Scorching temps raise questions about artificial turf

Scorching temps raise questions about artificial turf

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 costs.

Scorching temps raise questions about artificial turf in humid states like Florida

UF/IFAS research found that natural turf was consistently cooler than synthetic and water-scarce landscapes.