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. Provide recreational opportunities.
Natural turf is used on sports fields because it is safe, strong and resilient.
Turf absorbs shock without altering playing surfaces, and it recuperates quickly from injury when cared for properly. Consumers, lawn care professionals and golf course superintendents count on a combination of chemical controls and cultural practices, such as mowing, aeration, irrigation and fertilization, to unlock the benefits of turf. So, take care of your turf, and you ll be doing your part to improve everyone s quality of life. All rights reserved.