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Langford, B.C. acknowledges natural turf along city boulevards is a better idea than artificial turf

Municipality says natural turf is cheaper and more environmentally friendly

March 22, 2023  By Turf & Rec



Langford, B.C.’s experimental installation of artificial turf along municipal boulevards has an end in sight. Council has determined it’s cheaper and more environmentally friendly to have natural grass growing along those parts of the road. The city won’t be ripping up the synthetic turf laid down five years ago anytime soon, but has removed artificial turf requirements in a future bylaw amendment.

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