A thriving lawn also offers financial benefits. Protecting and maintaining your grass, trees, and shrubs can boost property value, while mature, healthy trees provide shade that may significantly lower energy costs.

Grass plays a crucial role in soil formation. A single grass plant can develop over 380 miles of fibrous roots, and when densely packed together, these roots form a network that helps secure soil in place. As older roots decompose and new ones grow, microorganisms break down organic matter, creating nutrient-rich humus that sustains plant life. In fact, soil is teeming with life—just one pound of root fibers contains over 93 billion microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. In a 100 m² section of lawn, these organisms number in the quadrillions, collectively weighing up to 70 pounds. Their rapid reproduction and short life span contribute to continuous soil enrichment, improving soil health through natural decomposition. Because soil and lawn grasses rely on each other for nutrients and moisture, their health is closely interconnected.

At Great Lakes Lawn Care, we recognize the vital environmental role your lawn plays. A strong, thriving lawn is not only an investment in your property but also a key contributor to a greener, healthier urban ecosystem.