average cost for lawn installation on new build
Cost of lawn installation and maintenance. Installation costs per square foot: 1  Hydroseed: $.50-1.00. 2  Sod: $3.50. 3  Artificial turf: $8-$12. 4  Backyard putting greens: $14.n order to install artificial turf, your landscaper will create a base using a 4 inch layer of crushed rock, which is more expensive than topsoil or compost. In addition, the rolls of artificial turf cost more than sod, and the installation process is more involved.