Why are Americans obsessed with lawn?

Lawns are indicative of success; they are a physical manifestation of the American Dream of home ownership. To have a well maintained lawn is a sign to others that you have the time and/or the money to support this attraction. It signifies that you care about belonging and want others to see that you are like them.

Why did lawns become popular?

Lawns became popular with the aristocracy in northern Europe from the Middle Ages onward. The early lawns were not always distinguishable from pasture fields. The damp climate of maritime Western Europe in the north made lawns possible to grow and manage.

How much does the average American spend on lawn care?

The statistic depicts the average spend per household on lawn care and gardening activities in the United States from 2009 to 2017. In 2017, the average spend per household amounted to 503 U.S. dollars.

Why you shouldn’t have a lawn?

Likewise, rainwater runoff from lawns can carry pesticides and fertilizers into rivers, lakes, streams, and oceans via the sewer system. This can poison fish and other aquatic animals and harm humans who swim, surf, and eat seafood that may be contaminated. And then, of course, lawn mowers can pollute the air.

Why the American lawn is bad?

Their maintenance produces more greenhouse gases than they absorb, and they are biodiversity deserts that have contributed to vanishing insect populations. Residential lawns cover 2\% of US land and require more irrigation than any agricultural crop grown in the country.

What is the purpose of grass?

Grasses provide forage for grazing animals, shelter for wildlife, construction materials, furniture, utensils, and food for humans. Some species are grown as garden ornamentals, cultivated as turf for lawns and recreational areas, or used as cover plants for erosion control.

How much time do Americans spend on yard work?

The average American spends about 70 hours a year on lawn and garden care, according to the American Time Use Survey.

Are lawns good?

Maintaining a healthy, thick lawn also benefits the environment. Unlike hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, and wood, lawn grass helps clean the air, trap carbon dioxide, reduce erosion from stormwater runoff, improve soil, decrease noise pollution, and reduce temperatures.

Why is American grass different?

There are many differences between growing grasses in The USA and Great Britain, mostly becuase of climate. They mostly have warm season grasses and we have cool season grasses, but to fair The USA does have many varying climate regions and in some states, our cool season grasses flourish.