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.
Turning Weeders into Leaders
Jeff McManus
What is a weed? An interesting question that leads to thought-provoking ideas about what plants can teach us about business and life. What can plants teach us about ourselves and about how to manage other people? In this talk learn how to turn weeders into leaders.
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.
