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Cooling
Climate is controlled at ground level by turfgrasses as they COOL temperatures
appreciably, thus working as exterior "air conditioners". Eight average front
lawns have the cooling effect of 70 tons of air conditioning while the average
home size air conditioning unit produces only 3 to 4 tons of cooling capacity.
A well-maintained lawn and landscape keeps your home cooler on hot days by
reducing ground level temperatures by 30 to 40 degrees over bare soil and 50 to
70 degrees over paved surfaces like streets and driveways.
Cleaning
Properly maintained shrubs, plants and lawns are environmental heroes. Dust and
smoke particles from the atmosphere are trapped by turf, which helps keep the
air cleaner. Because of their filtering capability, plants prevent soil
erosion, filter contaminants from rainwater, and absorb dust and soot.
Groundwater is enhanced in two ways by a dense turf. Turfgrasses increase
infiltration of water and also clean the water as it passes so that underground
water supplies are recharged for use by us all.
Reducing Noise
Landscaping can reduce noise by up to 50 percent. Quiet, grassed areas affect
people's moods, thus creating feelings of serenity, privacy, thoughtfulness,
happiness or sadness depending on our association with their use...home lawn,
roadside rest area, city park, golf course or memorial park.
Healing
Horticulture is therapeutic and improves quality of life. Millions of
Americans spend countless hours enjoying their yards and tending to their
flowers and gardens. Studies illustrate that hospital patients whose rooms
overlook landscapes recover faster and require less pain medication than those
lying in a sterile urban environment. Yearly cycles of nature produce changes
in the color of lawns, which are among the first areas to green up in the
spring. This brings a lift to human spirits and links urban inhabitants with a
symbol of the countryside and its heritage.
Increasing Air Quality
Oxygen generation by turfgrasses has a major impact in making our
environment habitable and healthy. A 50' x 50' lawn produces enough oxygen for
a family of four.
Preventing Erosion
Erosion of soil by water is highly controlled by grasses as they
intercept raindrops before they disturb the soil (and slow flowing water so
that it drops larger soil particles collected). A healthy 10,000-sq. ft. lawn
(about the size of an average suburban lot) can absorb more than 6,000 gallons
of rainwater without noticeable runoff. As overwatering is a much bigger
problem than underwatering, automatic irrigation systems, where possible,
should be considered for the most efficient watering rates.
Preventing Injury
Sports playing surfaces are made safer when grassed with sure footing
and cushioning sod that adds to the quality of play. Volleyball, badminton,
croquet, bocce and other games are enjoyed by young and old on grassed areas.
No other surface material feels as good on bare feet or is as good for playing
games and even turning somersaults.
Grasscycling
When grass clippings are returned to the lawn after cutting, they
release valuable nutrients to the lawn, and supply organic matter that improves
the soil and will reduce the amount of refuge that is sent to the landfill
sites.
Saving Money
Planting shade trees lowers attic temperatures by as much as 40 degrees,
and landscaping aids in reducing air conditioning costs by up to 50 percent.
Not only can a well-maintained landscape add up to 15 percent to a property's
value, but landscaping can accelerate the sale by as much as six weeks when
selling a home.
From the frustration and uncertainty of diagnosing lawn problems, selecting
what products to buy, or when to apply them at a safe and effective rate.
of not having to do the work yourselves. You won't have to work with clumsy
equipment, or bother with confusing chemical mixtures.
Professionals lawn problems like weeds, insects, and thin lawn.
The same amount as it would cost for just the products without including your
time. (assuming same number of applications done).
Of an attractive, good looking lawn that is thick, green and weed free, with
the time to spend doing the things you enjoy.
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