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Artificial Grass News

From low-maintenance lawns to eco-friendly sports fields, artificial grass is changing the game. In this section, we explore the latest turf technologies, industry updates, and installation tips that help homeowners and professionals stay ahead. Discover how synthetic turf is reshaping outdoor living.

Person kneeling on paved surface installing artificial grass, holding turf edge with one hand and tape measure with the other, with a spirit level lying nearby.

Aug 8, 2025 - 23:50 GMT

Florida Weighs the Pros and Cons of Artificial Grass

From Miami backyards to Jacksonville sports fields, artificial grass in Florida is spreading quickly. A recent state law now limits city restrictions on synthetic turf, opening the door for wider use in front yards. Supporters point to year-round curb appeal and low maintenance, while critics raise concerns over heat, drainage, and end-of-life waste. As the Florida Department of Environmental Protection prepares new statewide standards, the Sunshine State is becoming a testing ground for the future of synthetic lawns.

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Workers operating green turf-laying machine to install artificial grass on stadium field

Aug 7, 2025 - 14:26 GMT

The Great Turf Debate: Are Synthetic Fields the Future or a Risk?

Across America, natural grass fields are being replaced by synthetic turf at a rapid pace. The movement is backed by youth sports leagues eager for all-weather play and a multibillion-dollar turf industry promoting plastic fields as low-maintenance, long-term solutions. But the shift is sparking deep concerns over health, environment, costs - and what communities truly value.

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Jul 22, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

SYNLawn St. Louis Constructs Outdoor Entertainment Destination for Westport Plaza

SYNLawn St. Louis took on the challenge of transforming Westport Plaza's 10,000-square-foot central outdoor area into a vibrant, inviting entertainment destination. Their goal: to enhance the space with a focus on accessibility, inclusivity, safety, and sustainability. To achieve this, they installed SYNAugustine X47 - an ultra-realistic, durable artificial grass known for its superior softness and resilience.

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Jun 14, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

Astroturf preemption bill signed into law - Florida Politics

HB 683, signed into law Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, requires state rulemaking from the Department of Environmental Protection, and blocks cities and counties from enforcing or imposing their own "ordinance, resolution, order, rule, or policy" to "prohibit ... a property owner from installing synthetic turf that complies with Department of Environmental Protection standards adopted pursuant to this section which apply to single-family residential property."

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