‘Criminal’: Aussies blast new $102 turf trend

Artificial turf blocks are being pitched as the next big thing for driveways and backyards, but a viral video showing them installed piece by piece has sparked a savage backlash, with many branding the idea ugly, pointless and bad for the environment. The clip, posted by DLS Turf Courts, was meant to show off the appeal of so-called turf blocks – modular squares of synthetic grass cut to fit neatly between pavers or concrete sections for a “clean, custom finish”. And they don’t come cheap either, with one square metre selling at Bunnings for about $101.97. MORE NEWS Common lawn mistake could destroy homes ‘Real shame’: $1m home listed for $2 after backyard disaster Named: Suburbs with toxic drinking water Instead, the video has blown up for all the wrong reasons. “Piece by piece, bringing these turf blocks to life,” the video caption reads. “Each turf piece is individually cut and secured into place for a clean, custom finish. “Would you add turf blocks to your driveway or backyard?” A backyard “upgrade” involving artificial turf blocks has sparked a fierce online backlash, with social media users slamming the look as “ghetto”. For plenty of viewers, the answer was a resounding no....