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Return on Investment

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It’s no secret that choosing to install artificial grass is a significant investment; vast amounts of time and money have to be spent to ensure that your landscaping looks every bit as immaculate and stunning as you envisioned. While the price tag associated with synthetic grass installation can seem intimidating, we here at Grizzly Turf & Pavers want to assure you that your investment will see returns that will benefit you and your family for years to come.

How Long Until You See a Return?

In most cases, homeowners see a return on their artificial grass installation investment within five to seven years. When you consider that the average lifespan of synthetic grass is 15 to 25 years, it doesn’t take a math expert to realize that you’ll see your ROI fairly quickly!

Of course, the form of return on investment you’ll see can vary on a few distinct factors. No matter how you look at it, you’ll see guaranteed savings after installation!

Return on Costs and Time

It’s been researched that homeowners spend up to $6,000 per year maintaining a natural grass lawn. Activities such as mowing, fertilizing, seeding and watering can undoubtedly take a toll on your budget, leaving you frustrated and wondering why there’s “more month at the end of your money” instead of the other way around.

In addition to the financial strain of taking care of natural grass, homeowners spend inordinate amounts of time ensuring that their natural grass lawn looks spectacular. It doesn’t matter if you have a green thumb or not – homeowners would rather spend more time doing the things they love most.

With synthetic grass, tasks like watering and mowing are a thing of the past. Cut your water bill significantly by reducing outdoor irrigation and watch the savings pile up! Not to mention, you won’t need to worry about spending hours outside mowing with artificial grass.

Maximize Your Curb Appeal

Let’s say the home you’re in isn’t your “forever home” – artificial grass has something for you too! If you’re planning to sell your home before the average five-to-seven-year period, there is still a way to get a quick ROI. Prospective homeowners are always looking for ways to minimize their maintenance costs when inspecting a new listing – finding a synthetic grass lawn would be one less thing for buyers to worry about. A newly-installed artificial grass lawn can boost your home’s asking price, giving you back your investment sooner than you thought!

Artificial Grass and the California Drought

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California is facing its harshest drought in recent history – accordingly, homeowners are being asked to do their part and reduce their water usage. However, this task may be easier said than done when you have a natural grass lawn in your backyard. On average, homeowners have to use up to 40,000 gallons of water to preserve their lawns annually, which begs the question: how can you cut back on your water use and keep your home looking stunning?

The answer is artificial grass.

Synthetic grass is the perfect solution for your home’s drought-ridden woes. By installing a new artificial turf lawn, you’ll benefit from numerous advantages while contributing to the state’s conservation efforts. And the best part? Your home will still look fantastic.

Less Maintenance = Less Water

As previously mentioned, having to withhold from using thousands of gallons of water every year may not be realistic when you’re trying to keep your natural grass lawn looking green. In a perfect world, homeowners would have to water their lawns up to 3-4 times per week just to keep them well-maintained. Thankfully, artificial grass is the perfect alternative to homeowners’ water woes.

Synthetic grass is made of inorganic materials like polyethylene and nylon, meaning that the blades will never grow! Sure, you may still need to occasionally water your artificial turf just to clear it of debris and dirt, but you’ll be using drops compared to the thousands of gallons that natural grass owners use.

Braving the Elements with Artificial Grass

You don’t need to be a meteorologist to know that with drought comes extreme heat – this is especially true if you live in cities with desert climates. The inability to water natural grass, combined with potential triple-digit temperatures, could result in your lawn drying up very quickly.

Thankfully, artificial grass is constructed to withstand harsh climate conditions! If you live in an area that endures high temperatures, there are several options to purchase UV-resistant artificial turf, allowing you to stay cool even as the thermostat rises.

Conserve and Impress at the Same Time

The functional benefits of artificial turf can be exhaustive, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t look good! Along with enjoying a reduced water bill and your lawn feeling cool underfoot, you’ll get to boast your lawn’s aesthetics with an evergreen artificial grass surface that stays green while your neighbors try to do the same with their natural grass lawns!

For added visuals, make sure to add drought-friendly and drought-resistant plants to give your new artificial grass lawn some fantastic-looking texture!