Our Tool Shed is a resource library designed for professionals working within all aspects of park maintenance. We continually research best maintenance practices from all industries to gather videos, articles, templates, and websites and store them in one place for our members. We spend the time to sift through the noise and provide you with valuable information when you need it, so you can focus on developing solutions. If there is something you need but cannot find, reach out and share your specific needs.
Systemic Insecticides List
Xerces Society, 2022
This tool is an easily accessible reference to the insecticides currently registered in the U.S. that are known to—or possess the potential to—exhibit systemic movement in plants. With this reference, you can retrieve information about these chemicals, such as their toxicity to bees, their persistence, the strength of their systemic activity, and where they can be legally used.
Native Seed Resource Center
Ernst Seeds, 2022
There are many factors involved in choosing, purchasing and planting native seeds and live materials, as well as managing expectations and maintaining native plant sites.
Winter Pond Inspection Checklist
Penn State Extension, 2021
If you are a pond owner, winter or early spring is a good time to take a walk around your pond to see if any maintenance is needed.
Winter is Tree Pruning Season
Penn State Extension, 2021
While you may need to bundle up, the cold temperatures of winter make for a great time to prune.
Pruning Landscape Trees
Penn State Extension, 2021
Proper pruning of landscape trees improves their structural strength, maintains their health, enhances their beauty, and increases their value.
Disinfecting Tools, Equipment, Pots, Flats and Benches
Penn State Extension, 2011
Prewash tools, benches, and equipment to remove soil and plant debris because disinfestants do not penetrate these well.
Fungicides, Herbicides, and Insecticides
Penn State Extension, 2006
In some cases, pesticides are the only alternative in controlling pests. The pesticides cited here have moderately low mammalian toxicity and degrade soon after application.
Weed control: Wild violet (Viola spp.)
Penn State Extension, 2019
Wild violet is a common name used for several species within the Viola genus that infest home lawns, parks, grounds, cemeteries, and other turf areas.
Pesticide Storage and Security
Penn State Extension, 2017
This article describes the proper procedures for storing pesticides and application equipment.
Evaluation of Playing Surface Characteristics of Various In-Filled System
Penn State University, 2016
This study was designed to evaluate the playing surface quality of various infill systems over time.
Iron in Turfgrass Irrigation Water
Penn State Extension, 2021
The presence of higher-than-normal iron concentrations in water samples may be of concern to turfgrass managers due to possible negative effects on irrigation systems and other cosmetic problems.
Weed control: Nimblewill (Muhlenbergia schreberi)
Penn State Extension, 2015
Nimblewill is a native warm season perennial grass. It is extremely common, especially in older lawns.
Weed control: Common chickweed [Stellaria media (L.) Vill.]
Penn State Extension, 2020
Common chickweed is a weed of home lawns, parks, golf courses, and athletic fields.
Weed control: Japanese Stiltgrass [Microstegium vimineum (Trin.) A. Camus]
Penn State Extension, 2020
Japanese stiltgrass, also known as Nepalese browntop and Mary's grass, is a highly invasive weed along roadsides bordering wooded areas, in infrequently mowed naturalized rough areas on golf courses, as well as in shaded or partially shaded parks and lawns.
Weed control: Yellow Woodsorrel, Oxalis stricta L.
Penn State Extension, 2020
Yellow woodsorrel, also referred to as oxalis, sourgrass, and other names, is a weed of home lawns, parks, golf courses, and athletic fields.
