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Benefits of Lawns
Lawns are kind of an odd invention. People who come from places where they grow their food are sometimes baffled why we would devote so much space to something we don’t eat or harvest. And it’s a valid question. Lawns take significant lawn maintenance, and I’ve yet to meet anyone who eats them. But that doesn’t mean they’re without virtue. On the contrary, even putting aside aesthetics, lawns have more benefits than meets the eye. As a concept, they were first brought to North America by Europeans as they settled here in the 1600s. However, it wasn’t until the 1800s that they became widespread as lawn care became easier for everyday people. Today 80 percent of Americans have one! So today, let’s discuss what your Wichita lawn does for you, your home, and the lives it touches!
Beauty
Today the main reason that people get lawns is the beauty they provide. Given beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the collective eye of American culture has decided that lawns are the symbol of the American dream. That gives lawns a beauty that goes beyond what we see, making one of the benefits of a lawn the feeling of success.
But beauty has another more tangible value - curb appeal. For example, when you take good care of your lawn, it raises the value of your property to fifteen percent! And if you’re trying to sell a home, it also helps get buyers in the door.
Recreation
The original idea of a lawn seems to come from the Persian empire, where large grass expanses were used to gather, hold festivals and play games. However, the concept was much later adopted by the wealthy class in England, where they would use their lawns for games such as croquet, tennis, bowls, and several games that have since fallen out of fashion. Though you’re less likely to hear about anyone playing “bowls, pall mall, or quoits,” Today, the lawn is still a popular place for a barbeque, touch football, or game of tag.Relatively Simple Maintenance
Although having a beautiful lawn takes effort, its maintenance is relatively straightforward. Of course, we go above and beyond to give our clients gorgeous properties, but if all you want is something that’s not eye sore that keeps your dirt from blowing away, once-a-week mowing isn’t so bad.Prevents Erosion
And speaking of keeping that dirt in place, that’s one of the main benefits of lawns. Grass prevents erosion. Keeping your land in place is essential not only for a better-looking yard but also for water management. Without grass, your dirt can dry out and erode, leaving compact ground that is prone to flooding.Produces Oxygen
Of course, one of the benefits of lawns is the benefit that all plants give us: oxygen. A 50 by 50-foot lawn produced enough oxygen for the breathing needs of a family of four. Of course, because of their lower mass, grass makes less oxygen than trees, and land plants generally yield 30 % of marine plants and 70% of the earth’s O2, but every little bit helps.Wildlife Habitat
You’d be surprised how much wildlife is supported by a lawn. Bugs live on the lawn, and birds eat those bugs. Meanwhile, small animals will use grass as camouflage when hiding, and countless microorganisms will live beneath the soil.Maybe Not Too Wild Though
While it’s nice to know one of the benefits of lawns is what it does for friendly critters, letting it grow too wild can lead to infestations of things you might not like, such as ticks or rodents, so we encourage keeping the grass nearest to your home relatively short.