Houston, Texas – The Groundskeeper and the IFMA Foundation announced the release of Sustainable Landscaping, a guide on how to introduce and advance sustainable practices in landscaping.

The guide, sixth in the IFMA Foundation’s Sustainability “How-to” Guide Series, is available as a free download. It provides an overview of several key areas, including:

The three primary phases of sustainable landscaping: Design, construction and maintenance;

Guidance on making the business case for sustainability, along with information on developing an action plan; and

Case studies offering real-world insight into effective approaches.

Insights and expertise for the guide came from a cross section of The Groundskeeper’s management team and other subject matter experts. It serves as a practical guide and reference for facility managers, property managers, community managers and operations professionals across multiple industry sectors.

To obtain a free copy of Sustainable Landscaping, visit www.ifmafoundation.org orwww.groundskeeper.com