Get your cricket squares and bowling greens in peak condition this April with expert preparation techniques from Battersby Sports Ground Supplies Ltd. From overseeding and top dressing to fertilising, mowing, rolling, and precise pitch marking, this guide covers everything groundsmen need to create a durable, high-performance playing surface ready for the season ahead.

As spring arrives, March is the key month for encouraging strong turf growth on sports pitches. This blog explores how fertilisers work, the differences between granular and liquid feeds, and provides a month-by-month fertiliser plan using trusted products to help groundsmen drive recovery, colour and resilience throughout the growing season.