Grass

Athletes are constantly being asked which they prefer: artificial turf or natural grass. They want the ideal playing surface to compete on, which was the logic behind inventing artificial grass, but what people don’t know are the disadvantages that are associated with artificial grass. After researching the downsides to turf, I read about a study that states that seventy-one percent of injuries on turf are traumatic injuries and the other 29% are for overuse injuries. This includes both females and males. Another study shows that a list of 38 American soccer players-34 of them goalies- have been diagnosed with cancer. Artificial turf is unhealthy for athletes to perform on, due to the content of the rubber pellets and the high risk of…

In his magnum opus, Leaves of Grass, Walt Whitman attempts to fulfill the duties of the American Bard and tell the story of the American people. The American Bard is, according to Whitman, “the equalizer of his age and land” (1012), who speaks for all without bias or exclusions. In the preface to Leaves of Grass, he says, “The American bards… shall be kosmos… hungry for equals night and day” (1016). The Bard will not express bias towards a certain class, topic, or region. Whitman declares, “What…

“Song of myself” is one of Walt Whitman 's excellent poetry of The Leaves of Grass. He emphasizes an all-powerful "self". Instead of referring to Walt himself, the self is both individual and universal. He wrote this poem to sing about himself, to express his thoughts about democracy, to set free his human passion, to praise great nationality. In this poem, Walt Whitman presents the speaker that he sees a hawk, and his response is to feel immensely humbled as he sees elements of himself in…

touch. If I were to look at my fingers, they would be coated in a thin layer of orange rust that makes me look like I have been snacking on a delicious bag of Cheetos. I stare out into the green expanse of rolling hills that lies in front of me. There is a line of trees just beyond the strips of barbwire that outline the fields and prevents any of the horses from venturing any farther than their limits. Little chunks of horse hair dangle from the fence. Many horses like to use the fence as a…

Burdette. According to Devin Kowalczyk “The activity theory occurs when individuals engage in a full day of activities and maintain a level of productivity to age successfully(n.d.).” Mr. Burdette is very active and always on the go. Every week he goes to church, to the gym, to two different family members houses to cut grass, and works on cars or lawn mowers. He did not feel like he did the same thing every day because something was always different. He mentioned that he gets phone calls…

dollars? Most homeowners prefer a front yard and a backyard with beautiful green grass. Unfortunately, that green lawn can cost a lot of money, every year to keep it green. Homeowners who would like to save as much money as possible, should install astroturf. Astroturf can be costly when it is first installed, but astroturf lasts for around 15 years or more. It is well-crafted, saves gardening fees, and makes the environment a healthier and cleaner place! Say goodbye to those lawn mowers…

Hard Work Teaches. “Let's go!” We’re starting the job. There is the constant smell of cut grass. It's one of those smells that you never get used to. It is always haunting and can smell either good or bad. If it's fresh, cut grass will smell satisfying, but if it's old and stagnant, then the smell can be so overpowering and abusive to the point where it makes you want to throw up. However, your average person doesn't always have to deal with this struggle. I've grown up as a…

is beautiful, and depending on the day, there are few clouds in sight. The sun shines perfectly onto the stone so a perfect photo can be generated. Then you wonder what the selfie would look like if they were still here. How many would be taken? Where would they be living? Would they still live in the same mint green house on Division that they used to? Rustling comes from the bushes and the trees. Looking back, there’s deer with their baby. They leave fresh, deer prints on the wet and muddy…

How do you mow a lawn? Anyone new can experience that mowing your lawn is more than just getting a lawn mower and cutting a patch a grass. They are multiple ways to mow a lawn and where you live is going to be a big factor on how you mow your lawn. Mowing your lawn is crucial and with these steps you will be able to tell when to mow your lawn, what tips you should know and what equipment you will need. Knowing how to tell and when to mow your lawn is key to this simple but yet essential task.…

Lawn? Answer: A LOT. And start RIGHT NOW. Seriously. You should begin watering right after you overseed your lawn and water one to two times per day until the grass grows to mowing height (keep reading for mowing tips!). Pro Tip: Keep the top ¼ inch of soil moist so the seed stays moist. Make sure to cover the entire overseeded area thoroughly…