So, What Actually Is Loam? If you’ve ever wondered why a cricket square plays so differently to the outfield around it, the answer is almost always underfoot — in the loam. Specialist loam is one of…
The Adams and Stewart soil binding test (ASSB) or Motty test as it is commonly known is still a very good method for measuring soil strength. Particularly in that it can be simply done at home…
When establishing a new cricket square, getting the right loam is an important part of achieving good grass establishment and, ultimately, a successful playing surface. There is a long-standing belief in cricket ground management that different…
