Choosing synthetic grass delivers lasting financial advantages. Natural grass demands continuous spending for irrigation, fertilization, and care, synthetic grass keeps costs low. Here’s a detailed 12-year cost comparison to see why artificial grass might be the ideal choice for your lawn in Flagstaff.
SYNTHETIC GRASS
Here’s the annual breakdown of 1,000 square feet of maintenance for synthetic lawns:
- Homeowner 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
Natural grass needs regular attention and comes with recurring expenses on irrigation, chemical treatments, mowing and repairs. Below is a 12-month cost analysis for a 1,000 sq. ft. natural lawn:
- Irrigation costs: $360 annually
- Fertilizer: $207 annually
- Pre-Emergent Treatments: $150 per year
- Chemicals/Weed Control: $99/yr
- Irrigation Repairs: $120/yr
- Grass Mowing and Edging: $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 lets you stop worrying about high irrigation expenses, chemical usage, and equipment maintenance. Find out why synthetic turf might revolutionize your property:
- Water Conservation - Synthetic turf use zero irrigation, saving thousands of gallons of water per year. Enjoy significant cost reductions each year.
- Lower Chemical Use - Without the need for fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides, synthetic grass reduces both environmental impact and maintenance costs.
- Minimal Maintenance - A simple power brush once a year can keep synthetic lawns looking fresh. Forget mowing and sprinkler fixes.
- Reduces Waste - Natural grass clippings fill up landfills. Synthetic grass helps reduce landfill waste and minimizes the use of polluting lawn equipment.
- Consistent Beauty Year-Round - Synthetic lawns maintain their appearance without the fading or thinning typical of real grass.
DO MORE WITH LESS
Thinking about making the switch?
Get your free turf sample or a custom quote to discover how synthetic grass can improve your Flagstaff space!