Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on conventional lawn care
  - Statement of problem and purpose of study

Chapter 2

: Literature Review
  - Water usage of lawns versus alternative landscapes
  - Chemical usage of conventional lawn care
  - Impacts of chemicals on soil, water and wildlife
  - Benefits of native plants and integrated pest management

Chapter 3

: Methodology
  - Research methods
  - Data collection through interviews and surveys
  - Analysis of water and chemical usage data

Chapter 4

: Findings
  - Comparison of conventional vs. sustainable practices
  - Impacts on water consumption, runoff and pollution
  - Impacts on local biodiversity and habitat
  - Cost comparisons of different management approaches

Chapter 5

: Discussion and Recommendations
  - Summary of key findings
  - Recommendations for homeowners and professionals
  - Suggestions for further research
  - Conclusion