February 11th

By Mutt Mulligan

5 reasons to love your living landscapes

Every backyard superhero like TurfMutt knows that living landscapes (trees, plants, shrubs and more) are not only good for the environment, they are good for our health and lifestyle, too.

During this season of adoration, here are just 5 reasons to love your living landscapes.

1. Exposure to nature – which starts on your own backyard! – is good for the health of your family and pets. According to research, spending time in a natural setting reduces stress levels, improves mental health and makes us smarter.
2. Our lawns are incredible oxygen-making machines. In fact, just a 25 square foot area of grass will supply enough oxygen to support one person for a day.
3. Turfgrass is the biggest carbon sink in the country. That means it is the best at absorbing the greenhouse grass carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
4. Turfgrass is nature’s washing machine. Not only does turgrass keep dirty storm water runoff from entering our waterways, it also cleans rain water before it is absorbed into the ground.
5. Your lawn enhances your family’s lifestyle. It provides a safe place for children and pets like TurfMutt to play, while at the same time offering an outdoor living area for the entire family to enjoy.

To learn more about how to maintain your living landscape, even during a drought or dry spell, visit this link.