Opting for synthetic grass delivers lasting financial advantages. While natural grass requires ongoing investments for irrigation, fertilization, and care, synthetic grass has minimal upkeep costs. Here’s a detailed 12-year cost comparison to find out why artificial grass could be your cost-effective yard option in Tucson.
SYNTHETIC GRASS
Here’s the annual breakdown of 1,000 square feet of maintenance for synthetic lawns:
- Homeowner Annual Maintenance: 0-$10 (we recommend a leaf blower)
- Yearly Professional Grooming by authorized franchise: $1,000-$1,370 (estimated)
- Return on Investment (ROI): Accomplished in less than 24 months
| 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 that involves ongoing spending for water, fertilizer, chemicals, repairs, and mowing. Here are the yearly expenses for a 1,000 sq. ft. natural lawn:
- Water Usage: $360 annually
- Fertilizer: $207 per year
- Pre-Emergent Weed Prevention: $150/yr
- Chemicals/Weed Control: $99/yr
- Irrigation System Maintenance: $120/yr
- Grass Mowing and Edging: $1,020 annually
- Yearly Maintenance Expenses: $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 means saying goodbye to expensive traditional lawn care. Find out why synthetic turf can be a game-changer:
- Water Conservation - Synthetic turf use zero irrigation, saving thousands of gallons of water per year. This translates to hundreds of dollars in savings annually.
- Lower Chemical Use - Without the need for fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides, synthetic grass saves you money while being eco-friendly.
- Minimal Maintenance - A simple power brush once a year keeps your lawn perfect. Skip the usual yard chores of mowing, trimming, or irrigation repairs.
- Waste Reduction - Natural grass generates significant landfill waste. Synthetic grass is eco-friendly by limiting harmful emissions from lawn equipment.
- Consistent Beauty Year-Round - Synthetic lawns maintain their appearance without the fading or thinning seen in traditional lawns.
DO MORE WITH LESS
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