Front lawns of just 8 average homes have the cooling effect of about 70 tons of air conditioning, while the average home size central air unit has only a 3 to 4 ton capacity.
A lawn area of just 50 feet absorbs carbon dioxide and releases enough oxygen to meet the needs of a family of 4.
Lawns help purify water before entering ground water. Its root mass and soil microbes act as a filter to capture and break down many types of pollutants.
With up to 90% of the weight of a grass plant in its roots. It makes a very efficient erosion fence.
Grass areas quickly affect people's moods by creating feelings of serenity, privacy or happiness and its yearly cycles of growth and colour change lift human spirits and link urban inhabitants with their countryside heritage.
Front lawns of just 8 average homes have the cooling effect of about 70 tons of