Square
• Maintenance operations can be difficult to plan through winter as the square will often be too wet so take care to only act when conditions are suitable
• Any earthworm casts should be cleared up either by hand picking or brushing in dry conditions to disperse them, take care not to smear them
• Remove leaves and other debris to prevent the grass being smothered
• Apply an autumn/winter fertiliser to help sustain grass plant health through the winter months
• Rope off the square to deter people from wandering over it or even better, erect fencing around to prevent animal damage
• Regularly check for disease activity and, if identified, treat accordingly
• If conditions allow aerate the square using solid tines ideally to a variety of depths but do not deep spike after the new year
• If conditions allow mow the square ideally with a rotary mower aiming to just top-off the sward