I had to read the article below twice because I found it hard to believe that some one would replace real life vegetation like grass with a sort of artificial carpet.
What makes this even more bizarre is the fact that I have been writing and advocating for natural lawns of wildflowers and other alternatives to the carefully mowed lawns which cost so much in fuel and environment degradation. I had come to believe that there was a generally broad movement to a genuine appreciation of nature and then I see this man acquire an artificial lawn.
(It turns out I am little short of pictures of grass. So, this lion is sitting on “grass” and has expressed his lack of satisfaction in the Astro-Turfing as you can see. jp)
The article is highly critical of the practice and it doesn’t appear to save money or retain its “attractiveness” over time.
The article linked to below is entitled Homeowner sparks backlash after showing off newly landscaped yard: ‘Why would someone voluntarily live this way?’ and is written by Sarah Winfrey. It is from The Cool Down.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/homeowner-sparks-backlash-showing-off-140000414.html
According to Clean Water Action, artificial turf poses health risks due to the plastics and other potentially damaging chemicals it contains.
Artificial turf and other plastic-based gardening solutions leach chemicals and toxins into the earth, which is harmful to human health and can contaminate soil for decades to come.
Per Real Homes, fake turf can be a deceptively high-maintenance approach to lawn care and landscaping, requiring significant maintenance to keep it presentable. On top of that, it can burn in the sun, and constant exposure to the elements degrades it over time.
Let me be upfront here. I live in an apartment and the only thing around this building is cement. But I live in a community with many homes and lawns. I live near parks and nature tracks and there is good sized federal park north of here.
I do appreciate nature and I want you, my kind readers, to make good choices so let me even thought I don’t have a lawn recommend a good lawn choice for you.
From the web:
This is a good way to build a good eco friendly and good looking lawn.
James Pilant
Pilant's Business Ethics Blog 
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