Turned off by turf

I had to laugh when I read “Green home: A new backyard” (6/28, House+Home). Replacing natural grass with artificial turf on their small lawn may have met the needs of the homeowners, but please don’t tout this as a “green” solution.

Kimberly Murphy
Kearney

Comments

[TinaMcG]

I read up on artificial turf about ten years ago and couldn't believe what a terrible idea it was. I can't imagine anything that would devalue a home more, or make it difficult to sell. If someone wanted to removed the artificial turf and grow real turf, they'd have a helluva project on their hands.

If you don't want real turf and are looking for green landscaping options, prepare ornamental beds and plant water-wise plants. Use rocks and mulch and sculpture. Use anything but plastic!

[JoCo]

Didn't catch the article Kimberly. I'll hit the stack. But I know that some artificial grass is made from discarded tires, not an entirely ungreen application.

[Jazz-Man]

Old people need turf, its American to have natural grass. To each his own but somethings go to darn far if you ask me.