It seems that every year we experience a period of drought or heat that adversely affects the grass in our yards. This article will help you through these times.
This overview of some of the many benefits of lawns and sports turf provides a tribute to the grass plant, truly a gift of nature. Although each plant is small, it contributes so much to our well-being. Read More...
Water Right Book
Proper watering of your lawn and landscape are very important. Download this free book that addresses many concerns. Read More...
Temperature Modification
“A block of eight average homes, the front lawns have the cooling effect of 70 tons of air conditioning!” - Source: Maryland Turfgrass Survey – 1996 - An Economic Value Study Read More...
Grass Purifies Water
“Turfgrass purifies water as it leaches through the root zone and down into our underground aquifers.” Read More...
Erosion Control
“Turfgrass is the best defense against soil erosion” Read More...
Oxygen and Turfgrass
“The grass and trees along our country's interstate system produce enough oxygen to support 22 million people!” Read More...
Air Quality and Turfgrass
“Just one acre of grass can absorb hundreds of pounds of fossil-fuel created sulfur dioxide in a single year.” Read More...
How Turfgrass Affects the Environment
Being a True Environmentalist Begins Right Under Our Feet While industry and technology have provided jobs and goods to make life easier, the effect on the environment has been substantial.
But we can help restore this precious earth with something as simple as turfgrass -- the earth's living skin. Read More...
The Lawn Institute Finds Unexpected Link Between Lawns and Obesity
Americans are getting fatter and fatter. We see reports of this phenomenon frequently in the news and even more so in the malls (especially around the fast-food court). Read More...
