In many cases, the value of artificial grass is subjective, but there are real expenses involved. A real lawn may cost anywhere from $5 to $20 per square foot for installation; a fake lawn could cost $2 to $8 a square foot, according to HomeAdvisor.
When you are thinking of real grass, the major expense is in the materials (grass seed, weed inhibitor, and water), labour (which could be significant if excavation is involved which uses heavy machinery), and the pre- and post-work involved.
The cost of synthetic grass boils down to mostly two factors, the material you choose, and the name brand of the selected product. Polyethylene is the least expensive material for fake grass, about $1 to $2 square foot, but also has the shortest life-span of all choices. Next up is Polypropylene, slightly more expensive at $2 to $3 a square foot. Finally, synthetic turf manufactured from nylon could cost about $3 to $4 per square foot.
Sod may be less expensive to install than synthetic grass, but the maintenance of real grass is the deal breaker for many decision makers. If you were to install fake turf in a 500 square foot area, the cost over seven years would be about $6,250, but sod would come in around $6,290, again based on estimates supplied by HomeAdvisor.
Also keep in mind that the health of real grass depends on many factors: The weather, regular watering, cutting, the use of fertilizers, usage, and dangers from animals and bugs.
The popularity of artificial grass is not projected to level off or decline anytime soon. With the rise in recreational and community-based sporting events, installing a synthetic turf that does not need maintenance and can last 15 years is in demand worldwide. When thinking of ease of upkeep, you can see why fake grass is becoming a default choice for the elderly, disabled, or anyone else with little time, money, or the ability to keep a real lawn lush and green year-round.
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