Urban Landscapes: Turfgrass Benefits

2025/01/07 by Alex J. Lindsey, Marco Schiavon, J. Bryan Unruh +1 · 1 voice
Environmental Science · #Rangeland and Wildlife Management #Seedling growth and survival studies #Turfgrass Adaptation and Management

paper · pdf · doi:10.3390/grasses4010003

openalex publication_date 2025/01/07 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/26

Abstract

Recently, turfgrass has received scrutiny from the public in many parts of the United States due to the misconception that it has limited benefits and has negative impacts on the environment. These negative impacts are often associated with water and chemical usage during turfgrass maintenance. Even with these ill-advised concerns, turfgrass remains an important component of urban landscapes. Contrary to public opinion, turfgrass has numerous environmental, ecological, economical, social, and societal benefits. This review paper summarizes and highlights the benefits of turfgrass systems.

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