Going Green is Simple, Affordable This Spring

Lawn Doctor Offers Top 10 Surprising Benefits of a Healthy Lawn

HOLMDEL, N.J., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- With 55 percent of Americans cutting
household spending this year, one of the first "luxuries" to go may be
expensive products designed to make homes environmentally sound. It's still a
top concern for consumers, just not in the household budget this year. Lawn
Doctor, the nation's leading expert in lawn care since 1967, is educating
consumers on the best place to start helping Mother Nature at home: a lush,
green, well-maintained lawn.

"Many homeowners think they have to get new light bulbs, change out all their
household appliances or even install pricey solar panels to be environmentally
friendly. The reality is that they can be 'green' for less money and hassle by
simply maintaining a healthy lawn," said John Buechner, Lawn Doctor Director
of Technical Services. "Being 'green' starts with the simplest green: grass."

Studies show healthy turf grass offers multiple benefits ranging from
environmental to health (1). Here are the Top Ten Benefits of Turf:

1. Traps and decreases run-off: Turf root systems have a high density
that
traps run-off water, reducing water waste, keeping excess chemicals out
of the water supply and reducing stress on water treatment facilities.
2. Improves soil: Grass and its root system acts as a barrier, protecting
and improving soil nutrient quality by reducing erosion.
3. Reduces air pollution: Turf annually traps 12 million tons of dust and
dirt while filtering CO2 out of the air and producing oxygen.
4. Promotes oxygen production: Just 55 square feet of turf provides an
individual's entire daily oxygen supply.
5. Climate control: Turfgrasses can absorb up to 50 percent of the
sun's heat during the day and release it during the evenings, which
controls climate and reduces air conditioning needs.
6. Reduces carbon footprints: American lawns store up to 37 billion
pounds
of carbon each year.
7. Improves property values: Lush, green turf can increase a home's
value up to 11 percent by upping curb appeal.
8. Enriches learning and healthy environments: Exposure to outdoor
environments and the color green decreases hospital recovery time and
reduces symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
9. Reduces insect-carried diseases: Well-maintained lawns control pests,
reducing chances of contracting diseases carried by insects.

10. Acts as a natural home fire barrier: 30 to 100+ square feet of turf
around a home serves as a wildfire barrier.

(1) The Lawn Institute. "Benefits of Turfgrass."

ABOUT LAWN DOCTOR
For 42 years, Lawn Doctor has been a pioneer in the nation's lawn careservice
industry with innovative equipment, scientifically proven fertilization and
horticultural methods and personal attention to each customer's lawn through
locally owned and operated franchises. Through its comprehensive Web site,
Lawn Doctor is a top resource for lawn care information in the country.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Allison Yeaman or Holly Scimeca
24-Hour Media Line: (817) 329-3257
allison@spmcommunications.com
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SOURCE Lawn Doctor

Allison Yeaman, allison@spmcommunications.com, or Holly Scimeca,
holly@spmcommunications.com, both for Lawn Doctor, 24-Hour Media Line,
+1-817-329-3257