Instead of cutting grass, many Valley communities encourage residents to do away with it. Here's some of what is available.

No mowing, no watering? Increasingly, luxury landscape designers are relying on artificial turf, once regarded with disdain.

But others concerned about the potential environmental damage of improper disposal of the county’s artificial turf fields came forward to question whether the county guidelines were being followed.

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Watering your lawn or planting a shady tree can also dramatically change how hot your backyard feels in summer. Ultimately, these factors will influence how much time you and your family spend ...

On a hot summer’s day in Melbourne, the artificial turf hit a top temperature of 72°C. This is sufficient to cause irreversible skin burns in just ten seconds.

Artificial turf field users need to be aware of the potential for heat-related injuries and of the importance of good hygienic practices that minimize any exposure to substances found in artificial ...

Greeley City Council members reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday to allow some artificial turf within the city’s landscaping code, following a passionate discussion of turf regulations. City code ...

Adding artificial turf, he said, would not be appropriate. Then there’s Hoffman’s own residence, in a development built in the middle of about 2,000 pecan trees.

Advocates say replacing "nonfuctional turf" with hardscaping or even artificial grass can have trickle down benefits beyond the actual gallons conserved.

Parents dig in against artificial turf at Glebe school Opponents say there's more at stake than Mutchmor Public School and they're seeking city and school board policies on faux fields.