Scorching heat, drought and water restrictions are taking a toll on grass across North Texas.
People are spending a lot of money on water bills, fertilizer, and sprinkler systems just to keep their lawns alive, all while their family budgets battle inflation and rising utility costs.
But some are giving up on that grassy dream and switching to a no-fuss alternative: Fake grass.
Local turf and synthetic grass companies in North Texas said they're actually seeing a huge increase in business and phone calls because people cannot keep their yards alive in this unrelenting and intense summer heat.
Karina Leon of Dallas and her family told NBC 5 they had to make the switch.