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LAWN MYTHS, FACTS
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rainfall to soil sensors and more, to- day’s lawn care practices are evolv- ing to be more sustainable in car- ing for backyard and neighborhood green spaces, so they’ll provide even greater environmental benefits.
gation systems, according to the Ir- rigation Association). Many lawns in non-arid areas get much or all needed moisture from rainwater. In addition, turfgrass researchers have been de- veloping new varieties requiring little to no additional water.
MYTH: Lawns are a waste of time and resources.
FACT: According to a survey by the NALP, 79% of Americans say having a lawn is important to them. Working and playing in yards reduces stress and encourages physical activity, and doctors agree that fresh air, sunshine and exercise are beneficial for physi- cal and mental health.
MYTH: Lawn pesticides are unsafe. FACT: Pesticides are among the most rigidly regulated commodities in the U.S., undergoing a rigorous approval process by the EPA that of- ten takes over a decade. According to the Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment, 77% of Americans are not opposed to residential pesticide use, because they want to protect their families from invasive species and diseases caused by insects.
STEWARDING LOCAL GREEN SPACES IS VITAL
The U.S. is a vast country with many different climates. In areas with adequate rainfall, lawns com- prise a valuable part of the envi- ronment. Where water is scarce, however, chosen plants and grasses should be drought-resistant and well- adapted to thrive in local conditions. If towns and cities have fewer green spaces, residents will struggle with rainwater runoff issues and heat is- land effects, highlighting the need for appropriate green space manage- ment nationwide.
“The more people know about the environmental benefits of green spaces, the better equipped they are to make good choices about prioritiz- ing their care,” concludes Wood.
To learn more about how to care for your lawn and maximize its envi- ronmental benefits, visit truthabout- lawns.org.
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.
• Lifting and stabilizing settling foundations
• Controlling your home’s humidity, mold, musty odors and moisture
• Lifting and leveling sinking concrete slabs
• Stabilizing sagging floors
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MYTH: Lawns are a monoculture. FACT: Not true. The average lawn contains a variety of species of grass- es, plants and weeds.
MYTH: Lawns don’t support biodi- versity.
FACT: The soil underneath lawns teems with life: as many as 52 differ- ent arthropod families, 28 genera of nematodes plus a complex network of micro-organisms.
MYTH: Lawns use too much water. FACT: Most suburban homes don’t use irrigation (only 37% of new homes in 2020 were built with irri-
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