Turf is green in more ways than one!

We are all more conscious of our environment these days and want to do our bit for global warming and the effects it is having on our planet, but have you ever thought about the effects of something as simple as the grass in your garden or the local park?

Research has been done by the TPI (Turf Producers International) which shows how turf laid in gardens and community areas can aid in the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, reduce the effects of heat, reduce energy consumption and contribute to the efforts to reduce global warming.

Let’s look at the simple benefits of having lawns in our gardens parks and open spaces.
 
Our Environment

It provides a natural, soft, clean, comfortable and safe place for sports, perfect for picnics and children to play.

Grass surfaces used for sports reduce injuries to the players.

Doctors have shown that patients recover quicker when given rooms with views over grass and landscaped areas rather than concrete and adjoining buildings.

Well maintained turf and natural scenery have positive therapeutic effects on heart rate and blood pressure.

Grass reduces glare and noise by 20-30%.

A well maintained lawn and garden can enhance the curb appeal of a property and add 10- 15% to the value of your home.
 
Pollution Control

Turf traps and removes dust and pollutants from the air.

2,500 square feet of lawn (220 square metres) absorbs carbon dioxide and releases enough oxygen for a family of four to breathe.

Turf acts as a filter, it reduces pollution by absorbing carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride and perosyacetyle nitrate. It also helps to purify water that passes through its root system.

Nitrogen leaching into the water table is significantly less from turf than it is from mixed landscapes.

The turf ecosystem entraps and biodegrades polluting organic chemicals.

Soil Erosion

Turf is the most cost effective solution to wind and water erosion.

A lawn laid using turf will absorb 15 times more water than a seeded one even after 3 years growth.

A healthy turf lawn absorbs rainfall 6 times more effectively than a wheat field and 4 times better than a hay field.

Nature’s Air Conditioner

On a hot summer’s day, lawns will be 30 degrees cooler than tarmac and 14 degrees cooler than bare soil.

The front lawns of eight houses have the cooling effect of about 70 tons of air conditioning. The average air conditioner has a capacity of around 3-4 tons depending on its size.