An artificial grass strip in Vancouver is shown next to another section that has no cover. Proponents of artificial grass say natural grass requires too much care, effort, water and fertilizer. Advocates of artificial turf say it has many benefits. Dave Abbott, the president of Precision Greens, which installs artificial grass, says the company has laid down two million square feet of artificial grass since across western Canada since 1999, including residential backyards. (Dave Abbott/Precision Greens)The City of Vancouver enforces reports of unapproved installation of impermeable surfaces on private property, which include artificial turf.

Source: CBC News September 24, 2018 12:00 UTC