Artificial turf is a stretch of land covered by artificial grass, especially for sporting purposes. Artificial turfs are mostly visible in places like race courses, indoor stadiums, parks and golf courses.

The playing surfaces where artificial turf is installed tend to remain consistent. They require no sunlight or constant watering. It needs no seeding or fertilizers or pesticides and you do not need to mow it down. Such low-maintenance has made is an extremely viable option.

Initially, it was mostly clubs and stadiums that were investing in artificial turfs, but increasingly individuals with a large garden spare or backyards have also started to choose synthetic turfs for the sake of convenience.

Also, in environments as big cities possess, where soil is scarce and pollution rampant, natural grass finds it hard to grow. If it does grow, it might be uneven, patchy and not as attractive as we would like it to be.

New types of synthetic fibres like thermoplastics are being used, tufted with rubber, sand or both. Many players claim that it results in fewer injuries.

Landscape designs ~ author Annie Zaidi.
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