Environmental Benefits of Real Lawn Turf
In areas where temperatures get above 90 degrees, nothing beats having real grass on your lawn; it doesn’t get as hot as other ground surfaces, and it helps keep indoor areas cool. This can ultimately save you money on your light bill because it reduces the need for air conditioner in the summer.
Soil erosion is a form of land degradation that happens naturally because of wind and water. Accelerated soil erosion can cause the serious loss of topsoil, and reduce the amount of vegetation in the area. Lawn turf absorbs rainwater efficiently and helps control erosion of the soil.
Grass absorbs carbon and sulfur dioxide, and releases oxygen into the air. In fact, fifty-five square feet of lawn turf provides enough oxygen for one person to breathe all day. Lawn turf controls pollution by pulling dust and smoke particles from the air, and removing contaminants from ground and runoff water.
If synthetic turf is not disinfected regularly, it can harbor bacteria that can harm people and pets. But natural grass is self-cleaning; it contains organisms that help degrade toxins and kill bacteria.