Cost compare between artificial grass and natural grass lawn

Artificial grass has been used for residential landscaping many years and appearing in China recently years. It  leave homeowners wondering if synthetic turf is best for a new lawn. Artificial field turf, commonly called Astroturf, synthetic turf, fake grass or faux grass, moved off the sports field and into backyards for a variety of reasons: watering restrictions, maintenance costs, playfield durability, and backyard putting greens. Improved field turf products offer acceptable aesthetics, but does the choice of fake grass make sense financially?

Artificial Turf Costs

•Higher initial cost
•Lower maintenance costs
•10-15 year life
•Major overhaul of fill at ½ initial cost
•Increased runoff disposal costs

Natural Grass Seed or Sod Costs
•Lower initial cost
•Higher maintenance costs
•Overhaul every 10 years
•Sprinkler installation and maintenance