The upfront cost is only one of the measurements when comparing natural grass vs. synthetic turf solutions.
Natural Grass: The Ongoing Investment
While a natural lawn may appear cheaper in the beginning, it comes with continuous costs. £15 a week for an extra pair of hands on the mower means £3,900 over five years. Throw in fertiliser treatments (£200 a year), weed control (£150 per year) and reseeding patchy areas ( £100 annually), plus you’ll spend more than £2,250 on maintenance solutions.
Costs beyond the obvious: after-watering increases your water bill by £60 a year… and you might spend another £100 annually replacing an old lawn mower every five years, as well as repair broken sprinklers or garden tools quickly topping a fiver.
Artificial Grass: The One-Time Investment
The price of quality artificial grass: £20-40 per square meter installed. So if it is a typical 50 square metre garden expect to pay £1,000 – £2000 in one hit. Once installed, they require next to no maintenance other than an occasional brush and rinse. For Artificial Grass Gloucester, contact //luxury-lawns.com/artificial-grass/gloucester
The Five-Year Verdict
Natural grass total: £6,950-8,450
Artificial grass total: £1,000-2,000
Cut your lawn care costs with synthetic grass which also eliminates the need for weekend mowing, reduces water usage and will remain green all year. Even though the initial cost may seem high, artificial grass usually pays for itself in 1-2 years through saving on maintenance fees.
Busy families will find their beautiful, low maintenance garden is one that just isn’t financially viable without artificial grass and the numbers back up what they already know in terms of convenience.
