Choosing synthetic grass provides excellent cost benefits. Natural grass involves regular, ongoing costs in water, chemicals, and maintenance, synthetic grass minimizes maintenance expenses. Let’s break down the costs over 12 years to find out why artificial grass can be the best solution for your outdoor space in Jacksonville.
SYNTHETIC GRASS
Take a look at the yearly costs for a space of 1,000 square feet of maintenance for synthetic lawns:
- Customer Annual Maintenance: 0-$10 (a leaf blower is recommended)
- 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
Natural grass demands consistent care and comes with recurring expenses for water, fertilizer, chemicals, repairs, and mowing. Here are the yearly expenses for natural lawn of 1,000 sq. ft:
- Water Usage: $360/yr
- Fertilizer: $207 annually
- Pre-Emergent Treatments: $150/yr
- Chemical Pesticides and Herbicides: $99 per year
- Irrigation System Maintenance: $120/yr
- Lawn Mowing Services: $1,020 annually
- Total Annual Maintenance Cost: $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 lets you stop worrying about high irrigation expenses, chemical usage, and equipment maintenance. Find out why synthetic turf can be a game-changer:
- Water Conservation - Synthetic turf doesn’t require watering, 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 lowers costs and pollution.
- Minimal Maintenance - One quick yearly brushing can keep synthetic lawns looking fresh. Skip the usual yard chores of mowing, trimming, or irrigation repairs.
- Waste Reduction - Natural grass generates significant landfill waste. Synthetic grass helps reduce landfill waste and minimizes the use of polluting lawn equipment.
- Year-Round Beauty - Synthetic lawns maintain their appearance without the seasonal wear and tear that natural grass often faces.
DO MORE WITH LESS
Thinking about making the switch?
Reach out for a free sample and a tailored cost estimate to see how synthetic grass can benefit your Jacksonville lawn!
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