Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario

Artificial Turf

Natural Grass or Artificial Turf?

Turfgrass sod contributes immensely to the environment through its ability to release oxygen, reduce temperature heat extremes, filter gaseous pollutants, provide a safe and resilient playing surface for recreational activities, etc. In our environmentally conscious society, natural turfgrass should be your first choice for home and commercial lawns, parks, cemeteries, institutional grounds, boulevards, golf courses and sports fields.

Artificial turf does not provide these environmental benefits, and, in some cases has the complete opposite effect on our surroundings. If you are considering artificial turf in place of natural grass, we urge you to take at look at the information contained in these links before making your final decision.

Download articles on artificial turf

2006 NFLPA Players Playing Surface Survey (download PDF)

Natural Grass and Artificial Turf booklet (download PDF)

What the Synthetic Turf Industry Doesn't Want You to Know (download PDF)