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A. Positive Force for the Environment
Cooling
Climate is controlled at ground level by healthy
lawns as they COOL temperatures appreciably, thus working as exterior "air
conditioners". Eight average front lawns have the cooling effect of 70 tons of
air conditioning while the average home size air conditioning unit produces
only 3 to 4 tons of cooling capacity. A well-maintained lawn and landscape
keeps your home cooler on hot days by reducing ground level temperatures by 30
to 40oF (5oC) degrees over bare soil and 50 to 70oF(11oC) over paved surfaces
like streets and driveways.
Cleaning
Properly maintained shrubs, plants and lawns are
environmental heroes. Dust and smoke particles from the atmosphere are trapped
by turf, which helps keep the air cleaner. Because of their filtering
capability, plants prevent soil erosion, filter contaminants from rainwater,
and absorb dust and soot. Groundwater is enhanced in two ways by a dense lawn:
1. Healthy lawns increase infiltration of water
2. Healthy lawns clean the water as it passes so
that underground water supplies are recharged for use by us all.
Reducing Noise
Landscaping can reduce noise by up to 50
percent. Quiet, grassed areas affect people's moods, thus creating feelings of
serenity, privacy, thoughtfulness and happiness (or sadness, depending on our
association with their use...home lawn, roadside rest area, city park, golf
course or memorial park).
Healing
Horticulture is therapeutic and improves the
quality of life. Millions of Britain's spend countless hours enjoying their
lawn and tending to their flowers and gardens. Studies illustrate that hospital
patients whose rooms overlook landscapes recover faster and require less pain
medication than those lying in a sterile urban environment. Yearly cycles of
nature produce changes in the color of lawns, which are among the first areas
to green up in the spring. This brings a lift to human spirits and links urban
inhabitants with a symbol of the countryside and its heritage.
Increasing Air Quality
Oxygen generation by lawns has a major impact in
making our environment habitable and healthy. A 15m x 15m lawn produces enough
oxygen for a family of four.
Preventing Erosion
Erosion of soil by water is highly controlled by
grasses as they intercept raindrops before they disturb the soil, and by slow
flowing water so that it drops larger soil particles collected. As
over-watering is a much bigger problem than under watering, automatic
irrigation systems, where possible, should be considered for the most efficient
watering rates.
Preventing Injury
Sports playing surfaces are made safer when
grassed with sure footing and cushioning sod, which adds to the quality of
play. Volleyball, badminton, croquet, cricket and other games are enjoyed by
young and old on grassed areas. No other surface material feels as good on bare
feet or is as good for playing games. and even turning somersaults.
Grass Recycling
When grass clippings are returned to the lawn
after cutting, they release valuable nutrients to the lawn, and supply organic
matter that improves the soil and will reduce the amount of refuse that is sent
to the landfill sites.
B. Increasing Home Value
Not only can a well-maintained landscape add up
to 15 percent to a property's value, but landscaping can accelerate the sale by
as much as six weeks when selling a home. The presentation of the lawn can
improve the overall image of the home. (the above figures are only an example
and Weed Man does not guarantee they will be achieved)
C. Freedom
From the frustration and uncertainty you
experience when diagnosing lawn problems, selecting products to buy, when to
apply them at what safe and effective rate.
D. Convenience
Of not having to do the work yourselves. You
won't have to work with clumsy equipment, or bother with confusing chemical
mixtures.
E. Delegating to Professional Lawn Care
Lawn problems like weeds, insects, and thin
lawn.
F. Spending
The same amount as it would cost for just the
products, without including your time. (Assuming same number of applications is
done).
G. Satisfaction
Of an attractive, good looking lawn that is
thick, green and weed free, with the time to spend doing the things you enjoy.
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