While artificial grass benefits from an occasional wash ... Regardless of the soil type, creating a proper base following the steps below is key. Read more: The Highly-Rated Landscaping Glue ...

He added: “This can put extra stress on both the grass fibres and the base beneath it.” Finally, Reiss stresses the importance of avoiding activities that could damage artificial grass.

Made of a concrete base with a nylon carpet-like fabric ... of finding its way into other unwanted places. Getty Images Artificial grass, like this pitch in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate ...

Installing artificial grass, which is estimated to cost $1 million ... Passaic County engineer Steven J. Edmond said the base of the field will be made of cork, instead of recycled rubber.

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 ...

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 ...