Sod is the Green Key to a Better
Environment
Provided by the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers Association
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It’s amazing that something as simple as sod can help restore our precious earth. In fact, the U.S.
Congress states that: “Turfgrass sod in urban areas and communities aids in reducing carbon dioxide
emissions, mitigating the heat island effect, reducing energy consumption, and contributing to efforts
to reduce global warning.”
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Sod enriches our environment: Scientific
research confirms that sod lawns, parks, and open
areas cool the air while generating oxygen, reduce
pollution and control soil erosion, and purify and
replenish our water supplies. Sod traps and
removes dust and dirt from the atmosphere.
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Sod is versatile and user friendly: A high
quality sod lawn can be installed in hours. Sod is
ready for full use in a matter of days. Sod can be
installed when you want. There is no waiting for
the “right season”. A professional sod lawn is
healthy and mature when installed. Sod lawns
demand no special care, unlike seeded lawns that
require years of nurturing to reach maturity.
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Erosion Control: With up to 90% of the weight
of a grass plant in it’s roots, it makes a very
efficient erosion prevention device, also removing
soil particles from silty water.
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Traps dust and dirt particles: Turf grasses
trap much of an estimated 12 million tons of dust
and dirt released annually into the U.S.
atmosphere.
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2,500 sq. ft. of lawn absorbs carbon dioxide
and releases enough oxygen to sustain a
family of four: Sod’s cooling effect reduces the
amount of fuel needed to generate electricity for
air conditioners.
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Sod is a natural filter that purifies water
passing through its root zone: Sod lawns
absorb greater amounts of rain that seeded lawns,
even after three years of growth, thereby
mitigating ground runoff.
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Cooling Effect: Front lawns of just eight average
houses have the cooling effect of about 70 tons of
air conditioning, while the average home-size
central air conditioning unit has only a 3 to 4 ton
capacity.
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Sod means money in your pocket: Sod lawns
require less water, resulting in lower utility bills.
A well-maintained sod lawn and landscaping adds
up to 15% to your property value.
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