Smart Choice
Synthetic lawn prices for installation are negligible compared to the lifetime return on your investment. Artificial grass is an application that pays for itself. To add to the cost savings, a number of municipal water districts offer credits/rebates for the installation of synthetic lawn at your home. Environmental benefits accompanied with significant cost savings make artificial grass the smart choice for environmentally responsible landscaping.
Natural Grass Expenses
Natural grass lawn maintenance requires a substantial amount of repeat investment such as the following:
- Watering
- General Lawn Maintenance
- Fertilizers and Chemicals
- Lawn Equipment Maintenance
- Sprinkler Maintenance
Eliminate your Costs
For homeowners and business owners, artificial grass eliminates the need for repeat investment. Monthly fees for watering, trimming, and treating grass are no longer required. The installation of synthetic turf is an upfront investment with periodic maintenance only, proving to be more beneficial than the repeated upkeep investment for natural grass.
Comparison Chart
The following graph outlines investment costs for natural grass vs. artificial grass.
| * Natural Grass Investment | * Artificial Grass Investment | Total Savings | |
| Year 1 | $5,775 | $9,350 | N/A |
| Year 2 | $10,300 | $9,700 | $600 |
| Year 3 | $14,825 | $10,050 | $4,775 |
| Year 4 | $19,350 | $10,400 | $8,950 |
| Year 5 | $23,875 | $10,750 | $13,125 |
| Year 6 | $28,400 | $11,100 | $17,300 |
| Year 7 | $32,925 | $11,450 | $21,475 |
| Year 8 | $37,450 | $11,800 | $25,650 |
| Year 9 | $41,975 | $12,150 | $29,825 |
| Year 10 | $46,500 | $12,500 | $34,000 |
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* The average 1,000 square foot natural grass installation costs $1,250. Yearly recommended maintenance on natural grass, including watering, general lawn maintenance, fertilizers and chemicals, and sprinkler maintenance, costs $4,525. * The average 1,000 square foot artificial grass installation costs $9,000. Yearly recommended maintenance on artificial grass, including one annual tune-up and disinfectant with power wash, costs $350. |
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