April Tips

The Professional Lawn Care Association of America has recognized April as Lawn Care Month. Since you will probably spend many hours laboring to keep your lawn beautiful, we want to share some positive effects that your lawn will have on the environment.

Turfgrass helps purify water entering underground aquifers - its root mass and soil microbes act as a filter to capture and breakdown many types of pollutants. It is estimated that turfgrasses trap much of the 12 million tons of dust and dirt released annually into the U.S. atmosphere. In addition, a turf area of just 2500 square feet absorbs carbon dioxide, ozone and other pollutants, and releases enough oxygen to meet the needs of a family of four. Also, eight average front lawns have the cooling effect of about 70 tons of air conditioning. The investment of your time and money into your lawn and landscape have a profound effect on the world around us. From increasing the value of your home to filtering the air and water to creating feelings of serenity, privacy, and thoughtfulness or happiness, your lawn is a valuable part of the community and the environment.