CHANDLER, AZ — Over the past several months, Josh Farra, an employee at the Artificial Grass Superstore in Chandler, has noticed a trend in the phone calls he’s received from potential customers.

Artificial turf has come a long way 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 lot ...

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 ...

Even though the Los Angeles Rams are based in a good weather location, they play their home games on artificial turf. Here Seahawks Kenneth Walker III (9) is brought down by Rams Kamren Kinchens (26) ...

The debate over whether to install turf over grass fields has become a referendum on sports, health, the environment and the use of scarce public resources. By Ken Belson and Hiroko Tabuchi Across the ...

Across South Florida, natural grass fields are being ripped up to make way for multimillion-dollar artificial turf installations that have drawn ire from residents who say the synthetic surfaces pose ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

For homeowners all over the United States, having a well manicured lawn is a source of pride. However, it can also be a major source of stress due to the amount of care and consistently that is ...

Just like any landscape alteration, artificial turf can have an effect on nearby trees. Proper planning and tree care can help mitigate potential stress factors and support a balanced landscape. Photo ...