Top 10 Benefits of a Healthy Lawn

1. A 50-foot by 50-foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four.
2. Eight healthy front lawns have the cooling effect of 70 tons of air conditioning, which is enough for 16 average homes.
3. Dense, healthy grass slows water runoff, removing contaminants and trapping soil. Fresh, filtered water returns to the underground water supply.
4. A healthy lawn prevents erosion by water and/or wind and the loss of valuable top soil.
5. A lawn acts like a sponge and absorbs all types of airborne pollutants such as dust and carbon dioxide, as well as noise.
6. A healthy lawn makes for a more comfortable and safer place for children and adults both to play and enjoy.
7. Well maintained lawns and landscapes can add up to 15% to a property's value.
8. The investment recovery rate for a landscaping improvement is 100%-200% and for a deck or patio is 40%-70%.
9. In this tough housing market, a healthy lawn can make a home more marketable which can make or break a sale.
10. Finally, it creates a relaxing space of natural beauty that can be appreciated in different ways throughout the year.