Once praised as a low-maintenance fix, artificial turf is facing new scrutiny as cities rethink its long-term impact on ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not all artificial turf is created equal, though. The best option depends on where you want to install it, how you want it to ...

“Never in a million years did I think I’d have fake grass,” said Simone Harouche, a fashion stylist who lives in Los Angeles. A passionate green thumb, Harouche tends a lush property of climbing roses ...

Two workers installing artificial grass in yard - Martinprescott/Getty Images Artificial turf might seem like the perfect low-maintenance solution for a picture-perfect lawn, but it often comes with ...

CITYWIDE — Councilmember Christopher Marte (D-1) proposed a law as the “Touch Grass” bill, which aims to prevent the commissioner of Parks and Recreation from installing synthetic turf in city parks.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — More metro Atlanta parks and schools are using artificial turf on their athletic fields. But some environmental groups say there are serious health concerns parents need to know ...

Artificial turf has come a long way since since it was introduced on a grand stage to the sports world in 1966 at the Astrodome in Houston. Playing on ChemGrass, which became known as AstroTurf, was a ...