Choosing synthetic grass provides excellent cost benefits. While natural grass requires ongoing investments on upkeep and supplies like water and chemical fertilizers, synthetic grass minimizes maintenance expenses. Let’s breakdown why artificial grass can save money over a 12-year period to understand why artificial grass could be your cost-effective yard option in Pittsburgh.
SYNTHETIC GRASS
Take a look at the yearly costs for a 1,000 sq. ft. of upkeep for synthetic lawns:
- Customer Annual Maintenance: 0-$10 (we recommend a leaf blower)
- Annual Professional Grooming from authorized franchise: $1,000-$1,370 (estimated)
- Return on Investment (ROI): Achieved in under 2 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 with constant costs on irrigation, chemical treatments, mowing and repairs. Here are the yearly expenses for a 1,000 sq. ft. natural lawn:
- Water Usage: $360 per year
- Fertilizer: $207 annually
- Pre-Emergent: $150 per year
- Chemical Treatments: $99 per year
- Irrigation Repairs: $120/yr
- Mowing & Trimming: $1,020 per year
- 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?
Transitioning to synthetic grass means saying goodbye to expensive traditional lawn care. These are the reasons why synthetic turf can be a game-changer:
- Water Conservation - Synthetic turf eliminates the need for irrigation, leading to substantial water savings. Enjoy significant cost reductions each year.
- Lower Chemical Use - No chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers are needed, synthetic grass lowers costs and pollution.
- Low-Maintenance - A simple power brush once a year is enough to maintain a pristine look. Skip the usual yard chores of mowing, trimming, or irrigation repairs.
- Waste Reduction - Natural grass contributes to millions of tons of yard waste annually. Synthetic grass is eco-friendly and minimizes the use of polluting lawn equipment.
- Year-Round Beauty - Synthetic lawns look beautiful in every season without the fading or thinning typical of real grass.
DO MORE WITH LESS
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