PGMS
Publications & Products
PGMS
offers these valuable resources to boost your bottom line! In today's
competitive environment you need the best available tools and information
to increase your knowledge base and improve your bottom line. To
help you in this pursuit, we offer you the following publications
so you can save time, avoid mistakes, solve problems, increase profits
and cut losses.
PGMS
Decals
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Cutting edge grounds management professionals can now show their pride in PGMS membership and their professionalism by displaying PGMS Decals. Three sizes are offered.
Only available for purchase by PGMS members
Cost: 3" x 2" = $0.50 each
Cost: 4" x 3" = $1.75 each
Cost: 6" x 4" = $3.50 each
PGMS
Windbreaker
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Cutting edge grounds management professionals can now show their pride in PGMS membership by purchasing the PGMS Windbreaker. Perfect for keeping warm on those cold mornings.Cost: $40* Only available for purchase by PGMS members
*$5.00 Postage and Handling fee.
PGMS
Denim Workshirt
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Cutting edge grounds management professionals can now show their pride in PGMS membership by purchasing the PGMS Denim Workshirt. Perfect for work in the field or taking in that educational seminar.Cost: $25* Only available for purchase by PGMS members
*$5.00 Postage and Handling fee.
PGMS
Saddlebag
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Cutting edge grounds management professionals can now show their pride in PGMS membership by purchasing the PGMS .Cost: $40* Only available for purchase by PGMS members
*$5.00 Postage and Handling fee.
New
Publication:
Growing Effective Leadership
This book, written for PGMS by Dr. Stanley Jensen is another step taken to elevate the grounds management profession. Written in a clear and precise format that underscores the importance of managerial leadership in the Green Industry. This manual is the first of its kind for the Green Industry Manager and should be found in the office of every individual who is serious about a career in grounds management. All individuals joining or renewing their membership in PGMS for 2003 will receive a complimentary copy.
Cost: $15* for PGMS members, $25* for non-members
*$5.00 Postage and Handling fee.
Newly Revised: Operational Guidelines for Grounds Management
Comprehensive guide to maintaining and managing your grounds and landscaping operation. Written by professionals with years of grounds and facilities expertise, this book will help you review, organize, and improve your grounds management department.
Cost: $75* for PGMS members, $125* for non-members
*$5.00 Postage and Handling fee.
The OSHA Compliance Manual
In the past year and a half, the Federal Government has made two significant changes to its Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) regulations. Employers need to stay current with all of these changes or risk stiff penalties resulting from noncompliance. Learn full details about these changes by ordering a PGMS Federal OSHA Compliance Manual available and help avoid future compliance problems. This grounds management-specific manual that puts applicable Occupational Safety and Health regulations into a user-friendly narrative style. The 2003 edition of this manual addresses the basics of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and highlights all recent changes made to the act that could affect you.
Cost: $110* for PGMS members, $140* for non-members
*$5.00 Postage and Handling fee.
Newly Revised: The Fully Updated PGMS Grounds Estimating Guide
Features updated estimating guidelines and a new loose-leaf binder format.
Cost: $35.00* (Non-PGMS members) One copy free to members.
*$5.00 Postage and Handling fee.
Newly Revised: The Grounds Maintenance Management Guidelines
Sixth Edition. Fully updated. Ideal for those with grounds management responsibilities, this guide provides specific information in all of the key areas of running a typical grounds operation. Includes a maintenance program guideline, landscape materials, safety regulations and procedures, irrigation maintenance schedules, snow emergency plans and much, much more.
Cost: $25.00*
*$5.00 postage and handling.
Newly Revised: Grounds Management Forms and Job Descriptions Guide
Sixth Edition. Fully Updated. Contains representative forms and other recordkeeping tools needed by grounds professionals. Includes detailed position descriptions.
Cost: $25.00
*$5.00 postage and handling.
PGMS MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Contains alphabetical listing of PGMS members with complete mailing addresses, plus a listing by state; a listing of officers, board of directors, branches and branch presidents. Also included are listings of Gold Medal Recipients, Certified Grounds Managers, the PGMS By-laws and a map ofthe membership distribution.
Cost: One copy free to new members
$150 + $5.00 shipping
SIMPLIFIED IRRIGATION DESIGN
By Pete Melby. Covers all phases of irrigation design, with sample specs and charts.
Cost: PGMS member cost is $ 33.60 + $ 5.45 postage
Retail $ 38.50 + $ 5.45 postage
ABC'S OF LANDSCAPE PRUNING
VHS video shows step-by-step guidelines for good pruning. In-field demonstrations.
Cost: PGMS member cost is $168.70 + $9.45 postage
Retail $217.35 + $9.45 postage
INSECTICIDE, HERBICIDE, FUNGICIDE QUICK GUIDEBy G. B. Page and W. T. Thomson. Pesticides are cross-referenced to register usage and pests each material will control. All listed alphabetically. A handy, quick reference.
Cost: PGMS member cost is $15.55 + $4.50 postage
Retail $21.30 + $4.50 postage
RIGHT-TO-KNOW
This is the hazard communication compliance program to help you understand and comply with the federal law. Complete package includes training manual, videotape, 10 handbooks, forms and certificates.
Cost: PGMS Member cost is $257.25 + $5.00 postage
Retail $339.25 + $5.00 postage
PHOTOGRAPHIC MANUAL OF WOODY LANDSCAPE PLANTSBy Dr. M. Dirr. This is a classic in its field. Woody plants are fully covered as to identification, uses, etc.
Cost: PGMS Member cost for paperback is $17.65 + $4.00 postage
Retail $22.80 + $4.00 postage
COMPLETE GUIDE TO PEST CONTROL WITH AND WITHOUT CHEMICALSBy George W. Ware. This book gives the reader a choice in using pesticides or other means for pest control. Identifies pests, damage caused and their control.
Cost: PGMS member cost is $21.95 + $4.50 postage
Retail $29.95 + $4.50 postage
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT MANUAL
This manual provides guidance on applying the legal requirements made by the new law. Also provides directory of resources to help comply.
Cost: PGMS member cost is $99.75 + $6.00 postage
Retail $166.75 + $6.00 postage
SMALL AIR-COOLED ENGINES SERVICE MANUAL
17th Ed. Cat. No. SES-17. Covers 500 model types on air-cooled engines under 15 cu. in. Displacements and over 25 manufacturers.
Cost: PGMS member cost is $22.25 + $4.50 postage
Retail $28.70 + $4.50 postage
STRING TRIMMER SERVICE MANUAL
2nd Ed. Cat. No. STR-2. Everything you need to operate, maintain and repair string trimmer. Over 25 manufacturers, both electric and gas power.
Cost: PGMS member cost is $22.25 + $4.50 postage
Retail $28.70 + $4.50 postage
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE WORKBOOK # C-5
Month to month outline for starting a maintenance and repair program. Includes formats and form pages to all equipment.
Cost: PGMS member cost is $37.35 + $4.00 postage
Retail $45.45 + $4.00 postage
WALK-BEHIND LAWN MOWER SERVICE MANUAL
4th Ed. Cat. No. WLMS-4. Furnishes complete "how-to" repair information for walk-behind, push-type lawn mowers. Theory, basic service procedures and troubleshooting.
Cost: PGMS member cost is $22.25 + $4.50 postage
Retail $28.70 + $4.50 postage
LAWNS: BASIC FACTORS, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF FINE TURF AREAS
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