{"id":153211,"date":"2026-08-12T20:10:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T23:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=153211"},"modified":"2026-08-12T20:10:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T23:10:51","slug":"ways-to-touch-grass-reduce-screen-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/environment\/ways-to-touch-grass-reduce-screen-time\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Touch Grass (And Cut Back on Screen Time)"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 <strong>&#8220;Touch grass&#8221; <\/strong>refers to going offline and stepping outside for a bit.<br>\u2022 <strong>Cutting back on screen time<\/strong> improves mental focus and reduces eye strain.<br>\u2022 <strong>Ways to &#8220;touch grass&#8221;<\/strong> include hiking, gardening, birdwatching, and camping.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all are on our devices way too much. Maybe someone even has suggested you &#8220;touch grass,&#8221; meaning you should unplug for a while. Whether or not that&#8217;s true, stepping away from our screens does wonders for our health.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cutting back on screen time is a walk in the park once you get started, but if you don&#8217;t know where to begin, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">LawnStarter<\/a> compiled these 7 ways to touch grass:<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-146e0e78-5eab-4f89-9cc1-13cea5f1d622\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">7 Ways to Touch Grass<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/environment\/ways-to-touch-grass-reduce-screen-time\/#0-1-go-outside\" style=\"\">1. Go Outside<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/environment\/ways-to-touch-grass-reduce-screen-time\/#1-2-get-active\" style=\"\">2. Get Active<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/environment\/ways-to-touch-grass-reduce-screen-time\/#2-3-savor-life\" style=\"\">3. Savor Life<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/environment\/ways-to-touch-grass-reduce-screen-time\/#3-4-grow-house-plants\" style=\"\">4. Grow House Plants<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/environment\/ways-to-touch-grass-reduce-screen-time\/#4-5-talk-to-the-trees\" style=\"\">5. Talk to the Trees<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/environment\/ways-to-touch-grass-reduce-screen-time\/#5-6-use-a-screen-control-app\" style=\"\">6. Use a Screen Control App<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/environment\/ways-to-touch-grass-reduce-screen-time\/#6-7-make-touching-grass-a-habit\" style=\"\">7. Make Touching Grass a Habit<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AARP-Outdoor-Adventures-Poster-800-x-1000-px-1.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"A LawnStarter illustrated infographic titled &quot;Phone-free Outdoor Activities&quot; with the subtitle &quot;Touch grass and discover new hobbies,&quot; featuring cartoon scenes of eight activities on a green lawn: go birdwatching, practice tai chi, go camping, picnic with friends, meditate, fly a kite, play with your grandkids, paint, and go fishing.\" class=\"wp-image-153203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AARP-Outdoor-Adventures-Poster-800-x-1000-px-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AARP-Outdoor-Adventures-Poster-800-x-1000-px-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AARP-Outdoor-Adventures-Poster-800-x-1000-px-1-656x820.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AARP-Outdoor-Adventures-Poster-800-x-1000-px-1-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AARP-Outdoor-Adventures-Poster-800-x-1000-px-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A LawnStarter infographic illustrating nine phone-free outdoor activities to enjoy on the lawn. Infographic by Caleb Leonard \/ LawnStarter, created using Canva Pro<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"0-1-go-outside\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Go Outside<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_373586987-1.png?wsr\" alt=\"A woman with a long ponytail, wearing a white blouse and striped blue pants, stands with her back to the camera and arms outstretched among tall green trees in a sunlit forest.\" class=\"wp-image-153218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_373586987-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_373586987-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_373586987-1-656x393.png 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_373586987-1-150x90.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_373586987-1-768x460.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A woman spreads her arms wide while enjoying nature in a sunlit forest. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/as2.ftcdn.net\/v2\/jpg\/03\/73\/58\/69\/1000_F_373586987_Cbsttxh4guQm9RJDgDFa1kw8L2XiF9EI.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maridav<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that moving our bodies benefits cardiovascular health, but a <a href=\"https:\/\/biology.ucdavis.edu\/news\/pick-pace-exercise-intensity-matters-more-your-health-steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UC Davis study<\/a> also found that spending time outside helps to relax our minds. Taking breaks from screens can improve focus, enhance problem-solving skills, and increase relaxation.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time in nature has a decluttering effect on our brains, lowering cortisol levels while raising dopamine and serotonin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"1-2-get-active\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Get Active<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re not the outdoorsy type, you might struggle knowing what to do outside. Join a walking group, or take your hobbies outside. You can just as easily exercise, play an instrument, or practice yoga in your backyard as you can indoors.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screen-free things to do outside:<br><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Go birdwatching<\/li>    <li>Try Tai Chi<\/li>    <li>Have a picnic<\/li>    <li>Go fishing<\/li>    <li>Play with your kids<\/li>    <li>Fly a kite<\/li>    <li>Go glamping<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/health-benefits-walking-barefoot-on-grass\/\">Walk barefoot on grass<\/a><\/li>    <li>Practice yoga<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"2-3-savor-life\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Savor Life<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_151010362-1.png?wsr\" alt=\"A man with glasses kneels in a garden, pulling weeds among flowers and plants on a sunny day.\" class=\"wp-image-153214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_151010362-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_151010362-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_151010362-1-656x438.png 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_151010362-1-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_151010362-1-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A man pulls weeds in his backyard garden on a sunny afternoon. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/contributor\/338688\/joshua-resnick?load_type=author&amp;prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joshua Resnick<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gardening is my preferred way to touch grass. Whether you grow your own vegetables or collect blooms for bouquets like me, nurturing plant life teaches us important lessons.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think a lot about relationships and communication when I garden: Each plant has unique needs, and respecting those needs yields the best results.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps the key to solving the empathy shortage we see online is in the garden.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"3-4-grow-house-plants\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Grow House Plants<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/indoor_gardening.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"A woman wearing glasses waters a hanging plant indoors, surrounded by houseplants.\" class=\"wp-image-153215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/indoor_gardening.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/indoor_gardening-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/indoor_gardening-656x492.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/indoor_gardening-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/indoor_gardening-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A woman waters a hanging plant in a space filled with houseplants. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/photos\/MAED7DXRlJE-woman-watering-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dimaberlinphotos<\/a> \/ Canva Pro \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/policies\/content-license-agreement\/\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not everyone has a space for a garden, but everyone can enjoy houseplants.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether your home is warm, cold, dry, or humid, there&#8217;s a houseplant for every household. Houseplants filter toxins like formaldehyde and benzene from the air while boosting oxygen levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indoor gardening provides the same meditative benefits as outdoor gardening, plus houseplants boost creativity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/science\/houseplants-spark-productivity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productivity by 15%<\/a>; so when it&#8217;s time to focus, you&#8217;ll be well-prepared.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place your plants near screens, such as the corner by your TV, or on the windowsill in your office. Make a point to admire them throughout the day. Optometrists recommend looking away from your screens <a href=\"https:\/\/health.osu.edu\/health\/eye-health\/relieve-computer-eye-strain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">every 20 minutes<\/a>, and gazing at your plants will lift your mood.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"4-5-talk-to-the-trees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Talk to the Trees<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_1079225128-1.png?wsr\" alt=\"A woman with a backpack stands in a forest, looking up at tall trees and sunlight filtering through the canopy.\" class=\"wp-image-153217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_1079225128-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_1079225128-1-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_1079225128-1-656x415.png 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_1079225128-1-150x95.png 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_1079225128-1-768x486.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A woman looking up at the trees. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/as2.ftcdn.net\/v2\/jpg\/10\/79\/22\/51\/1000_F_1079225128_XVtkm1BDiYh5ldU1kJw98SBCbwawWShq.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kieferpix<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Touch grass by talking to trees. Here\u2019s how: Stand near a tree branch and ask it to touch you (as you can see many people do in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=c-YsOa2KDUc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">viral tree trend<\/a>). The tree will reach out to you even if the wind is blowing its branches in the opposite direction.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy the rush of oxytocin, the &#8220;love hormone,&#8221; as you connect (literally) with nature and make a habit of talking to the trees.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What other natural wonders are waiting to connect with you? You&#8217;ll never find out by staring at a screen.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"5-6-use-a-screen-control-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Use a Screen Control App<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average American spends 7 hours a day looking at screens. For those who need accountability, there are apps to help you regain control.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/touchgrass.now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Touch Grass App<\/strong><\/a> forces you to upload a picture of your hand touching grass before you can use apps that you identified as addictive.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if you doomscroll on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook, you would need to prove you&#8217;ve touched grass to unlock the app. The software can distinguish between real and fake grass, too, so you can&#8217;t cheat.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merely touching the soil will make you feel better. <em>Mycobacterium vaccae<\/em>, a harmless soil bacterium, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colorado.edu\/today\/2019\/05\/09\/natures-original-stress-buster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acts as an antidepressant<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Forest App <\/strong>is helpful for those who struggle to focus. This app lets you set a timer (up to 120 minutes), and as long as you stay in the app, a tree will grow. If you exit out of the app, your tree will perish. Fully grown trees remain in the app to form a forest.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s rewarding to see your trees and forest grow while you focus on productivity.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could also use the timer to meditate in nature.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"6-7-make-touching-grass-a-habit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Make Touching Grass a Habit<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incorporate touching grass into your routine. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Turn off your notifications<\/strong> and combine tasks with touching grass. For example, talk to the houseplants as you wash your hands, or eat lunch outside whenever possible.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Schedule your screen time<\/strong> as a reward. For instance, after I wipe down the counters and empty the dishwasher, I&#8217;ll treat myself to 10 minutes of screen time. Use apps like Freedom and Opal to hold yourself accountable.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Savor life outside your home.<\/strong> Mow your grass or breathe in the smell of freshly mowed grass after a little cut across the top from a local <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=mowing\">LawnStarter lawn care pro<\/a>. Touch grass doesn\u2019t even have to involve grass. Just step outside and see the trees, squirrels, rabbits, and flowers in bloom.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before bedtime, unwind,<\/strong> Replace nightly scrolling with healthier habits, like reading or wind-down meditations.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many ways to limit your screen time at any age, and any way you choose to do so will benefit your physical and mental health. So, do yourself a favor and touch some grass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Photo Credit: A grandfather and his grandson share a joyful embrace while lying in the grass. <a href=\"https:\/\/as2.ftcdn.net\/jpg\/01\/33\/21\/97\/1000_F_133219709_GezvZy3qyNCEAnke7njFy7o75QKZFMdM.jpg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/as2.ftcdn.net\/jpg\/01\/33\/21\/97\/1000_F_133219709_GezvZy3qyNCEAnke7njFy7o75QKZFMdM.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monkey Business<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ways to touch grass include go outside, get active, savor life, and use a screen control 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