spring had caused a build-up of annual meadow grass on the square ” explains Robin , who together with a team of five maintains the Sophia Gardens Ground and an off-site practice area . “ We were familiar with the UltraGroomer™ from prior experience and felt it was going to be key to us clearing the accumulations and improving sward cleanliness moving forward . Since we ’ ve been using the cassette it ’ s exceeded what we hoped to achieve !”
Featuring over 80 tungsten carbide tipped blades , the UltraGroomer™ improves the plants immediate environment by removing Poa ingress , lateral growth and organic matter to enhance the movement of oxygen and nutrients and make it more difficult for disease pathogens to take hold . “ During the main season , we were passing over the square every 3-4 weeks and each time were amazed at the amount of debris and organic matter we took out – we achieved a square which was clean , carried good pace and encouraged strong , healthy plant growth .”
“ The UltraGroomer™ will also be used in pre-renovation work , to thin out the surface and create an ideal seed bed to optimise the results with our seeding and topdressing operations .”
When not equipped with the UltraGroomer™ cassette , the INFINICUT ® FL complete with SMARTCut™ reel has become the go-to mower for Robin when it comes to cutting the square . “ We ’ re very impressed with both the cut quality and presentation we achieve . This combination of equipment puts us in a fantastic position to continue to improve our facility , ready to host a more regular level of play ( fingers crossed !) next season .”
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