In alignment with the 90% of homeowners who
place high importance on their outdoor living spaces, TruGreen
commissioned a study for Mental Health Awareness Month to explore
the relationship between American homeowners' well-being and their
lawns
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruGreen, the
largest provider of lawn care services in the U.S., has announced
the results of a new survey conducted in collaboration with Talker
Research. The study aimed to understand the connection homeowners
feel with their outdoor spaces, focusing on the factors that
contribute to and relieve stress and anxiety.
"We know there are a lot of stressors in people's daily lives,
but lawn care maintenance doesn't need to be one of them," said
Brian Feldman, Senior Director of
Operations at TruGreen. "There are a number of studies on the
mental health benefits of the outdoors, and by partnering with a
professional service, homeowners can get back to what they enjoy –
or need – most to boost their well-being while we handle
maintaining their yard."
Survey highlights include:
- American homeowners are stressed. Adulting
presents a set of challenges, with a considerable percentage of
respondents identifying that the biggest stressors of daily
American life are finances (52%), current events (37%), health
(37%), and relationships (29%).
- The effect of unkempt outdoor spaces negatively impacts
well-being. 27% of respondents believe that untidy outdoor
spaces have a significant negative impact on their ability to enjoy
the outdoors, which, in turn, contributes to increased stress
levels.
- Homeowners are striving to increase their vitamin D for
their mental health. Seven in ten Americans have made a
conscious decision to spend more time outside to improve their
mental health.
- What five minutes outside can do for your mental
health. An overwhelming 94% of respondents agreed that
simply going outside can help them relax, with over half (54%)
reporting that stepping out when stressed or anxious can lead to
feeling more relaxed in under five minutes.
- Outdoor hobbies are anxiety-relievers. Spending time
outdoors engaging in activities such as breathing fresh air (54%),
going on a walk (53%), gardening (28%), and grounding (17%) have
been identified as methods to help people calm down.
This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 Americans with outdoor
spaces was commissioned by TruGreen between
April 16 and April 22, 2024. It was conducted by market
research company OnePoll, who employs members of the Market
Research Society and has corporate membership to the American
Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) and the European
Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR).
For more information about TruGreen, visit TruGreen.com and
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About TruGreen
Founded in 1973, TruGreen is the
nation's leading lawn care provider, providing lawn, tree and shrub
and pest services focused on exceeding its customers' needs. The
company operates more than 290 locations across the United States and Canada, with more than 14,000 employees.
TruGreen is the partner with the local, tailored solutions and
science-driven expertise needed to help each outdoor living space
look and feel its very best. For 50 years, TruGreen has stayed
committed to making its customers' outdoor living space a place
they can be proud of. For more information about TruGreen, visit
TruGreen.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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