April 2nd

By Mutt Mulligan

Research: Americans still love their lawns & green spaces

New research from the National Association of Landscape Professionals indicates American’s “love affair” with their lawns is going strong. In celebration of Lawn Care Month, TurfMutt is here to share a few of the top findings from the study.

How do Americans feel about their lawn & green space?

• 81% have a lawn
• 79% say a lawn is an important feature when renting or buying a home
• 47% say they entertain in their yards at least once a month
• 57% use their yards for recreation at least monthly
• 77% report relaxing in their yards at least once a month
• 32% garden in their yards multiple times a week

Interestingly, a nice size yard ranks second (behind a renovated kitchen) in preferred home features. And surprisingly, younger Americans value their lawns more than their parents or grandparents. For millennials, a nice size lawn is the number one priority, out-ranking an updated kitchen.

Community green space is also important, according to the research. Americans report visiting public parks and playgrounds more often than movie theaters, pools/beaches, bowling alleys and museums.

For more on the benefits of our living landscapes, go to SaveLivingLandscapes.com.