Choosing synthetic grass provides excellent cost benefits. Natural grass involves regular, ongoing costs on upkeep and supplies like water and chemical fertilizers, synthetic grass minimizes maintenance expenses. Let’s break down the costs over 12 years to see why artificial grass can be the best solution for your outdoor space in Naperville.
SYNTHETIC GRASS
Here’s the annual breakdown for a 1,000 sq. ft. of upkeep for synthetic lawns:
- DIY Annual Maintenance: 0-$10 (we recommend a leaf blower)
- Yearly Professional Grooming from 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 with constant costs for water, fertilizer, chemicals, repairs, and mowing. Here are the yearly expenses to maintain 1,000 sq. ft. of natural lawn:
- Irrigation/Water: $360 annually
- Fertilizer: $207 per year
- Pre-Emergent Treatments: $150 annually
- Chemicals/Weed Control: $99 annually
- Irrigation Repairs: $120 per year
- Grass Mowing and Edging: $1,020 annually
- 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?
Choosing synthetic grass lets you stop worrying about expensive traditional lawn care. Here’s why synthetic turf is an excellent option:
- Water Conservation - Synthetic turf eliminates the need for irrigation, saving thousands of gallons of water per year. This translates to hundreds of dollars in savings annually.
- Lower Chemical Use - Because it doesn’t require harmful chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides, synthetic grass lowers costs and pollution.
- Minimal Maintenance - An annual brushing is enough to maintain a pristine look. Forget mowing and sprinkler fixes.
- Reduces Waste - Natural grass clippings fill up landfills. Synthetic grass cuts down waste and minimizes the use of polluting lawn equipment.
- Consistent Beauty Year-Round - Synthetic lawns look beautiful in every season without the seasonal wear and tear that natural grass often faces.
DO MORE WITH LESS
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