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Q & A ON PESITICIDE USE FOR YOUR LAWN
taken from a brochure by Landscape Ontario. used with permission.
IT'S YOUR PROPERTY
As a homeowner, you are interested in keeping your lawn looking its best, free of weeds and destructive lawn pests. But maintaining a healthy, well-kept lawn is important to all of us.
CONSIDER THIS:
• a 50 x 50 ft. lawn provides enough daily oxygen to meet the needs of a family of four
• 8 average lawns have the cooling effect of about 70 tons of air conditioning, the average household central a/c unit produces only about 3 tons
• a well managed lawn and landscape can boost the value of your home by as much as 15%
• grass reduces undesirable noise levels by 20-30%
• healthy lawns absorb rainfall 4-6x more effectively than farm fields. returning moisture to the water table where it is used by everyone
• healthy lawns remove pollutants from the air, prevent water and wind erosion, the loss of precious topsoil, reduces allergens and the likelihood of insect bites and stings, and act as a cushioned surface for outdoor activity and sports |
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