Fake Lawn Faux Pas

Plastic landscaping may be morphing beyond pink flamingos & poolside excess into an entire lifestyle statement.

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April 30, 2003, 5:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Using artificial turf as an alternative to thirsty lawns has become a growing trend on the drought-stricken Front Range and in other states. But some cities in the area still struggle with the concept, worried about how the product looks, possible drainage problems or access to utilities."

Thanks to John Shepard

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Tuesday, April 29, 2003 in The Denver Post

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