Modern artificial turf has been engineered to serve many different platforms. Sports artificial turf is designed for installation for sports such as football and soccer, tennis and golf, for performance and durability and to withstand constant play. Another type of artificial turf includes faux grass for landscaping, for residential and commercial use. This adds to the aesthetics of any location, but fir commercial, civic and institutional applications artificial turf pays particular dividends. As in residential use, commercial landscaping installations of artificial turf provide a virtually maintenance-free lawn offering significant savings that grow in relation to the size of the lawn. Conserving water – unlike natural grass, artificial turf never needs watering — is an environmental and a cost benefit. Commercial installations of turf in Southern California of 10,000 square feet can cut as much as $5,000 per year from the water bill. Parks and recreational areas benefit from artificial turf’s long-lasting durability and consistently green appearance. Turf drainage systems safely and efficiently disperse and remove rain, pet urine, and other liquid. Carefree synthetic grass dramatically reduces the number of chemicals and toxic emissions released by the use of lawn mowers, fertilizers, and other heavy emission vehicles. From public areas and playgrounds to federal buildings and commercial landscape, artificial turf’s popularity continues to grow … although the synthetic grass actually doesn’t!