Lawn Care Facts

December 19, 2012

Lawn Care Facts

Tip #1:
More than 30 million acres of lawns exist in the United States
Tip #2:
A healthy lawn is of utmost importance to our environment. A 50-foot by 50-foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four.
Tip #3:
Lawns cool the atmosphere. Eight healthy front lawns have the cooling effect of 70 tons of air conditioning, which is enough for 16 average homes.
Tip #4:
Dense, healthy grass slows water runoff, removing contaminants and trapping soil. Fresh, filtered water returns to the underground water supply.
Tip #5:
Grass converts carbon dioxide to oxygen, a process that helps clear the air
Tip #6:
Well-cared-for lawns can significantly increase your clients’ property value.
Tip #7:
In addition to its positive environmental impacts, a healthy lawn can also make a home more marketable, and in this tough housing market, a well-cared-for lawn can make or break a sale.
Tip #8:
Well-maintained lawns and landscapes can add up to 15 percent to a property’s value.
Tip #9:
Did you know that a dense, healthy turf is an environmental hero?