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

But environmental scientists and landscape architects largely agree that artificial turf—which now covers 265 million square feet of land in the States—can cause more problems than it solves.

Artificial turf may be an appealing option due to its low maintenance requirements. ... If you're intending to cover more than 300 square feet, it's likely best to hire a professional.

How to lay artificial turf the right way and avoid the key mistakes that will make your new lawn look ... Once you’re ready to make your choice of turf, buy enough to cover your whole yard.

It's an ongoing debate in soccer circles whether artificial turf is good for the sport. To host an international soccer game, a university recently had to truck in grass to cover its turf.

The average cost to install artificial turf ranges from $6 to $20 per square foot, depending on turf quality, site preparation, and labor. A typical 500-square-foot project can cost between $3,000 ...

But artificial turf must be regularly cleaned with water, and in warm climates such as Los Angeles’, artificial fields get so hot that schools must water them down before children play on them.