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.
Irrigation System Maintenance - Spring Start-up
Oklahoma Gardening
This video shows viewers ways to start their irrigation systems back up after the winter months.
Calculate Water Flow For A Sprinkler System
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video demonstrates how measure the the flow of water in gallons per minute using the bucket test.
Weed Management for Landscapes - Crabgrass
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
One of the most common weeds found across the US is Crabgrass. This video offers some tips on how to manage this pest in your landscape.
Weed Management For Landscapes - Yellow Nutsedge
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video offers some tips for managing Yellow Nutsedge.
Weed Management For Landscapes - Dandelions
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video provides some tips on how to control dandelions.
Calculating Bulk Landscape Material Needs - Cubic Yards
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video demonstrates how to accurately calculate volume needs for bulk landscape materials like soil, sand, mulch and gravel.
Weed Control For Planter Beds - Pre & Post-emergent Herbicides
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video covers selecting the right herbicide to manage weeds in planter beds that will limit weeds while leaving your ornamentals unharmed.
Planting Containerized Trees
Arbor Day Foundation
Step-by-step process for plating containerized trees.
Cleaning Techniques - Indoor Basketball Court
PDXHoops
Step-by-step process for cleaning hardwood gym flooring.
Creating Sustainable Community Parks and Landscapes
PA DCNR
This guidebook was created to outline the benefits of enhancing the natural resources in local parks and other landscapes, to maintain these areas in a sustainable manner, and to provide a step-by-step guide to help staff and volunteers achieve those results.
How to Install a Basketball Net
eHow
Step-by-step process for installing a basketball net.
Overseeding - Step by Step Guide For Beginners
Ryan Knorr Lawn Care
Overseeding is the process of adding new grass seed to your existing turf and the transformation can done quickly and easily.
Dog Park Design Considerations
The Trust for Public Land
Executive summary: How to build adog park
How to Identify and Control Noninfectious Diseases of Trees
US Forest Service
Learn to identify nonliving disease agents that are a major cause of loss in forest and landscape trees.
Pool Contamination Protocol
PA Department of Health
Protocol for fecal contamination in the pool
