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Scorching temps from California turf raises questions about artificial turf, xeriscaping in humid states like Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
July 30, 2025

While artificial turf and rock-heavy xeriscapes are marketed as low-maintenance, drought-resistant alternatives to traditional lawns, research by University of Florida scientists shows it comes at unexpected environmental and public safety ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Artificial Turf, Drought, Drought-resistant, Enrvironmental Horticulture, Environmental Costs, Florida Law, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Heat, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Marco Schiavon, Natural Turf, News, Public Safety, Rock-heavy Xeriscape, Surface Temperatures, Synthetic Turf, Traditional Lawns, Turfgrass Science, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Weeds

Artificial Grass and the Environment: A Florida-Friendly Perspective

by Clarissa Chairez
April 15, 2025

There are a lot of factors to consider when picking a variety of turfgrass for your yard. How much sun does your yard get? What is the pH of your soil? Will there be heavy foot traffic? When there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to turfgrass ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Artificial Grass, Artificial Turf, Cflandscapes, Eco-friendly Yard Solutions, Environmental Impact, Florida Friendly, Florida Master Gardener, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape Management, Landscaping Alternatives, Lawn Care Tips, Master Gardener Volunteer, Ocextension, Orange County, Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers, Runoff Prevention, Sustainable Landscaping, Synthetic Turf, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Water Conservation

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