A turf area 50 feet by 50 feet releases enough oxygen to meet the needs of a family of four. Turfgrass also absorbs smog-produced ozone and sulfur dioxide. Its root system helps the soil breathe and allows water to enter. Promote safety and health. Turf reduces fire hazard, reduces injury to children and athletes and provides a safety buffer for roadsides and airport runways.
Healthy turf reduces allergic reactions caused by dust and other particles in the air.
It s estimated turfgrasses trap much of the 12 million tons of dust and dirt released each year into the atmosphere. Turf also reduces noise levels as much as 30 percent and cuts glare along roadsides. Improve property values. Proper and well-maintained landscaping, including turf and ornamental plants, can add up to 15 percent to a home s value. Sixty-two percent of all U.S. homeowners believe investing in lawns and landscaping is as good or better an investment as other home improvements.