Fake grass has become a popular fix for homeowners who want a perfect-looking lawn without the work. It stays green all year, doesn’t need mowing, and seems ideal for busy families or those tired of ...

Artificial grass costs are a higher up front at $6 to $20 per square foot. The downsides are that it can get quite hot, and any pet waste needs to be sprayed off to avoid smells. On the other hand, ...

There’s nothing artificial about the controversy that’s growing among homeowners, educators, doctors and sports administrators over fake grass. The artificial turf market is projected to nearly double ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rolls of artificial turf stacked up before installation - Valerii Maksimov/Getty Images Ideally, it'd be easy to have a lush, ...

Tucked into Carlsbad’s budget approved last week is funding to replace its synthetic turf fields. Another goal for next year is ramping up the city’s sustainability efforts. But it seems those two ...

And with the spread of artificial turf comes a mounting number of questions and criticisms - about everything from how it looks to how it impacts the environment, the climate and even human health.

More fake lawns may be coming to your neighborhood. From the front yards of West Miami-Dade to the waterfront mansions of Fort Lauderdale, artificial turf is appearing more and more. And with the ...