• The United States has an estimated 20 million acres of residential lawns.

• A homeowner spends an average of 40 hours a year simply mowing.

• Eighty percent of all American households have private lawns.

• Consumers spend about $466 a year per household on their lawns and gardens.

• Eight out of 10 households engage in some kind of do-it-yourself indoor and outdoor lawn and garden project.

• About 2.1 million acres are converted to residential use every year.

Source: Professional Landcare Network