■ | Just 58sq/m of Turf can produce enough oxygen for 1 person per day.
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■ | The front lawns of 8 average size house blocks can have the cooling effect of 70 tonnes of air
conditioning. Significantly reducing temperatures around your house. The average household
airconditioning is about 3 to 4 tonnes capacity.
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■ | Turf can reduce allergies by absorbing dust and pollens from other plants that can have serious health
problems for individuals.
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■ | Turfgrass absorbs gaseous pollutants from the atmosphere such as Carbon dioxide and Sulphur
dioxide and converts them to oxygen.
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■ | Turfgrass around buildings is an excellent Fire retardent helping reduce the spread of Fire.
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■ | Up to 90% of the weight of a grass plant is in it's roots, this provides excellent soil stabilization
helping to prevent soil erosion.
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■ | Turfgrass purifies water, the root mass and soil microbes act as a filter to capture and break down
many types of pollutants and also reduce water run-off.
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■ | Lawns established from turf can absorb 10 to 12 times more water than seeded lawns this continues
even after 2 years of growth.
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■ | Attractive lawns offer appeal, which prompt potential homebuyers to visit the inside of a house.
Studies indicate a 15% increase in home value or selling price when a property is complemented by
an attractive landscape.
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