Environmental groups say the allure of evergreen synthetic turf contrasts to its microplastic pollution levels and heat absorption. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast For those living in small spaces, artificial grass has its upsides. It’s uniformly green, year round, without the need for watering, mowing or any…

 Prof Hugh Durrant-Whyte, the NSW chief scientist, concluded in his June report that “both rubber infill and turf fibre blades from synthetic turf fields are found in waterways in NSW” and that the “amount of turf fibres lost from a synthetic turf field is likely to be in the hundreds of kilograms per year”. The…

 We get asked this question a lot and the answer is a resounding…probably. The reality is there are some jobs that are better handled by professionals. Yards of extreme size that require a lot of seaming, those with severe grades and/or soils that are exceptionally rocky may prove too much for Jane and Joe Homeowner.…

 There are many great reasons to install an artificial grass lawn, a number of which we’ve covered here on the Purchase Green blog. Generally, people considering artificial grass are concerned with benefits such as reducing water consumption, saving time and energy on lawn maintenance or just simply having a great-looking lawn year-round. As difficult as…

 Artificial grass is a popular choice for many homeowners because it requires little maintenance and can provide a beautiful, green lawn all year round. However, artificial grass does come with a cost and weight is one of the major factors that affects pricing. In general, the more the turf weighs, the higher the cost will…

 Based on the studies made by the Academics, they have found that when lawn grass is cut, they release some kind of hydrocarbons into the surrounding and also into the atmosphere which will make even a bad smog day worst! It is high time people actually begin to check the pollution levels before touching a…

 Waterless grasses are nothing but artificial grass made from plastic which is considered to be very eco friendly, requires less maintenance and watering. The best part it that there is no need to supply any kind of manures or fertilizers which is a tiresome job and it is a very harmful for the environment when…

 Installing artificial grass will tremendously reduce air pollution, you might wonder how? Yes, it is very true, when using waterless grass you need not use a lawn mover to cut or trim them. Do you know that using a lawn mover for just one hour with petrol is almost equivalent to hundred mile car drive?…

 To find out how much artificial grass can save you, we’re going to set up a scenario. Let’s say you water your natural sod lawn for six months out of the entire year and spend about $15 on the cost of water. You also fertilize your lawn once a year for $0.20 a square foot.…

 Artificial grass is both good for the environment and for your bank account. It’s made of polyethylene, nylon, or polypropylene and colored to look like normal grass. It looks almost exactly the same as sod, and you don’t have to spend a lot of your time keeping it healthy and trimmed. Let’s take a look…

 Keeping a nice lawn takes a lot of work. You have to revive patches of your lawn if it starts to die, pull up weeds, mow it, buy fertilizers, spend money on weed killers, etc. And whether you plan to do this all yourself or hire someone, you still have to invest a lot of…

 But doesn’t artificial grass cost a lot more to install than natural sod? It does. While natural sod costs about $0.14 to $0.60 per square foot, artificial grass costs anywhere from $5 to as much as $20 per square foot. You might wonder, with such a large installation cost, does artificial grass really save you…

 Did you know that the average American spends nearly seventy hours each year maintaining their lawn and garden? The reality is that all of that time could be better spent with loved ones, on home repair projects, or working. Moreover, the benefits of ditching the traditional lawn go beyond saving you nearly three 24-hour days…

 There are a few basic considerations to make as you explore your artificial turf options. Firstly, you should know that manufacturers of it have become experts on replicating the real thing, down to the different species of real grass. This has led to an abundance of types and options for consumers to consider, based on…

 If you forget to go scoop up your dog’s poop for a few days or longer, you may have to work a little harder to clean up after your pet. If you find dried dog poop, spray it with water from your hose. This will loosen the waste so it is easier to pick up.…