Contrary to What Some People Say...
• Up to 90% of the weight of a grass plant is in its roots, making it very efficient in stabilizing the
soil and preventing erosion. And soil erosion and runoff has been identified as the number one
issue affecting the Chesapeake Bay.
• Healthy, dense lawns can absorb rainfall up to 6 times
more effectively than a field of wheat, and 4 times
better than a field of hay. This reduces the runoff of
water, chemicals and nutrients.
• The cooling effect of an average size lawn is equal to
about 9 tons of air conditioning, greater than the
central air conditioning unit in a typical home.
• Turf reduces noise levels by as much as 30%.
• Turf grass traps much of an estimated 12 million tons
of the dust and dirt released annually into the atmosphere
in the U.S.
• Weed-free, well maintained lawns help reduce pollen sources, providing a safer haven for
allergy sufferers.
• A well-groomed lawn and landscape can increase your home resale values by up to 15%.
• A turf area (of just 50 by 50 feet) absorbs carbon dioxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide and other gases,
as well as releasing enough oxygen for a family of four.
• Athletic fields covered with natural grass have proven to be safer than those with artificial turf.
• A Gallup Survey reported 62% of all U.S. homeowners felt their investment in lawns and
landscaping was as good, or better, than other home improvements.
The Role of the Turfgrass Ecosystem…
 The environment is getting more attention than ever… and especially on protecting water sources from possible contamination. While these concerns are valid, much of the environmental “heat” has been on turf areas, especially golf courses and residential lawns. Many people believe that fertilizers or pesticides applied to lawns will either run-off, or leach and pollute the groundwater, when in reality, the amount of pollution is insignificant in a well managed turf.
Much of this negative publicity results from misinformation or lack of education regarding turfgrass ecosystems.
This is not to say pesticides and fertilizers don’t pose a potential pollution problem. On the contrary, over-fertilization with fast-release fertilizers, and blanket pesticide applications along with other poor management practices can create a major pollution problem.
But, these problems typically result when uninformed homeowners or poorly trained professionals attempt to care for a lawn. A knowledgeable homeowner or certified professional – using a balanced, slow-release fertility program, soil testing, aeration, proper mowing and watering practices, and an integrated pest management program – can contribute to the goal of protecting our health, safety and natural resources with a thick, green, weed-free lawn.
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