The ‘dog’ days of summer are almost over. It’s almost time to start planting new things: shrubs, trees and grass. Cooler weather means plants grow deep roots over the winter. I can already see some leaves falling on the ground……
Turfgrass lessens the “heat island” effect, especially in urban areas.
Urban areas generally have higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas, well known as the urban “heat island” effect. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that “the annual mean air temperature of a city with 1 million people or more can be 1.8–5.4°F (1–3°C) warmer than its surroundings. In the evening, the difference can be as high as 22°F (12°C).”
