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.
Integrated Pest Management for Turfgrass
Oregon State University Extension Service
This video highlights the five cultural practices needed for proper integrated pest management in turfgrass: (1) mowing, (2) fertilization, (3) irrigation, (4) cultivation, and (5) pesticide selection and use.
Small Engine Repair - Basic Tools
Eliminator Performance
This video outlines entry level tools you'll need for basic small engine repair.
How To Rebuild A Carburetor On A ChainSaw, WeedEater, Etc.
Steve's Small Engine Saloon
Partial rebuild on a cube type carb. Repairing the most common problems. This video applies to most 2-stroke carbs. Including Weedeaters, chainsaws, blowers, hedge trimmers, grass trimmers, by Stihl, Husky, Husqvarna, Echo and more. How To Rebuild a Carburetor on a Chainsaw, Weedeater Etc.
Correct Way To Sharpen A Chainsaw
Steve's Small Engine Saloon
How to hand sharpen a power saw chain. Extremely thorough video on the sharpening process. Lots of tips.
Proper Way To Sharpen And Balance A Lawn Mower Blade
Steve's Small Engine Saloon
How to sharpen a walk behind mower blade and balance it as well.
Nutrient Management for Turf
UMass Extension
Through thoughtful nutrient management planning and the implementation of appropriate best management practices (BMPs), agricultural producers, land and property managers and others can manage farming operations and the properties under their care profitably and with protection of natural resources, particularly water, as a priority.
Turfgrass Fertilization: A Basic Guide for Professional Turfgrass Managers
PennState Extension
Dollar for dollar, fertilization does more to improve poor-quality turfgrass or to maintain good-quality turfgrass than any other management practice.
Turning Weeders into Leaders
Jeff McManus
What is a weed? An interesting question that leads to thought-provoking ideas about what plants can teach us about business and life. What can plants teach us about ourselves and about how to manage other people? In this talk learn how to turn weeders into leaders.
Top Reasons Lawn Mower Not Starting — Lawn Mower Troubleshooting
RepairClinic.com
Lawn mower won't start? This video provides information on how to troubleshoot a lawn mower that won't start and the most likely defective parts associated with this problem.
Top Reasons String Trimmer Not Starting — String Trimmer Troubleshooting
RepairClinic.com
String trimmer won't start? This video provides information on how to troubleshoot a string trimmer that won't start and the most likely defective parts associated with this problem.
What to do When a Tractor Won't Start
Tractor Mike
If you've been out using your tractor and all of a sudden it dies and won't restart, or, if you parked the tractor and left it for awhile and now you're back and it won't start, this video is for you.
How to Safely Fell or Cut Down a Tree Using a Chainsaw
Husqvarna USA
Want to learn how to properly fell a tree with a chainsaw? This requires careful planning and high degree of skill. Most importantly, safety first.
How to work with a chainsaw
Husqvarna
In this chainsaw tutorial you will see how to work with a chainsaw when it comes to felling, limbing, cross-cutting and safety.
Playing Condition Index Overview
Sports Turf Management Association
STMA developed the Playing Conditions Index (PCI) to help members assess the playability of their fields. The original tool was developed in 2008 with the motivation to gain more respect for your efforts in managing your fields.
Playing Condition Index for Natural Grass
Sports Turf Management Association
The PCI is now available in a digital format for both natural grass fields and synthetic turf fields. It is a protected Excel spreadsheet and users can only enter information in the cells that allow entry. The spreadsheet can be saved under different file names by the field manager to maintain records for each field.
