A healthy landscape contributes to a healthy environment in many ways. In fact,
healthy trees, plants, and shrubs actually:
- Purify and conserve water resources by reducing runoff and recharging the water table
- Maintain air quality by absorbing air pollutants like carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and smog
- Trap dust particles that can reduce visibility and sunlight
- Generate oxygen through photosynthesis
In addition, healthy lawns:
- Slow the spread of fire by providing a buffer zone around buildings
- Build topsoil through decay of grass clippings and other roots and shoots
- Reduce erosion of topsoil into streams
Keeping your landscape well groomed also promotes a healthy environment for you
because it moderates temperatures and noise, reduces glare, and controls
allergens.
Protecting and enhancing your grass, trees, and shrubs helps your pocketbook
because it can increase your property value, and healthy, mature trees shading
your home can cut your energy costs significantly.
Additional Information
Value of a Healthy Landscape
Florida East Tree and Shrub Care Program
Tree and Shrub Care Program
Mid-South Tree and Shrub Care Program
New York Landscape Care Program
