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There's a new trend sweeping the country and it's geared toward people who want to cut back on lawn maintenance but still enjoy a soft green landscape. It's called clover lawns, and the name pretty much explains it all. While clovers…

Artificial turf isn't the way to get more time out of Oceanside's playing fields, members of the city's park and recreation commission said last week.Health concerns, maintenance costs and the disposal of the worn plastic require further…

When updating your landscaping or building a new home, you may need to decide whether you would prefer a natural lawn or artificial turf. Comparing the pros and cons of artificial turf can be helpful in making the best choice for your lawn…

Introduce a piece of green without the headache of maintenance. Photo credit: Free Nature Stock / PexelsArtificial grass is a synthetic material that is made of plastic and is easy to install. Keep all of these points in mind before…

It's green, pristine, and doesn't need to be mowed, but gardeners argue that artificial turf isn't good for the planet. Hannah Stephenson investigates. Critics say plastic turf is not environmentally friendly and can end up in a…

Some exciting "novelties" from my university sports days are now commonplace.Until my junior year (1987), I was only playing with a 3-point line when I scribbled this magical arc in chalk on my driveway. In my teenage baseball days, I…