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.
Calculate Water Flow For A Sprinkler System
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video demonstrates how measure the the flow of water in gallons per minute using the bucket test.
Weed Management for Landscapes - Crabgrass
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
One of the most common weeds found across the US is Crabgrass. This video offers some tips on how to manage this pest in your landscape.
Weed Management For Landscapes - Yellow Nutsedge
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video offers some tips for managing Yellow Nutsedge.
Weed Management For Landscapes - Dandelions
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video provides some tips on how to control dandelions.
Calculating Bulk Landscape Material Needs - Cubic Yards
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video demonstrates how to accurately calculate volume needs for bulk landscape materials like soil, sand, mulch and gravel.
Weed Control For Planter Beds - Pre & Post-emergent Herbicides
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video covers selecting the right herbicide to manage weeds in planter beds that will limit weeds while leaving your ornamentals unharmed.
Planting Containerized Trees
Arbor Day Foundation
Step-by-step process for plating containerized trees.
Cleaning Techniques - Indoor Basketball Court
PDXHoops
Step-by-step process for cleaning hardwood gym flooring.
Creating Sustainable Community Parks and Landscapes
PA DCNR
This guidebook was created to outline the benefits of enhancing the natural resources in local parks and other landscapes, to maintain these areas in a sustainable manner, and to provide a step-by-step guide to help staff and volunteers achieve those results.
How to Install a Basketball Net
eHow
Step-by-step process for installing a basketball net.
Overseeding - Step by Step Guide For Beginners
Ryan Knorr Lawn Care
Overseeding is the process of adding new grass seed to your existing turf and the transformation can done quickly and easily.
Dog Park Design Considerations
The Trust for Public Land
Executive summary: How to build adog park
Guidelines and Best Practices for Sustainable Trails
Trails for All Ontarians Collaborative
A carefully designed and constructed trail minimizes the impact that people have on surrounding or more sensitive terrain.
Standard Trail Plans and Specifications
US Forest Service
The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect current Forest Service trail management efforts and the agency’s Trails Data Dictionary for constructed features and tasks.
Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines
US Forest Service
The Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG) provides guidance for maximizing accessibility of trails in the National Forest System, while protecting the unique characteristics of their natural setting.
