A lawn area of just 50 feet by 50 feet releases enough oxygen to meet the needs of a family of four.
Healthy
lawns absorb 6 times more rainfall than a wheat field. Lawns are 4
times more effective at absorbing rainfall than a hay field.
Turfgrasses
trap much of the estimated 12 million tons of dust and dirt released
annually into the atmosphere in the United States.
Front lawns of
just 8 average houses have the cooling effect of about 70 tons of air
conditioning. By comparison, an average homesize cental air conditioning
unit has only a 3-4 ton capacity.
A Gallup Survey reported that
62% of all homeowners in the United States felt that investments in lawn
and landscaping as good, or better, than other home improvements.
Proper and well maintained landscaping and lawns add 15% to a home's
value according to buyers.
A beautiful grass area quickly affects
a person's mood. Feelings of serenity, thoughtfulness, privacy, and
happiness are enhanced.
