Tool Shed

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 subscribers. 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.

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Sustainable Approach - Moss In The Pool

Mike Hahm, CPRP

With cost savings, a reduction of the environmental impact and an innovative transformation in the way the city of Saint Paul, Minn., managed its pool’s filtration system, the proposal for implementing an industry-transforming moss-conditioning technology was a no-brainer.

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.

Playing Conditions Index for Synthetic Turf

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.

STMA Playing Conditions Index©

Sports Turf Management Association

The STMA PCI can also be used to help garner publicity and acclaim for your field.

How to Keep Your Infield Level

Beacon Athletics

Basic techniques to level a baseball infield with a level board.

The Science of Infields

TurfaceAthletics

An introduction to the components of a safe, playable infield.

Chalking Baselines on Baseball Infields

Eric Greenspan

Techniques for baseball field preparation.

How to Add Infield Mix

Smart Turf

This video explains how to properly add infield mix to an infield in easy to follow steps.

Baseball Field Maintenance - Dragging and Raking

Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University

This video is an instructional video about Dragging and Raking as part of the Baseball Field Management certificate course from The Ohio State University.