Reasons for Keeping a Lawn

More and more people are getting frustrated with maintaining their lawns and are considering changing over to flowerbeds or hardscapes. While flowerbeds still have many benefits, hardscapes installed over a large percentage of your property can have some drawbacks.

• Keeping your lawn can help you control the climate. Lawns are cooler than the hard surfaces of paving, concrete or gravel.
• Grass blades can trap dust particles and smoke and with rain, they are washed away into the soil and kept out of the air.
• Provides soil erosion control.
• Prevents storm water run-off when you have a healthy lawn.
• Traps air pollution and generates oxygen.
• Filters water before it reaches waterways or drainage systems.
• Lawns help to reduce injuries by cushioning the impact from falls.
• Grass clippings add organic matter to the soil.
• Lawns are tough and can withstand foot traffic.

Steps to Take to Maintain a Healthy Lawn

Improve soil for best results. A healthy lawn starts with a good soil base.