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.
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
Community Garden Plant Growing Guide
Old Farmer's Almanac
Our Growing Guides contain everything you need to know about planting, growing, and caring for all of the most popular vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, bulbs, and shrubs.
Garden Pests and Diseases
Old Farmer's Almanac
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Plant Pest and Disease Control Library has information on identifying and controlling your most common insect pests and critters—from aphids and hornworms to rabbits and deer. We also address plant disease from blights to wilts.
Tree Planting and Tree Care Guide
National Wildlife Federation
This guide will assist you on howto plan, prepare and execute your tree planting event, whether you are plantone tree or 100s.
How to Cut Down a Tree
Lowe's Home Improvement
Let us show you how to properly use a chainsaw to safely fell trees.
How to Install a Chain Link Fence
Lowe's Home Improvement
Step-by-step video with all the details need to install the perfect chain link fence.
How to Use and Maintain a Chainsaw
Lowe's Home Improvement
A chainsaw is a great tool, but it takes knowledge and practice to use it confidently and safely. Learn how to get the most out of this powerful tool.
How to Decide When to Remove a Tree
University of Maryland Extension
When a tree develops problems, it is frequently difficult to decide when to remove it. This article outlines important factors to consider.
How to Remove Tree Stumps
This Old House
Step-by-step process for removing an old tree stump with hand tools.
Controlling Ivy
Lawn Mower Hut
Whether you’ve got a fence that’s been invaded by vines, a tree that’s slowly being strangled, or a building taken over by ivy, read on to discover how to overcome the problem!
