BENEFITS OF YOUR HOME LAWN

 

Lawns provide important benefits to our environment and community.
Many papers have been written on the subject and a summary of the key benefits noted follow.

Environment Benefits

• Lawns assist in cooling cities and reduce the use of air conditioners
• Lawns reduce the runoff of urban pollutants
• Lawns lessen soil erosion
• Watering lawns also waters adjacent trees and shrubs
• Lawns can prevent the spread of fire

Social Benefits

• Lawns provide a safe, high quality, play area for children
• Lawns provide exercise opportunities to all ages (gardening is the second most popular form of exercise – walking is the first)
• Lawns are a functional part of the family home
• Lawns reduce noise and glare
• Lawns diminish dust and diseaseLow growing turf dissuades intruders
• Lawns provide an exercise area for pets
• Lawns provide beauty and relaxation to homeowners and the community

Economic Benefits

• Lawns and gardens have a major impact of house prices
• Soil moisture is necessary to reduce building cracking

As it grows your Easi Lawn silently contributes to a healthier environment.

References:
1. “The Role of Turfgrass in Environmental Protection and Their Benefits to Humans” Dr James B. Beard and Robert L. Green
2. “Water in Lawns – During any period of tighter water restrictions, lawns should be treated the same as gardens”. VicSWU, November 2005
3. ITPR Water Right Book - see www.lawninstitute.com