Kevin Scott Mercer, CGM, CSFM, announces new book

Franklin Publishers announced the upcoming release of “Environmental Solutions for Grounds Management” by Kevin Scott Mercer, CGM, CSFM. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience, Mercer presents a transformative guide that blends environmental stewardship with practical solutions, offering a comprehensive approach to sustainable grounds management.

“Environmental Solutions for Grounds Management” covers a wide range of topics, including stormwater management, biodiversity promotion, and innovative soil amendments using food waste and compost tea. Mercer’s strategies are designed to enhance landscapes without compromising the grounds manager program or landscape aesthetics. This program will show ground managers how to reduce stormwater runoff, promote wildlife habitats, and pollination areas, and achieve economic returns.

Key highlights of the book include:

  • Practical solutions for reducing stormwater runoff and managing nutrients.
  • Techniques for fostering biodiversity and creating thriving wildlife habitats.
  • Innovative approaches to soil amendments and composting.
  • Case studies and award-winning strategies that have been recognized by the Professional Grounds Manager Society (PGMS) and the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA).

Whether you are a grounds manager, horticulturist, golf course superintendent or landscape professional, this book offers invaluable insights to help you achieve sustainable and economically viable grounds management practices.

“Environmental Solutions for Grounds Management” is available at gmesgreen.com, as well as Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other major platforms.