October
If renovation hasn't been completed by now, then make sure it is finished as soon as possible.Germination sheets on the ends can aid any late germination and initial establishment of seed - but watch out for disease attack.Drag brush on a regular basis, especially if dew is present.
Earthworm activity can be very high this month, so drag brushing when dry, as well as some form of chemical control may be required. Keep the square topped at a suitable height of cut - say no more than 25mm - as this will maintain a suitable sward density and prevent the sward from thinning out if it is let to grow too long. If the sward is mostly composed of fescues and bents then the height of cut will be lower than this.
Fence off the square to maintain its integrity. This will reduce the chance of animals straying onto the square, as well as hopefully keeping walkers away from the square.
November
Regular drag brushing of the square to help disperse any worm casts and keep the grass upright. Top the square at 18 - 25mm height of cut. If any material in top-dressed tine holes has sunk then carry out some additional top-dressing, although be careful not to apply too much.Maintain any perimeter fencing, if it's erected.
Vertidrain or other deep spike of the outfield if ground conditions are suitable.
December
Drag brush at least every other day, if not daily when ground conditions permit.
Maintain any perimeter fencing that may have been erected to protect the square from 'intruders'.Keep the grass topped, typically to 25mm or so.
Aerate using solid tines when ground conditions permit and when there is not too much moisture present within the clay loam rootzone. Keep the outfield at a suitable height of cut - the height will depend upon whether there is any other sport taking place on it or whether the facility is fortunate enough to be just a cricket facility.Aerate the outfield as required.
Enjoy Christmas - you've deserved it !