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.
Quick Resource Guide for Winter Maintenance BMPs
PA Department of Environmental Protection
This quick resource guide was developed to provide information to municipalities on how to improve winter maintenance operations by utilizing best management practices (BMPs) for the two most utilized materials in winter maintenance operations: road salt (chloride-based deicers) and abrasives.
How to Shovel Packed Snow and Ice
This Old House
Step-by-step process for clearing sidewalks and paths with packed snow and ice.
Principles of Snow Plowing with a Truck
East Coast Facilities
Explanation of snow plowing with plow trucks.
Best Practice in Winter Maintenance
International Federation of Municipal Engineering
IFME member countries that experience heavy winters have collaborated to share information and practices in winter road maintenance.
Basic Snow Plow Fundamentals
Snow and Ice Management Association
Introduction to how to operate a V-plow
Benefits of Mulching
Penn State Extension
Mulches are materials placed over the soil surface to enhance landscape beauty, improve soil conditions, protect plants from foot traffic and lawn equipment, and suppress weeds.
Soil Quality Information
Penn State Extension
What is healthy soil and how do we achieve it?
How to Trim Hedges
Better Homes and Gardens
Tips and tricks for keeping hedges looking good.
How to Plant Bare Root Trees
Arbor Day Foundation
Step-by-step process for planting bare root trees.
Planting Bare Root Trees
Arbor Day Foundation
Step-by-step process for plating bare root trees.
How to Plant Containerized Trees
Arbor Day Foundation
Step-by-step process for planting containerized trees.
How to Plant Trees with a Burlap Root Ball
Arbor Day Foundation
Step-by-step process for plating trees with a burlap wrapped root ball.
Planting Trees with a Burlap Wrapped Root Ball
Arbor Day Foundation
Step-by-step process for planting trees with a burlap wrapped root ball.
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
TheCraftyGemini
Step-by-step process for building low-cost raised beds for a community garden.
Old Farmer's Almanac Planting Calendar
Old Farmer's Almanac
Pennsylvania planting calendar
