“Never in a million years did I think I’d have fake grass,” said Simone Harouche, a fashion stylist who lives in Los Angeles. A passionate green thumb, Harouche tends a lush property of climbing roses ...

More homeowners are turning to artificial grass for a low-maintenance lawn that looks great year-round without the high upkeep costs of traditional turf. “Artificial turf eliminates the need for ...

Depending on the type, fake grass can run $7-$10 per square foot, whereas old-fashioned sod costs only $2.50 per square foot, and most landscape companies include an irrigation system in the price.

More fake lawns may be coming to your neighborhood. From the front yards of West Miami-Dade to the waterfront mansions of Fort Lauderdale, artificial turf is appearing more and more. And with the ...