Custodial and Grounds
A well-trained custodial and grounds crew knows what to do, why they are doing it, and how best to take care of park maintenance. This area contains resources applicable to staff organization, health and safety, and efficient logistical approaches to improve custodial and grounds operations.
Treating Black Walnuts with Insecticides for Spotted Lanternfly Control
PennState Extension
Recommendations for safe pesticide applications to control spotted lanternfly infestations.
Do Lichens Cause Harm to Trees?
PennState Extension
Lichens are often thought to be a pest or disease to trees and shrubs.
Controlling Understory Fern Competition for Regeneration Success
PennState Extension
Dense understories of hay-scented, New York, and bracken fern can interfere with the regeneration of hardwood forests, threatening their sustainability.
Mile-a-minute
PennState Extension
Mile-a-minute is an invasive, noxious weed from eastern Asia that is rapidly colonizing non-crop areas in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)
PennState Extension
Hemlock woolly adelgid is a destructive, introduced pest of forest and ornamental hemlock trees.
Purple Loosestrife
PennState Extension
Importance and background of natural areas, including activities related to monitoring and controlling Purple Loosestrife.
How to Replace a Pole Saw Chain
Snow Joe and Sun Joe
Instructional video on how to replace your chain saw chain on the Sun Joe SWJ802E pole chain saw.
Removing Tree Stumps with Excavator
Heavy Metal Learning
This video demonstrates techniques involved using an excavator for tree stump removal.
How to Build a Terraced Garden Bed on a Slope
Lowes Home Improvement
Terracing a slope can help with drainage problems, but it can also add functional gardening space. We'll show you how to install a series of garden beds out of 6x6 pressure-treated lumber.
Pruning Herbaceous Plants
PennState Extension
A certain amount of maintenance is needed to keep a landscape looking its best. This minimal effort may mean the difference between landscaping that is mediocre and one that evokes many compliments.
Pruning Flowering Shrubs
PennState Extension
The correct time to prune your flowering shrubs depends on when they flower. Learn more about tips and tricks to maintain a colorful landscape.
Pruning Shrubs and Trees
PennState Extension
Here are some tips to follow when pruning specific plants, the best tools to use and some basic techniques.
Pruning for Utility Line Clearance
PennState Extension
This article explains why utility companies prune trees, what directional pruning is, how a tree should look after it is directionally pruned, and other options for trees near power lines.
How and When to Prune Flowering Shrubs
PennState Extension
This article discusses when to prune popular flowering shrubs and methods of pruning.
A Day in the Life of a Kent State Groundskeeper
KentState TV
Maintaining a university campus takes a lot of hard work. This video follows Kent State Grounds crew who help make it happen.
