For pathways, use one of the mentioned low-maintenance ground covers such as moss, gravel, synthetic grass or mulch. A touch ...

Studies show the maintenance costs of artificial turf often exceed those of natural grass. Naturally occurring organisms in soil break down much of what ends up on a grass field, including all ...

Our backyards should be safe and inviting spaces all year round, including during the summer months. But the choices we make about garden design and maintenance, such as whether to have artificial ...

Gardeners across the UK are being told not to install artificial grass or turf in their gardens this summer. Fake grass has become increasingly popular in the UK with people seeing it as a low ...

An artificial sports pitch that absorbs rainwater and lets it evaporate on hot days stays much cooler than ordinary fake grass. The self-cooling turf could protect athletes from burns and heat ...

Gardeners across the UK are being warned not to install artificial grass or turf in their gardens this summer. Fake grass has become increasingly popular in the UK with people seeing it as a low ...

(Credit: Getty Images) Tens of thousands of tonnes of rubber crumbs and artificial grass from pitches end up in the sea, research shows. Could natural alternatives help to stop the pollution?