Love Your Lawn
These days, sustainability is a top priority for a lot of homeowners. A lawn that keeps the health of the environment in mind has many benefits that extend well beyond earth-friendly intentions. For starters, natural grass cooling properties make a huge difference in areas that experience extreme heat during summer months. Natural grass also has the unique ability to rid carbon dioxide from air, as well as keep other pollutants such as pollen and dust from entering the water supply en masse. Lastly, a natural turfgrass lawn provides an aesthetically pleasing look for a home that can be enjoyed by the entire family.
Benefits of Natural Grass Natural turf grass is the sustainable, environmentally sound choice that delivers multiple benefits. |
Healthy lawns absorb carbon dioxide from the air and replace it with oxygen. One 50-foot-by-50-foot patch of turf grass produces enough oxygen for a family of four.
Natural lawns capture C02 from the atmosphere and transforms it into a different form of carbon that's stored in the soil. The carbon eventually becomes organic matter.
Grass is more effective at binding soil than any other plant. Roots increase water storage capability by loosening soil and adding organic matter.
The periodic shedding of grass roots, stems and leaves is a normal part of the growth cycle of cool season grasses and adds large amounts of organic matter to the soil over time.
The biology of turf grass turns lawns into a perfect natural water purifier. Soil microbes break chemicals down into harmless materials.
Green spaces have been shown to improve wellness and reduce stress. Plants lower blood pressure, reduce tension related to stress and reduce feelings of anger.
Funding for LoveYourLawn was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of USDA.