Using synthetic grass offers significant long-term savings. While natural grass requires ongoing investments for irrigation, fertilization, and care, synthetic grass has minimal upkeep costs. Let’s break down the costs over 12 years to understand why artificial grass might be the ideal choice for your lawn in Atlanta.
SYNTHETIC GRASS
Below is a yearly cost summary for a 1,000 sq. ft. of upkeep for synthetic lawns:
- Customer Annual Maintenance: 0-$10 (using a leaf blower is suggested)
- Yearly Professional Grooming performed by authorized franchise: $1,000-$1,370 (estimated)
- Return on Investment (ROI): Reached within two years
| Year | Synthetic Grass Maintenance Cost |
| Year 1 | $1010 |
| Year 2 | $1010 |
| Year 3 | $1010 |
| Year 4 | $1010 |
| Year 5 | $1010 |
| Year 6 | $1010 |
| Year 7 | $1010 |
| Year 8 | $1010 |
| Year 9 | $1010 |
| Year 10 | $1010 |
| Year 11 | $1010 |
| Year 12 | $1010 |
| Total Cost Over 12 Years | $12,120 - $16,440 |
NATURAL GRASS
Maintaining natural grass requires ongoing effort and comes with recurring expenses including water bills, chemicals, fertilizer, and mowing. Here’s the annual breakdown to maintain 1,000 sq. ft. of natural lawn:
- Irrigation/Water: $360 annually
- Fertilizer: $207/yr
- Pre-Emergent Treatments: $150 per year
- Chemical Treatments: $99 per year
- Sprinkler System Fixes: $120/yr
- Grass Mowing and Edging: $1,020/yr
- Total Annual Care Costs: $1,956
| Year | Natural Grass Maintenance Cost |
| Year 1 | $1,956 |
| Year 2 | $1,956 |
| Year 3 | $1,956 |
| Year 4 | $1,956 |
| Year 5 | $1,956 |
| Year 6 | $1,956 |
| Year 7 | $1,956 |
| Year 8 | $1,956 |
| Year 9 | $1,956 |
| Year 10 | $1,956 |
| Year 11 | $1,956 |
| Year 12 | $1,956 |
| Total Cost Over 12 Years | $23,472 |
WHY IS ARTIFICIAL GRASS THE BEST CHOICE FOR LONG-TERM SAVINGS?
Adopting synthetic grass eliminates the need for expensive traditional lawn care. Here’s why synthetic turf is an excellent option:
- Water Conservation - Synthetic turf eliminates the need for irrigation, leading to substantial water savings. This translates to hundreds of dollars in savings annually.
- Lower Chemical Use - No chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers are needed, synthetic grass saves you money while being eco-friendly.
- Low-Maintenance - One quick yearly brushing can keep synthetic lawns looking fresh. Forget mowing and sprinkler fixes.
- Waste Reduction - Natural grass generates significant landfill waste. Synthetic grass cuts down waste while reducing air pollution from lawn tools.
- Consistent Beauty Year-Round - Synthetic lawns stay green and lush without the fading or thinning typical of real grass.
DO MORE WITH LESS
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